Martha Godfrey Thompson

Background

Thompson, Martha Godfrey was born on December 12, 1900 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of John Milton and Margaret (McMullen) Godfrey.

Education

Associate of Arts, Monmouth College, 1921; Bachelor in Mathematics, Knox College, 1923; postgraduate, 1946-1960.

Career

Educator mathematics, Knoxville (Illinois) High School, 1923-1924; Educator mathematics, Galva (Illinois) High School, 1924-1926; assistant administrator income tax department, Brown Brothers Bank, New York City, 1926-1927; co-owner, manager, Tip Top Hill Farming Operations, 1926-1986; assistant administrator, Pierce Hedrick Fund Raisers, New York City, 1927-1929; founder, hostess, California Apparel Creators, Los Angeles, since 1944; buyer, Van Luven, Vista, California, 1947-1950; buyer, Goddards, Vista, California, 1945-1950; teacher, Oceanside School District, 1954-1969; partner, Always Travel Agency, Carlsbad, California, 1968-1986. Patron, founder Patrons of Palomar Community College, San Marcos, California.

Achievements

• Martha Godfrey Thompson has been listed as a noteworthy business owner by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors Vista Unified School District School Board, 1945-1954. Member State California School Board, 1952-1955. Member Roja Loma Club, Vista, since 1942.

Fellow American Association of University Women (honorary). Member Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce (Honorary Ambassador), National Philanthropic and Educational Organization, Vista History Museum, History Society Vista, Alpha Xi Delta.

Interests

• Hospitality, gardening, reading, dance.

Connections

Married Lyman Hague Thompson, September 16, 1927 (divorced 1955). Children: Willard Ray, Jonathan Godfrey, Janet Godfrey.

Father:

John Milton Godfrey

Mother:

Margaret (McMullen) Godfrey

Spouse:

Lyman Hague Thompson

child:

Janet Godfrey Thompson

child:

Jonathan Godfrey Thompson

child:

Willard Ray Thompson