(Rep.), born Boscobel Sept. 16, 1885. Graduated Boscobel High School; dental degree Northwestern University Dental College in 1907. 1907-36 practiced dentistry in Delavan and since 1936 has de- voted time to farming and legislative duties. Elective and appointive offices include alderman of Delavan in 1916 and 1917 and mayor of city 1918-22. Chairman and member of State Centennial Committee. This is his 12th term in the assembly. Elected Speaker 1951, 1953. For 6 sessions before he was Speaker, was chairman of Committee on Agriculture, and also vice-chairman of Committee on Rules. Home Address: Delavan. (Blue Book 1960)

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[Source: Blue book]