Background
Yoder, Robert Mcayeal was born on August 18, 1907 in Gibson City, Illinois, United States. Son of Milo Franklin and Lyda (McAyeal) Yoder.
Yoder, Robert Mcayeal was born on August 18, 1907 in Gibson City, Illinois, United States. Son of Milo Franklin and Lyda (McAyeal) Yoder.
Student of University Illinois, University of Wisconsin, University of Illinois Law School.
Reporter Decatur (Illinois) Herald reporter Chicago bureau of Associate Press, 1933-1936. Reporter Chicago Daily News, 1936-1940. Writer of editorial column, “Sharps and Flats,’ Chicago Daily News, 1940-1944.
Associate editor Sat.
Evening Post, 1945-1949.
Served as Lieutenant United States Navy Reserve, World World War World World War World War II Member National Press.
Married Virginia Lipscomb, June 20, 1932. Children: Judith Ann, Robert McAyeal, John.