William Osmund Kelly (December 10, 1909 – July 1974) was an American politician who served as mayor of

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. He also filled the position of President for Saint Matthew Men's Club, the Flint Bowling Association and the Michigan Chapter of the National Association of Postmasters.

Early life

Kelly was born on December 10, 1909, in Flint. He graduated from Saint Matthew High School in 1928. He then attended

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and formed a band, Oz Kelly and his Orchestra, while there. The band played in

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and Flint at the IMA Auditorium. In 1933, he was married to Albina Jayman.

Political life

The

City Commission selected him as

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on November 12, 1940, and select for another two years. During World War II, Kelly resigned to join the Navy and served two years in the Pacific. In 1946, he was the Lieutenant Governor Democratic candidate but lost. Kelly was appointed in 1949 acting Postmaster—Flint then latter appointed 22nd Postmaster.

Post-political life

In 1956, he became the Flint Manufacturer's Association Executive Director.

References

1909 births 1974 deaths Mayors of Flint, Michigan United States Navy personnel of World War II Military personnel from Michigan Michigan Democrats Michigan postmasters 20th-century American politicians {{Michigan-mayor-stub