Leslie E. Arndt

Born: 1915   Ironwood , MI
Died: 2001
Parents: William A. and Julia G. Arndt
Children: Linda, Dale, Donald (m. 1997), Mava
Address(es):
Last known address:
Linwood , MI
USA
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Writings

Image Title Genre Audience Publisher Date
Sports History of Bay County MI
- with Dave Rogers.
Non Fiction , Michigan History Adult Bay City, Mich. : Bay County Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors 1991 -1993
Mutual Savings and Loan Association, F.A. : 100 years of thrift and homeownership, 1887-1987
- co-authors, Laurence H. Cook and Leslie E. Arndt.
Non Fiction , Michigan History Adult Bay City, Mich. (623 Washington Ave., Bay City 48708) : The Association 1987
Coonskin Capers
- "Recalling my treasured moments in 20 years of parading as Davy Crockett."
Non Fiction , Biography , Michigan History Adult Linwood, Mich. : L. E. Arndt, c1985 (Waynesboro, Tenn. : Southern Tennessee Pub. Co.). 1985
The Bay County story : memoirs of the county's 125 years Non Fiction , Michigan History Adult Linwood, Mich. (932 S. Huron Rd., Linwood 48634) : Huron News Service 1982
By these waters : Bay City centennial, 1865-1965
- republished as a Bicentennial year souvenir in 1976.
Non Fiction , Michigan History Adult [Bay City, Mich.] : The Bay City Centennial Association 1965 -1976
The Wonderful Times
- Contributor to senior citizen's newspaper
Non Fiction Adult
What is the aim or goal of your writing: Mostly updating and expanding on Bay County history since the pioneers.

May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: No

Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No

Skills:
Author

Awards:

Name Date
Recepient of Bay Area Chamber of Commerce's Golden Frog Award. 1983
Recognized as the national volunteer of the year by Sister Cities International. 1978
Michigan Minuteman Award for founding Bay City chapter of People-to-People International. 1967
General Eisenhower National Award for founding Bay City chapter of People-to-People International. 1966
Inducted into Chippewa tribe as "Scout Strongheart" near Tawas City 1958
Received wide recognition for 20 years as Davy Crockett entertaining through 29 states, Canada, Europe.

Education:

Degree Institution Location Date
Journalism-Education University of Wisconsin, Madison Madison , WI 1934 -1938
Diploma Luther L. Wright High School Ironwood , MI 1933

Career:

Position Organization Location Date
Reporter, Columnist, Copy editor Bay City Times Bay City , MI 1950 -1980
Copy desk Milwaukee Sentinel Milwaukee , WI 1949 -1950
Magazine editor Lafayette Journal & Courier Lafayette 1944 -1949
Reporter Elkhart Daily Truth Elkhart 1941 -1944
Sports editor Neenah Daily News-Times Neenah , WI 1938 -1941
Wisconsin State Journal Madison , WI 1936 -1938
"Sophomore Willie" campus columnist & sports writer
- while attending the University
University of Wisconsin 1934 -1938
Presenter
- Writing workshops

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