Background
Smyth, Bernard John was born on November 16, 1915 in Renovo, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John Bernard and Alice C. (Russell) Smyth.
Smyth, Bernard John was born on November 16, 1915 in Renovo, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John Bernard and Alice C. (Russell) Smyth.
Graduate, Dickinson Junior College, 1935.
Machinist helper, Pennsylvania R.R. Renovo Shops, 1936-1939; manager, Smyth Brothers, Renovo, 1939-1945; editor, public, owner, Renovo Daily Record, 1946-1953; owner, editor, public, Delaware State News, Dover, 1953-1970; Chairman of the Board, Independent Newspapers Inc., 1970-1985; president, Valley Newspapers Inc., Tempe, Arizona, 1971-1985.
Served with Army of the United States, 1944-1945. Member Society Professional Journalists, Arizona Newspaper Association, Sigma Delta Chi. M C.
Married Eva Mae Stone, December 31,1936. Children: Constance, Joe, Pamela, Lisa.