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.
W. Stuart Helm | |
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| 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 (aged 77) Waverly, Ohio |
| Political party | Republican |
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.