Background
II, James David Blythe was born on October 20, 1940 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of James David and Marjorie M. (Horne) B.
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James David Blythe II
Edit ProfileEducation
1 child, Amanda Renee. Bachelor of Science, Butler University, 1962. Juris Doctor, Indiana University, 1966.
Career
Bar: Indiana 1966, United States District Court(southern district) Indiana 1966, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1980, United States Court Appeals (7th circuit) 1993. Diplomate Court Practice Institute United States Congressional staff assistant, 1965-1969, also majority attorney Indiana House of Representatives, 1967, 69. Deputy prosecutor Marion County Prosecutor" General’ General’ s Office, 1966, 68.
Travel agent Skyline Travel, Incorporated., 1972-1987.
Private practice, Indianapolis, 1966. Senior partner Blythe& Ost, 1994.
Member commission on character and fitness Indiana Supreme Court, 1974. Host television show Ask a Lawyer, 1977-1979.
Board of directors Marion County chapter American Cancer Society, 1971-1976, president, 1975-1976.
Indiana chairman West IndiesAmbassador Exchange, Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1972-1973. Board directors Center Indiana county BoyScouts American, 1969-1972, Executive Committee, 1969-1971, board directors Crossroads of America Council, 1972-1987, Executive Committee, 1976-1984, president, 1979-1981, life member 1987. President North.Ctrl. High School Alumni, 1996-1998.
Member lawyers fund raising committee Indianapolis Museum Art, 1973-1974.
Company-membership chairman Friends of Channel 20,1975. Board directors Salvation Army, 1975, vice chairman, 1986, chairman, 1987, 88.
Achievements
Membership
Member Indianapolis Bar Association (board of managers 1978-1981, 89-90, chairman grievance committee 1980-1988), Kappa Sigma, Phi Delta Phi. Lodge: Kiwanis (vice president Indianapolis 1986-1987, president 1987-1988, foundation president 1988-1989, Indiana district foundation 1989, president 1995-1998, ptrd. Indianapolis foundation 1989, Civic award, 1991, Abe Lincoln.
Connections
Married Sara South. Frantz, November 21, 1974. 1 child, Amanda Renee.
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Religion
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Political Party
Republican
Awards
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Recipient certified of Merit American Cancer Society, 1971, 74-75, Outstanding Service award Indianapolis branch American Cancer Society, 1972-1973, Richard East. Rowland award Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1971-1972, Stanley K. Lacy Memorial award Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1974, Distinguished Service award Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1974, Silver Beaver award Boy Scouts American, 1981, Life Member award National Eagle Scout Association, commendation Governor State of Indiana, 1973. Named Manitoba of Year, American Cancer Society, 1974. Jim Blythe Day named in his honor, Mayor of Indianapolis, 1976.tempSpaceNamed Sagamore of the Wabash, 1981.Recipient certified of Merit American Cancer Society, 1971, 74-75, Outstanding Service award Indianapolis branch American Cancer Society, 1972-1973, Richard East. Rowland award Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1971-1972, Stanley K. Lacy Memorial award Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1974, Distinguished Service award Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1974, Silver Beaver award Boy Scouts American, 1981, Life Member award National Eagle Scout Association, commendation Governor State of Indiana, 1973. Named Manitoba of Year, American Cancer Society, 1974. Jim Blythe Day named in his honor, Mayor of Indianapolis, 1976.tempSpaceNamed Sagamore of the Wabash, 1981.