Arnie F. Betts (January 7, 1909 – September 17, 1993) was an American newspaper editor and politician.

Born in Waterloo, Wisconsin, Betts received his bachelor's degree from University of Wisconsin. He served as secretary to Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Walter Goodland and was a farmer living in Lodi, Wisconsin. He was editor, publisher, and owner of the newspaper the Lodi Enterprise.[1] Before that, he edited the Waterloo Courier and the Columbus Journal-Republican.[1] Betts served in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1942 to 1952[1] as a Republican.[2][3]

Betts retired in Wilmette, Illinois and died in Evanston, Illinois.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Arnie F. Betts". Wisconsin State Journal. Madison, WI. September 23, 1993. p. 18. Retrieved July 14, 2021 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  2. ↑ Arnie F. Betts-database
  3. ↑ Wisconsin Blue Book 1950. p. 42.


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