Frank W. Mixter (December 30, 1878 - May 22, 1947) served in the California State Assembly for the 55th district from 1925 to 1931 and the California State Senate for the 32nd district from 1931 to 1947.[2]
Frank W. Mixer | |
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| Member of the California Senate from the 32nd district | |
| In office January 5, 1931 - January 6, 1947 | |
| Preceded by | James I. Wagy |
| Succeeded by | J. Howard Williams |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 55th district | |
| In office January 5, 1925 - January 5, 1931 | |
| Preceded by | Charles W. Cleary |
| Succeeded by | Milton M. Golden |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 30, 1873 Pekin, Illinois |
| Died | May 22, 1947 (aged 68) San Francisco |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Olive Pogue (m. June 23, 1897)[1] |
| Children | 6 |
Early life edit
Mixter's father was a Civil War veteran. Born in Pekin, Illinois, his family moved around from Peoria, to St. Louis, to Paris, Texas and Hot Springs, Arkansas. He held various jobs before moving to Visalia, California on his own at age 14 to start a career as a druggist.
Military edit
During the Spanish–American War he served in the United States Army.[3] He was a first sergeant in Company E of Visalia.[4] On March 25, 1899, Sergeant Mixter won second prize at a National Guard sharpshooting competition in Sacramento.[5]
Pharmacy career edit
In 1903, he and a business partner opened a "Sith and Mixter" drug store in San Francisco, but moved back to Visalia to work with his brother two years later. The brothers established a family drugstore in Exeter, California that lasted from 1905 until 2009.[6]
Legislative history edit
In 1932, Senator Mixter submitted a bill funding construction of the Shasta Dam.[8]
References edit
- ^ "Brief Life History of Melvina Olive". FamilySearch.org. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
- ^ "Join California - Frank W. Mixter". joincalifornia.com.
- ^ Vassar, Alexander C. (2011). Legislators of California (PDF). Retrieved 23 November 2016.
- ^ "VISALIA, CALIFORNIA, TUESDAY, OFF TO WAR. DEPARTURE OF OUR SOLDIER BOYS TO THE FRONT". Daily Delta. Vol. XIII, no. 67. 1898-05-10. p. 1. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
- ^ "Brevities". Hanford Journal. III (122): 2. 27 March 1899 – via UCR: Center for Bibliographical Studies and Research.
- ^ "Robert 'Bob' Mixter". The Sun-Gazette Newspaper. 2009-08-13. Archived from the original on 2023-12-27. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
- ^ "VTD 23 May 1947 FW Mixter obit part1". Visalia Times-Delta. 1947-05-23. p. 1. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
- ^ "160 Million Water Project Proposal Is Before Committee". cdnc.ucr.edu. Madera Tribune. 18 March 1932. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
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