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Leighton Abel

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Leighton W. Abel (February 22, 1900 – April 23, 1975) was an American politician and businessman.

Born in Monona, Iowa, Abel owned the Abel Shoe Company in Guttenberg, Iowa. He was also involved with the insurance business, He served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1951 to 1955 and was a Republican. Abel then served as a lobbyist and also served as secretary of the Iowa Commerce Commission. Abel died at a hospital in Guttenberg, Iowa.[1][2]

Notes

  1. ^ Iowa General Assembly-Leighton Abel
  2. ^ 'Long Time Resident Dies, Leighton W. Abel' The Guttenberg Press (Iowa), April 30, 1975, pg 14