Jack Mabley
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Jack Mabley | |
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Born | Jack Arnold Mabley October 26, 1915 Chicago Daily Herald |
Spouse | Frances Habeck (1940–2006; his death) |
Children | 4 |
Jack Arnold Mabley (October 26, 1915 – January 6, 2006) was an American newspaper reporter and columnist.
Early life and career
Mabley was born on October 26, 1915, in Binghamton, New York, to Clarence Ware Mabley (born Clarence Ware Mable) and Mabelle née Howe, a concert pianist.
After studying journalism at the
Mabley then took up a long-standing post as the well-respected columnist of the Chicago Tribune, writing some 8,000 columns on a wide range of issues. In his later years he became columnist of the suburban Daily Herald from which he finally retired in 2004, at around 88 years.
In addition to his journalistic career, Mabley operated a corporate communications business from Chicago, hosting a nightly radio show. He also served as president of the Chicago suburb of Glenview for a number of years.
Later career
The Jack Mabley Developmental Center, in Dixon, is a state run residential home for the mentally disabled that was named after him in honour of his generous support and fundraising activities. Mabley had created the Forgotten Children's Fund, which raised money for the center. His autobiography entitled "Halas, Hef, the Beatles and Me" was published in 1967.
Death
Mabley died in Chicago on January 6, 2006. He had married Frances Habeck on August 29, 1940, and had four children.
References
- Halas, Hef, the Beatles, and me Jack Mabley ISBN 0-8092-4792-5
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