Creation Date

1950

Description

Ink blotter with advertising from the General Election Nov 7, 1950 in Hennepin County.  Front side is blue ink on a white background.  There are photographs of ten men being endorsed for various Hennepin County positions.  “We respectfully solicit your vote and support for your present able, qualified and experienced Hennepin County Officials. Let your vote and support for your present Hennepin County Officials assure you a continued courteous, efficient and responsible Administration of your County Government.  Primary Election Tuesday, September 12, 1950, General Election Tuesday, November 7, 1950.”  Photos of: Robt. F. Fitzsimmons county auditor, Philip C. Schmidt clerk of district court, George A. Totten, JR. county treasurer,  Michael J. Dillon county attorney, Donald C. Bennyhoff register of deeds, Robert E. Scott county supt. of schools, Frank D. Bessesen court commissioner, Dr. Russell R. Heim county coroner, Howard W. Perkins county surveyor, Ed Ryan, county sheriff.  There is a union ‘bug’ printed on the front with the text “Prepared and circulated by the Hennepin County Citizens Committee for Good Government, Eugene A. Scallen, John D. Bleecker, Councilmen: Walter Christensen, Arnold A. Karlins, George F. Williamson, Vice -Chairmen: Walter Youngen, Treasurer: Mrs. Donald R. McReavy, Secretary 628 S. E. 6th Street.”  The back side is an absorbent paper for blotting ink pens.