Meador, Douglas (Ben Douglas), 1901-1974.

Newspaper columnist. Born in Matador, Texas, in 1901. Authored weekly column "Trail Dust" in the Matador "Tribune." Died in Lubbock, Texas, in 1974.

From the description of Family papers, 1894-1983, (bulks 1920-1983). (Texas Tech University). WorldCat record id: 25195382

Newspaper editor and publisher. Born in Matador, Texas, in 1901. Began his writing career in California in 1922. Returning to Texas in 1929, he worked for the Childress "Daily Index" and started a newspaper at Roaring Springs, Texas, before becoming editor and publisher of the Matador "Tribune" in 1934. Served as mayor of Matador from 1948 to 1954 and was named Texas newspaperman of the year in 1952 by the Dallas Chapter of Sigma Delta Chi. Most noted for his column "Trail Dust," which won several awards, Meador also published a book by the same title. Died at Lubbock, Texas, in 1974.

From the description of Papers, 1911-1978. (Texas Tech University). WorldCat record id: 24395578