Background
Stefan, Karl was born on March 1, 1884 in on farm near Zebravkov, Bohemia. Son of Karl and Marie (Gazilova) Stefan.
Stefan, Karl was born on March 1, 1884 in on farm near Zebravkov, Bohemia. Son of Karl and Marie (Gazilova) Stefan.
Brought to the United States, 1885. Educated public schools, Omaha, Nebraska. Doctor of Laws, National University, Washington, District of Columbia, 1946.
Karl F., Ida Mae (Mistress Robert Askren). Telegraph operator; successively news writer, reporter, city editor, radio news commentator, publications’ agent mags., newspapers. Member 74th to 82nd Congresses (1935-1953), 3d Nebraska District.
Chairman appropriations committee, dealing with Department of State, Department Commerce, etc. Advisor to United Nations Conference, San Francisco, 1945. Director Norfolk Building & Loan Association Lieutenant in Nebraska National Guard.
Served in telegraph division Philippine constabulary, 1904-1906. Honorary brigadier general, National Volunteers of Philippines. Member committee which in 1935 assisted in inauguration of Philippine Commonwealth.
Member 74th to 82nd Congresses (1935-1953), 3d Nebraska District. Member committee which in 1935 assisted in inauguration of Philippine Commonwealth. Mason.; member of the board of visitors United States Naval Academy, 1944.
Member of Executive Committee Interparliamentary Union, 1939. Clubs: National Press, Army-Navy. World traveler.
Children: Doctor.