John N. McDonald

Background

McDonald,, John N. was born on October 8, 1923 in Long Beach, California, United States. Son of John N. and Elizabeth A. (Henzler) McDonald.

Education

Bachelor, San Diego State University, 1950.

Career

Sportswriter, copy editor San Diego Union, 1950-1989. Marketing director San Diego Auto Museum, 1991-1994. Radio, television coordinator Los Angeles County Fair, Pomona, California, 1982-1991.

Assistant public relations director Del Mar (California) Fair, 1955-1959, 77-81. Public relations director National Date Festival, Indio, California, 1983-1985, California Midwinter Fair, Imperial, 1982-1985. Consultant Hall Champions Museum, San Diego, 1996-1998.

Consultant public relations Del Mar Motorcycle Races, 1994-1995. Consultant marketing Antique Auto Races, San Diego, 1989-1992. Promoter Demolition Derbies, San Bernadino, California, 1985-1990.

Membership

Yeoman 1st class United States Navy, 1942-1947. Member American Auto Racing Writers/Broadcasters (president 1970-1973, board member), San Diego Press Club, Sigma Delta Chi.

Interests

• Writing, gardening.

Connections

Married Maxine E. McDonald, August 14, 1931. Children: Stephen, Linda, Douglas, Terri.

Father:

John N. McDonald,

Mother:

Elizabeth A. (Henzler) McDonald,

Spouse:

Maxine E. McDonald

child:

Terri McDonald,

child:

Douglas McDonald,

child:

Linda McDonald,

child:

Stephen McDonald,