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American politician (1896–1972) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Fred Christian Gartner (March 14, 1896 – September 1, 1972) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.[1]
Fred C. Gartner | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 5th district | |
| In office January 3, 1939 – January 3, 1941 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Joseph Gerard Dorsey |
| Succeeded by | Francis R. Smith |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives | |
| In office 1933-1934 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 14, 1896 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | September 1, 1972 (aged 76) Somers Point, New Jersey |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Temple University School of Law |
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 14, 1896, Fred C. Gartner was a son of German immigrants.[2] He attended the public schools and Brown Preparatory School in Philadelphia. He served as a yeoman in the United States Naval Reserve in 1918 and 1919. He graduated from the law department of Temple University in Philadelphia in 1920. He was a member of the Pennsylvania State Civil Service Commission at Philadelphia from 1928 to 1932. He served in the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives in 1933 and 1934.[3]
Gartner was elected as a Republican to the 76th Congress. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1940. He served chairman of the board for the Hol-Gar Manufacturing Corporation of Pennsylvania.[4]
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