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Clarence E. Bell

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Clarence Elmo Bell (February 1, 1912-1997) was an educator and politician in Arkansas. A Democrat, he served nine terms in the Arkansas Senate from 1957 to 1993 including as President of the Arkansas Senate.[1] The state archives have various photos of him.[2]

He was born in Camden, Arkansas and graduated from Camden High School.[1] He attended Ouachita Baptist College in Arkadelphia. He received a master's degree from the University of Alabama.[3] He was principal at Parkin High School and became a school superintendent.[1]

He married Hope Raney August 16, 1936. They had two daughters and a son.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Clarence Elmo Bell (1912–1997)". Encyclopedia of Arkansas.
  2. ^ "Senator Clarence E. Bell". Arkansas Senate.
  3. ^ Ouachita Baptist College