Background
Hinton, L. W. was born on January 31, 1907 in Pana, Illinois, United States. Son of Aaron Scott and Anne (Combest) Hinton.
Hinton, L. W. was born on January 31, 1907 in Pana, Illinois, United States. Son of Aaron Scott and Anne (Combest) Hinton.
Student James Milikin University, 1925-1926. Bachelor of Science, University Illinois, Master of Science in Ednl. Administration, 1930.
Teacher Springfield (Illinois) Public Schools, 1930-1939. Illinois assistant superintendent public instruction, 1943-1951. Assistant county superintendent schools, Sangamon County, 1939-1942, county superintendent, Springfield, 1951-1967.
Staff Illinois House of Representatives, 1967-1972.
Member Illinois Education Association, Illinois Association School Adminstrs., Illinois Association County Superintendent of Schools (president 1960-1972), Teachers Federation, County and Rural Superintendent Association, Illinois Association County Officials (president 1965-1972). Mason (Shriner, Jester).
Clubs: Elks, American Business (chairman Easter Seal campaign 1961-1972).
Married Florence Louise Ostermeier, February 12, 1932. Children: Carolyn Sue (Mistress Clay A. Donner), Linda Lou (Mistress Edgar M. Huesing).