Background
Hicks, Leonard was born on November 6, 1886 in Owenton, Kentucky, United States. Son of Paschal and Latha Jane (McGibney) Hicks.
Hicks, Leonard was born on November 6, 1886 in Owenton, Kentucky, United States. Son of Paschal and Latha Jane (McGibney) Hicks.
Student Smithdeal Business College, Richmond, Virginia.
1 son. Leonard. Vaudeville performer billed as The Great Leonard, 1906-1910. Managing director Morrison Hotel, Chicago, 1931-1948. Managing director, vice president Congress Hotel, Chicago, since 1950.
Columnist Topicks magazine, public Pick Hotel Chain.
Toastmaster, speaker. Author Boxing Bill, Illinois.
Member Greeters of America (past national president), American Hotel Association (past national director), Chicago Association Commerce, Chicago Convention Bureau. Mason (Shriner, Knight of the Order of the Thistle). Clubs: Evanston (Illinois) Country (director), South Shore Country (Chicago Illinois golf champion, 1922-1923.
Married Lillian Millership, June 16, 1913.