Background
Bailey,, Merritt Elton was born on February 24, 1921 in Denver, Colorado, United States.
Bailey,, Merritt Elton was born on February 24, 1921 in Denver, Colorado, United States.
Bachelor of Science, Iowa State University, 1949. Master of Science, Iowa State University, 1951.
Associate editor Iowa State University Press, Ames, 1949-1951, sales manager, 1951-1963, director, 1963-1986.
President Story County Tuberculosis and Health Association, 1954-1956, Meeker School Parent-Teachers Association, Ames, 1952-1954. Chairman Citizens' Committee for Adequate Schools, 1958-1959. Member Governor's Council on Education, 1959-1960.
Troop chairman Tall Corn council Boys Scouts American, 1952-1953. President board trustees Ames Public Library, 1977-1983. Board directors Mary Greeley Hospital Foundation, 1986.
Member Retired Senior Volunteer Program. Board directors First Christian Church, Ames, 1960-1965, trustee since 1986. Served with United States Air Force, 1942-1945.
Member Ames Junior Chamber of Commerce (director 1950-1953), Association American University Presses (director 1971), Actors Inc. (director 1964-1967), Sigma Delta Chi. Club: Moose.
Son of Merritt Elton and Edwina Louise (Cox) B. M. Grace Alberta Crabtree, March 30, 1940. 1 daughter, Shirley Louise (Mistress Jonathan Ruhe).