W. Stuart Helm

W. Stuart Helm (April 8, 1908 – March 2, 1986)^[1] was an American politician who was Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He attended Kittanning High School, Pennsylvania State College, and Duquesne University. He was employed by the Sun Oil Company and served on the Kittanning Borough School Board from 1937 to 1942.

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W. Stuart Helm
76th Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
In office January 1, 1963 – March 2, 1986
Preceded by	Hiram Andrews
Succeeded by	Robert Hamilton
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
In office January 1, 1957 – March 2, 1986
Preceded by	Hiram Andrews
Succeeded by	Hiram Andrews
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the Armstrong County district
In office January 7, 1941 – November 30, 1964
Personal details
Born	April 8, 1908 Cowansville, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
Died	March 2, 1986(1986-03-02) (aged 77) Waverly, Ohio
Political party	Republican
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Helm was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1940 and served through 1964.[1]. He served from Speaker from 1957-1958 and again from 1963-1964. Helm served as Secretary of the Commonwealth from 1965 until 1967 under Governor William Scranton.