Arthur William Way
Arthur William Way (March 5, 1879 – February 21, 1964) was a California politician.[1]
Arthur Way | |
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| Member of the California Senate from the 3rd district | |
| In office January 5, 1953 – January 7, 1957 | |
| Preceded by | Michael J. Burns |
| Succeeded by | Carl L. Christensen Jr. |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 1st district | |
| In office January 3, 1949 – November 18, 1949 | |
| Preceded by | Michael J. Burns |
| Succeeded by | Frank Belotti |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 5, 1879 Eureka, California, US |
| Died | February 21, 1964 (aged 84) Eureka, California, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) |
Blanche Johnston
(m. 1908; died 1945)Dorothy Ann Flower (m. 1950) |
| Children | 1 |
Way was born in Eureka, California. From 1925 to 1929 he served as Mayor of Eureka. A park was named after him.[2] He also served as state assembly member from January 3, 1949, until he resigned on November 18, 1949. Way ran for the 3rd Senate district after Michael J. Burns died in office and won in a special election unopposed.[3]
Way died on February 21, 1964, in his hospital bed from a stroke.[4]
References
- "Arthur W. Way". joincalifornia.com.
- "A. W. Way Park Celebrates 50 Years". kiem-tv.com. 17 October 2019.
- "1949 Special Election". joincalifornia.com.
- "Arthur W. Way, Former Mayor, Senator, Community Leader, Succumbs At Age 84". Eureka Humboldt Standard. February 22, 1964. p. 1.
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