Guthrie Center, Guthrie County Republican. Born in Mercer County, Ill., Oct. 7, 1894, son of James I. and Martha L. Robinson. Moved to Guthrie County in 1902. Attended rural schools, graduated from Guthrie County High School; extension work, Iowa State University. World War I Veteran (88th Division). Married Bessie L. Miller Dec. 11, 1920. Parents of seven children: Donald J., Robert E., Marjorie J. Slaybaugh, Paul V., Mary E. Joyce, Betty J. Parks, and Patricia A. Brubaker. Fourteen grandchildren. Sons in World War II and Korean conflict. Farming 1921-1946; specialty Purebred Durocs. Active in church, fraternal and civic organizations. Member Methodist Church, Masons, Des Moines Consistory and Za-Ga-Zig Temple, American Legion, WWI, Inc., I.O.O.F., O.E.S, Rebekahs, Lions, Izaak Walton, Farm Bureau. Present interests: justice of the peace, insurance. Served in 57th, 58th, 59th and 60th General Assemblies.

Guthrie Center Guthrie County Republican. Born in Mercer County, Illinois, Oct. 7, 1894, son of James I. and Martha L. Robinson. Moved to Guthrie County in 1902. Attended rural schools, graduated from Guthrie County High School; extension work, Iowa State University. World War I Veteran (88th Division). Married Bessie L. Miller Dec. 11, 1920. Parents of seven children: Donald J., Robert E., Marjorie J. Slaybaugh, Paul V., Mary E. Joyce, Betty J. Parks, and Patricia A. Brubaker. Thirteen grandchildren. Sons in World War II and Korean Conflict. Farming 1921-1946; specialty Purebred Durocs. Active in church, fraternal and civic organizations. Member Methodist Church, 32nd degree Mason, Za-Ga-Zig Temple, American Legion, Veterans of World War I, Inc., I.O.O.F., O.E.S., Rebekahs, Lions, Izaak Walton, Farm Bureau. Present interests: justice of the peace, insurance. Served in 57th, 58th and 59th General Assemblies.

Guthrie Center Guthrie County Republican Born Mercer County, Illinois, October 7, 1894. Parents, James I. and Martha L. Robinson. Moved to Guthrie County, 1902. Education, rural schools, graduate of Guthrie County high school; Extension work, Iowa State College. World War I Veteran (88th Division). Married December 11, 1920, to Bessie L. Miller. Parents of seven children, Donald J., Robert E., Marjorie J. Slaybaugh, Paul V., Mary E. Joyce, Betty J. Parks, and Patricia A. Brubaker. Ten grandchildren. Sons in World War II and Korean conflict. Farming 1921-1946; specialty, Purebred Durocs. Active in many community and civic organizations. Employee, Farm Bureau and associated companies for five years, also an instructor G.I. on-the-farm training class. Member Methodist church, 32nd degree Mason, American Legion, I.O.O.F, O.E.S., Rebekahs, Lions, Izaak Walton, Farm Bureau and Chamber of Commerce. Present interests, Insurance, Justice of the Peace, and Purebred Durocs. Serving second term.

Guthrie Center Guthrie County Republican Born Mercer County, Illinois, October 7, 1894. Parents, James I. and Martha L. Robinson. Moved to Guthrie County, 1902. Education, rural schools, graduate of Guthrie County high school. Extension work, Iowa State College. Veteran World War I, serving with 88th Division overseas in France and Alsace-Lorraine. Married December 11, 1920 to Bessie L. Miller. Parents of seven children, Donald, Robert, Mrs. Marjorie Slaybaugh, Paul, Mrs. Mary Joyce, Mrs. Betty Parks and Patricia. Seven grandchildren. Sons in World War II and Korean conflict. Engaged in farming, 1921 to 1946, specializing in purebred Duroc hogs since 1914. Employed by Farm Bureau and associated companies, 1946 to 1951. G.I. on-the-farm instructor, several years. Chairman board of trustees, Methodist church, member of American Legion, Masons, I.O.O.F., O.E.S., Rebekahs, Lions, Izaak Walton, and Farm Bureau. Present interests, insurance, raising Durocs, and Justice of the Peace. Serving first term.