Background
Bastien, Ralph Henry was born on November 2, 1893 in Walkerville, Ontario, Canada. Son of Dennis Joseph and Eudora (Mickle) Bastien.
Bastien, Ralph Henry was born on November 2, 1893 in Walkerville, Ontario, Canada. Son of Dennis Joseph and Eudora (Mickle) Bastien.
Educated public schools, m. Blanche Roach, June 14, 1916.
Came to the United States, 1921 naturalized, 1928. Stenographer and state circulation manager The Detroit News, 1912-1916. Circulation manager London (Ontario) Free Press, 1916-1918.
Secretary Booth Newspapers, Incorporated., Detroit, 1919-1936, vice president, 1936, general manager 1950, president, 1952-1959, also consultant and director Trustee of Cranbrook Academy Artist
Clubs: Lochmoor Golf, Grosse Pointe Yacht.
Children: Betty (Mistress Arthur M. Atterbury), Ralph Henry.