Background
Kelly, Edward James was born on November 23, 1911 in Des Moines. Son of Edward J. and Mary Elizabeth (O'Donnell) Kelly.
Kelly, Edward James was born on November 23, 1911 in Des Moines. Son of Edward J. and Mary Elizabeth (O'Donnell) Kelly.
Bachelor of Arts, State University Iowa, 1934; Juris Doctor, State University Iowa, 1936.
Partner, Whitfield, Musgrave, Selvy, Kelly & Eddy, Des Moines, 1946-1986.
President Des Moines Junior Chamber of C., 1940-1941. Chairman board education St. Joseph Academy, Des Moines, 1970-1972. Chairman hospital committee Health Planning Assembly of Polk County, Iowa, 1971-1972.
Member board education Dowling High School, Des Moines, 1971-1972. Iowa delegate Republican National Convention, 1956. President Des Moines Health Center, Des Moines Society for Crippled Children and Adults.
Board directors Defense Research Institute, Inc., Polk County Legal Aid Society, Northwest Community Hospital, Inc. Served to major United States Army Air Force, 1942-1946, European Theatre of Operations. Member American Bar Association, Iowa, Polk County bar associations, Iowa Defense Counsel Association (president), International Association Insurance Counsel (president 1971-1972), Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Delta Upsilon, Phi Delta Phi.
Clubs: Knights of Columbus (4 degree), Des Moines, Pioneer of Iowa, Des Moines Optimist (past president). Union League (Chicago).
Married Mary Elizabeth Nolan, May 1, 1946. Children— Edward James, Mary Elizabeth, Brian Francis, Anne Nolan.