Curtis Hixon (November 23, 1891 – May 21, 1956) was mayor of Tampa , Florida , from November 1943 until his death in 1956.
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20-629: A Pharmacist's mate . After World War I he came back to Tampa and bought a drugstore located on Franklin Street. He was elected to the Tampa City Council in 1929, serving until his resignation in 1937. In 1939, Hixon was elected to the Hillsborough County Commission serving until 1943 when he successfully ran to be the Mayor of Tampa. Curtis won the office of mayor in his first election by
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40-605: Is different from Wikidata All set index articles Curtis Hixon Hixon was born and raised in Louisville, Alabama . Hixon studied pharmacology at the School of Pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia (now a part of Mercer University ). In 1914, Hixon would move to Tampa, Florida , becoming a pharmacist there with his older brother Marvin. During World War I he joined the US Navy serving as
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60-559: The NRHP in Warren County, New Jersey Hixson–Skinner Mill Complex , listed on the NRHP in Warren County, New Jersey Hixton [ edit ] Hixton, Wisconsin (village) Hixton (town), Wisconsin See also [ edit ] Hickson (disambiguation) [REDACTED] Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles about distinct geographical locations with
70-511: The end of World War, Tampa would expand greatly. Drew Field after being deactivated would be transferred over to the city government in October 1947 later becoming Tampa International Airport . During 1947 the municipal government would purchase former industrial facilities located at Hooker's Point and expanded the point itself physically. In 1949, the city charter would be revised giving the mayor more power and responsibilities. Sulfur Springs and
80-1479: The 💕 Hixon is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Brandon Hixon (1981–2018), American politician Camomile Hixon (born 1970), American visual artist Curtis Hixon (1891–1956), mayor of Tampa, Florida, U.S. Curtis Hixon Hall in Tampa Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in Tampa David Hixon (born 1952), American college basketball coach Domenik Hixon (born 1984), American football wide receiver Dwayne Hixon , Montserratian politician Gideon Hixon (1826–1892), American politician and businessman Gideon C. Hixon House in La Crosse, Wisconsin, U.S. Jack Hixon (1920 or 1921 – 2009), English football talent scout Ken Hixon , American screenwriter Lex Hixon (1941–1995), American Sufi author and poet Michael Hixon (born 1994), American diver Stan Hixon (born 1957), American football coach and former player Walter Hixon Isnogle , American impressionist artist William Hixon McDonald (senior) (1815–1869), Australian soldier-settler William Hixon McDonald (junior) (1840–1898), Australian miner and politician William S. Hixon (1848–1921), American grocer, soapstone manufacturer and politician See also [ edit ] Hixson (surname) [REDACTED] Surname list This page lists people with
90-467: The highest margin in Tampa history and went on to serve 3 more terms before his death. When Curtis assumed office, Tampa was facing issues because of World War II's rationing and a host of others but did benefit from military contracts. Another significant issue during his first term was with Tampa's city government not being able to collect enough money. In response, Hixon would end tax adjustments, increase tax auditing and collecting overdue taxes. After
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