Background
Thompson, Hal Charles was born on September 15, 1897 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Charles Harold and Marie (Tischer) Thompson.
Thompson, Hal Charles was born on September 15, 1897 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Charles Harold and Marie (Tischer) Thompson.
Student in public schools Peoria, Illinois.
May 2, 1936. Reporter. Fargo Courier-News, 1914. Sports editor Peoria Transcript.
News bureau manager United Press.
Copy desk Minneapolis Tribune. City editor Des Moines Capital.
Financial reporter Economist, Chicago, Chicago Journal Commerce, Chicago Journal. Assistant financial editor Chicago American, 1930-1950, financial editor, 1950-1957.
Financial columnist, 1957-1963.
Clubs: Economic, Executives.
Married Myrtle Emelia Hanson.