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Verner F. Anderson
House 1949-52 (District 53)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Counties Served:
Crow Wing
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
9/9/1899
Birth Place:
Upsala, Minnesota
Birth County:
Morrison
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Brainerd
Occupation (when first elected):
Retail Food Business
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Municipal Council/Aldermen:
Brainerd, Minnesota (City Alderman, 8 years);
19?? to 19??
Municipal Government:
Brainerd, Minnesota (City Water and Light Department, 3 years);
19?? to 19??
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Two children
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Verner Anderson was involved in a contested election with Charles L. Halsted after the 1952 election. Charles L. Halsted was determined to be the winner.
Elected:
11/7/1950
Residence:
Brainerd
Term of Office:
1/1/1951 to 1/4/1953
Oath Date:
1/2/1951
Counties Represented:
Crow Wing
Occupation:
Retail Food Business
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
-
Aircraft and Airways
-
Appropriations
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Commerce, Manufacturing and Retail Trade
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Highways
-
Municipal Affairs
Elected:
3/3/1949
Residence:
Brainerd
Term of Office:
3/8/1949 to 12/31/1950
(Special Election)
Oath Date:
3/8/1949
Counties Represented:
Crow Wing
Occupation:
Retail Food Business
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
Session Notes:
He was elected to office in a special election held to replace the late Frank B. Johnson, who died on February 5, 1949. He was sworn in on March 8, 1949.
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