Des Moines Republican 29th Senatorial District Polk County. Born in Des Moines Sept. 20, 1905, son of Oscar and Hannah Carlson. D.M. schools; Drake U.; B.A, Augustana College '31; M.A. University of Nebraska '33. Married Louise Bergren 1937. One son. Formerly: Mgr., Farm Equip. Co.; D.M. City Council, Mayor; Chm., D.M. Water Works Board. Currently: Savings and Loan Exec; Kiwanis Club; Real Estate Board; President Iowa Unit Natl. Assn. Credit Management; Chamber of Commerce, Ankeny and D.M.; First Lutheran Church.