Background
Bell, Joseph Raymond was born on January 7, 1908 in New Orleans. Son of Harry and Anna Bell.
Bell, Joseph Raymond was born on January 7, 1908 in New Orleans. Son of Harry and Anna Bell.
Graduate, New York University, 1928; Bachelor of Laws, Atlanta Law School, 1930.
Reporter, Georgian-American, 1928-1930; reporter, Detroit Times, 1930-1933; director publicity and advertising, Loew's Washington Theatres, 1933-1942; eastern publicity manager, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, New York City, 1942-1944; director public relations, Capital Airlines, Washington, 1944-1947; vice president, Columbia Pictures Industries Inc., 1949-1972; member firm, Wyman, Bautzer, Rothman & Kuchel, 1973; chairman, Fgn Claims Settlement Commission United States, Washington, 1973-1977, 81-83. Board directors MacMillen Ring Free Oil Corporation, WHDH Corporation, Miami Hotel Corporation, Palm Beach.
Board directors Palm Beach Symphony. Director political communications Reagan-Bush Committee, 1980. Chairman, director Heart Fund, District of Columbia Cancer Drive.
Member Public Relations Society of America (director, president New York chapter, District of Columbia chapter, national vice president, presidential citation), Air Force Association (president chapter, Man of Year), Advertising Club Washington (vice president), Association of Bar of City of New York, Bar Association District of Columbia, Georgia Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, American Bar Association, Metropolitan Club, Cosmos Club, Overseas Press Club, National Press Club, Army and Navy Club, Congressional Country Club, Pisces Club, National Lawyers Club.
Married Jeanne Viner, December 15, 1974. Children: Carol Johnston, Bonnie Sauve, Joseph Raymond, Melodie Macklin.