Layton Arthur Morrison

Background

Morrison, Layton Arthur was born on September 12, 1923 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Son of Charles Markland and Adeline LaVera (Auberten) Morrison.

Education

Student in Mechanical Engineering, International Corresponding Schools.

Career

With Carthage Machine Company (New York ), 1942—1984, vice president, 1965—1968, president, 1968—1984. Director Carthage Savings & Loan Association Board directors Jefferson County Industries, 1970—1971. Trustee Carthage, 1957—1961.

Member Carthage Planning Commission, since 1970. Trustee Jefferson Community College, 1977—1979. With United States Army Air Force, 1943-1945.

Politics

The Church is after all a movement which sought to inject passion, direction and purpose into the spiritual lives of the people.

Views

People are called to love God not only with their hearts, but also with their minds. All things should be considered through the light of reason. In order to do that, it is necessary to become aware of different points of view and be able to develop critical thinking in relation to any political or social problem.

Membership

Served with United States Army Air Force, 1943-1945. Member Paper Industry Management Association, American Forestry Association, Confederate Air Force, Air Force Museum Foundation, 49th Fighter Group, American Legion, Air Force Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Clubs:Carlowden Country (Denmark, New York).

Lodge: Elks.

Connections

Married Gloria J. Chaufty, April 28, 1946.

Father:

Charles Markland Morrison

Mother:

Adeline LaVera (Auberten) Morrison

Spouse:

Gloria J. Chaufty