sentences:  He was a member of board of education of Putnam in 1939–1941, and served in the State House of Representatives in 1941–1942.He served as prosecutor of the city court of Putnam from 1949–1951, and in 1955 he became judge of the city court of Putnam, serving until 1961.He was chairman and executive director of the redevelopment agency of Putnam, 1956–1958, and was mayor of the city in 1961–1962.