The Eugene Register-Guard
Lane County, Oregon
Wednesday, December 12, 1934
Page One
DEATH TAKES F. McALISTER ON WEDNESDAY
ASSISTED IN FOUNDING OF U.S. NATIONAL BANK HERE IN 1913
ILLNESS VERY BRIEF –
PROMINENT PART TAKEN IN CIVIC AFFAIRS DURING LONG CARREER
Frank N. McAlister, for more than 34 years in the banking business in Eugene and at the time of his death, vice-president of the United State National Bank and vice-president of the Security Savings and Loan association, died at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday at the family home, 286 High street. He would have been 60 years old December 30. Mr. McAlister had not been feeling well since only Monday evening and his passing came as a shock to the community. Death came following a heart attack.
Mr. McAlister was one of Eugene's most active and respected citizens, participating in many community groups and projects.
HELPED FOUND BANK
He with six other well known men of the community organized the United state National bank in 1913 and Mr. McAlister had served as vice-president of the institution since it association. His associates in founding the bank were L.H. Potter, E.U. Lee, M.F. Griggs, John Hampton, F.L. Armitage and Fred Fisk.
Mr. McAlister was one of the organizers of the Eugene chamber of commerce and one of its most faithful workers since. He served on the city council for some time, too, and was a past president of the Eugene Kiwanis club. Mr. McAlister was also a prominent member of the Eugene lodge of the Elks, being a member of the board of trustees for the order at the time of his death. He also was a member of the Universal church.
ASSOCIATES MOURN DEATH
Many comments of tribute were made to Mr. McAlister Wednesday as business associates learned of his passing.
Representing the United States National bank, H.L. Edmunds, president, made the following statement in tribute to Mr. McAlister:
"It is with deepest regret that I express the loss to this bank and to our community of our vice-president, Mr. Frank N. McAlister. He was respected and beloved by fellow officer and employees alike, a very kindly man, always ready to help a friend or befriend a stranger. Mr. McAlister was one of the original organizers of this bank, and was active in the management of the institution continuously from the time of its inception. This bank and our community will feel very keenly the loss sustained and our institution will always remember and greatly appreciate the valued service and personal character of Mr. McAlister, who for more that 20 years so (illegible) served his bank and its community."
O.N. Houglam, cashier of the First National bank said, "We were greatly shocked to hear of Mr. McAlister's sudden death. He was highly respected in the banking profession and he was most efficient in that profession. He held several important positions in the banking circles of this section and was a past president of the local clearing house."
Mr. McAlister was born near Harrisburg Dec. 30, 1874, the son of a pioneer family. He was in Cottage Grove for a time before coming to Eugene. He attended the University of Oregon.
FUNERAL NOT SET
Upon entering the banking business 34 years ago, Mr. McAlister for time was connected with the First National bank. In 1902 be became associated with the Merchants' bank, that group consolidating later with the Eugene Loan and Savings bank. Later, this bank became affiliated with the United States National bank.
Mr. McAlister is survived by his widow, Mrs. Fannie McAlister; one daughter, Mrs. Mildred McAlister Folts; three brothers, E.H. McAlister of Corvallis; S.H. McAlister of American Falls, Idaho; and A.C. McAlister, Eugene; two sisters, Mrs. J.A. Gamber and Mrs. E.E. Balmanno, both of Eugene; one half-brother, Harold McAlister of Eugene; and one half-sister, Mrs. A.M. Downs, Eugene.
The funeral services will be announced later from the Branstetter-Simon chapel.
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NOTES: Frank McAlister was the fourth of the eight children born to Edward Alden McAlister & Samantha Elmyra (Cornell) McAlister, pioneers to Oregon.
On 23 Oct 1902 Frank McAlister married Fannie Young. She was the granddaughter of Rev. Jacob E. Gillespie, founder of the Cumberland (now Central) Presbyterian Church in Eugene and Columbia College, the precursor of the University of Oregon.
The McAlisters had one child, Mildred Whitlock McAlister, who married Merton Bryant Folts.
Frank & Fannie McAlister had no grandchildren.
Lane County, Oregon
Wednesday, December 12, 1934
Page One
DEATH TAKES F. McALISTER ON WEDNESDAY
ASSISTED IN FOUNDING OF U.S. NATIONAL BANK HERE IN 1913
ILLNESS VERY BRIEF –
PROMINENT PART TAKEN IN CIVIC AFFAIRS DURING LONG CARREER
Frank N. McAlister, for more than 34 years in the banking business in Eugene and at the time of his death, vice-president of the United State National Bank and vice-president of the Security Savings and Loan association, died at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday at the family home, 286 High street. He would have been 60 years old December 30. Mr. McAlister had not been feeling well since only Monday evening and his passing came as a shock to the community. Death came following a heart attack.
Mr. McAlister was one of Eugene's most active and respected citizens, participating in many community groups and projects.
HELPED FOUND BANK
He with six other well known men of the community organized the United state National bank in 1913 and Mr. McAlister had served as vice-president of the institution since it association. His associates in founding the bank were L.H. Potter, E.U. Lee, M.F. Griggs, John Hampton, F.L. Armitage and Fred Fisk.
Mr. McAlister was one of the organizers of the Eugene chamber of commerce and one of its most faithful workers since. He served on the city council for some time, too, and was a past president of the Eugene Kiwanis club. Mr. McAlister was also a prominent member of the Eugene lodge of the Elks, being a member of the board of trustees for the order at the time of his death. He also was a member of the Universal church.
ASSOCIATES MOURN DEATH
Many comments of tribute were made to Mr. McAlister Wednesday as business associates learned of his passing.
Representing the United States National bank, H.L. Edmunds, president, made the following statement in tribute to Mr. McAlister:
"It is with deepest regret that I express the loss to this bank and to our community of our vice-president, Mr. Frank N. McAlister. He was respected and beloved by fellow officer and employees alike, a very kindly man, always ready to help a friend or befriend a stranger. Mr. McAlister was one of the original organizers of this bank, and was active in the management of the institution continuously from the time of its inception. This bank and our community will feel very keenly the loss sustained and our institution will always remember and greatly appreciate the valued service and personal character of Mr. McAlister, who for more that 20 years so (illegible) served his bank and its community."
O.N. Houglam, cashier of the First National bank said, "We were greatly shocked to hear of Mr. McAlister's sudden death. He was highly respected in the banking profession and he was most efficient in that profession. He held several important positions in the banking circles of this section and was a past president of the local clearing house."
Mr. McAlister was born near Harrisburg Dec. 30, 1874, the son of a pioneer family. He was in Cottage Grove for a time before coming to Eugene. He attended the University of Oregon.
FUNERAL NOT SET
Upon entering the banking business 34 years ago, Mr. McAlister for time was connected with the First National bank. In 1902 be became associated with the Merchants' bank, that group consolidating later with the Eugene Loan and Savings bank. Later, this bank became affiliated with the United States National bank.
Mr. McAlister is survived by his widow, Mrs. Fannie McAlister; one daughter, Mrs. Mildred McAlister Folts; three brothers, E.H. McAlister of Corvallis; S.H. McAlister of American Falls, Idaho; and A.C. McAlister, Eugene; two sisters, Mrs. J.A. Gamber and Mrs. E.E. Balmanno, both of Eugene; one half-brother, Harold McAlister of Eugene; and one half-sister, Mrs. A.M. Downs, Eugene.
The funeral services will be announced later from the Branstetter-Simon chapel.
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NOTES: Frank McAlister was the fourth of the eight children born to Edward Alden McAlister & Samantha Elmyra (Cornell) McAlister, pioneers to Oregon.
On 23 Oct 1902 Frank McAlister married Fannie Young. She was the granddaughter of Rev. Jacob E. Gillespie, founder of the Cumberland (now Central) Presbyterian Church in Eugene and Columbia College, the precursor of the University of Oregon.
The McAlisters had one child, Mildred Whitlock McAlister, who married Merton Bryant Folts.
Frank & Fannie McAlister had no grandchildren.
The Eugene Register-Guard
Lane County, Oregon
Wednesday, December 12, 1934
Page One
DEATH TAKES F. McALISTER ON WEDNESDAY
ASSISTED IN FOUNDING OF U.S. NATIONAL BANK HERE IN 1913
ILLNESS VERY BRIEF –
PROMINENT PART TAKEN IN CIVIC AFFAIRS DURING LONG CARREER
Frank N. McAlister, for more than 34 years in the banking business in Eugene and at the time of his death, vice-president of the United State National Bank and vice-president of the Security Savings and Loan association, died at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday at the family home, 286 High street. He would have been 60 years old December 30. Mr. McAlister had not been feeling well since only Monday evening and his passing came as a shock to the community. Death came following a heart attack.
Mr. McAlister was one of Eugene's most active and respected citizens, participating in many community groups and projects.
HELPED FOUND BANK
He with six other well known men of the community organized the United state National bank in 1913 and Mr. McAlister had served as vice-president of the institution since it association. His associates in founding the bank were L.H. Potter, E.U. Lee, M.F. Griggs, John Hampton, F.L. Armitage and Fred Fisk.
Mr. McAlister was one of the organizers of the Eugene chamber of commerce and one of its most faithful workers since. He served on the city council for some time, too, and was a past president of the Eugene Kiwanis club. Mr. McAlister was also a prominent member of the Eugene lodge of the Elks, being a member of the board of trustees for the order at the time of his death. He also was a member of the Universal church.
ASSOCIATES MOURN DEATH
Many comments of tribute were made to Mr. McAlister Wednesday as business associates learned of his passing.
Representing the United States National bank, H.L. Edmunds, president, made the following statement in tribute to Mr. McAlister:
"It is with deepest regret that I express the loss to this bank and to our community of our vice-president, Mr. Frank N. McAlister. He was respected and beloved by fellow officer and employees alike, a very kindly man, always ready to help a friend or befriend a stranger. Mr. McAlister was one of the original organizers of this bank, and was active in the management of the institution continuously from the time of its inception. This bank and our community will feel very keenly the loss sustained and our institution will always remember and greatly appreciate the valued service and personal character of Mr. McAlister, who for more that 20 years so (illegible) served his bank and its community."
O.N. Houglam, cashier of the First National bank said, "We were greatly shocked to hear of Mr. McAlister's sudden death. He was highly respected in the banking profession and he was most efficient in that profession. He held several important positions in the banking circles of this section and was a past president of the local clearing house."
Mr. McAlister was born near Harrisburg Dec. 30, 1874, the son of a pioneer family. He was in Cottage Grove for a time before coming to Eugene. He attended the University of Oregon.
FUNERAL NOT SET
Upon entering the banking business 34 years ago, Mr. McAlister for time was connected with the First National bank. In 1902 be became associated with the Merchants' bank, that group consolidating later with the Eugene Loan and Savings bank. Later, this bank became affiliated with the United States National bank.
Mr. McAlister is survived by his widow, Mrs. Fannie McAlister; one daughter, Mrs. Mildred McAlister Folts; three brothers, E.H. McAlister of Corvallis; S.H. McAlister of American Falls, Idaho; and A.C. McAlister, Eugene; two sisters, Mrs. J.A. Gamber and Mrs. E.E. Balmanno, both of Eugene; one half-brother, Harold McAlister of Eugene; and one half-sister, Mrs. A.M. Downs, Eugene.
The funeral services will be announced later from the Branstetter-Simon chapel.
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NOTES: Frank McAlister was the fourth of the eight children born to Edward Alden McAlister & Samantha Elmyra (Cornell) McAlister, pioneers to Oregon.
On 23 Oct 1902 Frank McAlister married Fannie Young. She was the granddaughter of Rev. Jacob E. Gillespie, founder of the Cumberland (now Central) Presbyterian Church in Eugene and Columbia College, the precursor of the University of Oregon.
The McAlisters had one child, Mildred Whitlock McAlister, who married Merton Bryant Folts.
Frank & Fannie McAlister had no grandchildren.
Lane County, Oregon
Wednesday, December 12, 1934
Page One
DEATH TAKES F. McALISTER ON WEDNESDAY
ASSISTED IN FOUNDING OF U.S. NATIONAL BANK HERE IN 1913
ILLNESS VERY BRIEF –
PROMINENT PART TAKEN IN CIVIC AFFAIRS DURING LONG CARREER
Frank N. McAlister, for more than 34 years in the banking business in Eugene and at the time of his death, vice-president of the United State National Bank and vice-president of the Security Savings and Loan association, died at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday at the family home, 286 High street. He would have been 60 years old December 30. Mr. McAlister had not been feeling well since only Monday evening and his passing came as a shock to the community. Death came following a heart attack.
Mr. McAlister was one of Eugene's most active and respected citizens, participating in many community groups and projects.
HELPED FOUND BANK
He with six other well known men of the community organized the United state National bank in 1913 and Mr. McAlister had served as vice-president of the institution since it association. His associates in founding the bank were L.H. Potter, E.U. Lee, M.F. Griggs, John Hampton, F.L. Armitage and Fred Fisk.
Mr. McAlister was one of the organizers of the Eugene chamber of commerce and one of its most faithful workers since. He served on the city council for some time, too, and was a past president of the Eugene Kiwanis club. Mr. McAlister was also a prominent member of the Eugene lodge of the Elks, being a member of the board of trustees for the order at the time of his death. He also was a member of the Universal church.
ASSOCIATES MOURN DEATH
Many comments of tribute were made to Mr. McAlister Wednesday as business associates learned of his passing.
Representing the United States National bank, H.L. Edmunds, president, made the following statement in tribute to Mr. McAlister:
"It is with deepest regret that I express the loss to this bank and to our community of our vice-president, Mr. Frank N. McAlister. He was respected and beloved by fellow officer and employees alike, a very kindly man, always ready to help a friend or befriend a stranger. Mr. McAlister was one of the original organizers of this bank, and was active in the management of the institution continuously from the time of its inception. This bank and our community will feel very keenly the loss sustained and our institution will always remember and greatly appreciate the valued service and personal character of Mr. McAlister, who for more that 20 years so (illegible) served his bank and its community."
O.N. Houglam, cashier of the First National bank said, "We were greatly shocked to hear of Mr. McAlister's sudden death. He was highly respected in the banking profession and he was most efficient in that profession. He held several important positions in the banking circles of this section and was a past president of the local clearing house."
Mr. McAlister was born near Harrisburg Dec. 30, 1874, the son of a pioneer family. He was in Cottage Grove for a time before coming to Eugene. He attended the University of Oregon.
FUNERAL NOT SET
Upon entering the banking business 34 years ago, Mr. McAlister for time was connected with the First National bank. In 1902 be became associated with the Merchants' bank, that group consolidating later with the Eugene Loan and Savings bank. Later, this bank became affiliated with the United States National bank.
Mr. McAlister is survived by his widow, Mrs. Fannie McAlister; one daughter, Mrs. Mildred McAlister Folts; three brothers, E.H. McAlister of Corvallis; S.H. McAlister of American Falls, Idaho; and A.C. McAlister, Eugene; two sisters, Mrs. J.A. Gamber and Mrs. E.E. Balmanno, both of Eugene; one half-brother, Harold McAlister of Eugene; and one half-sister, Mrs. A.M. Downs, Eugene.
The funeral services will be announced later from the Branstetter-Simon chapel.
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NOTES: Frank McAlister was the fourth of the eight children born to Edward Alden McAlister & Samantha Elmyra (Cornell) McAlister, pioneers to Oregon.
On 23 Oct 1902 Frank McAlister married Fannie Young. She was the granddaughter of Rev. Jacob E. Gillespie, founder of the Cumberland (now Central) Presbyterian Church in Eugene and Columbia College, the precursor of the University of Oregon.
The McAlisters had one child, Mildred Whitlock McAlister, who married Merton Bryant Folts.
Frank & Fannie McAlister had no grandchildren.
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