Elkader Republican 36th Senatorial District Clayton County. Born on farm in Clayton county. Attended rural school, graduate Elkader high school, 1917, St. Olaf college, Northfield, Minn., 1922. Entered banking 1922. President Central State Bank, Elkader; President Volga State Bank, Volga; manager Fidelity Investment & Realty Co.; secretary-treasurer Clayton Communia Mutual Insurance association; owner and operator Rockcrest Farms, breeding pure bred Holstein Friesian cattle; director and treasurer Iowa State Holstein Breeders association. Married Donna Humphrey; two sons, James and Alan; veteran World War I; former commander American Legion Post, St. Olaf, and American Legion Post, Elkader; Clayton county Republican chairman for 24 years; member Lutheran church; Masonic lodge, commandery; El Kahir Temple; B.P.O. Elks; Rotary. Serving second session in Senate.

Elkader Republican 36th Senatorial District Clayton County Born on farm in Clayton county. Attended rural school, graduate Elkader high school 1917, St. Olaf college, Northfield, Minn., 1922. Entered banking 1922. President Central State Bank, Elkader; President Volga State Bank, Volga; manager Fidelity Investment & Realty Co.; secretary-treasurer, Clayton Communia Mutual Insurance association; owner and operator Rockcrest Farms, breeding pure bred Holstein Friesian cattle; director and treasurer Iowa State Holstein Breeders association. Married Donna Humphrey, two sons, James and Alan; veteran World War I; former commander American Legion Post, St. Olaf and American Legion Post, Elkader; Clayton County Republican chairman for 24 years; member Lutheran church; Masonic lodge; commandery; El Kahir Temple; B.P.O. Elks; Rotary. Serving first term Senate.