Background
Beardsley, Harry M. was born on December 27, 1893 in Chanute, Kansas, United States. Son of Albert Lemon and Carrie Alice (Markle) Beardsley.
Beardsley, Harry M. was born on December 27, 1893 in Chanute, Kansas, United States. Son of Albert Lemon and Carrie Alice (Markle) Beardsley.
Graduate Englewood High School, Chicago, 1913. Student of University of Chicago.
Reporter, rewrite man, Chicago Journal, 1915-1918, rewrite man and American Legion editor, 1920. Rewrite man Chicago Daily News, 1921-1922, real estate editor, 1922-1934, rewrite man and columnist, 1934-1936, editorial writer since 1936. Radio announcer, sporting and news events, over WMAQ, 1924-1932.
Served as sergeant infantry, United States Army, later in photographic section Signal Corps, Siberia, World War. Member Commissioners Committee on Water Supply, appointed by commissioner public works to survey city water department and recommend improvements, 1924-1925. Member American Library Association, Illinois library association, Sigma Nu.
Married Josephine Brandenburg, March 31, 1918. Children: Barbara Marguerite (Mistress R. Mate), Harrison Thompson, Cynthia Jane (Mistress James Wagner).