Eugene Leid Shirk (April 14, 1901[2] – February 17, 1994) was an American politician who served as the Mayor of Reading, Pennsylvania for two terms as a Republican. He was also the president of Berks Community Television, a professor at Albright College and a prominent philanthropist.[3]
Eugene Shirk | |
|---|---|
| 40th Mayor of Reading, Pennsylvania | |
| In office January 1964[1] – 1968 | |
| Preceded by | John C. Kubacki[1] |
| Succeeded by | Victor Yarnell |
| Mayor of Reading, Pennsylvania | |
| In office 1972–1976 | |
| Preceded by | Victor Yarnell |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Kuzminski |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 14, 1901[2] Adamstown, Pennsylvania, U.S.[2] |
| Died | February 17, 1994 (aged 92) United States |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Annadora Shirk[1] |
| Alma mater | Franklin & Marshall College[1] |
| Profession | Politician, professor, philanthropist |
Biography edit
Shirk graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.[1] He also pursued graduate work at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.[1]
Shirk was married to Annadora Shirk, a former member of the Reading School Board during the 1950s or 1960s.[1] The couple had two children, Al and Thea.[1]
Shirk was a former Vice President of the Middle Atlantic States Collegiate Athletics Association, now called the Middle Atlantic Conferences.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Shirk Beats Guldin's Bid For Mayor". Reading Eagle. 1963-11-06. Retrieved 2014-02-23.
- ^ a b c Hudson, Wally (1974-04-14). "Reading's Mayor Shirk Marks 73rd Birthday". Reading Eagle. Retrieved 2014-02-23.
- ^ "Eugene Shirk". albright.edu.