Background
Smyth, Joel Douglas was born on November 8, 1941 in Renovo, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Bernard John and Eva Mae (Stone) Smyth.
Smyth, Joel Douglas was born on November 8, 1941 in Renovo, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Bernard John and Eva Mae (Stone) Smyth.
Student, Lycoming College, 1959.
Reporter, Delaware State News, Dover, 1960-1962; news editor, Delaware State News, Dover, 1962-1965; managing editor, Delaware State News, Dover, 1965-1970; editor, president, Delaware State News, Dover, 1970-1978; editor, Delaware Sunday News, 1964-1965; president, Indiana Newspapers, Inc., Dover, 1970-1989; chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Indiana Newspapers, Inc., Dover, since 1989.
Founding president Valley Citizen's League, 1987-1990. Member Associated Press Managing Editors Association (director), American Society Newspaper Editors, Young President's Organisation, Sigma Delta Chi. WINTER HOME (Mailing) Joel Douglas Smyth 39833 N 100th St Scottsdale, AZ 85262.
Married Madonna Robertson, November 29, 1959. Children: Deborah Sue, Susan Kelly, Michael Robertson, Patricia Ann, Rebecca Lee, Jennifer Neilia.