Arthur Ryan Treanor

Background

Treanor, Arthur Ryan was born on May 26, 1883 in Saginaw, Michigan, United States. Son of Hugh O’Connell and Margaret (Ryan) Treanor.

Education

Graduated from the high school, Saginaw, 1899. Doctor of Laws, Alma College, 1934. Honorary alumnus, University of Michigan, 1934.

Career

One daughter, Mary Margaret. Began career as reporter, Saginaw Daily News, 1901, editor and manager 1913-1935. Regional director, 1927-1932, Booth Newspapers, in charge Flint Journal, Saginaw News, Bay City Times (all of Michigan).

Vice-president and editorial counsel Booth Newspapers, Incorporated., 1935-1946.

Chairman of the Board radio station WFDF, Flint, 1947-1952. Director Wood, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1947-1952.

President and director Wilson Cypress Company (Palatka, Florida). Director Bancroft Hotel.

Director of printing and publishing division of War Production Board, 1943-1944.

51-53, consultant, 1953.

Achievements

• Arthur Ryan Treanor has been listed as a noteworthy editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served as; Member Associate Press (central advisory board, 1923-1928. Member American Society Newspaper. Member Group of America.

Clubs: Saginaw, University of Michigan Press, Saginaw Country, Saginaw Tennis.

Connections

Married Margaret Louise Corcoran, March 1, 1927 (deceased).

Father:

Hugh O’Connell Treanor

Mother:

Margaret (Ryan) Treanor

Spouse:

Margaret Louise Corcoran