Frank H. Wheaton Sr. Explained

Frank Hayes Wheaton Sr. (March 16, 1881  - April 1983) was president of Wheaton Industries from 1926 to 1966 and chairman of the board from 1931 until his death. He is one of a handful of centenarians to chair corporate boards, and was the subject of a front-page article in The Wall Street Journal shortly before his 100th birthday; it was titled, At 99, the Chairman Still Doesn't Hanker for a Life of Retirement.

Residents of Millville, New Jersey turned out for a parade in 1981 to honor Wheaton on the occasion of his 100th birthday.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Staff. "Millville puts on parade as glass maker turns 100", The Baltimore Sun, March 17, 1981. Accessed March 29, 2011. "Frank H. Wheaton Sr., chairman of Wheaton industries and dean of American glass manufacturing, turned 100 years old yesterday amid much fanfare from residents of this southern New Jersey city."

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