Max Schwabe
American politician (1905–1983)
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Max Schwabe (December 6, 1905 – July 31, 1983) was a U.S. representative from Missouri. He was the brother of George B. Schwabe, who served as a U.S. representative from Oklahoma.
Max Schwabe | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 2nd district | |
| In office January 3, 1943 – January 3, 1949 | |
| Preceded by | William L. Nelson |
| Succeeded by | Morgan M. Moulder |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 6, 1905 Columbia, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | July 31, 1983 (aged 77) Columbia, Missouri, U.S. |
| Resting place | Columbia Cemetery, Columbia, Missouri, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Relatives | George B. Schwabe (brother) |
| Alma mater | University of Missouri |
| Profession | Politician |
Schwabe was born in Columbia, Missouri, and attended the University of Missouri. Prior to his career in politics, he worked as an insurance agent and a farmer.
Schwabe was elected as a Republican to the Seventy-eighth and the two succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1943 – January 3, 1949). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection to the Eighty-first Congress in 1948. He also worked as the Missouri State director of the Farmers Home Administration in the United States Department of Agriculture from 1953 to 1961.
Schwabe died on July 31, 1983, and was interred in Columbia Cemetery.[citation needed]
References
- United States Congress. "Max Schwabe (id: S000156)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.