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Herman Becker "H.B." Fast
House 1931-32 (District 9); House 1935-36 (District 9)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election
Counties Served:
Watonwan
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
5/19/1887
Birth Place:
Mountain Lake, Minnesota
Birth County:
Cottonwood
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
12/20/1938
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
H.B.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Butterfield
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer/President, Co-operative Creamery Co./Former Vice President, North Star Telephone Co.
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Judge:
Butterfield, Minnesota (Justice of the Peace);
19?? to 19??
School Board/Administration:
Butterfield, Minnesota (Clerk of Rural School District);
19?? to 19??
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Five children: (4 daughters, 1 son)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He was born on a farm.
He died in Watonwan County, Minnesota.
Elected:
11/6/1934
Residence:
Butterfield
Term of Office:
1/7/1935 to 1/3/1937
Oath Date:
1/8/1935
Counties Represented:
Watonwan
Occupation:
Farmer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
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Agriculture and Horticulture
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Dairy Products and Live Stock
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Emergency Relief
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Markets and Marketing
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Military Affairs
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State Development and Immigration
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University and State Schools
Elected:
11/4/1930
Residence:
Butterfield
Term of Office:
1/5/1931 to 1/1/1933
Oath Date:
1/6/1931
Counties Represented:
Watonwan
Occupation:
Farmer/President, Co-operative Creamery Co./Former Vice President, North Star Telephone Co.
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
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Agriculture and Horticulture
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Corporations
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Markets and Marketing
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Military Affairs
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Motor Vehicles and Motor Tax Laws
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State and County Fairs