Friend's E-mail:   (maximum of 3 addresses separated by commas) Your E-mail: A Brief Comment (150 char max / 25 word max) Article: Edith Bannister Thurmond Vale - Edith Hester Bannister was born at 1:15 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, 1913, in Lemoore, Calif., to parents Winnifred M. and William D. Bannister. Her father graduated from the University of Missouri in 1902 with a degree in physics and came from Cairo, Ill., where he had been the high school principal. He continued his career in education, relocating to Oxnard, Calif., where he went on to become superintendent of the Oxnard School District. He served on numerous boards and various civic organizations. Security image: (Case sensitive)     Note: the e-mail sent will contain information, such as your IP address (38.107.191.89), for purposes of tracking abuse. Use of this software to spam or harass individuals can and may result in penalties punishable by law.