G.W. Kirn . . .

Title

G.W. Kirn . . .

Subject

Local news

Description

G.W. Kirn graduated from North Central College; received his Master's Degree from the University of Chicago; came to Council Bluffs in 1919 as principal of Abraham Lincoln High School; was appointed Superintendent of Schools in 1946. In 1948 he left the school system to join the Northwestern National Insurance Company and was appointed District Manager the following year. Today, his is one of the only two Chartered Life Underwriters in town. A veteran of World War I, serving overseas with the 340th Field Artillery, Gerald is a member of the American Legion, Rotary, and the Masonic Lodge. He is past president of the YMCA and the Boy Scout Council; past Campaign Chairman of the United Fund; and Treasurer of the Salvation Army. Married, and the father of four grown children, Gerald lives with his wife at 740 Lindbergh Drive. His broad administrative experience qualifies him as an exceptional candidate for our City Council.

Creator

Nonpareil photos

Source

Daily Nonpareil October 31, 1955

Publisher

Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives

Date

1955-10-31

Format

Black and white photograph

Type

Photograph

Identifier

Kirn_Gerald_Ida_04_30_1953_001.jpg

Coverage

Council Bluffs, Iowa

Rights

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