Leighton Abel
Leighton W. Abel (born February 22, 1900 in Monona , Iowa , † April 23, 1975 in Guttenberg , Iowa) was an American entrepreneur and member of the House of Representatives from Iowa .
Career
Abel graduated from high school in 1918 and then worked in the insurance industry. He also founded the Abel Shoe Company in Guttenberg . Abel married in the historic Little Brown Church in Iowa. As a Republican, he was a member of the Iowa House of Representatives from 1951 to 1955. After joining the parliament, Abel was active as a lobbyist.
Individual evidence
- ^ Iowa Legislative Services Agency: State Representative. Retrieved January 15, 2018 .
- ↑ Leighton W. Abel (1900-1975) - Find A Grave ... Retrieved January 15, 2018 .
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SURNAME | Abel, Leighton |
ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Abel, Leighton W. |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American politician (Republican Party) |
DATE OF BIRTH | February 22, 1900 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Monona , Iowa |
DATE OF DEATH | April 23, 1975 |
Place of death | Guttenberg , Iowa |