Background
Mitchell, John Blanton was born on August 31, 1917 in Saint Louis. Son of Moreh L. and Louise A. (Shipp) Mitchell.
Mitchell, John Blanton was born on August 31, 1917 in Saint Louis. Son of Moreh L. and Louise A. (Shipp) Mitchell.
Student Washington University, 1936-1937, Saint Saint Louis University, 1937-1940, Rutgers University, 1950.
With Mercantile Commerce Bank & Trust Company, 1937-1949. Vice president Mercantile Commerce National Bank, 1940-1950. Vice president Manufacturers Bank & Trust Company, 1950-1955.
Vice president First National Bank, Saint Louis, 1955-1960, executive vice president, 1960-1962, president 1962-1968, also director
Director Pet Incorporated., Alton Box Board Company, Alton, Illinois, Curlee Clothing Company, Saint Louis, Saint Louis Union Trust Company, General American Life Insurance, United States Paint Company, Saint Louis, Volkswagen Insurance, Saint Louis. Chairman advising committee on banking policies and practices 10th National Bank Region, Office Controller Currency.
Trustee Foundation for Commercial Banks. Board directors Saint Louis Young Men's Christian Association, Saint Louis Children’s Hospital, Saint Louis Symphony Society, Junior Achievement Mississippi Valley Area, council Boy Scouts of America.
Board directors Missouri Public Expenditure Survey, president, 1967-1971.
Member of the president’s council Saint Louis University.
Served with United States Coast Guard Reserve, World World War World World War World War II Member American Bankers Association (banking and financial committee), Association Reserve City Bankers (correspondent bank committee), Missouri Chamber of Commerce (directory). Clubs: Bellerieve Country, Bogey, Racquet, University (Saint Louis).
Married Genevieve Mullins, October 12, 1940. Children: Nicola Susan, John Blanton.