Biography
A Representative from Missouri. Born in Independence, Jackson County, Mo. , July 16, 1909. Graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1927, Junior College of Kansas City, Mo. , in 1929, University of Missouri in 1931, and Kansas City School of Law in 1936. Was admitted to the bar in 1936 and commenced the practice of law in Independence, Mo. Served from March 1943 in the United States Army as a sergeant in the Southwest Pacific and the Philippines until discharged in December 1945. Elected as judge of the Jackson County Court in 1946, reelected to six additional terms, and served until March 1959. Elected as a Democrat to the Eighty-sixth Congress by special election, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of United States Representative George H. Christopher and reelected to the eight succeeding Congresses (March 3, 1959-January 3, 1977). Chairman, Select Committee on Aging (Ninety-fourth Congress). Was not a candidate for reelection to the Ninety-fifth Congress in 1976. Resumed the practice of law. Died in Independence, Mo. , on July 7, 2000. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Independence, Mo.
