Background
John, Waldemar Alfred Paul was born on January 31, 1895 in New Albany, Indiana, United States. Son of Theophilus Frederick and Frieda Alicia (Huber) John.
John, Waldemar Alfred Paul was born on January 31, 1895 in New Albany, Indiana, United States. Son of Theophilus Frederick and Frieda Alicia (Huber) John.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Michigan, 1916.
Advertising department Dodge Brothers, Detroit, 1916-1917, 19-20. Advertising writer Brooke-Smith & French, Incorporated., 1920-1923. Vice president Dunlap-Ward, Cleveland, 1923-1925, Campbell-Ewald Company, Detroit, 1925-1934.
President John-Adams.
Incorporated., 1934; vice president MacManus, John & Adams, Incorporated., advertising agency, Detroit, 1934-1936, president, 1936-1945, Chairman of the Board, since 1945.
Served as adjunct Balloon Corps, World War I. Member Michigan.
Married Hildegarde Hagerman, May 26, 1917. Children: Colin Hagerman, Constance, Jeremy.