Background
Bolen, James Alta was born on August 29, 1927 in Carbondale, Illinois, United States. Son of Alta William and Dorothy Nadine (Ferrill) Bolen.
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James Alta Bolen
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Bachelor, Southern Illinois University, 1949. Bachelor of Music, University Dayton, 1953.
Career
Program director Station WCIL Radio, Carbondale, 1946-1950. Drummer Benny Goodman Orchestra, 1950. Performer Kate Smith Show, Today Show, Camel News Caravan NBC, New York City, 1951.
Program director WSIL-television, Harrisburg, Illinois, 1953-1955. Production manager Station WLWD, Dayton, Ohio, 1952-1953. Assistant.mgr. Station KTVO-television, Ottumwa, Iowa, 1955-1958.
Performer, host NBC-television, Chicago, 1958. News anchor Station KMOV-television, St. Louis, since 1958. President Ultra-Sonic Broadcast Stations, Inc., Belleville, Illinois, 1974-1983.
President Ultra-Sonic Productions, Inc., Belleville, since 1972.
Achievements
Politics
James Bolen leaned to the right in his political beliefs.
Membership
President Easter Seal Society of Southwest, Illinois, 1970. Chairman, Board Of Directors Easter Seal Society, 1971-1975. Board directors Radio Information for the Blind, St. Louis, 1980-1985.
Board directors Illinois Center for Autism, Fairview Heights, Illinois, since 1983. Served with United States Navy, 1945-1946, PTO. Member National Academy television Arts and Sciences (board directors 1984-1987, Governor's medal 1982, 87, 5 Emmy awards St. Louis chapter 1982, 83, 85, Silver Circle 1983), American Federation television and Radio Artists, American Federation Musicians, Stadium Club, Masons, Shriners, Scottish Rite.
Interests
Connections
Married Elizabeth Ann Neely (divorced 1970). Married Marilyn Jean Gruber, 1970. Children: James Junior, Belinda, Pamela, Melissa, James Christopher, Mary Beth.
Education
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1949
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1953