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Clifford C. "Cliff" Graba
House 1955-56 (District 51); House 1959-60 (District 51)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Counties Served:
Wadena
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
2/3/1895
Birth Place:
Minnesota
Birth County:
Wadena
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
5/7/1979
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Cliff
City of Residence (when first elected):
Sebeka
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
U.S. Executive Branch:
United States Federal Housing Administration (one term);
[Dates Unknown]
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Bertha Cora Belle Platten
Children:
Seven children: Jerome "Jerry," James, and Joseph (sons)
GENERAL NOTES
Elected:
11/4/1958
Residence:
Sebeka
Term of Office:
1/5/1959 to 1/1/1961
Oath Date:
1/6/1959
Counties Represented:
Wadena
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Committees:
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Agriculture
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Commercial Transportation and Communications
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Forestry
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Highways
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Penal Institutions
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State and County Fairs
Elected:
11/2/1954
Residence:
Sebeka
Term of Office:
1/3/1955 to 1/6/1957
Oath Date:
1/4/1955
Counties Represented:
Wadena
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Committees:
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Agriculture
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Communications
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Elections
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Highways
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Insurance
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Markets and Marketing