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Walter J. "W.J." Smith

House 1931-34 (District 5)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

Counties Served:  Dodge

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/???? (uncertain)
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Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: W.J.
City of Residence (when first elected): West Concord
Occupation (when first elected): Implement Business/Auctioneer

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

County Board/Commissioner: Dodge County, Minnesota (County Board, 8 years); 1??? to 1???

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GENERAL NOTES

Total Days Served: 1463

SESSIONS SERVED

48th Legislative Session (1933-1934)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1933
Body: House
District: 05
Elected: 11/8/1932
Residence: West Concord
Term of Office: 1/2/1933 to 1/6/1935
Oath Date: 1/3/1933
Counties Represented: Dodge
Occupation: Implement Business/Auctioneer
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Dairy Products and Livestock
  • Markets and Marketing
  • Military Affairs
  • Reforestation
  • Soldiers Home, State Bonus and Ex-Service Men
  • State and County Fairs
  • University and State Schools

47th Legislative Session (1931-1932)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1931
Body: House
District: 05
Elected: 11/4/1930
Residence: West Concord
Term of Office: 1/5/1931 to 1/1/1933
Oath Date: 1/6/1931
Counties Represented: Dodge
Occupation: Implement Business/Auctioneer
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Agriculture and Horticulture
  • Banks and Banking
  • Civil Administration
  • Municipal Affairs
  • State and County Fairs
  • Telephones and Telegraphs
  • University and State Schools