Zelma Bogue Explained

Zelma Bogue
Term Start:April 1957
Term End:April 1959
Predecessor:John M. Lawson
Successor:E. C. Cannon
Birth Place:Veedersburg, Indiana
Known For:First councilwoman in Glendale, California, First woman mayor of Glendale, California
Spouse:J. Livingston Bogue

Zelma Bogue (1880 – 1975) was an American politician from California. Bogue was the first female mayor of Glendale, California.

Early life

In 1880, Bogue was born in Veedersburg, Indiana. Bogue's father was a building contractor.[1]

Career

Bogue started her career designing, building, and selling homes in Glendale, California.

In 1953, Bogue won the election and became a member of city council for Glendale, California. Bogue was the first woman elected to the city council. In 1957, as incumbent, Bogue was re-elected as a member of city council for Glendale, California.[2] In April 1957, Bogue became the first woman mayor of Glendale, California, until April 1959.[3] [4] Bogue served as a member of the city council in Glendale, California until 1965.[5]

Personal life

Vogue's husband was J. Livingston Bogue. In 1926, Bogue and her husband moved to Glendale, California. They had two daughters, Neva and Olivetta.[2]

In July 1975, Bogue died at Glendale Adventist Hospital in Glendale, California. She was 94 years old.[6]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Zelma Bogue in the 1940 Census . archives.com . 1940 . May 31, 2020.
  2. Web site: Verdugo Views . . Katherine . Yamada . January 30, 2010 . May 31, 2020. (paid subscription required)
  3. Web site: Mayors of Glendale, 1921-2012 . politicalgraveyard.com . May 31, 2020.
  4. Web site: Lacey Becomes 42nd District Attorney of Los Angeles County . metnews.com . Roger M. . Grace . December 3, 2012 . May 31, 2020.
  5. Web site: Devine marks seventh female council member in Glendale's 108-year history . . Brittany . Levine . July 18, 2014 . June 1, 2020. (Paid subscription required)
  6. Web site: 1950-1959: Politics . . December 3, 1999 . May 31, 2020.