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He married his Helen Eitel, on February 14, 1947.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Helen Bealer Obituary (1922 - 2021) - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Journal-Constitution |url=https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/atlanta/name/helen-bealer-obituary?id=22082542 |access-date=2024-01-17 |website=Legacy.com}}</ref> They remained married until his death.{{Portal bar|Biography|Georgia (U.S. state)|Art|History |
He married his Helen Eitel, on February 14, 1947.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Helen Bealer Obituary (1922 - 2021) - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Journal-Constitution |url=https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/atlanta/name/helen-bealer-obituary?id=22082542 |access-date=2024-01-17 |website=Legacy.com}}</ref> They remained married until his death.{{Portal bar|Biography|Georgia (U.S. state)|Art|History}} |
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Alexander Winkler Bealer, III | |
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| Born | March 6, 1921 Valdosta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | March 17, 1980 (aged 59) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Arlington Memorial Park in Sandy Springs, Georgia |
| Alma mater | Boys High School in Atlanta Emory University |
| Occupation(s) | Advertising executive; Blacksmith; Author |
| Political party | Republican[1] |
| Spouse |
Helen Eitel (m. 1947) |
| Children | Alexander W. Bealer, IV Janet Rodie |
| Parent(s) | Alexander Winkler Bealer, Jr. Mary Louise Bealer |
Alexander Winkler Bealer, III, known as Alex W. Bealer (March 6, 1921 – March 17, 1980), was an old-time craftsman of woodworking and blacksmithing from Atlanta, Georgia. He authored The Art of Blacksmithing[2] Old Ways of Working Wood,[3] The Tools That Built America, and The Successful Craftsman..[4]
Early life
Bealer was born on March 6, 1921, in Valdosta, Georgia. He was brought by his parents to Atlanta when he was two.[5] He attended Boys Hill School and later Emory University. He entered the Marines shortly after World War II began, where he was promoted to captain at the end of the war. He returned to service when the Korean War began.
Career
In the 1960s, he was involved in the Georgia Republican Party, where he ran for chairman in 1964.[5] He was defeated, and Joseph Tribble was elected chair.
Personal life
He married his Helen Eitel, on February 14, 1947.[6] They remained married until his death.
References
- ^ Statement of Edmund Bealer, Sandy Springs, Georgia, March 28, 2011
- ^ Bealer, Alex W. (1995) [1969, 1976]. The Art of Blacksmithing (Revised Edition) (Castle Books Revised ed.). Castle Books.
- ^ Bealer, Alex W. (1996) [1980]. Old Ways of Working Wood (Castle Books Revised ed.). Castle Books.
- ^ "Books by Alex W. Bealer". goodreads.com. Retrieved March 27, 2011.
- ^ a b "Advertising Exec, Author Alex Bealer Dies". The Atlanta Journal. March 17, 1980. p. 38. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- ^ "Helen Bealer Obituary (1922 - 2021) - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Journal-Constitution". Legacy.com. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
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