Charles H. Smelser was a Democratic State Senator and Delegate in Maryland.
Education
Smelser attended Carroll County public schools. He graduated from New Windsor High School in 1937. He received his bachelor"s degree from the University of Maryland, College Park in 1942.
At Maryland he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.
Career
Smelser was first elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 1955. He served in the House until 1963. In 1967, he was elected to the Maryland State Senate, where he served until 1995, a Senate career of 28 years, After graduating from college, Smelser served in the United States Army Air Force during World World War World War II He was a pilot who flew 35 bombing missions from England in B-17"son
He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with 5 Oak clusters.
He retired from this position in 1997. Additionally, he was the Senate Chair of the Joint Subcommittee on State"s Capital Program.
Smelser retired from politics in 1995. 1990 Primary Race for Maryland State Senate – District 4 1986 Race for Maryland State Senate – District 4.
Politics
In addition to his political work and his military career, he was also a dairy farmer and in 1958 served as Director and later President of the New Windsor State Bank. In the Maryland Senate, Smelser was a member of several committees including the important Budget and Taxation Committee, the Executive Nominations Committee, the Rules Committee, the Legislative Policy Committee, the Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review, to name a few.
Membership
At Maryland he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.