Oliver Olinger
Oliver Olinger | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 12th district | |
| In office January 6, 1959 – January 3, 1961 | |
| Preceded by | John Beaver |
| Succeeded by | William Hasebroock |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 30, 1893 |
| Died | May 21, 1972 (aged 78) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Mabel Irene Cornish (m. 1917) |
| Children | 4 (Ida, William, James, Kenneth) |
| Education | Nebraska Wesleyan University University of Nebraska |
| Occupation | Farmer, teacher |
Oliver O. Olinger (July 30, 1893 – May 21, 1972) was a Democratic politician from Nebraska who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 12th district from 1959 to 1961.
Early life
Olinger was born in Tekamah, Nebraska, in 1893, and graduated from Tekamah High School in 1911.[1] He attended Nebraska Wesleyan University and the University of Nebraska, and later worked as a farmer.[2] Olinger was a tenant farmer from 1917 to 1926, and owned a farm from 1927 until 1957.[2] He was also a rural school teacher, served as the Thurston County Extension Agent, and was a member of several local school boards.[1]
In 1934, Olinger ran for Burt County Assessor,[3] and won the Democratic primary by a wide margin, defeating Clarence Rhoda and Dave Alexander.[4] Olinger won the general election, defeating Republican nominee D. H. Struthers.[5][6]
Olinger ran for re-election in 1938,[7] and won the Democratic nomination unopposed.[8] He narrowly won the general election, ultimately defeating H. A. Loersch.[9] Olinger did not serve out his full term, and resigned in 1942, citing his ongoing duties on his farm.[10]
Nebraska Legislature
In 1958, State Senator John Beaver declined to seek a second term in the state legislature, and Olinger ran to succeed him in the 12th district, which was based in Burt and Cuming counties.[2] In the nonpartisan primary, Olinger faced livestock breeder R. C. Graff, West Point Mayor William Hasebroock, and farmer Robert Skinner.[11][12] Olinger placed second in the primary, receiving 29 percent of the vote to Hasebroock's 37 percent,[13] and they advanced to the general election.[14] Olinger narrowly defeated Hasebroock, winning 52 percent of the vote to his 48 percent.[13][15]
Olinger ran for re-election in 1960,[16] and was challenged by Hasebroock in a rematch of their 1958 campaign.[17] Olinger narrowly placed first in the primary election, receiving 51 percent of the vote to Hasebroock's 49 percent.[18] Hasebroock defeated Olinger in the general election, winning 53–47 percent.[18][19]
Death
Olinger died May 21, 1972.[20]
References
- ^ a b Nebraska Blue Book 1958 (PDF). Nebraska Legislative Council. 1959. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
- ^ a b c "Oliver Olinger Files in Race". Fremont Tribune. April 1, 1958. p. 8. Retrieved May 1, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "50 Candidates Have Filed for Office". Burt County Herald. Tekamah, Nebraska. July 5, 1934. p. 1. Retrieved May 1, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Ed R. Burke and R. L. Cochran Carry Burt County and State in Democratic Primary Elections". Burt County Plaindealer. Tekamah, Nebraska. August 16, 1934. p. 1. Retrieved May 1, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Democrats Win County Victory". Lyons Mirror-Sun. November 8, 1934. p. 1. Retrieved May 1, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Democrats Capture G.O.P. Stronghold". Omaha World-Herald. November 7, 1934. p. 11. Retrieved May 1, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Candidates Rush to File as Time Limit Terminates Today". Burt County Plaindealer. Tekamah, Nebraska. June 30, 1938. p. 1. Retrieved May 1, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "E. M. Englund and W. D. Hancock Win Nominations for County Clerk". Burt County Plaindealer. Tekamah, Nebraska. August 11, 1938. p. 1. Retrieved May 1, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "County Clerk's Office to Hancock, Jas. S. Gill and Leo Tobin Are Elected to Supervisors Board". Burt County Plaindealer. Tekamah, Nebraska. November 10, 1938. p. 1. Retrieved May 1, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Oliver Olinger Resigns as Burt County Assessor". Burt County Plaindealer. Tekamah, Nebraska. February 5, 1942. p. 1. Retrieved May 1, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Robert Skinner and R. C. Graff Seek Legislature Seat". Burt County Plaindealer. Tekamah, Nebraska. April 10, 1958. p. 1. Retrieved May 1, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "W. H. Hasebroock Files for Senator From 12th Legislative District". Cuming County Democrat. West Point, Nebraska. March 20, 1958. p. 1. Retrieved May 1, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Marsh, Frank (1958). Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska, Primary Election, May 13, 1958, General Election, November 4, 1958 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
- ^ "Voters Show Good Turn-Out in City; Hasebroock and Olinger are Victors". Cuming County Democrat. West Point, Nebraska. May 15, 1958. p. 1. Retrieved May 1, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Oliver Olinger and Larry Brock Win". Burt County Plaindealer. Tekamah, Nebraska. November 6, 1958. p. 1. Retrieved May 1, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Olinger Asks Return To Legislature". Fremont Tribune. February 16, 1960. p. 5. Retrieved May 1, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Legislative Race Develops". News-Chronicle. Wisner, Nebraska. March 10, 1960. p. 1. Retrieved May 1, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Marsh, Frank (1960). Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska, Primary Election, May 10, 1960, General Election, November 8, 1960 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
- ^ "2 Legislators Lose Places". Evening World-Herald. Omaha, Nebraska. November 9, 1960. p. 10. Retrieved May 1, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Former Senator Dies at Tekamah". Omaha World-Herald. May 23, 1972. p. 40. Retrieved May 1, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.