William David Magnes

Background

Magnes, William David was born on May 22, 1916 in New York City. Son of Isaac David and Stella Dorothy (Haberman) Magnes.

Education

Student, Yale University, 1934-1936; student, Columbia University, 1936-1938.

Career

Copywriter, Gussow, Kahn & Company. New York City, 1946-1948; junior account executive, Doherty, Clifford & Shenfield, New York City, 1948-1950; director public realtions, Columbia Artists Management, Inc., New York City, 1952-1956; creative director, Larrabee Associations, Washington, 1956-1960; creative director, executive vice president, Robert M. Gamble Junior, Inc., Washington, 1960-1965; president, William Magnes Advertising, Inc., Washington, since 1965. Public relations consultant, various organizations, Washington.

Achievements

• William David Magnes has been listed as a noteworthy Advertising executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Captain United States Army, 1942-1946, PTO, 1950-1952, Korea. Member International Club.

Interests

• Avocations: acting, piano.

Connections

Married Mary Rutherford Bull, October 17, 1946 (divorced July 1950).

Father:

Isaac David Magnes

Mother:

Stella Dorothy (Haberman) Magnes

Spouse:

Mary Rutherford Bull