John Spencer

Background

Spencer, John was born on February 21, 1885 in Henrico Company, Virginia, United States. Son of Charles and Almedia (Rudd) Spencer.

Education

Student Newport News Military Academy. College of William and Mary, 1901-1903.

Career

Reporter, city editor Newprot News Times-Herald and Daily Press, 1910-1917. With Associate Press, Washington, 1917-1924. City editor Norfolk Virginian-Pilot, 1924-1941, managing editor, since 1941.

Achievements

• John Spencer has been listed as a noteworthy newspaper editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Society Newspaper. Club: Norfolk (Virginia) Rotary.

Connections

Married Florine Bradley, December 13, 1906.