Carpenter changed political affiliation five times , being a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1956 . He was successful in being elected to the state legislature in 1952 and served 22 years as a state senator . During this time , he was also engaged in operating Terry Carpenter , Inc. , in Terrytown . He retired in Scottsbluff , Nebraska where he died April 27 , 1978 . He is buried in Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff
Republican National Convention
1956 Republican National Convention
Terry Carpenter