Background
Jones, Alexander Francis was born on August 16, 1891 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, United States. Son of William Thomas and Caroline (Compton) Jones.
Jones, Alexander Francis was born on August 16, 1891 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, United States. Son of William Thomas and Caroline (Compton) Jones.
Student of University Wisconsin, 1911-1914.
Reporter, Madison (Wisconsin) State Journal, 1914-1916, Minneapolis Journal, 1916-1917, 30-35, United Presbyterian 1919-1921, Minneapolis Tribune, 1922-1930. With Washington Post, since 1935, managing editor, 1935-1947, assistant to public, 1947-1950, executive editor Syracuse Herald Journal, since 1950. Past president American Society Newspaper Editors.
Served as private United States Army, 1918-1919. Member Overseas Writers, American Press Institute (advisory board), Theta Delta Chirurgical Clubs: Onondaga Country.
Married Edna Schultz, November 29, 1919. Children: Richard, Compton, Mary Caroline.