# Fred Goodell
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{{Short description|American politician from Arizona (1876–1961)}}
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|state_senate1 = Arizona
|district1 = [Pima County](/source/Pima_County)
|term_start1 = January 1917
|term_end1 = December 1922
|predecessor1 = [Mose Drachman](/source/Mose_Drachman)
[A. P. Martin](/source/A._P._Martin)
|successor1 = [Pat Hayhurst](/source/Pat_Hayhurst)
[Harry A. Drachman](/source/Harry_A._Drachman)
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|birth_date = {{Birth date|1876|12|01}}
|birth_place = [Salem, Oregon](/source/Salem%2C_Oregon) or [Hillsdale, Kansas](/source/Hillsdale%2C_Kansas)
|death_date = {{Death date and age|1961|9|6|1876|12|01}}
|death_place = [Tucson, Arizona](/source/Tucson%2C_Arizona)
|party = [Republican](/source/Republican_Party_(United_States))
|spouse = Gertrude Humphrey O'Hara (1905-1906, her death), Josie E. Lemon (1906-1961, his death)
|children = Rolland, Ormal, and Howard
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'''Fred Ormal Goodell''' (1876–1961) was an Arizona politician who served three consecutive terms in the Arizona State Senate from 1917 through 1922.[{{cite web | url=https://azmemory.azlibrary.gov/digital/collection/p17220coll18/id/63/rec/20 | publisher=State of Arizona | pages=8–9 |title=History of the Arizona State Legislature 1912–1966 | accessdate=March 3, 2022}}][{{cite web | url=https://azmemory.azlibrary.gov/digital/collection/p17220coll18/id/44/rec/21 | publisher=State of Arizona | page=82 |title=History of the Arizona State Legislature 1912-1966 | accessdate=March 3, 2022}}][{{cite web | url=https://azmemory.azlibrary.gov/digital/collection/p17220coll18/id/86/rec/23 | publisher=State of Arizona | page=81 |title=History of the Arizona State Legislature 1912-1966 | accessdate=March 3, 2022}}] Very active in the Masons, he served in all of their major posts in Arizona, including being the Grand Master of Masons in Arizona, the Grand Commander of Knights Templar in Arizona, the Grand Master of A. & S. M. of Arizona, and the High Priest of [R. A. M.](/source/Royal_Arch_Masonry) of Arizona. He served as the county comptroller for Pima County for 21 years, from 1935 to 1956.
==Early life==
Goodell was born on December 1, 1876, although sources disagree whether it was in [Salem, Oregon](/source/Salem%2C_Oregon) or [Hillsdale, Kansas](/source/Hillsdale%2C_Kansas), outside [Topeka](/source/Topeka%2C_Kansas). His family moved when he was very young to [Colorado Springs, Colorado](/source/Colorado_Springs%2C_Colorado), where they remained until Goodell was 10, when they moved to Nebraska.[{{cite news|title=Ex-County Official Dies At 84 |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103675442/obituary-for-fred-ormal-goodell-aged-84/ |newspaper=[Arizona Daily Star](/source/Arizona_Daily_Star) |date=September 7, 1961 |page=11 |via = [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)|accessdate = June 13, 2022}} {{Open access}}][{{cite news|title=Interesting Tucsonians |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103739945/ |newspaper=[Arizona Daily Star](/source/Arizona_Daily_Star) |date=July 1, 1921 |page=9 |via = [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)|accessdate = June 14, 2022}} {{Open access}}][{{cite news|title=Veteran Pima Official Will Retire On June 30 |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103916115/ |newspaper=[Arizona Daily Star](/source/Arizona_Daily_Star) |date=May 8, 1956 |page=15 |via = [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)|accessdate = June 14, 2022}} {{Open access}}] Goodell spent his early years in Nebreska farming and ranching. He attended Kearney Military Academy in [Kearney](/source/Kearney%2C_Nebraska), and did his post-graduate studies at Boyle's Shorthand and Business School in [Omaha](/source/Omaha%2C_Nebraska).[ He began working for the railroads in 1898, when he joined the [Union Pacific Railroad](/source/Union_Pacific_Railroad) in Omaha, and moved with the company to [Cheyenne, Wyoming](/source/Cheyenne%2C_Wyoming) the following year. After a friend who lived in Tucson wrote him a glowing letter about the potential of Arizona, he moved to [Tucson, Arizona](/source/Tucson%2C_Arizona) in 1902, where he was employed as a railroad auditor for the [Randolph Lines](/source/Epes_Randolph) of the [Southern Pacific Railroad](/source/Southern_Pacific_Railroad).][{{cite news|title=F. O. Goodell is Well Qualified For State Senator |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103736539/ |newspaper=[Tucson Citizen](/source/Tucson_Citizen) |date=October 4, 1916 |page=10 |via = [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)|accessdate = June 14, 2022}} {{Open access}}] He continued working for them until 1927, when he retired to accept an appointment by [Herbert Hoover](/source/Herbert_Hoover) as the [Internal Revenue Service](/source/Internal_Revenue_Service) collector for Arizona.[{{cite news|title=Wedding Bells Goodell-O'Hara |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103675738/ |newspaper=[Arizona Daily Star](/source/Arizona_Daily_Star) |date=June 21, 1905 |page=8 |via = [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)|accessdate = June 13, 2022}} {{Open access}}] Tragically, Mrs. Goodell died suddenly less than a year later. She had visited her family in Jamestown and had returned to Phoenix, accompanied by her father. When her father began his journey home, she intended to accompany him part of the way. En route, she contracted pneumonia in [San Antonio, Texas](/source/San_Antonio%2C_Texas), was hospitalized, and died on January 26, 1906. When he received word of his wife's illness, Goodell left for San Antonio, but she died before he arrived.[{{cite news|title=Death Swifter Than the Limited |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103675804/ |newspaper=[Tucson Citizen](/source/Tucson_Citizen) |date=January 26, 1906 |page=5 |via = [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)|accessdate = June 13, 2022}} {{Open access}}] Goodell wed Josie E. Lemon on December 1, 1906.[{{cite news|title=Goodell-Lemon |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103675834/ |newspaper=[Arizona Daily Star](/source/Arizona_Daily_Star) |date=December 4, 1906 |page=4 |via = [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)|accessdate = June 13, 2022}} {{Open access}}] The couple had three sons, Rolland, Ormal, and Howard.[{{cite news|title=Two Sons of Fred O. Goodell Killed When Auto Turns Over |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103743879/ |newspaper=[Arizona Daily Star](/source/Arizona_Daily_Star) |date=July 25, 1928 |page=1 |via = [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)|accessdate = June 14, 2022}} {{Open access}}]
During [World War I](/source/World_War_I), Goodell served on the Federal Railroad Control Board.[{{cite news|title=Fred Goodell Sets June 30 To Retire |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103916185/ |newspaper=[Tucson Citizen](/source/Tucson_Citizen) |date=May 8, 1956 |page=8 |via = [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)|accessdate = June 16, 2022}} {{Open access}}]
==Political career==
In 1916 he sought the Republican nomination for the State Senate.[{{cite news|title=Fred O. Goodell for State Senate |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103736790/ |newspaper=[Arizona Daily Star](/source/Arizona_Daily_Star) |date=August 24, 1906 |page=6 |via = [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)|accessdate = June 14, 2022}} {{Open access}}] Along with A. J. Davidson, Goodell received the Republican nominations for the two senate seats from Pima County.[{{cite news|title=The Republican Ticket in Pima County |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103736833/ |newspaper=[Arizona Daily Star](/source/Arizona_Daily_Star) |date=September 20, 1906 |page=4 |via = [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)|accessdate = June 14, 2022}} {{Open access}}] In the general election in November, Goodell and Democrat [J. W. Buchanan](/source/J._W._Buchanan) were elected to the senate.[{{cite news|title=Who is Who in the Coming Legislature |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103736891/ |newspaper=[Bisbee Daily Review](/source/Bisbee_Daily_Review) |date=November 21, 1916 |page=5 |via = [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)|accessdate = June 14, 2022}} {{Open access}}] In 1917 he was appointed to the Tucson City Council to fill out the unexpired term of Warren Grosetta.[{{cite news|title=Policemen Receive Increase in Salary; Chief's Pay Raised Too |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103737023/ |newspaper=[Arizona Daily Star](/source/Arizona_Daily_Star) |date=December 27, 1917 |page=3 |via = [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)|accessdate = June 14, 2022}} {{Open access}}][{{cite news|title=New Council Makes 'Bow' |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103737655/ |newspaper=[Tucson Citizen](/source/Tucson_Citizen) |date=January 8, 1918 |page=1 |via = [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)|accessdate = June 14, 2022}} {{Open access}}] Grosetta had resigned from the council to join the U. S. Army when the United States entered [World War I](/source/World_War_I). When the term expired, Goodell chose not to run for re-election.[{{cite news|title=New Councilmen Will Take Office On Monday Evening |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103738194/ |newspaper=[Tucson Citizen](/source/Tucson_Citizen) |date=January 5, 1919 |page=4 |via = [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)|accessdate = June 14, 2022}} {{Open access}}] In 1918 he ran for re-election, this time with former Tucson mayor and former [Arizona House of Representatives](/source/Arizona_House_of_Representatives) member, [A. H. Beuhman](/source/A._H._Beuhman). Being the only two Republicans running, they received their party's nomination.[{{cite news|title=Few Contests Claim Public Interest Today |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/13639017/1918-control-road-bond-vote/ |newspaper=[Arizona Daily Star](/source/Arizona_Daily_Star) |date=September 10, 1918 |page=8 |via = [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)|accessdate = June 14, 2022}} {{Open access}}] They both won in the general election in November.[{{cite news|title=State Legislature |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103737928/ |newspaper=[The Border Vidette](/source/The_Border_Vidette) |date=November 30, 1918 |page=1 |via = [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)|accessdate = June 14, 2022}} {{Open access}}]
Goodell ran for re-election to the state senate in 1920.[{{cite news|title=State Senator Goodell Renomination Candidate |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103738672/ |newspaper=[Arizona Daily Star](/source/Arizona_Daily_Star) |date=July 30, 1920 |page=8 |via = [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)|accessdate = June 14, 2022}} {{Open access}}] In the primary, Beuhman had chosen not to run, but there were two other candidates, [Elias Hedrick](/source/Elias_Hedrick), who had served the prior term in the Arizona House of Representatives, and R. E. Fishburn.[{{cite news|title=Precinct Bodies Are Named By Central Com. |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103738672/ |newspaper=[Tucson Citizen](/source/Tucson_Citizen) |date=August 20, 1920 |page=4 |via = [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)|accessdate = June 14, 2022}} {{Open access}}] Goodell and Hedrick won the primary, and then won the general election in November.[{{cite news|title=Official Election Count For Pima County Is Announced |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103738896/ |newspaper=[Arizona Daily Star](/source/Arizona_Daily_Star) |date=September 14, 1920 |page=8 |via = [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)|accessdate = June 14, 2022}} {{Open access}}][{{cite news|title=Personnel of the Next Legislature To Assemble Jan. 11 |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103738948/ |newspaper=[The Arizona Republican](/source/The_Arizona_Republican) |date=December 31, 1920 |page=8 |via = [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)|accessdate = June 14, 2022}} {{Open access}}] With the Republicans in control of the Senate during the [5th Arizona State Legislature](/source/5th_Arizona_State_Legislature), Goodell was given the chairmanship of the appropriations committee.[{{cite news|title=Fifth Legislature Began 60 Day Session Monday |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103739756/ |newspaper=[The Copper Era and Morenci Leader](/source/The_Copper_Era_and_Morenci_Leader) |date=January 14, 1921 |page=8 |via = [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)|accessdate = June 14, 2022}} {{Open access}}] He did not run for re-election in 1922.[{{cite news|title=Goodell Not Candidate |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103740771/ |newspaper=[The Arizona Republican](/source/The_Arizona_Republican) |date=August 6, 1922 |page=4 |via = [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)|accessdate = June 14, 2022}} {{Open access}}] Goodell was known for his bi-partisanship and being able to work across the aisle with his Democrat colleagues.[{{cite news|title=Where Credit Is Due |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103738268/ |newspaper=[Arizona Daily Star](/source/Arizona_Daily_Star) |date=March 18, 1919 |page=4 |via = [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)|accessdate = June 14, 2022}} {{Open access}}][{{cite news|title=Goodell and Hedrick |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103739814/ |newspaper=[Tucson Citizen](/source/Tucson_Citizen) |date=March 18, 1921 |page=8 |via = [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)|accessdate = June 14, 2022}} {{Open access}}]
In 1934 Goodell was selected to by the Republicans to run for state treasurer in Arizona.[{{cite news|title=Party Ticket Is Completed |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103796404/ |newspaper=[Arizona Republic](/source/Arizona_Republic) |date=October 2, 1934 |page=6 |via = [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)|accessdate = June 15, 2022}} {{Open access}}] He was defeated soundly by a 2–1 margin in the general election by former state treasurer, Mit Sims.[{{cite news|title=State Canvass of Votes Made |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102695756/ |newspaper=[Arizona Daily Star](/source/Arizona_Daily_Star) |date=November 27, 1934 |page=2 |via = [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)|accessdate = June 15, 2022}} {{Open access}}] In 1935 Goodell was selected by the Republicans to run for mayor of Tucson.[{{cite news|title=Jaastad Wins |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103855983/ |newspaper=[Arizona Republic](/source/Arizona_Republic) |date=April 3, 1935 |page=1 |via = [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)|accessdate = June 16, 2022}} {{Open access}}][{{cite news|title=Large Vote Is Expected In Today's Municipal Election |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103855994/ |newspaper=[Tucson Citizen](/source/Tucson_Citizen) |date=April 2, 1935 |page=2 |via = [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)|accessdate = June 16, 2022}} {{Open access}}] In 1936 one of the three state tax commission positions became open, due to a ruling by the State Supreme Court. The Republicans selected Goodell to run for the vacancy.[{{cite news|title=Officials Must Defend Ouster Move |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103856981/ |newspaper=[Casa Grande Dispatch](/source/Casa_Grande_Dispatch) |date=October 16, 1936 |page=1 |via = [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)|accessdate = June 16, 2022}} {{Open access}}][{{cite news|title=Fred Goodell Seen As G.O.P. Nominee On Tax Commission |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103857011/ |newspaper=[Arizona Daily Star](/source/Arizona_Daily_Star) |date=September 28, 1936 |page=1 |via = [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)|accessdate = June 16, 2022}} {{Open access}}] While Goodell won his home county of Pima by a large margin, he lost to Frank Luke in the general election.[{{cite news|title=How Pima Voted |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103857511/ |newspaper=[Arizona Daily Star](/source/Arizona_Daily_Star) |date=November 5, 1936 |page=1 |via = [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)|accessdate = June 16, 2022}} {{Open access}}][{{cite news|title=Voting Sets New Records |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103857543/ |newspaper=[Arizona Republic](/source/Arizona_Republic) |date=November 5, 1936 |page=4 |via = [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)|accessdate = June 16, 2022}} {{Open access}}]
==Later life==
Goodell was very active in the Tucson Chamber of Commerce, and at one point served as its president.[{{cite news|title=Goodell Heads Committee |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103740599/ |newspaper=[Tucson Citizen](/source/Tucson_Citizen) |date=June 13, 1922 |page=3 |via = [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)|accessdate = June 14, 2022}} {{Open access}}] He was also very active in [masonic](/source/Freemasonry) activities. He served in several major masonic positions over the years.[{{cite news|title=High Masonic Official To Be Here Saturday |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103741442/ |newspaper=[Arizona Daily Star](/source/Arizona_Daily_Star) |date=January 31, 1926 |page=2 |via = [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)|accessdate = June 14, 2022}} {{Open access}}] In May 1927 the Southern Pacific of Mexico, the division Goodell worked for, moved their headquarters from Tucson to [Guadalajara, Mexico](/source/Guadalajara%2C_Mexico). Goodell moved with the business, but his family remained in Tucson. In November 1927, Goodell was appointed by President [Calvin Coolidge](/source/Calvin_Coolidge) to become the U. S. Collector of Revenue for the State of Arizona, succeeding John Towles. The appointment necessitated his resignation from the Southern Pacific.[{{cite news|title=Fred Goodell of Tucson Appointed U. S. Collector of Revenue For Arizona |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103742869/ |newspaper=[The Arizona Republican](/source/The_Arizona_Republican) |date=November 8, 1927 |page=1 |via = [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)|accessdate = June 14, 2022}} {{Open access}}][{{cite news|title=Fred O. Goodell Is Named Collector of Revenue |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103743278/ |newspaper=[Tucson Citizen](/source/Tucson_Citizen) |date=November 8, 1927 |page=2 |via = [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)|accessdate = June 14, 2022}} {{Open access}}] Upon taking the appointment, Goodell returned to Tucson, after which the family moved to [Phoenix](/source/Phoenix%2C_Arizona).[{{cite news|title=A Classic Tribute |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103744575/ |newspaper=[Tucson Citizen](/source/Tucson_Citizen) |date=July 28, 1928 |page=10 |via = [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)|accessdate = June 14, 2022}} {{Open access}}] Goodell was also involved in mining pursuits.[{{cite news|title=Articles of Incorporation The Mexican States Copper Exploration Company |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103796181/ |newspaper=[Tucson Citizen](/source/Tucson_Citizen) |date=January 23, 1907 |page=7 |via = [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)|accessdate = June 15, 2022}} {{Open access}}] By the late 1920s Goodell and his partner, Tom Blackburn, owned several mining properties southwest of Tucson. His mines included the Montana, Old California, Esperanza, World's Fair, and Warsaw.[{{cite news|title=Mining Notes |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103796214/ |newspaper=[Arizona Daily Star](/source/Arizona_Daily_Star) |author=A. J. Harshberger |date=June 17, 1928 |page=5 |via = [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)|accessdate = June 15, 2022}} {{Open access}}][{{cite news|title=Harshberger On Inspection of Ruby Area Mines |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103796230/ |newspaper=[Tucson Citizen](/source/Tucson_Citizen) |date=June 13, 1929 |page=6 |via = [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)|accessdate = June 15, 2022}} {{Open access}}]
In March 1932 Goodell was elected the Grand Master of Masons in Arizona.[{{cite news|title=Arizona Grand Lodge Elects Fred O. Goodell As Master |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103796294/ |newspaper=[Arizona Daily Star](/source/Arizona_Daily_Star) |date=March 10, 1932 |page=3 |via = [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)|accessdate = June 15, 2022}} {{Open access}}] In July 1933 he left his position as revenue collector for the I. R. S.[{{cite news|title=Fred O. Goodell, Outstanding Tucsonian, Will Run For Mayor |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103855858/ |newspaper=[Tucson Citizen](/source/Tucson_Citizen) |date=March 26, 1935 |page=2 |via = [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)|accessdate = June 16, 2022}} {{Open access}}] In July 1935 Goodell was appointed comptroller for Pima County. It was a position he would hold until 1956.[{{cite news|title=Fred O. Goodell Succeeds Darrow As Comptroller |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103856276/ |newspaper=[Arizona Daily Star](/source/Arizona_Daily_Star) |date=July 7, 1935 |page=1 |via = [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)|accessdate = June 16, 2022}} {{Open access}}] In March 1936 Goodell was elected the Grand Commander of Knights Templar in Arizona.[{{cite news|title=Fred Goodell Heads State Commandery |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103856711/ |newspaper=[Arizona Republic](/source/Arizona_Republic) |date=March 10, 1936 |page=1 |via = [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)|accessdate = June 16, 2022}} {{Open access}}] Also in 1936, Goodell was elected as the High Priest of [Royal Arch Masons](/source/Royal_Arch_Masonry) (R. A. M.) of Arizona.[{{cite news|title=Masons, Star Convene Today |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103858237/ |newspaper=[Arizona Republic](/source/Arizona_Republic) |date=March 11, 1936 |page=1 |via = [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)|accessdate = June 16, 2022}} {{Open access}}]
In May 1956, Goodell announced he would retire as county comptroller on June 30, 1956.[{{cite news|title=Ex-County Comptroller Goodell Dies |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103675607/obituary-for-fred-o-goodell-aged-84/ |newspaper=[Tucson Citizen](/source/Tucson_Citizen) |date=September 6, 1961 |page=17 |via = [Newspapers.com](/source/Newspapers.com)|accessdate = June 13, 2022}} {{Open access}}] In April, 1960 Goodell suffered a stroke and was moved to the Byam Nursing Home in Tucson. He never fully recovered and died the following year on September 6, 1961. He was 84.