Frank W. Townley ’49

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Frank died May 30, 2005. He was 78.

Frank prepared for Princeton at North Plainfield (N.J.) High School. While at Princeton he majored in economics in the American Civilization program. He was vice president of the International Relations Club of Whig-Clio, and a member of the Model Senate and Court Club.

Frank spent his business career in the motion-picture industry as a financial manager at several studios and production companies. He also was an independent movie financier. After retirement he moved to Fort Worth, Texas, and served as president of the Fort Worth Organic Gardening Club for a number of years. He also enjoyed traveling during his retirement.

Frank never married. His death is noted with sorrow by his classmates.

The Class of 1949

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