Zelma Bogue

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 byJohn M. Lawson
Succeeded byE. C. Cannon
Personal details
Born1880 (1880)
Veedersburg, Indiana
Died1975 (aged 94–95)
SpouseJ. Livingston Bogue
Known forFirst councilwoman in Glendale, California, First woman mayor of Glendale, California

Early life

In 1880, Bogue was born in Veedersburg, Indiana. Bogue's father was a building contractor.[1][2][3]

Career

Bogue 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

Vogue'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
  1. Yamada, Katherine (January 30, 2010). "Verdugo Views". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 31, 2020.(paid subscription required)
  2. "Zelma Bogue in the 1940 Census". archives.com. 1940. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
  3. "1950-1959: Politics". Los Angeles Times. December 3, 1999. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
  4. "Mayors of Glendale, 1921-2012". politicalgraveyard.com. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
  5. Grace, Roger M. (December 3, 2012). "Lacey Becomes 42nd District Attorney of Los Angeles County". metnews.com. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
  6. 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)
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