William F. Hawkes

Background

Hawkes, William F. was born on October 20, 1898 in Bloomington, Illinois, United States. Son of William and Addie (Garland) Hawkes.

Education

Student Northwestern University.

Career

1 son by previous marriage, William East. City editor Springfield (Illinois) News-Record, 1917-1918, Saint Louis Star, 1920-1929. Managing editor, Philadelphia Record, 1930-1944. Writer war articles, 1945.

Managing editor San Diego Journal, 1945, retired 1946.

Traveling Central America. With Advertising Educational Foundation, 1918.

Achievements

• William F. Hawkes has been listed as a noteworthy editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Club: Pen and Pencil (Philadelphia).

Connections

Married Muriel Thomas, May 7, 1942.