Roy H. Manly, Sr.
(1896–1981)
Taken from IAMPETH’s The Penman’s News
Letter, Volume 14, Number 3, October 1981.
''AND WE
HAVE WONDERED IF YOU KNEW HOW GLAD WE ARE AND THANKFUL TOO THAT OUR PATHS MET
AND WE FOUND YOU”
This
expresses
The
first convention that he and Lucile attended was in
Always
eager to learn, he picked up the art of Engrossing through his associations
with the Penmen's Convention. He used this art in various ways - through his
church affiliations, penning names in Bibles, on certificates and on
memorabilia for friends. A practicing Attorney in
"HE
WAS A MAN, TAKE HIM FOR ALL IN ALL, I SHALL NOT LOOK
UPON HIS LIKE AGAIN."
A Specimen of
Roy’s Engrossing
Roy’s Ornamental
script penned at over 80 years of age!