Ross M. Dick
Ross M. Dick | |
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| Born | October 4, 1912 Moline, Illinois,United States |
| Died | February 3, 1994(aged 81) |
| Alma mater | Beloit College |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Years active | 1937–1978 |
| Employer | The Milwaukee Journal |
| Organization | Society of American Business Editors and Writers |
Ross Melvin Dick(October 4, 1912 – February 3, 1994) was an American journalist who helped to found theSociety of American Business Editors and Writersand served as the organization's fourth president.
Early life
[edit]Dick was born on October 4, 1912, inMoline, Illinois,to Frances and Ross C. Dick.[1][2]
Dick graduated fromBeloit Collegein 1937, where he was a member of theSigma Alpha Epsilonfraternity.[3][4]
Career
[edit]Dick began his journalism career as the Beloit correspondent for theStar and Register-RepublicinRockford, Illinois.[3]
Dick joinedThe Milwaukee Journalin 1946, serving as the state news editor before becoming the business and financial editor later that year.[5][3]He retired in 1978.[3]
Dick helped found theSociety for Advancing Business Editing and Writing.[3]He served as the organization's treasurer in 1967, and fourth president in 1968.[4][6]
Personal life
[edit]Dick married Shirley Kretschmer on July 21, 1940.[4]The couple had three children.[7]
Dick died on February 3, 1994.[7]
References
[edit]- ^"East Moline".Moline Daily Dispatch.Vol. 35. October 5, 1912. p. 16.RetrievedAugust 10,2020– viaNewspapers.
- ^"Obituaries – Funerals".Independent.Vol. 32, no. 174. August 28, 1973. p. C-10.RetrievedAugust 10,2020– viaNewspapers.
- ^abcde"Ross M. Dick, helped start writers group".Pottsville Rebublican.Vol. CCXIX, no. 84.Associated Press.February 5–6, 1994. p. 2 – viaNewspaper.
- ^abc"Kretschmer-Dick Nuptials Will Be Event of June 21".The Daily Times.Vol. LIV, no. 157. June 18, 1940. p. 19 – viaNewspapers.
- ^"Former Journal business editor dies".The Sheboygan Press.Vol. 87, no. 49.Associated Press.February 5, 1994. p. A7 – viaNewspapers.
- ^"American Business Writers Elect New Slate of Officers".San Fernando Valley Times.Vol. 31, no. 116 (Home ed.). May 13, 1968. p. 6 – viaNewspapers.
- ^ab"Dick, Shirley Kretschmer".Waupaca County News.April 27, 2016.RetrievedSeptember 5,2022.