Charles Kimball Fletcher (December 15, 1902 – September 29, 1985) was an American World War II veteran, banker and one-term Republican politician from San Diego, California, serving in the U.S. House from 1947 to 1949.
Charles K. Fletcher | |
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_2.jpg) From 1947's Pictorial Directory of the 80th Congress | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 23rd district | |
| In office January 3, 1947 – January 3, 1949 | |
| Preceded by | Edouard Izac |
| Succeeded by | Clinton D. McKinnon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 15, 1902 San Diego, California |
| Died | September 29, 1985 (aged 82) San Diego, California |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jeanette Fletcher (Toberman) |
Early life
editFletcher was born 1902 to "Colonel" Ed Fletcher and Mary C. Fletcher in San Diego and graduated from San Diego High School where he set several swimming records, including an unofficial world record time in the 220 yard breaststroke.[1] Fletcher went on to Stanford University, where he was captain of the school's water polo team, which won the national championship in 1924, the year he graduated.[2] He is a member of both the Stanford Athletic Hall of Fame and the San Diego Hall of Champions.[1][2]
Fletcher also attended Pembroke College, Oxford University, England, in 1934.[3]
Early career
editAfter graduation, he went into the savings and loan business. He founded Home Federal Savings and Loan Association in 1934, serving as its president until 1959 when he became chairman of the board of directors.[3]
World War II
editDuring World War II, Fletcher served as a lieutenant with the United States Naval Reserve from 1943 to 1945.
State commission
editHe served as a member of California Commission on Correctional Facilities and Services from 1955 to 1957.[3]
Political career
editFletcher was elected to the 80th United States Congress, serving one term from 1947 to 1949. He lost his bid for reelection in 1948.[3]
Personal life
editFletcher married Jeannette Toberman, the daughter of "Mr. Hollywood" Charles E. Toberman in 1926.[4] The couple's son, Charles K. "Kim" Jr., was chair of Home Federal. They also had another son and daughter: Peter and Dale. They lived in San Diego until his death from cancer in 1985. He was cremated and the ashes were scattered off the coast of Del Mar, California.[3]
Electoral history
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Charles K. Fletcher | 69,411 | 56.3% | |||
| Democratic | Edouard Izac (Incumbent) | 53,898 | 43.7% | |||
| Total votes | 123,309 | 100.0% | ||||
| Turnout | ||||||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Clinton D. McKinnon | 112,534 | 55.8% | |||
| Republican | Charles K. Fletcher (Incumbent) | 87,138 | 43.2% | |||
| Progressive | Harry C. Steinmetz | 2,017 | 1.0% | |||
| Total votes | 201,689 | 100.0% | ||||
| Turnout | ||||||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||||
References
edit- ^ a b "Charles K. Fletcher". San Diego Hall of Champions. Archived from the original on June 17, 2011. Retrieved September 6, 2012.
- ^ a b "Charles Fletcher". Stanford University. Archived from the original on January 25, 2013. Retrieved September 5, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e "Biographical Directory of the United States Congress". United States Congress. Retrieved September 6, 2012.
- ^ Lee, Bobbie Jo (12 May 1987). "Jeannette Fletcher, Wife of S&L; Founder, Dies at 83". LA Times. Archived from the original on 23 June 2022. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
- ^ "1946 election results" (PDF).
- ^ "1948 election results" (PDF).
External links
edit- Biography of Father, Col. Ed Fletcher (San Diego Historical Society). Based on biography in Carl Heilbron's History of San Diego County (1936). Archive.org URL.