Roy Clippinger

Roy Clippinger (born January 13, 1886 in Fairfield , Wayne County , Illinois , †  December 24, 1962 in Carmi , Illinois) was an American politician . Between 1945 and 1949 he represented the state of Illinois in the US House of Representatives .

Career

Roy Clippinger attended the public schools in his home country and completed an apprenticeship in the printing trade. Between 1909 and 1961 he worked in the newspaper business. He worked as a publisher and newspaper editor. He was also the founder and president of the Board of Greater Weeklies in New York City . Between 1945 and 1948 he served as President of the Hospital Association in Carmi. From 1941 to 1961 he headed the White County Bridge Commission . Between 1947 and 1950 he also worked in the furniture industry.

Politically, Clippinger became a member of the Republican Party . After the death of MP James V. Heidinger , he was elected as his successor to the US House of Representatives in Washington, DC when he was due for the by-election for the 24th seat of Illinois , where he took up his new mandate on November 6, 1945. After being re-elected, he could remain in Congress until January 3, 1949 . This time was marked by the beginning of the Cold War .

In 1948 Roy Clippinger renounced another candidacy. After serving in the US House of Representatives, he continued his previous activities. He died in Carmi on December 24, 1962.

Web links

• Roy Clippinger in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)