Background
Smith, George Severn was born on January 31, 1901 in Van Wert, Ohio, United States. Son of Harvey C. and Nella (Severn) Smith.
Smith, George Severn was born on January 31, 1901 in Van Wert, Ohio, United States. Son of Harvey C. and Nella (Severn) Smith.
Bachelor of Laws, National University, 1928.
1 son, George Severn. Admitted to District of Columbia Bar, 1931. Chief license division Federal Radio Commission, 1929-1932.
Associate with Paul M. Segal, 1932-1941.
Partner firm Segal, Smith & Hennessey, Washington, 1942-1957. Smith, Hennessey & McDonald, Washington, 1958-1962.
Legal advisory to commissioner Federal Communication Commission, Washington, 1962-1966, chief Broadcast Bureau, 1967-1971. Delegate Federal Communications Bar Association to house of deals American Bar Association, 1958-1959.
Served as private Medical Department, United States Army, 1918-1919. Member American Bar Association, Federal Communications Bar Association (Washington president 1957), Bar Association District of Columbia.
Married Thelma Gertrude Horst Smith, January 12, 1935. 1 child George Severn.