Stanton McConnell White, Sr.

Background

Sr., Stanton McConnell White, was born on December 7, 1923 in Oklahoma City. Son of Stephen S. and Mary M. McConnell.

Career

Salesman Daily Journal, Kankakee, Illinois, 1950—1953, promotion manager, 1953—1954, assistant ad manager, 1954—1956, advertising manager, 1956—1967, advertising director, assistant general manager, 1967. With Ottawa Daily Times, since 1967, general manager, 1968—1969, president, since 1979. Director Ottawa Public Company.

President, public Streator Times-Press, Illinois, director. Served with United States Navy, 1940-1946, European Theatre of Operations.

Achievements

• Stanton McConnell White, Senior has been listed as a noteworthy publishing executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board director Greater Ottawa United Fund, Ottawa Downtown Development Corporation. Member of Chicago Press Club, Chamber of Commerce and Industry (board directors), Illinois Press Association, Inland Press Association, International Newspaper Advertising Executives, American Newspaper Publications Association, Deer Park Country Club, Ottawa Boat Club, Elks.

Connections

Married Marcella M. Girard, September 27, 1945. Children: Stanton M., Stephen, Jackie, Rick, Shari.

Father:

Stephen S.

Mother:

Mary M. McConnell

Spouse:

Marcella M. Girard

child:

Rick Sr.

child:

Stephen Sr.

child:

Jackie Sr.

child:

Stanton M. Sr.

child:

Shari Sr.