Background
Bernard, Frank Basil was born on November 10, 1886 in New Antioch, Ohio, United States. Son of John William and Clara Matilda (Thatcher) Bernard.
Bernard, Frank Basil was born on November 10, 1886 in New Antioch, Ohio, United States. Son of John William and Clara Matilda (Thatcher) Bernard.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Michigan, 1912. Doctor of Laws, Ball State University, 1962.
; children—Jean, Alice, Nelle Corinne. Married second, Leah C. Isenbarger, February 28, 1964. Began as clerk Merchants.
National Bank, Muncie, Indiana, appointed manager savings and investment department, 1913, vice president, 1916, president, 1923-1946, vice Chairman, Board Of Directors.
Vice chairman, director American National Bank & Trust Company, Muncie. Former Chairman of the Board Citizens Banking company (Anderson).
Director Muncie-Federal Savings & Loan Association Secretary, treasurer, vice-president and president Muncie Chamber of Commerce Vice president Indiana Bankers’ Association, 1929, president, 1930. Member executive council American Bankers’ Association, 1931.
Treasurer, Ball State Teachers College.
Vice-president, director Ball Memorial Hoop., Ball State Teachers College Foundation. Director Ball Brothers Foundation, George and Frances Ball Foundation.
Member executive council American Bankers’ Association, 1931. Treasurer, Ball State Teachers College. Member Indiana War Finance Committee, 7th Federal Reserve District.
Mason (32 degree).
Clubs: Rotary (Muncie), Indiana-Columbia (Indianapolis).
Married Gladys Rockwell Jenney, April. Married second, Leah C. Isenbarger, February 28, 1964. Children: Jean, Alice, Nelle Corinne.