Background
Griffin, Norval Burris was born on November 17, 1887 in Fredericksburg, Ohio, United States. Son of Albert Sidney and Laura (Lytle) Griffin.
Griffin, Norval Burris was born on November 17, 1887 in Fredericksburg, Ohio, United States. Son of Albert Sidney and Laura (Lytle) Griffin.
Student Muskingum College, 1905-1907. Doctor of Laws, Muskingum College, 1954. Bachelor of Science, Case Institute of Technology, 1911, Mechanical Engineering, 1916.
With Selby Shoe corporation since 1914, production manager, 1915-1931, division sales manager, 1926-1934, assistant general manager, 1931-1934, director from 1934, vice president, general manager, 1934-1946, president, 1946-1953, retired, 1953.
Member Ohio White House Conference Committee on Education, Capitol Planning, Improvement Board State Ohio. Trustee Muskingum College. Served as Second lieutenant Associate of Science, United States Army, World War I. Professional industrial engineer, Ohio.
Member Ohio Engineers Society, Chamber of Commerce, Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
Mason ( Knights Templar, Shriner), Elk. Club: Portsmouth Reading.
Married Terese Kennedy, April 18, 1917. Children: John K., Marjorie (Mistress O. F. Apel, Junior.