Background
Nichols, Frank Rudolph was born on February 11, 1912 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Son of Frank R. and Mary Elizabeth (Betterman) Nichols.
Nichols, Frank Rudolph was born on February 11, 1912 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Son of Frank R. and Mary Elizabeth (Betterman) Nichols.
Student of University Missouri, 1932.
Salesman Nichols Wire, Sheet & Hardware Company, Davenport, Iowa, 1934-1937, Pittsburgh Steel Company, 1937-1942. Head material shortage department, Material Coordinating Agency, United States Navy, New York City, 1942-1944. Vice president Nichols Wire & Steel Company (now Nichols Wire & Aluminum Company), Davenport, 1944-1945, president since 1945.
Director Fairchild Engine & Airplane Corporation, The Aluminum Association.
Member trustees of Funds and Donations, Episcopal Diocese of Iowa. Member of the United States, Davenport C.’s of C. Clubs: Outing, Rod and Gun, Davenport.
Married Mary Caroline Craig, November 28, 1934. Children: Mary Jessie, Martha Caroline, Deborah Craig, Sarah Milton.