Walter Sherman Pritchard

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State Representative
Republican
Garage
Hancock
51
01/08/1945 - 01/12/1947
86

Garner Hancock County Republican Born in Wright county, Iowa, September 28, 1871, son of John Sherman and Florine (Bloom) Pritchard. His father was a member of the House of Representatives from Wright county in the 29th session. Received his education in Belmond public schools and Northern Iowa Business College in Garner. Married in 1896 to Jennie Finch. Father of eight children, Cartherine, Paul, John, Elizabeth, Marion, Walter, Harry and Robert. Served as Mayor of Garner for two years and for six years was a member of the Garner Council. At different periods he has been actively engaged in banking, in livestock raising and farming. At present he and three of his sons are Ford automobile dealers. A director of the Iowa Automobile Association. For many years was active in Boy Scout work in the Mason City area. Member of the Farm Bureau, Masonic lodge and Lions International. Serving third term.

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State Representative
Republican
Garage
Hancock
50
01/11/1943 - 01/07/1945
86

Garner Hancock County Republican. Born in Wright county, Iowa, September 28, 1871, son of John Sherman and Florine (Bloom) Pritchard. His father was a member of the House of Representatives from Wright county in the 29th session. Received his education in Belmond public schools and Northern Iowa Business College in Garner. Married in 1896 to Jennie Finch. Father of eight children, Cartherine, Paul, John, Elizabeth, Marion, Walter, Harry and Robert. Served as mayor of Garner for two years and for six years was a member of the Garner council. At different periods he has been actively engaged in banking, in livestock raising and farming. At present he and three of his sons are Ford automobile dealers. A director of the Iowa Automobile Association. For many years was active in Boy Scout work in the Mason City area. Member of the Farm Bureau, Masonic lodge and Lions International. Serving second term.

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State Representative
Republican
Auto Dealer
Hancock
49
01/13/1941 - 01/10/1943
86

Garner Hancock County Republican Born in Wright county, Iowa, September 28, 1871, son of John Sherman and Florine (Bloom) Pritchard. His father was a member of the House of Representatives from Wright county in the 29th session. Received his education in Belmond public schools and Northern Iowa Business College in Garner. Married in 1896 to Jennie Finch. Father of eight children, Catherine, Paul, John, Elizabeth, Marion, Walter, Harry and Robert. Served as mayor of Garner for two years and for six years was a member of the Garner council. At different periods he has been actively engaged in banking, in livestock raising, and farming. At present he and three of his sons are Ford automobile dealers. A director of the Iowa Automobile Association. For many years was active in Boy Scout work in the Mason City area. Member of the Farm Bureau, Masonic lodge, and Lions International. Serving first term in legislature.

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources