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State Senator
Democrat
Realtor, Insurance Agent
Palo Alto
60
01/14/1963 - 01/10/1965
49

Emmetsburg Democrat 49th (Old) Senatorial District Emmet, Kossuth and Palo Alto Counties. Born in Ruthven, Iowa, April 27, 1913. Graduated from Ruthven public school. Received B.S.C. degree in Commerce, State University of Iowa, 1933-1937. Married Joyce Devlin of Emmetsburg, June 19, 1943. Has three sons, John, David and Gregory. Veteran of World War II, 1942-1946, captain U. S. Army. Mayor of Emmetsburg, 1952-1956. Past vice president and director of Iowa Real Estate Association. Member of American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Lions Club, and director of Industrial Corporation. Engaged in real estate and insurance business. Member of St. Thomas Catholic Church, Emmetsburg, Iowa. Member of the house of representatives in the 58th General Assembly. Second session in senate.

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State Senator
Democrat
Realtor, Insurance Agent
Palo Alto
59
01/09/1961 - 01/13/1963
49

Emmetsburg Democrat 49th Senatorial District Emmet, Kossuth and Palo Alto Counties. Born in Ruthven, Iowa, April 27, 1913. Graduated from Ruthven public school Received B.S.C. degree in Commerce, State University of Iowa, 1933-1937. Married Joyce Devlin of Emmetsburg, June 19 1943. Has three sons, John, David and Gregory. Veteran of World War II, 1942-1946, Captain U. S. Army. Mayor of Emmetsburg, 1952-1956. Past vice president and director of Iowa Real Estate Association. Member of American Legion, veterans of Foreign Wars, Lions Club, and director of Industrial Corporation. Engaged in real estate and insurance business. Owner of 320 acres in Palo Alto county. Member of St. Thomas Catholic Church, Emmetsburg, Iowa. Member of the House of Representatives in the 58th General Assembly.

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State Representative
Democrat
Real Estate
Palo Alto
58
01/12/1959 - 01/08/1961
84

Emmetsburg Palo Alto County Democrat Born in Ruthven, Iowa, April 27, 1913. Graduated from Ruthven public school. Received B.S.C. degree in Commerce, State University of Iowa, 1933-1937. Married Joyce Devlin of Emmetsburg, June 19, 1943. Has three sons, John, David and Gregory. Veteran of World War II, 1942-1946, Captain U.S. Army. Mayor of Emmetsburg, 1952-1956. Past vice-president and director of Iowa Real Estate Association. Member of American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Lions Club, and Director of Industrial Corporation. Engaged in Real Estate and Insurance business. Owner of 320 acres in Palo Alto county. Member of St. Thomas Catholic church, Emmetsburg, Iowa. Serving first term.