John M. Houston
John Houston | |
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John Mills Houston in October 1939 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kansas's 5th district | |
| In office January 3, 1935 – January 3, 1943 | |
| Preceded by | William Augustus Ayres |
| Succeeded by | Clifford R. Hope |
| Mayor of Newton, Kansas | |
| In office 1927–1931 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 15, 1890 Near Formoso, Kansas |
| Died | April 29, 1975 (aged 84) Laguna Beach, California |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Charlotte Stellhorn Houston (divorced); Ireta Robinson Houston |
| Children | Patricia Mary Jane, Robert Allan |
| Alma mater | Fairmount College |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1917-1919 |
John Mills Houston (September 15, 1890 – April 29, 1975) was a member of the United States House of Representatives from the 5th congressional district of Kansas from 1935 to 1943. He was also a member of the National Labor Relations Board from 1943 to 1953, originally appointed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.