Myron Rumery
Myron Rumery | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 42nd district | |
| In office January 8, 1975 – November 14, 1982 | |
| Preceded by | J. James Waldron (redistricted) |
| Succeeded by | James Pappas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 29, 1905 |
| Died | November 15, 1982 (aged 77) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Mattie Ella Washburn
(m. 1934) |
| Children | 2 (Myron, Margene) |
| Education | Grand Island College University of Nebraska (B.S.) |
| Occupation | Teacher, agricultural researcher |
Myron Rumery (July 29, 1905 – November 15, 1982) was a Democratic politician from Nebraska who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 42nd district from 1975 until his death in 1982.
Early life
[edit]Rumery was born in Julesburg, Colorado, in 1905.[1] He grew up in Mason City, Nebraska, and graduated from Mason City High School.[1][2] Rumery attended Grand Island College and graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Agriculture.[1] He taught high school for several years, and then joined the University of Nebraska's North Platte Station in 1943, where he supervised agricultural research and eventually served as the Station's acting superintendent.[2]
Nebraska Legislature
[edit]In 1974, following redistricting, the 42nd district, which was represented by J. James Waldron in the state legislature, was shifted to Cuming and Lincoln counties.[3] Waldron opted to run for Congress rather than seek re-election, and Rumery ran to succeed him.[2] In the nonpartisan primary, Rumery, a Democrat, faced Lorraine Orr, the former chair of the Nebraska Republican Party, and civic activist Robert Brownell.[4][5][6] Rumery placed first in the primary election, winning 40 percent of the vote to Orr's 34 percent and Brownell's 26 percent,[7] and he advanced to the general election with Orr.[5] Rumery defeated Orr by a wide margin, winning his first term, 58–42 percent.[7][8]
Rumery ran for re-election in 1978,[9] and was re-elected unopposed.[10][11] He declined to seek a third term in 1982.[12]
Death
[edit]Rumery died of cancer on November 14, 1982, several weeks prior to the end of his term.[13]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 Nebraska Blue Book 1980-1981 (PDF). Nebraska Legislative Council. 1981. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Myron Rumery files". North Platte Telegraph. January 16, 1974. p. 1. Retrieved April 9, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Lorraine Orr May Bid For Ucam Seat". Alliance Times-Herald. November 10, 1973. p. 10. Retrieved April 9, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "2 file for Legislature from districts 42, 44". North Platte Telegraph. March 9, 1974. p. 1. Retrieved April 9, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "Only 1 Senator Fails To Lead List". Lincoln Star. May 16, 1974. p. 27. Retrieved April 9, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Republicans Refuse Any Endorsements". Grand Island Independent. October 22, 1974. p. 14. Retrieved April 9, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 Beermann, Allen J. (1974). Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska, Primary Election, May 14, 1974, General Election, November 5, 1974 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Richendifer, Epke Lose Re-Election Bids". Kearney Hub. November 6, 1974. p. 14. Retrieved April 9, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Rumery Files". Omaha World-Herald. January 3, 1978. p. 3. Retrieved April 9, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Joyce, James (May 3, 1978). "Elections could alter personality of Unicam". Lincoln Star. p. 1. Retrieved April 9, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Beermann, Allen J. (1978). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, May 9, 1978, General Election, November 7, 1978 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Sen. Rumery won't seek re-election". North Platte Telegraph. October 21, 1981. p. 34. Retrieved April 9, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "State Sen. Myron Rumery, 77, dies". Lincoln Journal. November 15, 1982. p. 15. Retrieved April 9, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.