Multnomah County OR Archives Biographies.....Sherman, R. M. 1892 - 
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     R. M. SHERMAN.  Good vision is of vital importance to the welfare, 
comfort and success of every person, as nothing will so tax the entire nervous 
system as eye defects. Among the capable and skillful optometrists and 
opticians of Portland, Dr. R. M. Sherman, whose offices are in the Oregonian 
building, has won a high reputation and commands a large and lucrative 
practice.

     He was born in Portage, Wisconsin, in 1892, and is a son of William and 
Elizabeth (Beattie) Sherman, who were also natives of that place. The Doctor 
received his elementary training in the public schools of Milwaukee, 
Wisconsin, graduating from high school, and in 1908, when sixteen years of 
age, accompanied his parents on their removal to Portland, Oregon. In the 
employ of two of the best professional men in their line he received thorough 
theoretical and practical training in optics and in 1915 took the state board 
examination and received the degree of Doctor of Optometry. He at once entered 
upon the practice of his profession and has proven a master in his special 
line. During the World war he examined the eyes and ears of applicants for 
service for the local board.

     Dr. Sherman was united in marriage to Miss Ethel R. Reif and to them have 
been born two children, Phyllis Catherine and Elizabeth Ethel. The Doctor has 
taken an active interest in local civic affairs, particularly in the matter of 
public festivals and celebrations, for which he has shown a special aptitude 
as an executive. In 1922, 1923 and 1924 he was in charge of all of the water 
sports in connection with the Rose festival and was admiral of the Rose 
festival in 1923. In 1921 he was rear commodore of the Oregon Yacht Club and 
in 1922-23 was commodore of the Portland Yacht Club. He is both a York and 
Scottish Rite Mason, being a member of Washington Chapter, No. 18, R. A. M.; 
and Washington Council, R. & S. M. He is also a member of the Nobles of the 
Mystic Shrine, the Rosarians and is an honorary member of the Beta Sigma 
Kappa, college fraternity. He is one of the representative men of Portland, 
has been loyal to the best interests of his community and to a marked degree 
commands the respect and esteem of his fellowmen, who appreciate his worth as 
a man and citizen.

Additional Comments:
History of the Columbia River Valley From The Dalles to the Sea, Vol. II, 
Pages 850-853

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