Background
Book, John Alph was born on April 1, 1915 in Jefferson County, Illinois, United States. Son of Hollice E. and Ethel (Bumpus) Book.
Book, John Alph was born on April 1, 1915 in Jefferson County, Illinois, United States. Son of Hollice E. and Ethel (Bumpus) Book.
Bachelor in Education, Southern Illinois University, 1940. Juris Doctor, University Missouri at Kansas City, 1955. Master of Laws, New York University, 1961.
Lawyer Dale Beal & Associates, Kansas City, 1956-1957. Director labor relations Chase Bag Company, New York City, 1957-1958, vice president industrial relations, 1958-1960, vice president manufacturing, 1960-1964, vice president, director manufacturing, 1965-1971, executive vice president, 1971-1973, president, from 1973, also director. Director Arkell Safety Bag Company, Strawberry Hill Press, Western Textile, Inc.
Served with Army of the United States, 1945-1946. Member American, Missouri, Indiana, Kansas City bar associations, Kappa Phi Kappa. Clubs: Landmark (Stamford, Connecticut).
Westchester Country (Rye, New York ). Cloud (New York City).
Married Helen Jane Biasella, December 18, 1948. Children– James L., John Robert, JoAnne, Janet.