|
Anita Bowser
Anita Olga Bowser (; August 18, 1920 – March 4, 2007) was an American politician in the state of Indiana. She served as a member of the Indiana House of Representatives for the 7th district from 1979 to 1980 and a member for the 9th district from 1982 to 1992. She was a member of the Indiana Senate for the 8th district from 1992 until her death in 2007. A Democrat, she was a state delegate to the Democratic National Convention from 1956 to 1984. Early life Bowser was born Anita Olga Albu on August 18, 1920, in Canton, Ohio. Her parents were Nicholas B. Albu and Karoline Albu (née Stobbe). She had a sister, Kay, and a brother Carl. She received a bachelor of arts degree from Kent State University in 1945, a bachelor of laws degree from the William McKinley School of Law in 1949, a master of arts degree from Purdue University in 1967, and a master of arts degree in 1972 and a doctorate of philosophy degree in 1976 from the University of Notre Dame. She married Russell Bowse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dennis Neary
Dennis or Denis is a first or last name from the Greco-Roman name Dionysius, via one of the Christian saints named Dionysius. The name came from Dionysus, the Greek god of ecstatic states, particularly those produced by wine, which is sometimes said to be derived from the Greek Dios (Διός, "of Zeus") and Nysos or Nysa (Νῦσα), where the young god was raised. Dionysus (or Dionysos; also known as Bacchus in Roman mythology and associated with the Italic Liber), the Thracian god of wine, represents not only the intoxicating power of wine, but also its social and beneficent influences. He is viewed as the promoter of civilization, a lawgiver, and lover of peace—as well as the patron deity of both agriculture and the theater. Dionysus is a god of mystery religious rites, such as those practiced in honor of Demeter and Persephone at Eleusis near Athens. In the Thracian mysteries, he wears the "bassaris" or fox-skin, symbolizing new life. (See also Maenads.) A media ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |