Larson, B.P.
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| + | ==Springfield News, Monday, [[March 21]], [[1966]]== | ||
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| + | '''Former City Mayor Dies in California''' | ||
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| + | The death of former [[Springfield]] mayor, B.P. Larson was reported Monday morning by members of the Larson family. | ||
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| + | Mr. Larson, 74, who served as Springfield mayor from [[1949]] to [[1953]], reportedly died of a heart attack at Ycalpa, California, where he owned propery and maintained a home. He also owned a home in [[Springfield]] at 436 West [[D Street (Springfield)|D St.]] | ||
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| + | A long time local resident, Mr. Larson owned and operated a Western Auto store in Springfield from [[1941]] until the mid-1950s. In [[1958]] he opened the Coast-to-Coast Store, 423 [[Main Street (Springfield)|Main St.]], which he owned at the time of his death. | ||
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| + | As mayor, Larson served a stormy term at the time when Springfield was undergoing its period of greatest expansion and growth. He was the target of an unsuccessful recall election against him in April, [[1950]]. | ||
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| + | Also during his term of office, the [[Springfield Utility Board]] was founded and began operating the municipal power system in [[1951]] after the electric system had been run by the city council for several months. | ||
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| + | He, the late John Boeshans, and former councilmen [[McChesney, Arthur|Arthur McChesney]] and [[Nicholas, Ralph|Ralph Nicholas]] were leaders in the movement to establish the municipal utility. | ||
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| + | It was also during Larson's administration that the decision was reached to create [[South A Street (Springfield)|So. A. St.]] as the eastbound arterial through the city. | ||
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| + | When notified of Larson's death, former Mayor [[Harms, Edward C. Jr|Edward C. Harms Jr.]], who succeeded Larson as mayor, said, "He served as mayor during a very difficult time for Springfield. It was during the time the city was suffering from its worst growing pains, and to serve s mayor during such a time is always a difficult job." | ||
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| + | Mr. Larson is survived by his wife, Jordis of Ycalpa; three sons and three daughters, Berard A. of Veneta, Kennth J. of Rt. 4, Eugene, Stanley W. and Mavis G. Larson, both of Springfield, Eileen Larson of Dexter, and Mrs. June L. McRae of Corvallis; 19 grandchildren; and three sisters living in California. | ||
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| + | Funeral arrangements are pending at Buell Chapel in Springfield. | ||
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Revision as of 19:41, 1 November 2008
History
His son, Bernard A. Larson died October 4, 2006, 90, of Springfield. A private family service was planned. Arrangements were made by Springfield Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home. He was located in Veneta in 1966 during his father's death.
Springfield News, Thursday, November 4, 1948
Larson, Bouck, Nicholas And McChesney Elected
B.P. Larson, retired merchant, was elected mayor of Springfield by a majority of 309 votes returns from Tuesday's election show. He polled 1449 votes to Dr. W.N. Dow's 1140. Frank Bouck was elected councilman for the third ward, Arthur McChesney, fifth ward and Ralph Nicholas, ward six.
The city election was hotly contested and manifested as much interest the last week as the national and state contests.
Mr. Houck will replace Jack Larson as councilman for Ward three. McChesney takes the place recently vacated by Carl Lewis and temporarily filled by Lloyd Millhollen. Nicholas will represent the sixth ward which now includes the Paramount district and represented by Gilbert Shush.
The voters also passed the $95,000 road bond issue.
Following is how the prcinct voted:
Precinct No. 1, Dow 184, Larson 226, bonds yes 228 and no 123.
Precint No. 2, Dow 118, Larson 134, bonds yes 157, no 70.
Precinct No. 3, Dow 222, Larson 214. Brown 139, Bouch 218.
Precinct No. 4, Dow 105, Larson 195. Bonds yes 193, bons no 93.
Precinct No. 5, Dow 241. Larson 99, McChesney 169, Head 89 and Duncan 99.
Precinct No. 6, Dow 146. Larson 304, Nicholas 219, Warnick 150, bonds yes 298 and no 119.
Precinct No. 7 Dow 124, Larson 256, Warnick 204 and Nicholas 149, bonds yes 292 and no 54.
Springfield News, Monday, March 21, 1966
Former City Mayor Dies in California
The death of former Springfield mayor, B.P. Larson was reported Monday morning by members of the Larson family.
Mr. Larson, 74, who served as Springfield mayor from 1949 to 1953, reportedly died of a heart attack at Ycalpa, California, where he owned propery and maintained a home. He also owned a home in Springfield at 436 West D St.
A long time local resident, Mr. Larson owned and operated a Western Auto store in Springfield from 1941 until the mid-1950s. In 1958 he opened the Coast-to-Coast Store, 423 Main St., which he owned at the time of his death.
As mayor, Larson served a stormy term at the time when Springfield was undergoing its period of greatest expansion and growth. He was the target of an unsuccessful recall election against him in April, 1950.
Also during his term of office, the Springfield Utility Board was founded and began operating the municipal power system in 1951 after the electric system had been run by the city council for several months.
He, the late John Boeshans, and former councilmen Arthur McChesney and Ralph Nicholas were leaders in the movement to establish the municipal utility.
It was also during Larson's administration that the decision was reached to create So. A. St. as the eastbound arterial through the city.
When notified of Larson's death, former Mayor Edward C. Harms Jr., who succeeded Larson as mayor, said, "He served as mayor during a very difficult time for Springfield. It was during the time the city was suffering from its worst growing pains, and to serve s mayor during such a time is always a difficult job."
Mr. Larson is survived by his wife, Jordis of Ycalpa; three sons and three daughters, Berard A. of Veneta, Kennth J. of Rt. 4, Eugene, Stanley W. and Mavis G. Larson, both of Springfield, Eileen Larson of Dexter, and Mrs. June L. McRae of Corvallis; 19 grandchildren; and three sisters living in California.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Buell Chapel in Springfield.
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