Earl Dewey Baker

Background

Baker, Earl Dewey was born on April 14, 1898 in Spencer County Indiana. Son of Samuel and Minnie (Haines) Baker.

Education

Student Central High School, Evansville, Indiana, 1913-1917, Evansville College, 1917-1918.

Career

1 son, Jack Albert. Associate with Scripps-Howard Newspapers since August 1918, beginning as cub in advertising department Evansville Press, becoming assistant advertising manager of same, 1921. Business manager Terre Haute Post, 1925-1929, Washington (District of Columbia) Daily News, 1929-1931, Indianapolis Times, 1931-1937. Assistant general Business manager Scripps-Howard newspapers since January 1, 1937.

Also president and business manager Washington Daily News, 1938-1947.

Vice-president and business manager The San Francisco News, from 1947.

Achievements

• Earl Dewey Baker has been listed as a noteworthy newspaperman by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Mason (32 degree).; Clubs: San Francisco Press, San Francisco Advertising.

Connections

Married Grace Schellhase, June 27, 1918.

Father:

Samuel Baker

Mother:

Minnie (Haines) Baker

Spouse:

Grace Schellhase