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    Anderson, Verner F.

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    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.

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    Total Days Served: 1399

    SESSIONS SERVED

    57th Legislative Session (1951-1952)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1951
    Body: House
    District: 53
    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
    • Commerce, Manufacturing and Retail Trade
    • Highways
    • Municipal Affairs
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    56th Legislative Session (1949-1950)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/1949
    Body: House
    District: 53
    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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