Background
Butler, Kenneth B. was born on August 27, 1902 in Richland, Michigan, United States. Son of Ross S. and Jennie (Blain) Butler.
Butler, Kenneth B. was born on August 27, 1902 in Richland, Michigan, United States. Son of Ross S. and Jennie (Blain) Butler.
Bachelor of Arts, University Wisconsin, 1925.
1 son, Roger Lee; married Doris Sibigtroth, 1969. Reporter, Madison(Wisconsin) Capital Times, 1923-1925. Editor Mendota (Illinois) Sun-Bulletin, 1925-1927.
Public Constantine (Michigan) Advertiser Record, 1927-1931.
Manager Conco Press, Mendota, 1931-1941. President Wayside Press, 1941-1978.
President Kenneth B. Butler and Associates, since 1938. Founder Butler Typo-Design Research Center, 1951, Time-Was Village Museum, 1967.
Lecturer Medill School Journalism, Northwestern University, 1950-1975.
Business manager Philanthropic Educational Organization (Philanthropic Educational Organization) Record, 1931-1978. General.chmn. Mendota Centennial Jubilee, 1953, Mendota Autorama, 1955, 57, 59, 61, Constantine (Michigan) Centennial, 1928. Member Sweet Corn Festival Committee, 1962.
Chairman National Glidden Tour., 1963.
Board of directors LaSalle County unit American Cancer Society Named Kiwanis Manitoba of Year, 1953. Recipient Community Service Clarke award of C., 1976.
General chairman Mendota Centennial Jubilee, 1953, Mendota Autorama, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1961, Constantine Centennial, Michigan, 1928. Member Sweet Corn Festival Committee, 1962. Chairman National Glidden Tour., 1963.
Board directors LaSalle County unit American Cancer Society. Member of LaSalle County History Society, Mark Twain Society, Illinois Manufacturers Association, Farm Bureau, American Bell Association, Mendota Chamber of Commerce (director 1947-1953), Illinois State, Mendota Athletic Booster Society (founder 1955), Men's Garden America, Elk, Horatio Alger Club (co-founder, president 1965-1967), Antique Automobile America Club (director Illinois region, president 1960-1961, treasurer 1967-1968, national board directors, director activities Central region), Steam Car, Horseless Carriage, Model T Ford, Rolls Royce Owners, Classic Car, Pierce Arrow Society, Mendota Antique Car, Sigma Delta Chi.
Married Wilma Steinberg, November 5, 1925. 1 child Roger Lee; Married Doris Sibigtroth, 1969.