Background
Schmid, William Ernest was born on June 4, 1890 in Washington, District of Columbia. Son of Ernest and Perdita (Alschuh) Schmid.
Schmid, William Ernest was born on June 4, 1890 in Washington, District of Columbia. Son of Ernest and Perdita (Alschuh) Schmid.
Student high school and commercial college.
Associated with Julius Garfinckel & Company, 1912, in capacities of credit manager, general manager and president of successor, Julius Garfinckel & Company, Incorporated., 1939-1943, and 1947-1950, chairman board, 1943-1947 and from 1950. Company-executor and co-trustee, Estate of Julius Garfinckel. Director Brooks Brothers, A. De Pinna Company, both New York City, The Riggs National Bank, Washington.
Member National Retail Dry Goods Association, Merchants and Manufacturers Association.
Married Dee Magee, 1949.