Frank Mayborn | |
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Born | Akron, Ohio, US | December 7, 1903
Died | 16 May 1987 Temple, Texas, US | (aged 83)
Education | University of Colorado (BA) |
Occupation(s) | Newspaper publisher, editor, soldier, news broadcasters |
Years active | 1939-1987 |
Notable work | Frank Mayborn Enterprises, Inc development of Temple, Texas and Bell County |
Political party | Democratic (1945-1973) Republican (1973–1987) |
Spouse |
Ruth Whitesides
(m. 1929–1946)Wythel Killen (m. 1947–1972)Anyse Sue White
(m. 1981–1987) |
Awards | Creighton W. Abrams Medal (1979) Fort Hood Commander’s Award for Public Service (1985) |
Honours | Mayborn Award for Community Leadership |
Military career | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1942–1946 |
Rank | Major |
Frank Willis Mayborn (December 7, 1903 – May 16, 1987) was an American philanthropist, soldier, newspapers editor, publisher and broadcaster. He is best known for the crucial role he played in Bell County and Temple city's development in Austin, Texas.[1]