About Arthur E. Rankin
Lived 1888 – 1962 (aged 74). Arthur E. Rankin was an American politician.
Arthur E. Rankin (July 24, 1888 – December 7, 1962) was an American teacher and politician.
Born near Dows, Iowa, in Morgan Township, Franklin County, Iowa, Rankin graduated from Dows High School. He served in the United States Navy during World War I. Rankin received his bachelor's degree from Drake University in 1914 and his master's degree from the University of Iowa in 1931. Rankin taught in rural schools and was principal and superintendent of schools. From 1947 to 1951, Rankin served in the Iowa House of Representatives and was a Republican. From 1958 to 1962, Rankin served on the Hampton, Iowa City Council. He then served as mayor of Hampton until his death. Rankin died in a hospital in Mason City, Iowa, after a short illness.
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American teacher and politician
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Arthur E. Rankin was born on 24 July 1888.
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Arthur E. Rankin died on 7 December 1962.
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Arthur E. Rankin was a politician.
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