Background
Felton, John Ross was born on February 4, 1926 in Terra Alta, West Virginia, United States. Son of Hughes Danial and Mary Ann (Hoban) Felton.
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John Ross Felton
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John Ross Felton, American broadcasting executive. Recipient Distinguished West Virginia Citizen's award. President Upper Ohio Valley United Way, 1977-1978; executive committee Upper Ohio Valley Travel Council; board directors Municipal Auditorium Board, Good's Zoo, others. With United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946. Member West Virginia Broadcasters Association (president 1979-1981).
Education
Graduated from high school.
Career
Account executive Radio Station EMMN, Fairmont, West Virginia, 1950-1956, general sales manager, 1956-1962. Account executive Radio Station WWVA-AM, Wheeling, 1961-1963, sales operations manager, 1966-1968, general manager, since 1968, general manager Jamboree in the Hills, since 1968. General manager Station WCPI, Jamboree United States of America Inc., Capitol Music Hall, Jamboree in the Hills.
Achievements
Membership
President Upper Ohio Valley United Way, 1977-1978. Executive committee Upper Ohio Valley Travel Council. Board directors Municipal Auditorium Board, Good's Zoo, others.
With United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946. Member West Virginia Broadcasters Association (president 1979-1981).
Connections
Married Virginia Lee Burkhard, May 27, 1950. Children: Deborah Michael, Thomas H., Anne Gompers, John R., Patrick J., Michael L.
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Nationality
American
Career
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1950 - 1956
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1961 - 1963