Background
Curtis, Arthur Melvin was born on October 18, 1886 in Wright County, Missouri, United States. Son of James Melvin and Rebecca (Barnett) Curtis.
Curtis, Arthur Melvin was born on October 18, 1886 in Wright County, Missouri, United States. Son of James Melvin and Rebecca (Barnett) Curtis.
Bachelor of Laws, University of Missouri, 1908.
Admitted to Missouri bar, 1908. Partner Farrington & Cnrtis. Prosecuting attorney Wright County, 1908-1910.
President Wright County Bank, Hartville, Missouri, Springfield Packing Company.
Member board directors Union National Bank, Springfield, Missouri. Director Springfield Grocer Company Trustee Drury College, Springfield.
Chairman Maryland. Republican State Committee, 1930-1934.
Served as member Republican National Committee, July 1935-June 1940. Also director of organization for Committee.
Member board goys. Chamber of Commerce (former president).
Mason.; Club: University.
Married Jeanette Steele, September 14, 1910. Children: Jack Steele, East. C., Elizabeth Jeanette.