Background
Grimes, John Wesley was born on October 5, 1894 in Crothersville, Indiana, United States. Son of Review Walter Bruce and Ada (Lenover) Grimes.
Grimes, John Wesley was born on October 5, 1894 in Crothersville, Indiana, United States. Son of Review Walter Bruce and Ada (Lenover) Grimes.
Bachelor of Philosophy Chicago, 1917. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Rockford College, 1962.
News and managing educated Rockford Daily Republic, 1919-1930. Managing editor Rockford Morning Star, 1930-1951. Executive editor Rockford Morning Star and Register-Republic, 1951-1959, editor 1959-1961.
Served with United States Army, 1917-1919. Member American Legion.
Married Mollie Neumann, 1918.