Ruby Laffoon (January 15, 1869 – March 1, 1941) was an American attorney and politician who served as the 43rd governor of Kentucky from 1931 to 1935....

commissions as Kentucky colonels from Kentucky's governors. Governor Ruby Laffoon, in office from 1931 to 1935, dramatically increased the number of colonels...

he was elected lieutenant governor, serving under Governor Ruby Laffoon. Chandler and Laffoon disagreed on the issue of instituting a state sales tax and...

Kentucky Fried Chicken ("KFC") chain of franchised restaurants, whom Ruby Laffoon, Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, commissioned a Kentucky colonel...

American golfer Polk Laffoon (1844–1906), American politician Reuben Laffoon (1854–1929), Washington state pioneer and lawyer Ruby Laffoon (1869–1941), American...

was commissioned as a Kentucky Colonel in 1935 by Kentucky governor Ruby Laffoon. His local popularity grew, and, in 1939, food critic Duncan Hines visited...

become part of the new organization. The following year in 1934, Governor Ruby Laffoon and Admiral Pettijohn held their first event for the Honorable Order...

Knox Polk Laffoon (October 24, 1844 – October 22, 1906) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky. Born near Madisonville, Kentucky, Laffoon attended the...

Zealand artist Ruby Keeler (1909–1993), American actress, singer and dancer Ruby Laffoon (1869–1941), 43rd Governor of Kentucky Ruby Lilley (born 2006)...

December 1827. Governor Ruby Laffoon, elected in 1931, was the last governor of Kentucky nominated by a convention. Laffoon's lieutenant governor, Happy...

gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1931. Democratic nominee Ruby Laffoon defeated Republican nominee William B. Harrison with 54.28% of the vote...

Goodman Demetrious Johnson, UFC flyweight champion Polk Laffoon, former U.S. congressman Ruby Laffoon, governor of Kentucky, 1931–1935 Tim Maypray, professional...

Sanders to be given the honorary title of Kentucky Colonel by Governor Ruby Laffoon. In 1937 he expanded his restaurant to 142 seats and added a motel he...

enact legislation that was not advocated by the governors at the time (Ruby Laffoon and Julian Carroll, respectively). In 1967 a Republican, Louie Nunn,...

 541–542. "Ruby Laffoon". National Governors Association. December 8, 2015. Retrieved March 1, 2023. Hart, Joe (December 9, 1931). "Laffoon Says He Will...

on his behalf. Chandler's political enemies such as former governor Ruby Laffoon, whom Chandler had crossed as lieutenant governor, and John Y. Brown...

Park, and dedicated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Governor Ruby Laffoon. The park features several attractions: the replica of the old fort,...

Robsion (R) Ben M. Williamson (D) 1931 M. M. Logan (D) 9D, 2R 1932 Ruby Laffoon (D) Happy Chandler (D) Sara W. Mahan (D) Bailey P. Wootton (D) Elam Huddleston...

Lieutenant James Breathitt Jr. Preceded by William J. Fields Succeeded by Ruby Laffoon Chief Justice of the Kentucky Court of Appeals In office 1923–1924 Personal...

Nephew of Polk Laffoon. Mary Laffoon (1874–1972), delegate to the Democratic National Convention 1944 1948 1952 1960. Wife of Ruby Laffoon. Robert J. LaFortune...

were plotting against Germany. Born: Joo Hyun, actor, in Korea Died: Ruby Laffoon, 72, 43rd Governor of Kentucky German troops reached the border of Greece...

for him to be given the honorary title of Kentucky colonel by Governor Ruby Laffoon. In 1937, Sanders expanded his restaurant to 140 seats, and in 1940 purchased...

and was state highway commissioner in the administration of Governor Ruby Laffoon. Known as "The Sage of Russellville" or "The Gray Fox", Rhea was a powerful...

William Henry Jones Jr. 1927 – 1932 Flem D. Sampson Ruby Laffoon 36 Henry H. Denhardt 1932 – 1935 Ruby Laffoon 37 George Lee McLain 1935 – 1939 Albert "Happy"...

the 36th Adjutant General of Kentucky from 1932 to 1935 under Governor Ruby Laffoon. Denhardt was born in Bowling Green, Kentucky. In November 1936, he was...

B. "Happy" Chandler defeated Tom Rhea, the candidate favored by Gov. Ruby Laffoon. Johnson had also favored Rhea, and had backed Robert T. Crowe over J...

appointed Patton chair, with June Taylor, daughter of former governor Ruby Laffoon, as vice-chair. The announcement was a surprise to most political observers...

November 1915 1933 Extraordinary Session August 15, 1933 September 26, 1933 Ruby Laffoon Unemployment compensation legislation Taxation of liquor Purchase of...

Governor of Kentucky as a Democrat in 1931, losing in the primary to Ruby Laffoon who went on to win the election. Roberts entered Centre in 1918, and...

archbishop, historian, and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1931) 1869 – Ruby Laffoon, American lawyer and politician, 43rd Governor of Kentucky (died 1941)...