Belmond Republican 34th Senatorial District Hamilton, Wright Counties. Born in Conrad, Iowa, on Aug. 11, 1918, son of John L. and Ruth H. Clarke. Graduated Conrad High School 1935, and attended Iowa State University 1937-38. Winner of Crops judging contest. Farmer. Past President Iowa Seed Dealers, Past Chairman American Seed Trade Association's Hybrid Corn Division, member ISU Dean of Agriculture Advisory Committee, member Original Board of Directors of the U.S. Feed Grain Council and Director Belmond Development Corp. Vice President of Tomco Genetic Giant, Inc., 1950 to 1966. Methodist; married to Frances Winter Clarke, one daughter, Jeanne Marie; member Lions, Clarmond Country Club, Elks, Masons, El Kahir Shrine and Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. Elected Nov. 8, 1966.

Belmond Republican 34th Senatorial District Hamilton, Wright Counties. Born in Conrad, Iowa, on Aug. 11, 1918, son of John L. and Ruth H. Clarke. Graduated Conrad High School 1935, and attended Iowa State University 1937-38. Winner of Crops judging contest. Agribusiness Executive. Past President Iowa Seed Dealers, Past Chairman American Seed Trade Association's Hybrid Corn Division, member ISU Dean of Agriculture Advisory Committee, member Original Board of Directors of the U.S. Feed Grain Council and Director Belmond Development Corp. Vice President of Tomco Genetic Giant, Inc., 1950 to 1967. Methodist; married to Frances Winter Clarke, one daughter, Jeanne Marie; member Lions, Clarmond Country Club, Elks, Masons, El Kahir Shrine and Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. Elected Nov. 8, 1966.