Zelma Bogue | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Glendale, California | |
| In office April 1957 – April 1959 | |
| Preceded by | John M. Lawson |
| Succeeded by | E. C. Cannon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1880 Veedersburg, Indiana |
| Died | 1975 (aged 94–95) |
| Spouse | J. Livingston Bogue |
| Known for | First councilwoman in Glendale, California, First woman mayor of Glendale, California |
Zelma Bogue (1880 – 1975) was an American politician from California. Bogue was the first female mayor of Glendale, California.
In 1880, Bogue was born in Veedersburg, Indiana. Bogue's father was a building contractor.[1][2][3]
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]
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]