Harry W. Baals
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24th Mayor of Fort Wayne, Indiana
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| In office 1934 – 1947 |
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| Preceded by | William J. Hosey |
| Succeeded by | Henry Branning |
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2nd Term as Mayor of Fort Wayne, Indiana
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| In office 1951 – 1954 |
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| Preceded by | Henry Branning |
| Succeeded by | Robert Meyers |
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| Born | November 15, 1886 Fort Wayne, Indiana |
| Died | 1954 Fort Wayne, Indiana |
| Political party | Republican |
Harry William Baals (November 16, 1886 - May 9, 1954) was the Republican mayor of Fort Wayne from 1934-1947 and from 1951 until his death in 1954. He served more years as Mayor of Fort Wayne, Indiana than any other mayor. Oh I get it, like balls.
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[edit] Death
Harry W. Baals died in 1954 of a kidney infection, while serving his fourth term as mayor. He was buried at Lindenwood Cemetery in Fort Wayne.
[edit] Remembering Harry
Harry Baals Drive was named in honor of the late mayor, extending east from Parnell Avenue, north and west of the St. Joseph River in Johnny Appleseed Park.
[edit] References
- BAALS, HARRY WILLIAM (biographical sketch, p. 747), Who's Who and What's What in Indiana Politics, published by James E. Perry, Indianapolis, 1944
- "Harry W. Baals, 67, Fort Wayne Mayor", New York Times, May 10, 1954, p. 23.
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| Preceded by William J. Hosey |
Mayor of Fort Wayne, Indiana 1934–1947 |
Succeeded by Henry Branning |
| Preceded by Henry Branning |
Mayor of Fort Wayne, Indiana 1951–1954 |
Succeeded by Robert Meyers |
