Background
Shank, William Haldeman was born on May 11, 1915 in Pittsburgh. Son of Clyde Updegraff and Elizabeth Virginia (Graybill) Shank.
Shank, William Haldeman was born on May 11, 1915 in Pittsburgh. Son of Clyde Updegraff and Elizabeth Virginia (Graybill) Shank.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Lehigh University, 1937. Advanced engineering degree, State University Iowa, 1944.
Public relations manager York (Pennsylvania) Corporation, 1937-1941. Account executive W.H. Long Company, York, 1946-1948. Advertising manager Hardinge Company, 1948-1962.
Public relations manager Buchart-Horn, 1962-1967. Account executive Adams Associates, 1967-1970. Editor, public American Canal & Transportation Center, from 1970.
President York Torch Club, 1957-1958, York Lehigh Club, 1961-1963. Superintendent Luther Memorial Sunday School, 1950-1952. With C.E., United States Army, 1944-1946.
Member American Canal Society (president 1978-1985), Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers (vice president 1971-1973, president Lincoln chapter York, Lancaster, 1964-1965, 1978, Engineer of Year).
Married Ruth Adele Hershey. Children: Nancy O'Dell, Mary-Ann Moore, J. William.