Background
Ward, Elmer L. was born on February 25, 1898 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Lawrence Stephen and Mary (O’Connell) Ward.
Ward, Elmer L. was born on February 25, 1898 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Lawrence Stephen and Mary (O’Connell) Ward.
Graduate Boston English High School, 1916.
Firm Forte-Moran Company, Boston, 1921-1924, Campbell-Ward Company, Boston, 1924-1931. General manager Goodall Company, Sanford, Maine, 1931-1935, president, 1935-1944, president Goodall-Sanford, Incorporated. (merger Sanford Mills and Goodall Worsted Company), 1944-1954.
President Goodall Fabrics, Incorporated., 1944-1954.
President Palm Beach Company (Goodall Company), 1955-1968, Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, 1968-1982. Knight, Order Malta.
Member Men's Fashion Association American (directory). Clubs: Algonquin (Boston).
Married Alice G. Brown, August 14, 1924. Children: Elmer L., Lawrence West., William A., Robert B. Member.