Background
Sturdevant, William Lommer was born on July 25, 1885 in North Girard, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Frank Watson and Julia (Lommer) Sturdevant.
Sturdevant, William Lommer was born on July 25, 1885 in North Girard, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Frank Watson and Julia (Lommer) Sturdevant.
Education high school, North Girard. Student Allegheny College, Meadville, Pennsylvania, 1904-1906.
Began as reporter Geneva, O., 1910. Managing editor Cleveland Press, 1920-1922. Editor Youngstown Telegram, 1922-1927.
Editor New York Telegram, 1927-1929.
Editor in chief Birmingham Post, 1929-1931. Editor Louisville Herald-Post, 1933.
Director of information, Tennessee Valley Authority, since 1933.
Member Phi Gamma Delta. Club: National Press (Washington).
Married Bessie North. Noyes, October 8, 1912. Children: Robert Noyes, William Lommer.