Background
Norton, Edward Lee was born on June 13, 1892 in Blountsville, Alabama, United States. Son of John Wells and Martha (Maddux) Norton.
Norton, Edward Lee was born on June 13, 1892 in Blountsville, Alabama, United States. Son of John Wells and Martha (Maddux) Norton.
Bachelor of Science, Birmingham Southern College, 1913. Student of University Alabama, 1913-1914.
Executive vice president Munger Realty, 1924-1937, Munger Mortgage Company, 1926-1939. Chairman of the Board Birmingham branch Federal Reserve Bank Atlanta, 1939. President Birmingham Baseball Club, 1939.
Chairman of the Board Florida Broadcasting Company (WMBR, WMBR-television), Jacksonville, Florida, 1934-1952.
Chairman of the Board Voice of Alabama, Incorporated. (WAPI, WAFM-television), Birmingham, 1936-1950.
Director Louisiana Delta Offshore Drilling Company, First National Bank Birmingham, Avondale Mills. Chairman of the Board, director Royal Crown Cola Company.
Board of Governors Federal Reserve System, Washington, 1950-1952.
Served as ensign United States Navy, World War I. Member Jefferson County Board Education, 1930-1940. Member Birmingham Chamber of Commerce Trustee Eisenhower.
Member Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Beta Kappa. Mason (Shriner).; Clubs: Kiwanis (past president).
Married Corinne Richards, 1952.