Background
Roessner, Elmer was born on May 1, 1900 in Oakland, California, United States. Son of Harry William and Anne (Stirling) Roessner.
Roessner, Elmer was born on May 1, 1900 in Oakland, California, United States. Son of Harry William and Anne (Stirling) Roessner.
Student in public schools, California.
Reporter, San Francisco News, 1918-1920, city editor, 1921. Managing editor National Education Association Service, 1923, editor International Illustrated News, 1926. Assistant city editor Los Angeles Herald, 1927-1930.
Feature editor New York Telegram and World-Telegram, 1930-1940.
Assistant managing editor Prime Minister, 1941. Information specialist Office of War Information, 1942.
Civilian consultant Stars & Stripes, 1945. Editor McClure Newspaper Syndicate, 1946-1951, business news columnist, 1951-1972.
Editor-in-chief Bell-McClure Syndicate, North American Newspaper Alliance, New York City, 1960-1971.
Member Sigma Delta Chirurgical Clubs: The National Press (Washington).
Married Irma Jeanette Lott, September 2, 1920. Children: Eugene, Donald.