Maine Governor. After graduating from the Palmer School of Chiropractics in 1919, he established a successful practice in Waterville, Maine. Entering politics, he was a member of the Democratic State Committee, (1928-35). He also served as Waterville City Treasurer, (1930-31), was the collector of Internal Revenue for the District of Maine, (1934-53) and served on the Maine War Bond Program as the state administrator, (1941-43). In addition, he was the Mayor of Waterville, (1956-57). In 1958, he was elected as a Democrat the 64th Governor of Maine, serving until his death at age 64. During his brief time in office, state expenditures were reduced in an effort to alleviate the previous years' economic recession.
Maine Governor. After graduating from the Palmer School of Chiropractics in 1919, he established a successful practice in Waterville, Maine. Entering politics, he was a member of the Democratic State Committee, (1928-35). He also served as Waterville City Treasurer, (1930-31), was the collector of Internal Revenue for the District of Maine, (1934-53) and served on the Maine War Bond Program as the state administrator, (1941-43). In addition, he was the Mayor of Waterville, (1956-57). In 1958, he was elected as a Democrat the 64th Governor of Maine, serving until his death at age 64. During his brief time in office, state expenditures were reduced in an effort to alleviate the previous years' economic recession.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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