About Leo Elthon
Lived 1898 – 1967 (aged 68). Leo Elthon was an American politician, teacher, governor and mayor.
Leo Hobson Elthon (June 9, 1898 – April 16, 1967) was the 32nd governor of Iowa from November 21, 1954 to January 13, 1955. Elthon had been elected the Lieutenant Governor of Iowa in November 1952, and filled the unexpired term of Governor William S. Beardsley, who died in office.
Biography Elthon was born in Fertile, Iowa in 1898, to Andrew Anderson Elthon and Olena Petrina (née Ouverson) Elthon.
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Who was Leo Elthon?
American politician (1898-1967)
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Leo Elthon was born on 9 June 1898 in Fertile.
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Leo Elthon died on 16 April 1967 in Fertile.
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Leo Elthon was a politician, teacher, governor and mayor.
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