Lester Franklin Kimmel

Background

Kimmel, Lester Franklin was born on January 18, 1893 in Morrill, Kansas, United States. Son of Hiram and Ida Alice (Meyers) Kimmel.

Education

Student radio school

Career

With Wichita Eagle since 1919, editorial writer, 1928-1945, editor editorial page since 1945.

Achievements

• Lester Franklin Kimmel has been listed as a noteworthy editors by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with radio corps United States Navy, 1918-1919. Member American Legion, Wichita Chamber of Commerce, American Society of Newspaper. Member Church of Brethren.

Mason (32°).

Connections

Father:

Hiram Kimmel

Mother:

Ida Alice (Meyers) Kimmel