Eugene W. Shellworth
Eugene W. Shellworth | |
|---|---|
| MayorofBoise, Idaho | |
| In office May 1961 – January 1966 | |
| Preceded by | Robert L. Day |
| Succeeded by | Jay S. Amyx |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 2, 1912 Idaho,US |
| Died | July 2, 1997(aged 85) Boise,Idaho, US |
| Alma mater | U.S. Naval Academy,1935[1] |
Eugene Whitney Shellworth(April 2, 1912 – July 2, 1997) was themayorofBoise, Idaho,from 1961 to 1966. Elected in May 1961 and re-elected in November 1963, he lost a runoff election toJay Amyxin late 1965,[2]and then worked in banking; he had previous business experience in lumber and heavy equipment sales.[3]
Shellworth was a 1935 graduate of theU.S. Naval AcademyinAnnapolis, Maryland.He played on thefootball teamuntil a knee injury ended his playing career in his sophomore year.[1]Shellworth served in theU.S. NavyduringWorld War II.
Personal
[edit]Shellworth married Martha Buckley ofTacoma, Washingtonin 1937, and they settled in Boise following the war.[citation needed]Their daughterSandyis a formerWorld Cupalpine ski racerand a1968 Olympian.
His father, Harry Shellworth, was a page during the first state legislature following statehood in 1890, and later worked in the forest products industry.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ab"1935Lucky Bagyearbook ".U.S. Naval Academy. p. 227.RetrievedJanuary 9,2013.
- ^"All Boise candidates fail to get majority in election".Lewiston Morning Tribune.Associated Press. November 4, 1965. p. 12.
- ^"Former Boise mayor takes bank position".Lewiston Morning Tribune.Associated Press. February 7, 1966. p. 3.
- ^"Former page recalls early days in Idaho legislature".Lewiston Morning Tribune.Associated Press. January 7, 1965. p. 5.
External links
[edit]- City of Boise– Mayors of Boise, Past and Present
- Idaho State Historical Society Reference SeriesArchived2012-05-15 at theWayback Machine– Corrected List of Mayors, 1867–1996
- Boise Arts and History– Timeline – Mayors
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