Background
Hays, Elmer Dishman was born on September 13, 1891 in Barboursville, Kentucky, United States. Son of Joseph Smith and Ella Belle (Helton) Hays.
Hays, Elmer Dishman was born on September 13, 1891 in Barboursville, Kentucky, United States. Son of Joseph Smith and Ella Belle (Helton) Hays.
Bachelor of Science, Kentucky Wesleyan College, Winchester, 1913. Bachelor of Laws, University of Kentucky, 1914.
January 13, 1917; children—Elizabeth Helton, Elmer Dishman. Admitted to Kentucky bar, 1914, general practice, 1914-1916. With valuation department Interstate Commerce Commission, 1917-1921, in charge New York City office, 1921-1924, traveling field instructor, 1925, senior and principal valuation examiner, 1926-1933.
Appointed chief attorney license enforcement and revocation section of Agricultural Adjustment Administration, 1933.
President University of Kentucky Alumni Association of Washington, District of Columbia.
Married Isabelle Ruth Unkefer. Children: Elizabeth Helton, Elmer Dishman.