Newton Jasper County Republican. Born at Newton, Iowa, July 1, 1916. Attended rural schools in Jasper County and graduated from Newton High School. Married Marjorie Scheerer of Boone, Iowa, in 1946. Two daughters, Mary Ellen, 15, and Marcia, 9. Farmed two years; was in Jasper County Triple-A office seven years; two years with Newton National Bank; and four years as manager of Poweshiek-Jasper Farm Service Company, Grinnell, Iowa. Since 1950, owner-operator of Central Iowa Insulation Co. in Newton. Past President Newton Kiwanis Club; past president Newton Chamber of Commerce; former chairman Republican Central Committee; five years on county 4-H Club Committee. Active member of Methodist Church and Farm Bureau. Serving second term.

Newton Jasper County Republican. Born at Newton, Iowa, July 1, 1916. Attended rural schools in Jasper County and graduated from Newton High School. Married Marjorie Scheerer of Boone, Iowa, in 1946. Two daughters, Mary Ellen, 13, and Marcia, 7. Farmed two years; was in Jasper County Triple-A office seven years; two years with Newton National Bank; and four years as manager of Poweshiek- Jasper Farm Service Company, Grinnell, Iowa. Since 1950, owner-operator of Central Iowa Insulation Co. in Newton. President Newton Kiwanis Club, past president Newton Chamber of Commerce; former chairman Republican Central Committee; five years on county 4-H Club Committee. Active member of Methodist Church and Farm Bureau. Serving first term.