James Robert Curtis, Senior

Background

Sr., James Robert Curtis, was born on October 4, 1905 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Son of Charles Robert and Betty (Lacy) Curtis.

Education

Bachelor, Texas Christian University, 1927. Bachelor of Engineering, Texas Christian University, 1928. Master of Arts, Southern Methodist University, 1929.

Juris Doctor, Cumberland University, 1930. Diploma, Rutgers University, Graduate School Banking, 1945.

Career

Bar: Texas 1930. City judge City of Longview (Texas), 1933-1935. Secretary, manager 1st Federal Savings & Loan Association, 1934, director, 1935, vice president, 1955-1978. President Voice of Longview Radio Station KFRO, since 1934, Workmen"s Oil Corporation, 1933, National Security Insurance Company, 1947-1957,Courtesy Life Insurance Company, 1955-1957, Transport Security Investment Company, 1955-1960.

Owner Etex Sales Company, 1937-1959.

Director, vice president Rogers National Bank, 1942-1950. Secretary treasurer Associate of Arts Canning Company, 1940-1942.

Director 1st National Bank, Longview, Southwest Reserve Life Insurance Company, Gillespie Paint Company Commissioner Texas State Blind Commission, president Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1935, East Texas Girl Scouts, 1950-1952. District director American Cancer Society, 1957-1958.

Director Longview Salvation Army, 1957, chairman, 1959-1965.

President Curtis Foundation, 1945. Director LongviewFamily Council, 1984, Longview Salvation Army. District chairman Boy Scouts Council.

Achievements

• James Robert Curtis, Senior has been listed as a notable lawyer, radio broadcaster, entrepreneur by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Commissioner Texas State Blind Commission. President Junior Chamber of C., 1935, East Texas Girl Scouts, 1950—1952. District director American Cancer Society, 1957—1958.

Director Longview Salvation Army, 1957—1998, chairman, 1959—1965. President Curtis Foundation, 1945—1998. Director Longview Family Council, 1984—1998, Longview Salvation Army.

District chairman Boy Scouts Council. Member of Sons of the American Revolution, Magna Carta Barons, Texas Insurance Producers and Royalty Owners Association (executive committee 1957-1958), Oil Belt Association Life Underwriters (vice president 1954-1956), American Radio Relay League (K5CP amateur), Radio Pioneers, Chamber of Commerce (vice president 1955-1956), Federal Communications Bar, Texas Bar Association, National Association Broadcasters, Texas Broadcasters Association, American Institute Management (charter member president council), Lions Club (president 1952, board directors Crippled Children Camp 1957-1965), Pinecrest Country Club, Sigma Alpha Epsilon.

Connections

Married Sarah DeRue Armstrong, June 30, 1935 (deceased July 1977). Married Margaret H. Gale, January 1, 1988. 1 child Elizabeth;1 child James Robert.

Father:

Charles Robert C.

Mother:

Betty (Lacy) C.

Spouse:

Sarah DeRue Armstrong

Spouse:

Margaret H. Gale

child:

Elizabeth Senior

child:

James Robert Senior