Background
Felkel, Herbert was born on June 23, 1889 in De Funiak Springs, Florida, United States. Son of Henry Noel and Safronia (Hoag) Felkel.
Felkel, Herbert was born on June 23, 1889 in De Funiak Springs, Florida, United States. Son of Henry Noel and Safronia (Hoag) Felkel.
Florida State College, Tallahassee, 2 years. University of Chattanooga, 1 year. Student of University of Florida, 1907-1908, Bachelor of Science as of 1908.
Began on Chattanooga News, 1907. Later owner controlling interest Pensacola News and managing editor same. Editor Florida Record, Tallahassee, 1915-1917.
Managing editor, 1917-1920, editor, since 1921, Saint Augustine Evening Record.
Also vice-president and general manager Record Public & Printing Company, January 1, since 1921. Chairman campaign committee State Democratic Executive Committee.
Appointed collector of internal revenue for Florida, 1933, and confirmed by Senate same day, declined appointment to remain in newspaper public business. Appt. member governor’s personal staff rank of lieutenant colonel, 1923, again, 1925 and 1929, being only Floridian ever serving on staff under three successive Governors.
Member governor
Married Myrtie Warren, 1916. Children: Jeanne, Warren.