10,000 Famous Freemasons from A to J Part One By William R. Denslow Published 2004. Copyright 1957 by William R. Denslow. [Page 143] Bradley C. Jefferson Editor of the Dallas Times Herald (Tex.) since 1952. b. March 5, 1894 at Fairfield, Texas. Began as a reporter on this paper in 1919; chief editorial writer since 1926, and on board of the directors since 1944. Member of Tannehill Lodge No. 52, Dallas, Texas and 32nd degree AASR (SJ) of that city. Member of Hella Shrine Temple and Hi-Noon Club of Dallas.