Background
Hjelle, John Orlo was born on November 15, 1913 in Mercer, North Dakota, United States. Son of Ole S. and Ella T. (Myrah) Hjelle.
Hjelle, John Orlo was born on November 15, 1913 in Mercer, North Dakota, United States. Son of Ole S. and Ella T. (Myrah) Hjelle.
Bachelor of Arts, Luther College, 1936.
Reporter, sports editor, telegraph editor Bismarck Tribune, 1936-1941, city editor, 1941-1945, editor, 1948-1979, executive secretary, administrative assistant to the United States Senator Mont Rose Young, Washington, 1945-1948. Board of directors Upper Midwest Council of Minneapolis.
Member American Society Newspaper. Mason (Shriner), Rotarian.
Married Alice Marie Driver, December 19, 1943. Children: Ann Marie, Kathryn Lynn, Barbara, Kristin.