Background
Shrum, George Dixon was born on March 16, 1896 in Irwin, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Daniel Erastus and Ida May (Dixon) Shrum.
Shrum, George Dixon was born on March 16, 1896 in Irwin, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Daniel Erastus and Ida May (Dixon) Shrum.
Bachelor of Science, University Pittsburgh, 1923, Bachelor of Laws, 1925.
Bar, 1926; general practice of law with Shrum, Harrison & Craig, Pittsburgh, 1928-1959. President Pittsburgh Newsboys’ Home, Kay Boys’ Club, Shadyside Boys’ Club. Member Pittsburgh Child Guidance Center.
Trustee U. Pittsburgh.
Member Pittsburgh Child Guidance Center. Trustee U. Pittsburgh. Served as Second lieutenant United States Army, 1917-1919.
Member Foundry Facings Manufacturers Association (secretary-treasurer), U. Pittsburgh General Alumni Association (president 1944-1946), American Law Institute, American, Pennsylvania, Allegheny County bar associations, Pittsburgh Athletic Association (life secretary-treasurer 1927-1948), American Legion, Phi Gamma Delta, Phi Delta Phi, Omicron Delta Kappa, Beta Gamma Sigma. Mason (Shriner, 32°; imperial representative since 1951).
Married Erma Naomi Kutz, August 31, 1932. Children: George Dixon, Maxine K.