Onawa Republican 34th Senatorial District Crawford, Harrison and Monona Counties Born at La Crosse, Wisconsin, June 5, 1892. Moved to South Dakota in 1900, then to Onawa, Iowa, in 1909. Graduated from Onawa High School in 1910. Attended South Dakota State College in 1914. Enlisted in World War I December 12, 1918, discharged November 13, 1919. Engaged in farming and in 1924 entered the oil business in Onawa. Married Gertrude Blewett, August 3, 1927. One daughter, Julia Ann, born January 4. 1937. Elected to city council of Onawa in 1933 serving four years. Elected mayor of Onawa in 1937, serving 10 years. Member of the Masonic lodge, Consistory and Abu Bekr Shrine. Charter member of the American Legion and Kiwanis club in Onawa. Member board of trustees of Congregational Church in Onawa. Monona County bond chairman during World War II. Served in the 52nd, 52nd Extra, 53rd, 54th and 55th General Assemblies.

Onawa Republican 34th Senatorial District Crawford, Harrison and Monona Counties. Born at La Crosse, Wisconsin, June 5, 1892. Moved to South Dakota in 1900, then to Onawa, Iowa, in 1909. Graduated from Onawa high school in 1910. Attended South Dakota State College in 1914. Enlisted in World War I December 12, 1918, discharged November 13, 1919. Engaged in farming and in 1924 entered the oil business in Onawa. Married Gertrude Blewett, August 3, 1927. One daughter, Julia Ann, born January 4, 1937. Elected to city council of Onawa in 1933 serving four years. Elected mayor of Onawa in 1937, serving 10 years. Member of the Masonic lodge, Consistory and Abu Bekr Shrine. Charter member of the American Legion and Kiwanis club in Onawa. Member board of trustees of Congregational church in Onawa. Monona county bond chairman during World War II. Served in the 52nd, 52nd Extra, 53rd and 54th General Assemblies.

Onawa Republican 34th Senatorial District Crawford, Harrison and Monona Counties. Born at La Crosse, Wisconsin, June 5, 1892. Moved to South Dakota in 1900, then to Onawa, Iowa, in 1909. Graduated from Onawa high school in 1910. Attended South Dakota State college in 1914. Enlisted in World War I December 12, 1918, discharged November 13, 1919. Engaged in farming and in 1924 entered the oil business in Onawa. Married Gertrude Blewett, August 3, 1927. One daughter, Julia Ann, born January 4, 1937. Elected to City Council of Onawa in 1933 serving four years. Elected mayor of Onawa in 1937, serving 10 years. Member of the Masonic lodge, Consistory and Abu Bekr Shrine. Charter member of the American Legion and Kiwanis club in Onawa. Member Board of Trustees of Congregational Church in Onawa. Monona county Bond chairman during World War II. Served in the 52nd, 52nd Extra and 53rd General Assemblies.

Onawa Republican 34th Senatorial District Crawford, Harrison and Monona Counties. Born at La Crosse, Wisconsin, June 5, 1892. Moved to South Dakota in 1900, then to Onawa, Iowa, in 1909. Graduated from Onawa high school in 1910. Attended South Dakota State college in 1914. Enlisted in World War I December 12, 1918, discharged November 13, 1919. Engaged in farming and in 1924 entered the oil business in Onawa. Married Gertrude Blewett, August 3, 1927. Father of one daughter, Julia Ann, born January 4, 1937. Elected to City Council of Onawa in 1933 serving 4 years. Elected mayor of Onawa in 1937, serving 10 years. Member of the Masonic lodge in Onawa, Sioux City Consistory and the Abu Bekr Shrine at Sioux City. Charter member of the American Legion and Kiwanis club in Onawa. A member and on the Board of Trustees of the Congregational church in Onawa. Monona County Bond chairman during World War II. Serving first term in the Senate.