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'''James Franklin Rushton | '''James Franklin Rushton Sr''' (born [[1876]]; died [[March 7]], [[1927]] in [[Birmingham]]) succeeded his father, [[William Rushton Sr]], as president of the [[Birmingham Ice & Cold Storage Co.]] | ||
Rushton served as president of the [[Birmingham Chamber of Commerce]]. He is credited with organizing the "[[Birmingham Plan]]" at the close of [[World War II]] in which local executives interviewed discharged servicemen and then "worked the phones" to get them placed into steady jobs. | Rushton served as president of the [[Birmingham Chamber of Commerce]]. He is credited with organizing the "[[Birmingham Plan]]" at the close of [[World War II]] in which local executives interviewed discharged servicemen and then "worked the phones" to get them placed into steady jobs. | ||
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Rushton's married the former [[Willis Rushton|Willis "Willie" Roberts]]. After his death she constructed a [[Willis Rushton residence|large residence]] at 2832 [[Balmoral Road]]. | Rushton's married the former [[Willis Rushton|Willis "Willie" Roberts]]. After his death she constructed a [[Willis Rushton residence|large residence]] at 2832 [[Balmoral Road]]. | ||
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Revision as of 14:18, 4 August 2015
James Franklin Rushton Sr (born 1876; died March 7, 1927 in Birmingham) succeeded his father, William Rushton Sr, as president of the Birmingham Ice & Cold Storage Co.
Rushton served as president of the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce. He is credited with organizing the "Birmingham Plan" at the close of World War II in which local executives interviewed discharged servicemen and then "worked the phones" to get them placed into steady jobs.
The "Rushton Cup", awarded by the Altamont School to a senior showing all-around leadership, loyalty and sportsmanship, is named in Rushton's memory. The Rushton Memorial Carillon at Samford University is also dedicated to his memory.
Rushton's married the former Willis "Willie" Roberts. After his death she constructed a large residence at 2832 Balmoral Road.