John M. Blaska

John Mathew Blaska (May 14, 1885 – May 26, 1957) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

John Mathew Blaska was born on May 14, 1885, in Medina, Wisconsin. He later moved to Marshall, Dane County, Wisconsin. Blaska was a farmer and tobacco grower.[1] He died on May 26, 1957.[1][2]

One of Blaska's sons, Jerome, also served in the Assembly.

Political career

Blaska served as a Democratic member of the Assembly from 1948 to 1950.[1] In addition, he served on the Sun Prairie Town Board, the Dane County Board of Supervisors, and the county highway committee.[3]

References
  1. "Ex-Assemblyman, John Blaska, Dies". Wisconsin State Journal. May 28, 1957. p. 20. Retrieved June 5, 2020 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  2. Obituary of John Blaska
  3. "Sun Prairie Man Runs for Assembly". Wisconsin State Journal. July 14, 1948. p. 12. Retrieved June 8, 2020 – via Newspapers.com. open access

See also
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