Background
Atkinson, Herschel Clyde was born on April 24, 1903 in Amboy, Indiana, United States. Son of Orie Clyde and Hattie (Roberds) Atkinson.
Atkinson, Herschel Clyde was born on April 24, 1903 in Amboy, Indiana, United States. Son of Orie Clyde and Hattie (Roberds) Atkinson.
Student in public schools.
Reporter, city editor Battle Creek (Michigan) Moon-Journal, 1920-1923. Staff Cleveland Press, 1923. Departmental editor Baltimore Post, 1923-1925.
City editor, later political editor Akron (O.) Times-Press, 1925-1931.
City editor, chief editorial writer, columnist Behind the Front Page, Akron Beacon-Journal, 1931-1937. Executive manager Akron Chamber of Commerce, 1937-1938.
Administrator Ohio Bureau Unemployment Compensation, 1939-1943. Vice president, secretary Akron, Canton & Youngstown Railroad, Akron, 1943-1944, now director
Executive vice president Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Columbus, since 1944.
Member of the United States Chamber of Commerce, Council State Chamber’s of C. (president 1951-1953), American Chamber of Commerce Executives, Ohio Trade Association Executives (past president). Mason.; Clubs: Rotary, Scioto Country, Columbus.
Married Helen Louise Fish, June 19, 1923. Children: Herschel Clyde, Marilyn Lou.