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Line 61: − + − + − + − + − − Wimberly was a cousin of [[D. C. Wimberly]], a [[World War II]] [[prisoner of war]] and later an [[educator]] in Bienville and Webster parishes. +
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Wimberly supported state-funded textbooks, a plank in the original platform espoused by [[Huey Long|Huey Pierce Long, Jr.]] The textbooks proposal was first advanced by the Longite John Sparks Patton of Claiborne Parish, adjacent to Bienville Parish, who was later a member of the Louisiana Public Service Commission] Wimberly's first stint as Speaker occurred when Longite Speaker [[Allen J. Ellender]] of Houma in Terrebonne Parish in south Louisiana, was elected to the [[United States Senate]]. Wimberly served as the choice of [[Governor]] Richard Webster Leche of [[New Orleans]] (1936–1939), when Leche was forced to resign amid scandals known as the "Louisiana Hayride". From 1939 to 1940, Wimberly continued as Speaker under Governor [[Earl Long|Earl Kemp Long]], who succeeded to the top position from the lieutenant governorship with the departure of Leche.
Wimberly supported state-funded textbooks, a plank in the original platform espoused by [[Huey Long|Huey Pierce Long, Jr.]] The textbooks proposal was first advanced by the Longite John Sparks Patton of Claiborne Parish, adjacent to Bienville Parish, who was later a member of the Louisiana Public Service Commission] Wimberly's first stint as Speaker occurred when Longite Speaker [[Allen J. Ellender]] of Houma in Terrebonne Parish in south Louisiana, was elected to the [[United States Senate]]. Wimberly served as the choice of [[Governor]] Richard Webster Leche of [[New Orleans]] (1936–1939), when Leche was forced to resign amid scandals known as the "Louisiana Hayride". From 1939 to 1940, Wimberly continued as Speaker under Governor [[Earl Long|Earl Kemp Long]], who succeeded to the top position from the lieutenant governorship with the departure of Leche.
Long called Wimberly back as Speaker — in Louisiana, the governor until 2016 automatically chose the House Speaker — in the middle of his second term in 1950. Governor [[Robert F. Kennon]] replaced Wimberly as Speaker in 1952 with his choice, [[conservative]] state Representative (and later lieutenant governor) Clarence C. "Taddy" Aycock of Franklin in St. Mary Parish in south Louisiana. Long recalled Wimberly as Speaker only briefly in 1956 before naming him to head public works.
Long called Wimberly back as Speaker — in Louisiana, the governor until 2016 automatically chose the House Speaker — in the middle of his second term in 1950. Governor [[Robert F. Kennon]] replaced Wimberly as Speaker in 1952 with his choice, [[conservative]] state Representative (and later lieutenant governor) Clarence C. "Taddy" Aycock of Franklin in St. Mary Parish in south Louisiana. Long recalled Wimberly as Speaker only briefly in 1956 before naming him to head public works.
Long and Wimberly supported [[Jimmie Davis]] for governor in the 1959 Democratic runoff election. Davis had north Louisiana roots, though he lived for years in Baton Rouge. He defeated then [[mayor]] deLesseps Story "Chep" Morrison, Sr. (1912-1964) of New Orleans. Long had been an unsuccessful candidate in the 1959 primary for lieutenant governor, the post ultimately having gone to Taddy Aycock. Wimberly did not seek office that year, as he was completing his tenure at public works.
Long and Wimberly supported [[Jimmie Davis]] for governor in the 1959 Democratic runoff election. Davis had north Louisiana roots, though he lived for years in Baton Rouge. Davis defeated then [[Mayor]] deLesseps Story "Chep" Morrison, Sr. (1912-1964) of New Orleans. Long had been an unsuccessful candidate in the 1959 primary for lieutenant governor, the post ultimately having gone to Taddy Aycock. Wimberly did not seek office that year, as he was completing his tenure at public works.
While he was in the House, Wimberly represented only Bienville Parish. Prior to 1968, all parishes had at least one seat in the legislature regardless of population. The last member to represent only Bienville Parish was [[Len Lacy]] of Castor, who served from 1964 to 1968.
While he was in the House, Wimberly represented only Bienville Parish. Prior to 1968, all parishes had at least one seat in the legislature regardless of population. The last member to represent only Bienville Parish was [[Len Lacy]] of Castor, who served from 1964 to 1968.
Wimberly is interred beside his first wife at Arcadia Cemetery on Hazel Street near the Bienville Parish Library.
Wimberly is interred beside his first wife at Arcadia Cemetery on Hazel Street near the Bienville Parish Library. He was a cousin of [[D. C. Wimberly]], a [[World War II]] [[prisoner of war]] and later an [[educator]] in Bienville and Webster parishes.
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