For the best editorial article written during the year, the test of excellence being clearness of style, moral purpose, sound reasoning and power to influence public opinion in the right direction, due account being taken of the whole volume of the writer’s editorial work during the year, $500.
The Oregonian , by Ronald G. Callvert
For his distinguished editorial writing during the year as exemplified by the editorial entitled "My Country 'Tis of Thee."
Winners in Editorial Writing
William Wesley Waymack
For his distinguished editorial writing during the year.
John W. Owens
For distinguished editorial writing during the year.
Felix Morley and George B. Parker
For distinguished editorial writing during the year.
1939 Prize Winners
Louis P. Lochner
For his dispatches from Berlin
Charles G. Werner
For "Nomination for 1938."