Background
Samalman, Alexander was born on January 11, 1904 in New York City. Son of Hersh and Rose (Manowicz) Samalman.
Samalman, Alexander was born on January 11, 1904 in New York City. Son of Hersh and Rose (Manowicz) Samalman.
Student College City New New York
Contributor short stories Pearson’s magazine, since 1921, staff, 1923. Editor Fourth Estate, journalist trade paper, 1924-1927. Drama critic New York Morning Telegraph, 1927.
Writer syndicated features Publishers Autocaster Service, 1927-1929.
Editor Barber’s Journal, 1927-1928, Long Island Sunrise Trailer, 1927. Associate editor Standard Magazine, Incorporated., New York City, 1930-1953, senior editor since 1953.
Writer verse under name of Helen Ardsley.
Member Men's Ort of Manhattan.
Married Bella Maria Messer, March 28, 1931 (deceased 1950). Children: Herbert Manual, Robert Elias, Bella May.