Background
Strawn, Harry Culp was born on August 23, 1918 in Swissvale, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Harry Cornelius and Arminta (Brown) Strawn.
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Harry Culp Strawn, American former mayor. Decorated Air medal with 3 clusters, Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart. Member Airport Board, 1965-1967; member Environmental Board, 1967-1969; board directors Methodist Church, 1965-1970; member Clean Water Commission, Goals for Springfield. With United States Air Force, 1940-1946. Member Kidney Foundation, Make A Wish Foundation, American Red Cross, Rotary, Masons, Shriners.
Education
Student, Pennsylvania State University, 1938. Bachelor, University Pittsburgh, 1940.
Career
Salesman, Art Metal Construction Company, 1940-1941; owner, operator, Wholesale Leather Company, Little Rock, 1946-1954; manager, Crystal Springs Fishing Village, Hot Springs, Arkansas, 1955-1960; manager, Industrial Waste Disposal Company, Springfield, Missouri, 1960-1978; member, City Council, Springfield, 1977-1981, 85-89; mayor, City of Springfield, 1981-1983.
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Membership
Member Airport Board, 1965-1967. Member Environmental Board, 1967-1969. Board directors Methodist Church, 1965-1970.
Member Clean Water Commission, Goals for Springfield. With United States Air Force, 1940-1946. Member Kidney Foundation, Make A Wish Foundation, American Red Cross, Rotary, Masons, Shriners.
Connections
Married Marjorie E. Asquith, October 30, 1943. Children: Nancy E. Adams, Mark E., Carolyn A. Lollar.
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Nationality
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Political Party
Republican
Education
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1938
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1940