John Beaver
American politician (1896–1965)
John E. Beaver (August 27, 1896 – September 20, 1965) was a Republican politician from Nebraska who served as Speaker of the Nebraska Legislature from 1957 to 1959 and as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 12th district from 1951 to 1959.
Early life
Beaver was born in Scribner, Nebraska, in 1896, and graduated from Scribner High School. He owned and operated a grocery store in Scribner, where he served as city treasurer and as treasurer of the school board, before moving to Beemer. Beaver was elected mayor of Beemer and resigned in 1949 to serve in the state legislature as the reader and docket clerk.
Nebraska Legislature
In 1950, State Senator George Weborg declined to seek re-election, and Beaver ran to succeed him in the 12th district, which included Burt and Cuming counties. In the nonpartisan primary, he faced West Point Mayor William Hasebroock. Beaver received 4 more votes than Hasebroock in the primary, and they advanced to the general election. Beaver ultimately defeated Hasebroock, winning 54 percent of the vote to Hasebroock's 46 percent.
Beaver ran for re-election in 1952, and was re-elected unopposed. He ran for a third term in 1954, and was challenged by Steve Guinan, a businessman.
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