Ethel Armstrong Shaffer

Background

Shaffer, Ethel Armstrong was born on February 12, 1914 in Gloversville, New York, United States. Daughter of Clarence Edwin and Edith May (Collins) Armstrong.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education, Syracuse University, 1935. Master of Science in Education, Syracuse University, 1938.

Career

Executive secretary Syracuse-in-China, Syracuse, New York, 1935-1942. Women's chapel counselor Syracuse University, 1938-1942, chapel adviser oriental students, social service committees, 1938-1942. Volunteer speaker Lutheran World Federation, since 1952.

Achievements

• Ethel Armstrong Shaffer has been listed as a noteworthy volunteer speaker by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Vice president Nutley (New Jersey) Board Education, 1959-1968. Board directors American Red Cross, Nutley, 1968-1984, president, 1981-1984. Board directors social missions Lutheran Synod, New Jersey, 1954-1960, campus ministry, 1962-1965.

Delegate National Lutheran Church Convention, 1964-1966. Treasurer residents council Southwest Florida Retirement Center, since 1990. Member American Association of University Women (president Nutley chapter 1955-1957, honorary life member, fellowship named in her honor 1973), Friday Afternoon Club (president 1967-1969), Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.).

Interests

• Reading, travel, world affairs.

Connections

Married Rollin Gregory Shaffer, May 31, 1941. Children: Nancy Elizabeth, Gregory John.