Background
Hicks, Helen Clarice was born on September 14, 1914 in Flowlerton, Texas, United States. Daughter of Leonard Larimer and Clara Belle (Struthers) Simmons.
Hicks, Helen Clarice was born on September 14, 1914 in Flowlerton, Texas, United States. Daughter of Leonard Larimer and Clara Belle (Struthers) Simmons.
Student, Glendale Junior College, 1933. Student, Golden Gate University, 1955. Student, University California extension, 1959.
Writer, Glendale (California) Inquirer, 1932-1933; freelance writer various locations, California, 1933-1954; public information specialist, United States Naval Radiological Defense Laboratory, San Francisco, 1954-1958; assistant editor, Oak Leaf Naval Supply Center, Oakland, California, 1958-1960; head information services, Naval Radiological Defense Laboratory, San Francisco, 1960-1969; editor, DCASR News, Defense Contract Administration, Los Angeles, 1969-1970; writer, Carrier Staff Naval Air Station, Alameda, California, 1970-1972; assistant public affairs officer, Naval Air Station, Alameda, 1972-1978; freelance writer, since 1978.
Active United Way. Member Women in Communications (treasurer chapter 1978-1980), East Bay Press Women, Photograph Society of America, American Contract Bridge League (bronze life master, member chairman Hayward unit 1975-1977), Diablo Valley unit (board 1982-1984, conduct play sessions since 1990), Job's Daughters Council 1953-1961).
Married John Albert Hicks, October 8, 1933 (divorced November 1956). Children: Carole Arlene Hicks Stanley (deceased), Madeline Hicks Dunham.