BIO: J. Herbert WALKER, Blair County, PA

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Donehoo, George P., Editor-in-Chief.  Pennsylvania, A History, 
Vol. 3, Biography.  New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Co., Inc., 
1926, pages 65-66.
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  J. HERBERT WALKER - Among Pennsylvania journalists, J. Herbert Walker is 
one of the better known outside of the field of his direct newspaper work.  
He is a lover of out-door life, and spends much time in the study of nature, 
and he well known to thousands for his weekly talks on nature over the 
radio, broadcasting from Station WFBG from Altoona.  Mr. Walker was born in 
Lewisburg, Union County, Pennsylvania, February 22, 1891, son of Milton A. 
Walker, born in Union County, Pennsylvania, engaged in various business 
enterprises, and is now associated with the Pennsylvania Railroad system.  
He married Henrietta Pardoe, born in Lewisburg, Union County, Pennsylvania, 
still living.
  His early education was in the public schools and the high school, from 
which he went to Bucknell University.  Upon completing his education he 
entered the printing business, starting with the Lewisburg "Chronicle," with 
which he remained a year and a half.  Then he went with the Lewisburg 
"Journal," remaining in that connection for five years.  From that he was 
called to the Scranton "Republican," and here he remained for two years.  
Leaving that journal, he came to Altoona, and became associated with the 
Altoona "Tribune," in 1921, as a reporter, from which modest position he was 
advanced in 1923 to the position of editor-in-chief, which he now holds.  
During the Pinchot campaign Mr. Walker represented the Altoona "Tribune."  
Mr. Walker is a member of the Blair County Historical Society, the Altoona 
Chamber of Commerce, the Altoona Booster Association, the Blair County Fish, 
Game and Forestry Association, the Pennsylvania Folklore Society, the 
Pennsylvania Alpine Club, the Pennsylvania State Editorial Association, and 
the Associated Press of Pennsylvania.  Mr. Walker served one enlistment term 
in the Pennsylvania National Guard, Company A, Twelfth Regiment, from 1912 
to 1916.  He has been a special correspondent for the Philadelphia "North 
American" and the Harrisburg "Telegraph."  Mr. Walker is an attendant at the 
United Evangelical Church.