Roy Edward Battles

Background

Battles, Roy Edward was born on August 6, 1911 in Chesterland, Ohio, United States. Son of Lyle Henry and Belle (Burton) Battles.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural, Ohio State University, 1934.

Career

County agricultural agent, Extension Svc., Ohio State University, Waverly, Ohio., 1934-1935; county agricultural agent, Extension Svc., Ohio State University, Batavia, Ohio., 1935-1943; director farm program, World's Largest Wireles radio station, Cincinnati, 1943-1952; executive secretary, National Grange, Washington, 1952-1961; executive director, Clear Channel Broadcasting, Washington, 1961-1968; member federal information staff, American Farm Bureau, northeastern United States, 1968-1972; speech writer Office of Secretary, USDA, Washington, 1972-1981; executive secretary, Agricultural Rels. Council, Washington, 1978-1983; retired, 1983.

Achievements

• Roy Edward Battles has been listed as a noteworthy agricultural executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Batavia (Ohio) School Board, 1949-1952. Secretary Ohio Natural Resources Committee, Columbus, 1949-1952. Chairman National Farm/City Council, Chicago, 1960.

Chairman President' Rural Committee Employment of Handicapped, Washington, 1964-1972. President Agricultural Relations Council, 1970, National Association Farm Broadcasters, 1950. Member Gamma Sigma Delta.

Connections

Married Helen Susan Jarvis, November 9, 1935 (divorced). Children: Thomas Grant, Martha Susan. Married Irma Marie Vessey, November 27, 1974.

Father:

Lyle Henry Battles

Mother:

Belle (Burton) Battles

Spouse:

Irma Marie Vessey

Spouse:

Helen Susan Jarvis

child:

Thomas Grant Battles

child:

Martha Susan Battles