Background
McBride, Emma Pearl was born on February 23, 1927 in Abbyville, Kansas, United States. Daughter of Perry Claude and Eva Pearl (Benson) Bachus.
McBride, Emma Pearl was born on February 23, 1927 in Abbyville, Kansas, United States. Daughter of Perry Claude and Eva Pearl (Benson) Bachus.
Bachelor of Science, Kansas University, 1948. Postgraduate, Kansas University, 1949.
Instructor Adela Hale Business College, Hutchinson, Kansas, summers 1947-1948, Clay Center (Kansas) High School, 1948-1950, Brown-Mackie Business College, Salina, Kansas, 1950-1952.
Teacher, 1st Methodist Church, Salina, 1955-1970. Board directors Young Women’s Christian Association, Salina, 1973-1979, finance chairman, 1976. Treasurer Junior High Parent-Teachers Association, Salina, 1976.
Registrar United Methodist Women Kansas W. Conference School Missions, Salina, 1981. Volunteer Salina Regional Health Center Auxiliary. Volunteer, secretary, board directors First United Methodist Church Women, 1985-1998.
Docent Salina Art Gallery, 1985-1999. Member American Association of University Women (correspondent secretary 1971-1972, executive board 1983-1984, 92—, named Outstanding Branch Member 1985), Helianthus Club (president 1972-1973).
Married Frank J. McBride, June 4, 1950. Children: Steven F., Susan D., Scott M., Mark D.