Arden Booth

George Arden Booth (December 4, 1911–March 10, 2000) was an American politician who served as the Kansas State Senator from the 2nd district from 1971 to 1976.

He was an active member of 4-H, and showed an early interest in music and broadcasting; he made his radio debut in 1927, after winning a contest whose prize was singing on-air.

After spending several years teaching music in Kansas and a short time studying voice in New York City, he joined the military and was stationed in Oahu during World War II, where he worked in the entertainment division of the Special Services.

[3] In addition to his radio work, Booth was a rancher, owning a registered herd of horned Hereford cattle; this experience led to his being selected as president of the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame.

In 1970, Reynolds Shultz resigned the 2nd District Senate seat after being elected as Lieutenant Governor, and Booth was selected to fill out the remainder of his term, taking office in 1971.