Independence Buchanan County Democrat. Born May 4, 1904, Norway, Iowa; moved to Jesup in 1909. Graduated from Jesup Consolidated School in Buchanan County in 1923 and married Lillian Nelson of Jesup in the same year. Farmed in that area until 1928. Farmer, businessman and real estate dealer in Independence and Buchanan County since 1928. Has seven children: Mrs. R. F. Tate, Emmetsburg, Iowa; Mrs. Louis Kayser, Ontario, Calif.; Ray Harrington, Denver, Colo.; Mrs. George O'Loughlin, Independence, Iowa; Mrs. Vincent Brannan, Dubuque, Iowa; Mrs. Walter Johnson, Winthrop, Iowa; Mrs. Wendell Circus, Independence, Iowa. Has 17 grandchildren. Member of St. John's Catholic Church, active in business, farm and civic groups in Independence. Serving second term. Served in 58th General Assembly.

R. P. HARRINGTON Independence Buchanan County Democrat Born May 4, 1904, Norway, Iowa; moved to Jesup in 1909. Graduated from Jesup Consolidated School in Buchanan County in 1923 and married Lillian Nelson of Jesup in the same year. Farmed in that area until 1928. Farmer, businessman and real estate dealer in Independence and Buchanan county since 1928. Has seven children: Mrs. R. F. Tate, Humboldt; Mrs. Louis Kayger, Cedar Rapids; Ray Harrington, Denver, Colo.; Mrs. Vincent Brannan, Independence; Mrs. Walter Johnson, Winthrop; Mrs. Wendell Circus, Independence; Mrs. George O'Loughlin, Independence. Also has 14 grandchildren. Member of St. John's Catholic church, active in business, farm, and civic groups in Independence. Serving first term.