Arthur William Way

Arthur William Way (March 5, 1879 – February 21, 1964) was a California politician.[1]

Arthur Way
Member of the California Senate
from the 3rd district
In office
January 5, 1953 – January 7, 1957
Preceded byMichael J. Burns
Succeeded byCarl L. Christensen Jr.
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 1st district
In office
January 3, 1949 – November 18, 1949
Preceded byMichael J. Burns
Succeeded byFrank Belotti
Personal details
Born(1879-03-05)March 5, 1879
Eureka, California, US
DiedFebruary 21, 1964(1964-02-21) (aged 84)
Eureka, California, US
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)
Blanche Johnston
(m. 1908; died 1945)

Dorothy Ann Flower
(m. 1950)
Children1

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

  1. "Arthur W. Way". joincalifornia.com.
  2. "A. W. Way Park Celebrates 50 Years". kiem-tv.com. 17 October 2019.
  3. "1949 Special Election". joincalifornia.com.
  4. "Arthur W. Way, Former Mayor, Senator, Community Leader, Succumbs At Age 84". Eureka Humboldt Standard. February 22, 1964. p. 1.


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