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George E. Prindible | |
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 Prindible in 1937 | |
| Born | George Engle Prindible January 13, 1873 Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | March 7, 1964 (aged 91) St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S. |
| Resting place | Holy Cross Catholic Cemetary Pensacola, Florida, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Saint Francis University |
| Occupation(s) | Banker, industrialist, philanthropist |
| Title | General Manager of Patton Clay Manufacturing Company President of First National Bank of Patton |
| Spouse | Louise Quina Prindible
(m. 1927; died 1964) |
| Children | 0 |
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George Engle Prindible (January 13, 1873 – March 7, 1964) was an American Industrialist, Banker and Papal Knight of The Order of St. Gregory the Great.
Biography[edit]
Early life & Education[edit]
George Engle Prindible was born on January 13, 1873, in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, as the middle child among eight. He was the son of Julia (née Connell) and Patrick Prindible. He excelled academically, graduating as salutatorian at Lock Haven High School.[1] He attended Saint Francis University and later served on both the Alumni Board[2] and the Board of Governors.
Career[edit]
World War I[edit]
Prindible served on the War Service Committee representing the clay sewer pipe industry formed by President Woodrow Wilson[3]
St. Francis University[edit]
Prindible was first Treasurer of the St. Francis Alumni Board in 1927[4] and served on the Alumni Board and St. Francis Board of Governors until at least 1938.[5]. Along with Charles M. Schwab and Rembrandt Peale, Sr, Prindible was responsible for the $200,000 endowment effort for the university in 1928.[6]He made many uncredited donations to the university[7] and each year, until at least 1939, the "Prindible Medal" was awarded to the outstanding member of the Junior Class.[8]
Personal Life[edit]
Marriage[edit]
On July 8, 1927, Prindible married Louise Quina Blount, widow of W. A. Blount, of Pensacola, Florida. While having no children of his own, he had 2 stepdaughters in Cora Louise and Marion through his marriage to Louise.
Death[edit]
Prindible outlived all of his siblings and wife, dying at the age of 91 leaving no children of his own. [9]. He is buried next to his wife and step daughter Cora in at the Holly Cross Catholic Cemetary in Pensacola, Florida[10]
Recognition[edit]
In 1927, Prindible was honored with a Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) degree from Saint Francis University in recognition of his contributions to the University, community and nation. Prindible's sister Loretto Prindible was the first women awarded a Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) from the university in 1933[11].
Papal Knighthood[edit]
Prindible was declared a Sir Knight of the Order of St. Gregory the Great by the Rt. Rev. John Joseph McCort, D. D., Bishop of Altoona Diocese on July 15, 1929 in St. Mary's Catholic Church of Patton, Pennsylvania[12]
References[edit]
- ^ Lock Haven Evening Express, May 24, 1890, p. 1, 9th year, no. 73
- ^ The Evening Herald, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Tuesday, September 26, 1927, p.26
- ^ Brick and Clay Record - Volumes 52-53 - Page 552
- ^ The Evening Herald, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Tuesday, September 26, 1927, p.26
- ^ Loretto_1927-28”, Saint Francis University - Student Newspapers 1927-2006, no date. https://digitalarchives.powerlibrary.org/papd/islandora/object/papd%3A467
- ^ The Loretto, June 16, 1928, p.8
- ^ Loretto_1927-28”, Saint Francis University - Student Newspapers 1927-2006, no date. https://digitalarchives.powerlibrary.org/papd/islandora/object/papd%3A467
- ^ “Loretto_1938-39”, Saint Francis University - Student Newspapers 1927-2006, May 29, 1938, p.1. https://digitalarchives.powerlibrary.org/papd/islandora/object/papd%3A957.
- ^ Altoona Mirror, Mar 13, 1964, P. 23
- ^ "George Engel Prindible (1873-1964) - Find a Grave". Find a Grave.
- ^ Troubadour, October 25, 1996, p.6, https://digitalarchives.powerlibrary.org/papd/islandora/object/papd%3A50371
- ^ Altoona Tribune, July 17, 1929, p. 18
