Background
Gibbs, Ralph A. was born on November 20, 1894 in Canton, Ohio, United States. Son of Alvin J. and Eva Ann (Wenrich) Gibbs.
Gibbs, Ralph A. was born on November 20, 1894 in Canton, Ohio, United States. Son of Alvin J. and Eva Ann (Wenrich) Gibbs.
Bachelor of Science, University of Pennsylvania, 1916.
George M. Austin, Junior). With Gibbs Manufacturing Company, Canton, July-December 1916. With Super Glass Company and successor, Safetee Glass Company, Philadelphia, since December 1916, treasurer, 1920-1940, president and chief stockholder since 1941.
Director General Baking Company, 1941-1964.
Trustee, Trust of Colonel Louis J. Kolb since 1923. Company-trustee South. & East. Kolb Trust since 1935.
Company-executor and co-trustee Estate of Colonel Louis J. Kolb since 1941.
Member of Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, Massachusetts Society Mayflower, Descendants, Pennsylvania Society of New York, Phi Sigma Kappa. Mason.; Clubs: Rotary, Union League, Philadelphia Country, Germantown Cricket. An originator of laminated glass.
Married Elizabeth L. Kolb, June 2, 1917. Children: Carolyn Elizabeth (wife of Doctor.