Gordon
J.
Turner
Born:
03/18/1906
Chatham, Ontario,
Canada
Died: 11/27/1995
Parents: Seth R. Turner, Gwendolin Turner
Spouse: Alyce Elizabeth
Children: Shirley A. Chegwidden
Address(es):
Last Known
Cheboygan, MI
Died: 11/27/1995
Parents: Seth R. Turner, Gwendolin Turner
Spouse: Alyce Elizabeth
Children: Shirley A. Chegwidden
Address(es):
Last Known
Cheboygan, MI
Writings
| Image | Title | Genre | Audience | Publisher | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Rivertown Cheboygan Centennial, 1889-1989 | Non Fiction, Michigan History | Adult | Cheboygan, MI : City of Cheboygan | 1989 | |
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Pioneering North : Historical Highlights of the Cheboygan Area - "Book is collection of about 30 of my weekly historical articles about the Northern Michigan area." |
Non Fiction, Michigan History | Adult | Cheboygan Daily Tribune | 1987 |
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Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No
Skills:
Author
Awards:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Cystic Fibrosis, Greater Michigan Foundation, Volunteer of the Year | 1991 |
| Rotary Club Boosters Award | 1991 |
| Cheboygan Catholic Schools Athletic Award of Appreciation | 1986 |
| Cheboygan Sports Hall of Fame, First Inductee | 1980 |
| Municipal Bathing Beach Park named the Gordon Turner Park in his honor by the City Council | 1979 |
| Dads Club, Plaque of Appreciation, support to Cheboygan Sports Program | 1978 |
| Cheboygan High School Hall of Fame | 1975 |
|
Boy Scouts, Northern District Award of Merit - Award received for following years: 1974, 1988 |
1974 |
| Kiwanis Club Plaque for outstanding service in scouting, 1963. | 1963 |
| Red Cross, for conducting program of water safety instruction at beaches throughout the county | 1951 |
| Northern District Troop Committeeman of the Year. | |
| Jaycees selectee for Citizen of Year, honorary membership. | |
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Many other awards from School Board, Kiwanis Club, Salvation Army, City Council. - Nicknamed "Mr. Cheboygan" |
Inclusion in biographical or critical works:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
|
Legendary Locals of Cheboygan - by Matthew J. Friday |
2015 |
| Michigan Authors, 3rd edition | 1993 |
Education:
| Degree | Institution | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts (B. A.) | College of City of Detroit | Detroit, MI | 1923-1927 |
Career:
| Position | Organization | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reporter, Sports Editor, City Editor, News Editor | Cheboygan Daily Tribune | Cheboygan, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent | 1927 |
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Correspondent - Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, Bay City Times, Grand Rapids Press, United Press, Associated Press. |
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Other Comments:
He began as a reporter at The Cheboygan Daily Tribune in 1927 and stayed, pounding out stories on an old Remington typewriter he had bought for $1 until his death. The Michigan Press Association said last year that it knew of no other reporter or editor in the state who had held one job longer than Turner .
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