John S. Callan
John S. Callan | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 21st district | |
| In office January 7, 1947 – August 24, 1950 | |
| Preceded by | Ladd Hubka |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Shalla |
| In office January 3, 1939 – January 5, 1943 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Brandt |
| Succeeded by | Ladd Hubka |
| Member of the Nebraska State Senate from the 16th district | |
| In office January 3, 1933 – January 5, 1937 | |
| Preceded by | Kenneth S. Wherry |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 20, 1890 |
| Died | August 24, 1950 (aged 60) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Agnes Armstrong (m. 1919) |
| Children | 2 (including Clair) |
| Education | University of Nebraska |
| Occupation | Hardware and implement dealer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
John S. Callan (April 20, 1890 – August 24, 1950) was a Democratic politician from Nebraska who served in the Nebraska State Senate from 1933 to 1937 and as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 21st district from 1939 to 1943 and again from 1947 until his death in 1950.
Early life
[edit]Callan was born in Odell, Nebraska, in 1890, where his father, Thomas R. Callan, operated a hardware store.[1][2] He graduated from Odell High School and attended the University of Nebraska. Callan served in the U.S. Army during World War II.[2] Upon returning to Odell, he served as the city postmaster and operated the Beatrice Implement Company.[3]
Nebraska State Senate
[edit]In 1932, when Republican State Senator Kenneth S. Wherry ran for Governor rather than seek re-election, Callan ran to succeed him in the 16th district.[3] He won the Democratic nomination and defeated the Republican nominee, Arthur J. Floyd, in the general election.[4]
Callan was re-elected in 1934 over Republican C. F. Overbeck, winning 58 percent of the vote.[5]
Nebraska Legislature
[edit]After the Senate and the Nebraska House of Representatives were abolished and reorganized as the unicameral legislature, Callan ran in the newly created 21st district. He was defeated by State Representative Henry Brandt, winning 43 percent of the vote to Brandt's 57 percent.[6][7]
In 1938, Callan challenged Brandt for re-election,[8] and defeated him.[9] Callan faced Brandt again in 1940, and narrowly won re-election.[10]
Callan declined to seek re-election in 1942, and instead ran for the U.S. House of Representatives from the 1st district.[11] He lost the Democratic primary to Ralph G. Brooks, the superintendent of schools in Wymore,[12] and was succeeded in the state legislature by Ladd Hubka.[13]
In 1946, Callan challenged Hubka for re-election,[14] and defeated him with 57 percent of the vote.[15] He was re-elected in 1948.[16]
Callan ran for re-election in 1950.[17] However, on August 24, 1950, shortly after winning renomination in the nonpartisan primary, Callan died.[18]
Legacy
[edit]His son, Clair A. Callan, would later be elected to represent Nebraska's 1st congressional district in Congress from 1965 to 1967.[19]
References
[edit]- ↑ McKee, Jim (October 30, 2022). "How Gage County came to be". Lincoln Journal Star. p. X3. Retrieved August 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 Nebraska Blue Book 1948 (PDF). Nebraska Legislative Council. 1949. p. 208. Retrieved August 20, 2026.
- 1 2 "Candidates file for both state and local offices". Beatrice Daily Sun. February 21, 1932. p. 1. Retrieved August 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Marsh, Frank. (1932). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, General Election, Held November 8th, 1932 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved August 20, 2026.
- ↑ Swanson, Harry R. (1934). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, General Election, Held November 6, 1934 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved August 20, 2026.
- ↑ Nebraska Blue Book 1936 (PDF). Nebraska Legislative Council. 1937. p. 471. Retrieved August 20, 2026.
- ↑ "County Swings Into Line In Big Democratic Parade". Beatrice Daily Sun. November 4, 1936. p. 1. Retrieved August 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Gage County Filings". Lincoln Evening Journal. June 29, 1938. p. 2. Retrieved August 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Powell Clings to Narrow Lead in Clerk's Contest". Beatrice Daily Sun. November 9, 1938. p. 1. Retrieved August 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Callan Winner In Close Race". Beatrice Daily Sun. November 7, 1940. p. 1. Retrieved August 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Short Ballot Gage Primary". Beatrice Daily Sun. July 5, 1942. p. 1. Retrieved August 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Callan Backs Brooks In Run For Congress". Beatrice Daily Sun. September 17, 1942. p. 1. Retrieved August 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "24 Legislators Re-Elected". Lincoln Star. November 6, 1942. p. 14. Retrieved August 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Two Filings For Senator". Beatrice Daily Sun. April 11, 1946. p. 1. Retrieved August 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "3 Nebraska Senators Unseated". Lincoln Evening Journal. November 6, 1946. p. 1. Retrieved August 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Callan Is Returned To State Legislature". Beatrice Daily Sun. November 3, 1948. p. 1. Retrieved August 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Callan Files For Unicam Re-election". Lincoln Star. May 27, 1950. p. 5. Retrieved August 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "State Senator John Callan Dies at Odell". Lincoln Evening Journal. August 25, 1950. p. 9. Retrieved August 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Finn, Jonnie Taté (May 30, 2005). "Former Democratic congressman dead at 85". Lincoln Journal Star. p. 1A. Retrieved August 20, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.