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Well known and greatly loved in his native Washington, “Mr. Willie” was elected its mayor for 16 years, 1932-1948. During this time the town progressed steadily. Mr. Compton rehdcrcduriusuaU assistance in obtaining a water system for the town, in addition to other services.
Though a mayor by election, Mr. Compton was a printer by choice. He watched his profession move from the age of Ben Franklin presses and hand-set type to the day of high-speed automatics and the linotype. Both during and following his school days at The Academy, Mr. Compton served his apprenticeship on the Blue Ridge Echo in Washington, first getting ink on his hands at the age > of 12. As a journeyman, he was located in Cumberland, Maryland, Philadelphia, Trenton, N. J. and New York. In 1886, he set type on the—“Congressional Record” for one term of Congress. He then located in Newark, N. J. where he worked foryariousnewspapers as a printer. After the first linotype Came into use, he was an operator and remained one until his retirement in 1930. Never did Mr. Compton lose interest in the printing field. Until his failing health denied it, he kept abreast of its advancements. He proudly wore a 50-year pin, honoring his 50 years of membership in the typographical union. — A man of many talents and great knowledge, “Mr. Willie” attracted friends from all ages. Many of these gathered at the home Wednesday afternoon to pay him final tribute.
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