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JOHN E. TALBOTT
MR. PRESIDENT: Your committee, appointed to prepare a suitable resolution commemorating the life, character and public service of the late Honorable John E. Talbott, begs leave to submit the following memorial:
John E. Talbott was born in Brooklyn, Iowa, March 18, 1887, the son of John F. and Nellie H. Talbott. He attended school in Brooklyn. After graduation from high school, he attended Grinnell College for two years. He received his law degree in 1910 from the State University of Iowa. He practiced law in Brooklyn, Iowa, with a brother, Frank R. Talbott, from 1910 until his death on June 23, 1965. Mr. Talbott was chairman of the Republican County Central Committee for one term; was elected Poweshiek County Attorney in November, 1926, and served three terms. He was elected State Senator in November, 1938, and served two terms representing Poweshiek and Keokuk counties. Senator Talbott was a member of the Iowa Bar Association, Masonic Lodge and the Knights of Pythias. As a member of the Presbyterian church, he held several offices and was a member of the choir for many years.
He is survived by his widow; four children, John E., Jr. of Centerville, Mrs. H. J. (Betty) Wirth of Naperville, Illinois, Mrs. Joseph (Nellie Fae) Berry of Beeville, Texas, and Mrs. Oscar (Patricia) Hobart of Medina, New York.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE SIXTY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF IOWA: That in the passing of the Honorable John E. Talbott the State of Iowa has lost a valued and honored citizen, and by this resolution attests its sincere sympathy to his family.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That a copy of this resolution be spread upon the Journal of the Senate and the Secretary of the Senate be directed to send an enrolled copy to Mrs. Talbott, his son and his daughters.
KENNETH BENDA, Chairman
CHARLES BALLOUN,
EUGENE HILL,
Committee.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.