Background
Murdock, Marcellus Marion was born on February 14, 1883 in Wichita, Kansas, United States. Son of Marshall Mortimer and Victoria (Mayberry) Murdock.
Murdock, Marcellus Marion was born on February 14, 1883 in Wichita, Kansas, United States. Son of Marshall Mortimer and Victoria (Mayberry) Murdock.
Educated Wichita grade and high schools.
With Wichita Eagle and Beacon, 1902-1970, beginning as reporter, held various positions, became public, now Chairman of the Board, president Executive vice president Radio Station Kansas" Finest Hotel. President The Wichita Eagle and Beacon Public Company, Incorporated.
Member Community Chest, Library Board and Young Men's Christian Association. Served with Military Intelligence in World War I. Breveted aviation pilot by Orville Wright, July 2, 1929. Captain Kansas Wing, Civilian Air Patrol.
Member Wichita Chamber of Commerce (chairman aviation committee 10 years), Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce, National Aeronautical Association (treasurer Wichita chapter), Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, The Air Force League, Sigma Delta Chi, Conquistadores Delegate Cielo.
Mason (past potentate Midian Shrine), (director Royal Order of Jesters). Clubs: Wichita, Wichita Flying, Quiet Birdmen.
Married Mabelle Claire Armour, July 23, 1902 (deceased). Children: Marshall Mayberry, Victoria (Mistress Robert Bloom), Janet Mary (Mistress Foster Jennings), Jane (Mistress Ward Colwell).