Clyde M. Becker
was born May 23, 1882, and died on July 19, 1938. A well-known
geologist, Mr. Becker was instrumental in the development of oil fields in Grady
County. He also worked in mining engineering in Arizona and other states and
made a geological survey in northwestern Canada. Mr. Becker was involved in
education, serving as a wrestling coach and professor at Epworth University (now
Oklahoma City University), as well as serving on the Chickasha Board of
Education. He was married to Bessie, also a local leader in education as well as
the Girl Scouts.
