His versatility was evidenced by a correct evaluation of education. He had learned the usual text book facts dealing with mechanical engineering problems. But he had also learned that a method of finding facts in other lines was just as important. His knowledge of how to proceed with any problem coupled with his great desire to find the answer would have made him an outstanding figure in any field.

     Honors were conferred upon him from many directions. He was a member of the leading scientific societies, he was Vice-chairman of the National Inventor's Council, head of a branch of the National Defense Research Committee, and retiring president of the American Chemical Society at the time of his death.

     This is all too brief a story of Thomas Midgley, Jr. the mechanical engineer who became a world renowned chemist. His work and inventions have added greatly to the industrial and economic status of the world in which we live today, and these same ideas will undoubtedly influence progress and scientific thinking in the new world of tomorrow.     ●