Background
Burg, George Roscoe was born on April 1, 1916 in New Lexington, Ohio, United States. Son of Roscoe E. and Erie (Kreider) Burg.
Burg, George Roscoe was born on April 1, 1916 in New Lexington, Ohio, United States. Son of Roscoe E. and Erie (Kreider) Burg.
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Ohio State University, 1938; Bachelor of Science in Education, Ohio State University, 1939.
Teacher, Pike Township High School, Madison County, Ohio., 1939-1940; engaged in newspaper work, 1948-1996; managing editor, Kansas Missouri Star, 1967-1975; associate editor, assistant to public, Kansas Missouri Star, 1975-1995.
Member Mayor's Corps of Progress. Past trustee University Missouri, Kansas City. Board directors Kansas City Economic Development Corporation, Science Pioneers, Greater Kansas City Area Safety Council, Downtown Council With Army of the United States, 1940-1948.
Member Mid-American Press Institute, Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, Associated Press Managing Editors Association, Northwest Missouri Press Association, Kansas Press Association, Military Order World Wars, Reserve Officers Association, Tau Kappa Epsilon. Clubs: Kansas City Press, Kansas City, Homestead. Lodges: Elks.
Married Mary Vesta Ford, October 31, 1941. Children: George F., Mary Jane Burg Coffyn.