Background
May, Orville Edward was born on August 22, 1901 in New Albin, Iowa, United States. Son of George Burton and Frances Margaret (Dailey) May.
May, Orville Edward was born on August 22, 1901 in New Albin, Iowa, United States. Son of George Burton and Frances Margaret (Dailey) May.
Student Loras College, 1918-1920, University of Minnesota, 1920-1923. Bachelor of Arts, George Washington University, 1924, Master of Science, 1926, Doctor of Philosophy, 1929.
Research chemist on fermentation United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, 1923-1936, director United States Regional Soybean Laboratory, developing wider uses for soybeans at University of Illinois, Urbana, 1936-1939, director United States Northern Regional Research Laboratory, Peoria, Illinois, 1939-1942, coordinator for chemical research United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, 1942-1944, chief Bureau Agricultural and Industrial Chemistry, United States Department of Agriculture, 1944-1946. Technical executive Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta, 1946-1948, vice president, technical director, 1948-1966. Board regents Loras College, 1965-1967, honorary life member, 1972-1981.
Clubs: Cosmos (Washington).
Married Katherine Marie Barrett, October 27, 1926. Children: Elaine Marie, George Barrett.