Betty Blumberg Polley

Background

Polley, Betty Blumberg was born on July 16, 1910 in Columbus, Indiana, United States. Daughter of Charley D. and Monta (Wells) Foster.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Indiana University, 1931. Master of Science, Indiana University, 1938. Doctor of Education, Indiana University, 1952.

Career

Art instructor, Indiana Center College, Indianapolis, 1931-1933; chairman art department, Manual Training High School, Indianapolis, 1937-1948; professor art, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana, 1950-1965. Board director Indiana Public Broadcasting Society, 1981-1987, Indiana U. Board Trustees, 1980-1986.

Politics

A member of a Christian Church should support all social initiatives having a purpose to maintain and strengthen well-being and progress of the whole community and its members.

Views

In a society where self-interest, acquisitiveness and individual happiness are often seen as the over-riding interests, the Church, and Christians within it, are called to witness meanings, values and purposes beyond ourselves.

Membership

International delegate, president, state director Business and Professional Women's Club, Indiana 1936, president Indiana Women's Political Caucus, 1977-1978. Honorary speaker Indiana House of Representatives, since 1978. President Society Friends Music.

Member National Arts Club, Indiana Artists Club, Chi Omega.

Interests

• Avocations: patron arts.

Connections

Married Benjamin Blumberg, November 5, 1965 (deceased April 1971). Married Howard Freeman Polley, April 24, 1982.

Father:

Charley D. Foster

Mother:

Monta (Wells) Foster

Spouse:

Howard Freeman Polley

Spouse:

Benjamin Blumberg