Arthur E. Rankin

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Arthur E. Rankin
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 74th district
In office
January 13, 1947 – January 7, 1951
Personal details
Born(1888-07-24)July 24, 1888
Morgan Township, Franklin County, Iowa, U.S.
DiedDecember 7, 1962(1962-12-07) (aged 74)
Mason City, Iowa, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Mabel Brinton
​
(m. 1914)​
Children2
EducationDrake University (BS)
University of Iowa (MA)
OccupationPolitician, educator
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy
Battles/warsWorld War II

Arthur E. Rankin (July 24, 1888 – December 7, 1962) was an American teacher and politician.

Born near Dows, Iowa, in Morgan Township, Franklin County, Iowa, Rankin graduated from Dows High School. He served in the United States Navy during World War I. Rankin received his bachelor's degree from Drake University in 1914 and his master's degree from the University of Iowa in 1931. Rankin taught in rural schools and was principal and superintendent of schools. From 1947 to 1951, Rankin served in the Iowa House of Representatives and was a Republican. From 1958 to 1962, Rankin served on the Hampton, Iowa City Council. He then served as mayor of Hampton until his death. Rankin died in a hospital in Mason City, Iowa, after a short illness.[1][2]

Notes

  1. ^ Iowa Legislature-Arthur E. Rankin
  2. ^ 'Last rites for local mayor, A.E. Rankin,' The Hampton Times (Iowa), December 10, 1962, pg. 1


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