Clinton Clinton County Democrat. Born in Clinton, Iowa, March 22, 1903. Educated at Bryant School in Clinton. Parents: Elmer and Enga Varney. Married Jessie Merle Steffey January 2, 1926 and has one son. Served 4 and one-half years in National Guard. Member of executive board of Clinton American Red Cross, is on the Solicitation Review Board and is social member of Clinton Eagle Lodge. Belongs to Chancy Lutheran Church. Is a member of Democratic Central Committee, precinct committeeman and vice president of the 2nd district COPE. Serving first term in legislature.