W. F. Herman
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W.F. Herman was the owner and publisher of the Windsor Star
from 1918 until 1938.
Upon the amalgamation of Windsor, Walkerville, Sandwich and East Windsor in 1935 the name of the newspaper changed to The Windsor Star
.
W.F. Herman demonstrated a keen interest in education; he believed that giving young people a good educational background would help them meet and cope with the challenges of the world. It was also his opinion that a sound educational system was a worthwhile investment in progress. In recognition of his lifelong interest in education the Windsor Board of Education named W.F. Herman Secondary School after him.
Mr. Herman died January 15, 1938, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and a reputation for strong will and determination.
The day he died, his own newspaper supplied the most fitting epitaph:
"He never sought personal glory and he disliked ostentation. His tastes were simple and his manner of living plain. He wanted to be a good citizen and a good newspaperman. He was both."
Windsor Star
The Windsor Star is the regional newspaper of Windsor, Ontario , and is owned by the Postmedia Network Inc. Since 1923, the publication's main office is located at 167 Ferry Street in the downtown area...
from 1918 until 1938.
Early years
W.F. Herman was the son of a sea captain. His first job was at a weekly newspaper where he discovered his passion for the newspaper business.Personal life
In the early 1900s, W.F. Herman went to Boston seeking better employment opportunities. He met and married Adie Knox. In Boston their only daughter, Ruth, was born.Windsor Star 1918-1938
In 1918, W.F. Herman came to Windsor and purchased The Record newspaper and then changed its name to The Border City Star.Upon the amalgamation of Windsor, Walkerville, Sandwich and East Windsor in 1935 the name of the newspaper changed to The Windsor Star
Windsor Star
The Windsor Star is the regional newspaper of Windsor, Ontario , and is owned by the Postmedia Network Inc. Since 1923, the publication's main office is located at 167 Ferry Street in the downtown area...
.
W.F. Herman demonstrated a keen interest in education; he believed that giving young people a good educational background would help them meet and cope with the challenges of the world. It was also his opinion that a sound educational system was a worthwhile investment in progress. In recognition of his lifelong interest in education the Windsor Board of Education named W.F. Herman Secondary School after him.
Mr. Herman died January 15, 1938, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and a reputation for strong will and determination.
The day he died, his own newspaper supplied the most fitting epitaph:
"He never sought personal glory and he disliked ostentation. His tastes were simple and his manner of living plain. He wanted to be a good citizen and a good newspaperman. He was both."