Laurence Swart Hale

Background

Hale, Laurence Swart was born on May 25, 1925 in Jamestown, New York, United States. Son of Earle Spring and Mildred (Swart) Hale.

Education

Bachelor of Journalism, University Missouri, 1950.

Career

Reporter, Jamestown (New York) Post-Journal, 1950-1953; with, Binghamton (New York) Press, 1953-1976; reporter, Binghamton (New York) Press, 1953-1961; assistant city editor, Binghamton (New York) Press, 1961-1965; city editor, Binghamton (New York) Press, 1965-1967; assistant managing editor, Binghamton (New York) Press, 1967-1970; managing editor, Binghamton (New York) Press, 1970; editor, Binghamton (New York) Press, 1971-1976; associate director, American Press Institute, Reston, Virginia, 1977-1990; associate editor, National Grocers magazine, since 1991.

Achievements

• Laurence Swart Hale has been listed as a noteworthy press association executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1945. Member New York A.P. Association (president 1973), New York State Society Newspaper Editors (president 1976), A.P. Managing Editors Association, American Society Newspaper Editors, Kappa Tau Alpha.

Connections

Married Angeline Calanni, September 4, 1950. Children– Laurie Ann (deceased), Lisa Ann Borg, Melissa Annual.

Father:

Earle Spring Hale

Mother:

Mildred (Swart) Hale

Spouse:

Angeline Calanni

child:

Lisa Ann Borg Hale

child:

Laurie Ann Hale (deceased)

child:

Melissa Annual Hale