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Charles K. Fletcher
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 byEdouard Izac
Succeeded byClinton D. McKinnon
Personal details
Born(1902-12-15)December 15, 1902
San Diego, California
DiedSeptember 29, 1985(1985-09-29) (aged 82)
San Diego, California
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJeanette Fletcher (Toberman)

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.

Early life

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Fletcher 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

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After 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

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During World War II, Fletcher served as a lieutenant with the United States Naval Reserve from 1943 to 1945.

State commission

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He served as a member of California Commission on Correctional Facilities and Services from 1955 to 1957.[3]

Political career

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Fletcher 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

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Fletcher 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

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1946 election[5]
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
1948 election[6]
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

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  1. ^ a b "Charles K. Fletcher". San Diego Hall of Champions. Archived from the original on June 17, 2011. Retrieved September 6, 2012.
  2. ^ a b "Charles Fletcher". Stanford University. Archived from the original on January 25, 2013. Retrieved September 5, 2012.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Biographical Directory of the United States Congress". United States Congress. Retrieved September 6, 2012.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "1946 election results" (PDF).
  6. ^ "1948 election results" (PDF).
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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from California's 23rd congressional district
1947-1949 		Succeeded by
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