Background
Earnest, Elbert Edgar was born on February 23, 1914 in Mena, Arkansas, United States. Son of James Franklin and Roxanna (Maggard) Earnest.
Earnest, Elbert Edgar was born on February 23, 1914 in Mena, Arkansas, United States. Son of James Franklin and Roxanna (Maggard) Earnest.
Bachelor, University New Mexico, 1939. Master of Arts, University New Mexico, 1950.
Teacher Cedarvale Schools, New Mexico, 1935—1937, Vaughn Schools, 1939—1941, Hot Springs Schools, 1941—1942. Teacher, director testing and guidance Espanola Schools, 1945—1955. Assembler Lockheed Aircraft Corporation, Burbank, California, 1942—1945.
Owner, manager Elbert E. Earnest Agency, Santa Fe, since 1955.
Chairman Espanola Pediatric Foundation, 1953—1954. Member of New Mexico Interch. Agency, New Mexico Education Association (chairman district 1949), Common Cause, Santa Fe Kiwanis Club (member legion of honor), Toastmaster's Club Espanola, Espanola Kiwanis Club, Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Altha Love Wright, December 22, 1935. Children: James W., Stephen E., David A., Kathleen A.