A. W. Shipton

Background

Shipton, A. W. was born on December 12, 1893 in Elgin, Illinois. Son of William H. and Mary G. (Murphy) Shipton.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Beloit (Wisconsin) College.

Career

1 son, Grover Edward. Married second, Marguerite L. Pardee, September 19, 1953. Assistant manager Woodstock (Illinois) Republican, 1915-1916.

Advertising salesman Aurora (Illinois) Beacon-News, 1917-1921.

Local advertising manager, 1921-1928. General manager Illinois State Journal, Springfield, Illinois, 1928-1933, public Illinois State Journal 1934-1942.

President Copley Press, Incorporated., since 1942. Director Southern California Associate Newspapers, Incorporated.

Life member General Assembly Mooseheart.

Achievements

• A. W. Shipton has been listed as a noteworthy business executive. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Legion, 40 and 8, Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Mason (32°, Shriner). Elk.; Clubs: Sangamo (Springfield).

Connections

Married Hazel K. Stroebe, June 25, 1915. Married second, Marguerite L. Pardee, September 19, 1953.