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J. S. Gray, American editor, writer, public. Recipient Bronze medal journalism University of Minnesota, 1949; Inland Press citation for public service, 1946.

Background

Gray, J. S. was born on February 20, 1890 in Clio, Michigan, United States. Son of John Wesley and Ida Caroline (Smith) Gray.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Adrian College, 1910, Doctor of Laws, 1938.

Career

Reporter, editorial writer Adrian (Michigan) Telegram, 1911-1917, managing editor, 1919-1927, vice president, 1927-1972. President and editor Monroe (Michigan) Evening News, 1927-1972. Trustee Adrian College.

Achievements

  • J. S. Gray has been listed as a notable editor, writer, public by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served as artillery officer, American Expeditionary Force, United States Army, 1917-1919. Member advising committee War Production Board and Civilian Production Administration, 1942-1945. Member of national advisory council journalism School Adminstrs.

Member American Newspaper Publications Association (director) chairman freedom of press committee 1950-1957), Michigan History Society (director), American Society Newspaper.

Mason (life).; Clubs: Detroit Press, University of Michigan Press (past president), Washington Press. Collector, annotator history maps of southeast Michigan A sponsor of Michigan law under which penal fines are devoted to establishment and maintenance of township libraries.

Connections

Married Harriett Taylor, September 10, 1912. Children: Thorne (Mistress David C. Hawley), Grattan, Whitmore.

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Awards

  • Recipient Bronze medal journalism University of Minnesota, 1949. Inland Press citation for public service, 1946.