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Bernard John Murphy

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State Representative
Democrat
Express Agent
Carroll
61
01/11/1965 - 09/10/1966
55

Carroll, Carroll County Democrat. Born in Audubon County, September 6, 1910; parents, James and Emma Murphy. Attended Trinity College and Midwest College of Commerce, Sioux City. Married Dorothy Knippel of Dubuque. Two daughters: Sue, 20, attending St. Catherine's School of Nursing, Omaha; Maureen, 18, a freshman at St. Mary's College, Omaha. Catholic, member of St. Lawrence parish. Member of Carroll Chamber of Commerce, Elks Lodge, Knights of Columbus (past grand knight), and Brotherhood of Railway Clerks. Has been a real estate developer and farmer. At present, agent of REA Express. Member of governor's committee for consolidation and reorganization of state and local government. Served in the 60th and 60th extra sessions.

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State Representative
Democrat
Express Agent
Carroll
60
01/14/1963 - 01/10/1965
55

Carroll Carroll County Democrat. Born in Audubon County, Sept. 6, 1910; parents, James and Emma Murphy. Attended Trinity College and Midwest College of Commerce, Sioux City, Iowa. Married Dorothy Knippel from Dubuque. Have two daughters: Susan, 18, attending St. Catherine's School of Nursing, Omaha; Maureen 16, a junior at Kuemper High. Member of Carroll Chamber of Commerce. Former grand knight of Knights of Columbus. Member Brotherhood of Railway Clerks. Has been a real estate developer and farmer. Express Agent R.E.A. 28 years. Serving first term.

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources