Formby, Marshall Clinton, 1911-1984

Attorney, politician, newspaper publisher, radio executive. Born 1911 in Commo, Hopkins County, Texas. B.A., Texas Technological College, 1932; M.A., University of Texas, 1937; J.D., Baylor University, 1951. Served as county judge of Dickens County, Texas (1937-1940); Texas State Senator, Lubbock District (1941-1945); Texas Highway Commission (1953-1959); Texas Turnpike Authority; and the Board of Regents of Texas Tech University (1967-1971). Was also a newspaper publisher and owned or co-owned numerous radio stations in Texas including KPAN in Hereford; KFLD in Floydada; KTVE in Tulia; KSML in Seminole; KACT in Andrews and KLVT in Levelland. Died in 1984 in Plainview, Texas.

From the description of Papers, 1883-1980, 1930-1980. (Texas Tech University). WorldCat record id: 24342019

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