Arthur C. Greene
American politician (1881–1958)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Arthur C. Greene (January 22, 1881 – June 10, 1958) was an American politician and businessman. He served three consecutive terms in the Iowa House of Representatives.
Arthur C. Greene | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the Crawford County district | |
| In office January 9, 1939 – January 7, 1945 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 22, 1881 |
| Died | June 10, 1958 (aged 77) |
| Party | Republican |
Early life
Greene was born in Denison, Iowa on January 22, 1958.[1] He was educated in Denison schools and graduated from Denison Normal and Business College.[1]
Career
Greene went to work in his father's brickyard business, and was later a partner.[1] He served six years as an alderman in Denison.[1] He then served as Night Marshall (policeman) for six years.[2] He was elected County Sheriff in 1919, serving in the office for eighteen years through January 1, 1939.[1][2]
He was elected to the Iowa House of Representatives from Crawford County as a Republican,[2] where he served three consecutive terms. Greene was Chair of the Fish and Game Committee, and a member of the Judiciary Committee, Agricultural Committee, Social Security Committee, Conservation Committee, Mines and Mining Committee, and National Defense Committee.[1]
In retirement, Greene served with the Iowa State Patrol in Dennison.[1]
Personal life
Greene married in Zella M. Hover on November 18, 1903, in Denison.[2] The couple had five children: Marion, Lois, Leonard, Clarion, and Pershing.[2] Greene was a member of the Iowa Knights of Pythias, the Iowa Improved Order of Red Men, and a member of the Methodist church.[2]
Greene died on June 10, 1958 at the age of 77.