Costello, Bert J.
House 1933-38 (District 3)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election
Counties Served:
Wabasha
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
10/7/1893
Birth Place:
Highland Township, Minnesota
Birth County:
Wabasha
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
??/??/1951
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Wabasha
Occupation (when first elected):
District Manager, Lincoln National Life Insurance Co.
EDUCATION
Highland Rural Schools; At Least Elementary School;
Nichols Business College, St. Paul; Postsecondary; Business Training
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Military:
United States Armed Forces (served overseas);
06/1918 to 07/19/1919
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Susan M. Graff (married on May 3, 1920)
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Elected: 11/3/1936
Residence: Wabasha
Term of Office: 1/5/1937 to 1/2/1939
Counties Represented:
Wabasha
Occupation: District Manager, Lincoln National Life Insurance Co.
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
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Crime Prevention
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General Legislation
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Military Affairs
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Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Tax Laws
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Reforestation
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Soldiers Home, State Bonus and Ex-Service Men
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Workmens Compensation
Elected: 11/6/1934
Residence: Wabasha
Term of Office: 1/8/1935 to 1/4/1937
Counties Represented:
Wabasha
Occupation: District Manager, Lincoln National Life Insurance Co.
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
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Agriculture and Horticulture
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Banks and Banking
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Insurance (Chair)
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Metropolitan Drainage
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Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Tax Laws
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Public Domain
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Rules
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Temperance and Liquor Control
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Workmens Compensation
Elected: 11/8/1932
Residence: Wabasha
Term of Office: 1/3/1933 to 1/7/1935
Counties Represented:
Wabasha
Occupation: District Manager, Lincoln National Life Insurance Co.
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
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Commercial Transportation
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Elections
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Insurance
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Military Affairs (Chair)
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Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Tax Laws
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Public Buildings
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Workmens Compensation
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