Background
Ryder, Melvin was born on January 26, 1893 in Cadiz Junction, Ohio, United States. Son of Charles M. and Mary Frances (Ralston) Ryder.
Ryder, Melvin was born on January 26, 1893 in Cadiz Junction, Ohio, United States. Son of Charles M. and Mary Frances (Ralston) Ryder.
Bachelor of Arts, Ohio State University, 1915.
Member staff Stars and Stripes, Advertising Educational Foundation newspaper, World War I. Partner Kiplinger Washington Agency, 1921-1924. Associate Amos Parrish & Company, later partner McBride, Ullman & Ryder, New York City, 1924-1932.
Editor, public Happy Days, 1933-1940. President Happy Days Public Company.
Editor, public, president Army Times Public Company, publications of Army Times, Air Force Times, Navy Times, American Weekend, Military Market, Washington, from 1940.
Home: Washington, Distric.
Member staff Stars and Stripes, Advertising Educational Foundation newspaper, World War I.
Married Florence Snelling, May 11, 1936. Children: Mary Jane, Susan, Molly.