Bio. of Joseph D. Bouska ~ born Howard County, Iowa
IOWA OFFICIAL REGISTER 1933-1934
BIOGRAPHIES OF STATE REPRESENTATIVES
JOSEPH D. BOUSKA, Protivin. - Representative from Howard county, was born on a farm in Howard county adjoining the present town of Protivin, Iowa, May 26, 1885. He received his education in the public schools of Protivin and when
twenty-three years of age was united in marriage to Julia M. Huber. They have one son, Clarence J. He installed the Protivin Telephone Company in 1905 and has since acted as manager. Has been proprietor of the Protivin garage since 1911. Served as town councilman from 1912 until 1924, at which time he was elected mayor and still acts in that capacity. Has been president of the school board over twenty years, and is a member of the Howard county
democratic central committee. Serving first term in the legislature. A democrat.
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