Oscar Cleveland Venable
Full Name: Oscar Cleveland "Slim" VenableDate of birth: November 20, 1892
Date of death: November 14, 1961
Terms of Service top
| Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H | 100-1 | Jan 8, 1935 - Jan 12, 1937 | 44th | Democrat | Ennis / Ellis | Ellis | |
| H | 100 | Nov 8, 1934 - Jan 8, 1935 | 43rd (1) | Democrat | Midlothian / Ellis | Ellis |
(1) Oscar C. Venable, sworn 11/8/1934, succeeded William A. Few, died 1/10/1934. Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
Biographical Notes and Resources top
Other Resources
- O.C. (Slim) Venable included in "Complete List of Congress, Court of Civil Appeals, State Senate and House Nominees Named in Run-off," 9/2/1934. Big Spring Daily Herald.
- Oscar C. "Slim" Venable, birth date 11/20/1892, death date 11/14/1961, burial in Elm Branch Cemetery, Bardwell, Ellis County. Includes obituary from Dallas Morning News, 11/15/1961. Find a Grave.
- "Ennis Representative Claims Bill Support Caused Attack," 10/30/1935, p. 1. Lubbock Morning Avalanche.
Photographs
- Photograph. O.C. Venable, 44th Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 43rd session composite photo of House members (3rd floor back hall, east wall. 3W.C1). State Preservation Board.
- 44th session composite photo of House members (3rd floor back hall, east wall. 3W.C1). State Preservation Board.
Committee Information top
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