Mildred Michie Planthold

Background

Planthold, Mildred Michie was born on March 3, 1913 in St. Louis. Daughter of Frederick F. and Amanda-Marie Ann (Rook) Planthold.

Education

Student, New York University, 1935—1936. Student, Washington University, St. Louis, 1936—1937.

Career

Instructor speech Chautauqua (New York ) Summer Schools, 1937—1938. Speech instructor Notre Dame Academy, Quincy, Illinois, Belleville. Women's editor St. Louis Register, 1940—1941.

Church editor St. Louis Globe-Democrat, 1941—1943, women's editor, fashion and food editor, 1941—1956. Executive secretary Allied Florists, Greater St. Louis, 1956—1978, Professional Florists of Mississippi Valley, 1978—1983. Columnist and feature writer Missourian Newpapers, since 1985.

Member advisory committee horticultural division East Central College, Union, Missouri, 1976—1986. Mayor Town of Piney Park (Missouri), 1954—1958, 1979—1983. Board trustees Scenic Regional Library Systems, 1971—1973.

Achievements

• Mildred Michie Planthold has been listed as a noteworthy association executive, mayor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of Society of America Florists Association Executives Division (chairman 1966-1970), Women in Communications (30 year commendation 1980), Missouri Press Women (life. President 1975-1977, 40 year commendation 1989), National Federation Press Women (life. 1969-1971).

Connections

Married Louis Cardinal Michie, April 23, 1955 (deceased).

Father:

Frederick F. Planthold

Mother:

Amanda-Marie Ann (Rook) Planthold

Spouse:

Louis Cardinal Michie