Background
Cross, Leslie was born on May 12, 1909 in Milwaukee. Son of James L. and Zoe S. (Windfelder) Cross.
Cross, Leslie was born on May 12, 1909 in Milwaukee. Son of James L. and Zoe S. (Windfelder) Cross.
Student Beloit College, 1927-1928.
Reporter, copy editor Milwaukee Leader, 1929-1938. Copy editor New Milwaukee Leader, 1938-1939. Copy editor, news editor, assistant to editor, columnist Milwaukee Post, 1939-1941.
Secretary Wisconsin Guardian Public Company, 1940-1941.
Reporter, copy editor Milwaukee Journal, 1941-1946, exchange editor, writer, 1946-1951, columnist, book editor, 1951-1977.
Member Society Midland. Club: Milwaukee Press.
Married Helene Catherine O’Keeffe, March 9, 1929. Children: Dion Leslie, James O’Keeffe.