Zelma Bogue (1880 – 1975) was an American politician from California. Bogue was the first female mayor of Glendale, California.
Zelma Bogue | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Glendale, California | |
| In office April 1957 – April 1959 | |
| Preceded by | John M. Lawson |
| Succeeded by | E. C. Cannon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1880 Veedersburg, Indiana |
| Died | 1975 (aged 94–95) |
| Spouse | J. Livingston Bogue |
| Known for | First councilwoman in Glendale, California, First woman mayor of Glendale, California |
Early life
editIn 1880, Bogue was born in Veedersburg, Indiana. Bogue's father was a building contractor.[1][2][3]
Career
editBogue started her career designing, building, and selling homes in Glendale, California.[1]
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.[1] In April 1957, Bogue became the first woman mayor of Glendale, California, until April 1959.[3][4][5] Bogue served as a member of the city council in Glendale, California until 1965.[6]
Personal life
editVogue's husband was J. Livingston Bogue. In 1926, Bogue and her husband moved to Glendale, California. They had two daughters, Neva and Olivetta.[1][3]
In July 1975, Bogue died at Glendale Adventist Hospital in Glendale, California. She was 94 years old.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Yamada, Katherine (January 30, 2010). "Verdugo Views". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 31, 2020.(paid subscription required)
- ^ "Zelma Bogue in the 1940 Census". archives.com. 1940. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
- ^ a b c d "1950-1959: Politics". Los Angeles Times. December 3, 1999. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
- ^ "Mayors of Glendale, 1921-2012". politicalgraveyard.com. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
- ^ Grace, Roger M. (December 3, 2012). "Lacey Becomes 42nd District Attorney of Los Angeles County". metnews.com. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
- ^ Levine, Brittany (July 18, 2014). "Devine marks seventh female council member in Glendale's 108-year history". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 1, 2020.(Paid subscription required)