John G. Christy
Howard Litton “Tanglefoot, Portrait of a City”
Dr. John G. Christy
is remembered for his politics rather than his dentistry. He was elected by Jefferson
County to the Missouri House of
Representatives in 1932. He was elected Mayor of Jefferson City, Missouri in
1963 and served for three terms until 1975.
Ed Cole, Jefferson City Treasurer, said Mayor Christy was the greatest
man to have served our city. Dr. Christy was said to have the necessary connections
to the legislature and Washington, DC
to get many things done for the city. He was very instrumental in getting the
city sales tax law passed which has been such a great help to all Missouri
cities. Along with Fred Fitzgerald of the Pittsburg Plate Glass Company he
helped guide the automotive safety glass law through the legislature. He served
three consecutive terms as Speaker of the House of Representatives being
reelected in 1934, 1936 and 1938. He was one of Festus’ most illustrious
citizens who accomplished so much in his time.
Festus is proud of him. Dr. Christy married Miss Fern Booker on August 21, 1918 at Vandalia,
Illinois and they have a daughter, Gracemary. Dr. Christy served with the 37th
Division, U. S. Infantry during WWI.