Background
Jones, J. Morris was born on April 9, 1896 in Aberystwyth. Son of Morris William and Martha (Warlow) Jones.
Jones, J. Morris was born on April 9, 1896 in Aberystwyth. Son of Morris William and Martha (Warlow) Jones.
Bachelor of Arts, University Wales, 1917, Certificated Master, 1918.
Came to the United States, 1923, naturalized, 1929. Teacher Alexandria Road School, Aberystwyth, 1913-1914, Milford Haven Secondary School, Pembrokeshire, 1918-1920, Leominster Grammar School, Herefordshire, 1920-1923. Associate publications editor University Public Company, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1924-1927, editor-in-chief, 1927-1938.
Member editorial staff Iroquois Public Company, Syracuse, New York, 1938.
Chief radio script editor United States Office Education, 1939-1940. Managing editor World Book Encyclopedia and Childcraft, Chicago, since 1940.
Vice president educational division Field Enterprises Ednl. Corporation, since 1949, editor-in-chief, 1954.
Member national publications committee American Red Cross, 1961-1962. Member Civil War Round Table. American Association School Adminstrs., Chicago Ednl.
Publications Association (president 1957-1958).
Clubs: Caxton, Chicago Executives (director 1956-1960).
Married Norma Lilian, June 15, 1927. Children: Keith Warlow, Phyllis Beth.