Isolation Held Impossibility at Morris Harvey College
Dr J Earl Moreland of Ashland Virginia told Morris Harvey College 53rd commencement exercises that isolation is forever impossible in a world of faster ships planes bombs and radio voices. He urged guarantees of four basic rights and noted the democratic way of life is constantly tested in homes schools businesses and government. Sixteen seniors received diplomas and Dr A C Blackwell was also honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
J. Earl Moreland
Ashland
Randolph-Macon College
Morris Harvey College
Shrine Mosque
Moreland
A. C. Blackwell
Morris Hart
Dr. Moreland
Lfe
Marriage Is a Business That Can Bring Happiness
Dorothy Dix argues that marriage hinges on teamwork and harmony rather than luck. She urges couples to apply businesslike tactics, courtesy, and shared goals at home, noting polite interaction and mutual concession sustain both money and happiness. She cites common sense as the key to marital success and urges spouses to treat home life like a steady enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Braininy
Benedict & Co
Mary
John
Births in Charleston General Hospital
A son was born Tuesday morning at Charleston General hospital to Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Hamilton of 1 Hubbard court. Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Tucker of Boca are parents of a daughter, born Tuesday evening in Charleston General hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston General Hospital
W. C. Hamilton
Hubbard Court
Robert B. Tucker
Boca
Republicans Sweep Dunbar in decisive municipal race
Republicans win Dunbar with about 200 votes cast. Mayor Aclie Galton, Recorder-Treasurer C. C. Dalton, and council members John Rush, French Davis, Guy B. Clark, W. A. Andrews, and Joe Sease are reelected. Opposing ticket led by Clyde Oliver and Charlee Graham trailed by about 200 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aclie Galton
Recorder
C. C. Dalton
John Rush
French Davis
Guy B. Clark
W. A. Andrews
Joe Sease
Clyde Oliver
Charlee Graham
Easy Victory in Terra Alta Levy Vote
Terra Alta residents approved an excess levy to fund two WPA paving projects and street lighting. The election result was 123 to 4 with Mayor F. L. Lakin unopposed and R. E. Fraley elected recorder to succeed L. B. Ott, also without opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terra Alta
F. L. Lakin
R. E. Fraley
L. B. Ott
Citizens Party Candidate Wins Rivesville Mayor Seat
Freeman elected mayor on the Citizens ticket in Rivesville Marion County today. Paul Michael named recorder in the same local election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivesville
J. Straad Freeman
Marion County
Citizens
Paul Michael
Gardner Elected Mayor of Glasgow
Gardner and opponents filed a tight council race as c. W. Gardner won Glasgow mayoral race with 106 votes to W C Cadle 91. O E Cochran became town recorder after beating Frank Stanley 11 to 79. Elected to council were M Newman George P Naum O D Litton Tom Poole and D W Villers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.w. Gardner
Glasgow
Independent Party
Citizens
Gardner
W. C. Cadle
O. E. Cochran
Frank Stanley
M. Newman
George P. Naum
O.D. Litton
Tom Poole
D. W. Villers
Marmet Reelects Morris Mayor for 14th Term
Democrat Ben F. Morris was reelected mayor of Marmet with 188 votes, while Ernest Jarrell received 34 votes after supporters of the Citizens party failed to secure a ballot place in a state supreme court ruling. Other Democratic candidates for council included E. O. Canterbury, E. Brown, J. H. Matthews, Alton Dolin, James Layden, and Irving Berry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben F. Morris
Marmet
Ernest Jarrell
Citizens Party
State Supreme Court
E. O. Canterbury
End Vc. E. Brown
J. H. Matthews
Alton Dolin
James Layden
Irving Berry
Ridenour Edges Lazenby In Princeton Mayoral Vote
In Princeton on June 3 Democrats and Republicans battled to a tight municipal election. J. C. Ridenour, a Democrat, defeated incumbent Mayor George Lazenby, a Republican, by 21 votes while Republicans kept control of the city council. Bee Peck and E. L. Pritchard won council seats for Republicans, Omer C. Spelcher captured a Democrat seat, with holdovers J. L. Kessinger RO. Sewell and J. M. Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
J. C. Ridenour
George Lazenby
Bee Peck
Omer C. Spelcher
E. £. Pritchard
J. L. Kessinger
RO. Sewell
J. M. Marshall
Ridenour
Lazenby
McGee Wins Glenville Mayor's Race in Nonpartisan Vote
Robert J. McGee, former Glenville mayor for two terms, won the current nonpartisan municipal election, defeating incumbent Ray Thompson. Mrs. Cesa Lynch Johnson elected town recorder. Council seats filled by J. Wilbur Beall Overt Hardman Goff Rader BN Taggart and Blaine Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenville
Robert J. McGee
Ray Thompson
Cesa Lynch Johnson
J. Wilbur Beall
Overt Hardman
Goff Rader
BN. Taggart
Blaine Wilson
Bays Rewarded For Service As Council Man
Ralph W Bays, former council member who had been serving out Mayor J L Estep's unexpired term, was rewarded for his public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph W. Bays
J. L. Estep
Recorder Forget? Blacksville Votes Again Delayed
BLACKSVILLE June 3. Citizens in Monongalia County wonder about the next step after a municipal election passed without ballots. City Recorder W B Haught admitted he forgot to post notice of the election so none was held. Officials say the vote timing is under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacksville
Monogalia County
Gay
W. B. Haught
Cedar Grove elects mayor and council in biennial vote
Cedar Grove voters yesterday chose a mayor in a Citizens party victory by two to one, Bays winning with 199 votes over Arnold Larribes who had 84 as Progressive candidate. Also elected were recorder-treasurer J. W. Basham and council members H A Thurmond Dr J A Hopkins L R Leftwich H P Thompkins Jr and William Portius.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Grove
Citizens Party
Bays
Arnold Larribes
Progressive Party
J. W. Basham
H. A. Thurmond
J. A. Hopkins
L. R. Leftwich
H. P. Thompkins, Jr
William Portius
Eddy Wins as Fairview Elects New Mayor
Eddy a Peoples Party candidate was elected mayor of Fairview. P L O'Dell won as recorder, his name appearing on both Peoples and Progressive ballots. The vote was announced today in Fairview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
L. L. Eddy
Peoples Party
P. L. O'Dell
Peoples
Progressive
Langfitt Wins in West Union Citizens Ticket Sweeps
West Union voters elected all Citizens party candidates without opposition. Mayoral winner is incumbent J. H. Langfitt, city recorder James H. Heinze, and councilmen Earl Gain R. C. Gray J. P. Summers Cecil Tennant B. F. Tucker. Tucker and incumbents hold seats as D. A. Shinn moves to Clarksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Citizens
Jenkins Becomes Jane Lew Mayor In Narrow Win
Jane Lew voters elect A. J. Jenkins mayor over incumbent Wirt Swisher by 106 to 62. Maude Beechley elected recorder. Council members chosen are A C Allman Harry McWhorter W H Law Walter Neely Jr and John Funk. Two boundary increase propositions fail by 69 to 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Lew
A. J. Jenkins
Wirt Swisher
Maude Beechley
Recorier
A.C. Allman
Harry McWhorter
W. H. Law
Walter Neely, Jr
John Funk
Morgantown Ends GOP Stronghold With 7 3 Council Split
In Morgantown, West Virginia, Democrats won one of five council seats in today's municipal election, trimming Republican control from 8-2 to 7-3 amid heavy rain. Voters turnout was light, with about a small percent of registered voters casting ballots. Successful council candidates included Republicans H Brindley Pugh George A Lyons Howard Goff and incumbent B L De Vault, and Democrat G J Swiger who defeated Republican J M Buckley. Meyer Marvin RB Kiger remains a holdover on the council to be reorganized after July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
Dune
Meyer Marvin RB. Kiger
Republcan
Farmington elects Wangergrift mayor and Malcolm recorder
Baxter C. Wangergrift won the mayoralty of Farmington on the Progressive ticket succeeding J. C. Cotrill the high school principal who did not seek reelection. E W Malcolm secured the recorder position running on both Progressive and Peoples tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmington
Baxter C. Wangergrift
Progressive
J. c. Cotrll
E. W. Malcolm
Peoples
Recorder's Post
Monongan V Victor Leiding Names Charles Lieding Mayor
Sixty percent of Monongan registered voters went to the polls today and elected Charles E Lieding a Citizens party candidate mayor. Okey Watson another Citizens candidate was named recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongan
Monongils
Charles E. Lieding
Citizens Party
Okey Watson
Citizens
Daily Again Chosen Kingwood Mayor in Unopposed Vote
James Dalley was elected mayor of Kingwood today without opposition, succeeding S. E. Parrack. Chester Miller, likewise unopposed, was elected recorder in succession to R. G. Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingwood
James Dalley
S. E. Parrack
Chester Miller
R. G. Miller
Albright Reelected In Mason Town Municipal Election
MASONTOWN June 31 Mayor L. Albright and Recorder C Wy. Radubsaugh were reelected without opposition in today’s municipal election. No other candidates ran, confirming incumbents in office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masontown
L. 2. Albright
C. Wy. Radubsaugh
WPA Project Okayed in Newburg Levy Approved
Citizens' party candidates were unopposed as voters retained incumbents and approved a 64 to 7 levy to match a WPA allocation for street improvements. Mayor E. Herchler and Recorder T. L. Pendergast were retained in office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburg
Citizens’ Party
Herchler
T. L Pendergast
Council vote tied in Reedsville fifth seat
Reedsville election returns show incumbent Gibson and Keef ayer each with 25 votes for the fifth city council seat. Officials planned to hold the question in abeyance as Mayor James Huber and Recorder Carney Zinn ran unopposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedsville
G Gibson
C. E. Keefayer
James Huber
Carney Zinn
Brooke Reelected Mayor in Rowlessurg in June 3 Vote
Brooke was reelected mayor today in Rowlessurg with no opposition, while C G Emerson ran unopposed for recorder, succeeding C C Pallack. The official results confirm the continuation of local leadership with Emerson’s victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowlessurg
MM Y Brooke
C G. Emerson
C. C. Pallack
Zoning Approved by Suncrest Voters
Residents of Monongalia county community Suncrest reelected Mayor C. R. Wilson and Recorder Fred Lach and approved a proposed zoning ordinance. The present city administration ran unopposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suncrest
Monongalia County
C. R. Wilson
Fred Lach
Coda Renamed Riverside Mayor as Chambers Loses
In Riverside on June 3, mayoral candidate Coda defeated James S. Chambers by 115 to 71. Incumbent recorder William Barker fell to Stanley Moore 93 to 84 in the nonpartisan election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
C. OD. Coda
Jamess. Chambers
William Barker
Stanley Moore
Acting Mayor Elected in East Bank for Two Years
Acting Mayor Dr BR A Henson was chosen for a two year term by the East Bank Progressive party. The vote was unopposed aside from a few write ins. C F McCanihay was reelected recorder and councilmen named were L E Weaver H C Kennedy Dean Lyons Ray Howery and WJ R Giffard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. A. Henson
East Bank
L. S. Davidson
Progressive Party
C. F. McCanihay
L. E. Weaver
H C. Kennedy
Dean Lyons
Ray Howery
WJ. R. Giffard
Pickard Re-elected Mayor in Monongalia County election
STAR CITY June 2 1 Paul Pickard mayor of this Monongalia county community retained office in today's municipal election with out opposition. Carl Tongratz was elected recorder succeeding Emory Rowe who did not offer for re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star City
Paul Pickard
Monongalia County
Carl Tongratz
Emory Rowe
Reelection of Falkenstein and Williams at Sabraton vote
Sabraton voters reelected Mayor T. B. Falkenstein and recorder Mrs. Cora Williams without opposition. While reaffirming leadership, they approved extending corporate limits to include the suburban Hope Garden community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabraton
T. B. Falkenstein
Cora Williams
Hope Garden
Hunter reelected mayor in Berkeley Springs West Virginia
Berkeley Springs June 2 Raymond Hunter was reelected mayor of Morgan county town heading an unopposed ticket with a maximum of 40 votes. J E Smith Rockwell named recorder. Councilmen renamed Were Edginston and Barnell Barney with new members J William Johnson George L Fosm ow and O E Widmyer. The city instituted this year changed its election dove and conforms to prevailing statewide practice.
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Berkeley Springs
Raymond Hunter
Morgan County
J. E. Smith Rockwell
E. D. Edginston
Barnell Barney
J. William Johnson
George L. Fosmow
O. £. Widmyer
West Virginia
Whipping Advocate Victor in Hundred Whipping Advocate Victor in Hundred HUNDRED
Dr E W Rose veteran physician and People's party candidate won the mayoral race defeating mayor D A Null 163 to 96. Rose age about 69 has practiced 55 years in Mundeed. Voters chose Citizens ticket E L Daugherty over Abe Mestutler 137 to 128 for recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jone
E. W. Rose
Rose
People’s Party
D. A. Null
Citizens Standard
Mundeed
Peoples
Recorder
E. L. Daugherty
Citizens
Abe Mestutler
Gall Swamps Grand Westover Mayor in Biennial Election
Westover Monongalia county voters chose Geil as mayor by a 234 to 58 margin over Hugh Grand in the biennial poll. Geil succeeds R. E. Arnett. Fetty faced no opposition. Local results announced June 3 in the town’s electoral roundup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westover
Fd Geil
Monongalia County
Hugh Grand
Gall
R. E. Arnett
Recorder Herald Fetty
English-born Mayor Wins Second Term in White Sulphur Springs
William Perry was elected to a second term as mayor of White Sulphur Springs, defeating Denny Jones by 210 to 105. Perry is the only English-born mayor in West Virginia. Ben Dickson was reelected recorder.
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White Sulphur Springs
William Perry
Denny Jones
Perry
West Virginia
Ben Dickson
Labor makes sweep in Whitesville election
Whitesville voters endorsed Labor with a clean sweep on June 3, delivering a 102 vote margin over Dave Shinless. A. J. Shawen was elected enduring the Citizens Progressive ticket as the winning candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitesville
H. Ry
Morgan
Labor
Dave Shinless
Citizens-Progressive
A. J. Shawen
Ansted Mayoral Race Sees Gates Backed by Pra Pics
Cole Ansted and the Pra Pics ticket rally at 4 PM to defeat Garland Scages in Ansted mayoral contest. W C Cole potted TH7 gates amid the political clash as L E Morison is named the new recur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansted
W. C. Cole
Prapics Party
Garland ‘Scages
Progressive
L. E Morison
G. Miateh Reelected Over Giginn In Nonpartisan Vote
June 3. May oc D. G. Miateh won reelection today over Henry Giginn by 59 to 40 in nonpartisan balloting. Mrs Eva Sundey was chosen recorder.
Henderson names five term mayor in town election
Henderson voters chose Five Times Mayor Henderson Robert Darst as unopposed candidate for a fifth term, receiving 42 votes. Carl Taylor was reelected recorder, with B. C. Neal joining incumbents J I Mayes Arnold Henry C A Darst and Robert Siders on the municipal council.
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Henderson
Robert Darst
Peoples
Carl Taylor
B. C. Neal
J.I. Mayes
Arnold Henry
C. A. Darst
Robert Siders
Democrat Elected Mayor and Recorder Victory
Democrat Elected MAN June 30 7 Tohn Camby won a second term as Mayor defeating Republican Lawreney Whaene 283 to. Goldie Altizer defeated L C Payne. In recorder race Stonewall Justice 373 108, leading a mostly all Democrat council including George Vincen, George Queen, Roger Bias and Millard Clay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man
Tohn Camby
Lawreney Whaene
Goldie Altizer
L. C. Payne
Recorder
Stonewall Justice
all-Democrat Council
George Vincen
George Queen
Roger Bias
Millard Clay
Brown Victor reelected on Peoples ticket in small-town race
June 3-4 results show Mayor J. W. Brown reelected today on the Peoples ticket by a seven vote margin over H. C. Beavers. Citizen notes Brown polled 280 votes and John Pate was reelected to records ar…
Incumbents Retained In Unopposed Municipal Election
June 3 results show Navor Paul Jenkins and Reeder Clyde Foley retained their offices in a partisan municipal election where incumbents were unopposed and faced no challenger. The outcome confirms continued leadership for the two officials in the listed municipality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albright
Navor Paul Jenkins
Reeder Clyde Foley
Tence
Lilly and Meadows Win in Rhorell Mayoral Contest
Sam Lilly of the Citizens party elected mayor of Rhorell defeating Winiford Micham of the Progressive party. Lacy A. Meadows, also of the Citizens ticket, was named recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodell
Sam Lilly
Citizens Party
Rhorell Tay
Winiford Micham
Progressive
Lacy A. Meadows
Citiens
Harrah Reelected Mayor in Meadow Bridge Vote
In a nonpartisan ballot at Meadow BridgeW A Harrah won reelection as mayor defeating U L 38 to 3 and A Farren was elected recorder. The count implies a low turnout with Harrah securing victory and the council post filled.
Citizens Sweep Secures Rainelle Mayoral Victory
In Rainelle on June 3, Citizens party swept the election as Progressives were barred from the ballot by a circuit court order for lacking land ownership. J. E. Decker elected mayor and M. C. Whitlock chosen recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainelle
Citizens Party
Prin Pally
J.E. Decker
M. C. Whitlock
Democrats Sweep War Municipal Elections
Brown, a Democrat, was rejected as mayor of War as Democrats won the local municipal contest. Brown defeated Mannie Shore 343 to 212, and H.S. Bailey was reelected recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War
Brown
Mannie Shore
H.S. Bailey
Kellogg elected Madison mayor unopposed
June A Kellogg was elected Madison mayor as a Citizens party candidate with 139 votes while incumbent Recorder A C Griffith ran unopposed and received 140 on the Citizens ballot. New council members from a list include Hoy J Hill G B Hensley G W Mitchell Joey Myers and F Sheets. A special levy for fire fighting equipment was approved 153 to 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Adams Elected Mayor in Huttonsville Civic Election
HUTTONSVILLE June 3 With the Citizens ticket the only one in the field J H Adams was named mayor and John Formash recorder in the municipal election today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huttonsville
Citizens
J. H. Adams
John &. Formash
Close mayoral race in War rison county town shocks voters
June 3 vote totals show F B Hartison Peoples party and W S Homer Robinson Citizens party tied at 42 votes for recorder. A B Powers won mayoral race 272 to 257 over Waymin I Robinson. Citizens party will control council 4 to 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumberport
Warrison
F. B. Hartison
Feoples Party
Homer Robinson
Citizens Party
Recorder
Rervennit
Powers
People's
Waymin I. Robinson
Citizens
One Ticket Wins Coalton Municipal Election
In Randolph county town Coalton only one ticket appeared for the municipal election today. Joe T. Bins elected mayor and Chester Philips recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coalton
Randolph County
Joe T. Bins
Chester Philips
Blair Fourth Timer Wins Unopposed Mayor and Council
Mayor Charles R. Blair and Recorder L. A. Stanley ran unopposed today in Vienna. Four of five council members were reelected, continuing Blair’s third term in Wood County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Charles R. Blair
L. A. Stanley
Blair
Clark Defeated Twice In Athens Mayoral And City Council Races
In Athens on June 3, Sam Clark, who sought two offices on two tickets, was defeated in both bids. Sam Williamson on the Tow ticket beat Clark for mayor, while A. Wells, running under the Town label, defeated Clark for city council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Sam Clark
Sam Williamson
Clark
A. Wells
Local Officials Reappointed Without Opposition
June 3 to 17 in Bruceton Mills saw Mayor W J Bowermaster and Recorder Myron Speelman continued in office without opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruceton Mills
W. J. Bowermaster
Myron Speelman
Party Keeps Control In Tunnelton City Election
The Citizens party affiliates retained control of municipal affairs in Tunnelton as Robert Keling defeated write in challenger Graham for mayor. Ed Maier won the recorder position over Elonzo Pussnell, another write in candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunnelton
Citizens Party
Tnday
Robert ¥. Keling
Doe Graham
ED. Maier
Elonzo Pussnell
V-2
Worthington candidates win mayor and recordership
The Citizens party candidates prevailed in Worthington on June 3. Sam Sloan was elected mayor by 137 votes over Lit ford, with Sam Fox and J. B. McDaniel winning the recordership 195 to 106 against Roscoe Sturm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worthington
Citizens Parts
Progressive Peoples
Sam Sloan
Lit Ford
Sam Fox
J. B. McDaniel
Roscoe Sturm
Edwards Heads Unopposed Ticket in Hedgesville Vote
Edwards Leon led an unopposed slate for city offices in Hedgesville on June 3, winning with 34 votes. He succeeds John Vermilyca. Councilmen chosen were Jennings Astion, J. C. Ellis, C. H. Rickard, L. F. Landis and M. A. Robbins, with Will Dailey named street commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedgesville
Ar— Leon Edwards
John Vermilyca
Jennings Astiton
J. C. Ellis
C. H. Rickard
L. F. Landis
M. A. Robbins
Willi Dailey
Roberts Reelected Mayor of Ronson Without Opposition
Roberts was reelected mayor of Ronson without opposition. The council remained intact as the June results confirmed the familiar leadership, with no challenger presenting a formal campaign.
Youngest Buckhannon mayor elected in surprise vote
In Buckhannon a 22 year old Thomas L Stockert Jr won the mayoralty by eight votes amid a turnout of 1 700. He defeated Horry RB Gay and Ben Beallavi jai in a three way non partisan contest. C W Blue was named recorder. Four of five council incumbents were reelected and Wilbur Tearpe won a first term joining council members Nelson Bovinson R S Fadeley C L James and T M Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckhannon
Thomas L. Stockert, Jr
Stockert
Horry
Gay
Ben Beallavi
Jai
Walves
C. W. Blue
Recorder
Wilbur Tearpe
Nelsou
Bovinson
R. S. Fadeley
C. L James
T. M. Jones
Freeland Wins Third Term In Keysterals Election
J. C. Freeland was elected to his third term as mayor over J. B. Nowatski by 887 to 273 votes. W. H. Langsdorf won the council seat without opposition as the annual election proceeded amid heavy rain all day.
Harpers Ferry names new mayor in 50 vote election
Lewis D. Nichols was named mayor today in an unopposed 50 vote election the smallest tally in a decade. Other officials named include E. E. Ross as recorder treasurer and reelected councilmen E. Riley C. C. Johnson William L. Edwards with J. E. Wolfe and John Steinbrunn newly joining the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harpers Ferry
Lewis D. Nichols
Recorder
E. E. Ross
E. Riley
C. C. Johnson
William L. Edwards
J. E. Wolfe
John Steinbrunn
Officials Hold Over in Paw Paw as No Candidates Registered
Officials in Paw Paw state no election today as no candidates registered. The present Republican council led by B. J. Light will hold over. Other Republican executives include councilmen F. B. Slough, Joseph Kerns, R. A. Portmess, J. H. Rauzec, E. C. Kline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paw Paw
B. J. Light
Gouncilmen
F. B. Slough
Joseph Kerns
R. A. Portmess
J. H. Rauzec
E. C. Kline
Barney Wins Mayor in Wardensville Election
Voters chose John B. Barney as mayor in Wardensville on July 3. A single ticket included recorder and council posts with Lynn Orndorff, GL W. Orndorff, Lynn Miley, W. H. Warden, and Howard Thaty among the named candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wardensville
Tune
John B. Barney
Barney
Recorder-Ieaswirer
Ray Ornda
Lynn Orndorff
W. Orndorff
Lynn Miley
W. H. Warden
Howard Thaty
Morgan Reelected Mayor In Ridgeley Anew
Pi Paul K. Morgan was reelected mayor with no opposition and 319 votes. Incumbent councilman Arthur Brandt won the recorder post 217 to 148 over Richard A. Biggs. New council members named: William A. Bidinger Floyd A. Decker James S. Hutton Ralston Kelso and J. Alex Mannett. Decker and Hutton are incumbents.
Voters in Randolph County Town Reelect Officials
Voters cast a small turnout as residents of the Randolph county town reelected Recorder David Wamsley, Donald K. Crawford, and five councilmen amid apathy on election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly
Randolph County
Donald K. Crawford
David Wamsley
Crawford Victor Mayor Elected In Mill Creek Election
Crawford Victor is chosen mayor and Roy Louke named recorder in Mill Creek town election. Incumbent Mayor C B Yokum did not seek reelection and received four write-in votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mill Creek
T. 3. Crawford
Roy Louke
C. B. Yokum
White elected mayor in Webster Springs with third term
Pi-K. C. White won Webster Springs mayoral race by 20 votes over F. N. Sycaroose, securing a third term. R. L. Thompson also won a third term as recorder, defeating Cam Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster Springs
K. C. White
F. N. Sycaroose
R. L. Thompson
Cam Morrison
Henderson Wins Cowen Town Recorder Vote
Henderson defeated Ralph Cunningham for town recorder on June 3. Wayne Hoover was named mayor, completing the slate. The result sets Henderson as town recorder with Hoover as mayor in Cowen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowen
C. L. Henderson
Ralph Cunningham
Wayne Hoover
Case Wins Camden mayor and Law recorder likely
In Camden on Gauley a voter turnout of 17 from 373 residents resulted in W. M. Case elected mayor and Okey Law chosen as recorder. This brief election report notes the small turnout and final names of elected officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden-On-Gauley
W. M. Case
Okey Law Recorder
Lone Vote Gives Gassaway Mayor Victory
June 3 unofficial municipal election results show J A Bridge winning the mayoralty by a single vote over Mo, 215 to 214, in a tight contest. Karl Skidmore was reelected recorder, defeating Edith Pettry by 220 to 188.
Alderson voters name mayor in spirited election
On June 4 ALDERSON voters chose K W xaines as mayor on the Chizens ticket, defeating J Neal Arnold of the Peoples Party 328 to 178. The race featured a heated contest over a proposed extension of corporate limits, which was rejected. H Rodgers McVey was the recorder candidate for both parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderson
K. W. Xaines
Chizens
J. Neal Arnold
Peoples Party
H. Rodgers McVey
Government Unchanged in Peterstown Municipal Play
Voters re elected officials to Peterstown's government including Recorder E Ballard and council members with no opposition. Incumbents Alayer Joo Brassbanger and others were returned to office in the June election, confirming no change in the municipal administration.
Interest Lacking Union Votes to Retain Administration
Less than 12 residents cast ballots in Union, Monroe County, approving retention of the current administration. Mayor Charles M. Boyd and Recorder R. M. Humphrigs were not present for the vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Ft Union
Monroe County
Charles M. Boyd
R. M. Humphrigs
Cris Ruble Re-elected Mayor in Raleigh-County Mining Town
Sophia June 3 report says Cris Ruble won re-election as mayor without opposition in the Raleigh-County mining town. Jess McElrath defeated Mrs. Woodsie Lovell for the recorder position by a margin of 19972 to not specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia
Cris Ruble
Raleigh - County
Jess McElrath
Woodsie Lovell
Woman Reelected in Richiwood Local Race
Irene Weese Grover was reelected recorder of Richiwood on the Republican ticket, defeating W. H. Holt Democrat by 791 to 541. The Republican party also won three of four council seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richiwood
Irene Weese Grover
W. H. Holt
Doctor Chosen Mayor Of Matoaka In Mercer County Race
Dr. W. M. Harlow won the mayoral race on the People's ticket in Matoaka defeating Lee Bailey on the Citizens' ticket by 208 to 196. Leroy Sales became recorder. O F Meadows and Pat Murphy filed for one council seat with four seats remaining undecided.
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Matoaka
W. M. Harlow
People’s
Thia
Mercer County
Lee Bailey
Citizens
Leroy Sales
O. F. Meadows
Pat Murphy
Theother
Citizens party sweeps town posts. mayor reelected
June 3 election results show the Citizens party winning all municipal offices except one council seat. Mayor James A. Small was reelected, defeating Peoples party candidate Har Carder, with F. D. Murphy also among the opponents.
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Nutter Fort
Citizens Party
James A. Small
Harcarder
F. D. Murphy
People's Party
Sprigg and Hyer Reelected Unopposed in City Race
Mayor C. L. Sprigg and Recorder Johnson Hyer were reelected without opposition in a June election. The uncontested vote confirmed both incumbents in the city leadership, with no challengers on the ballot.
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Sutton
C. L. Sprigg
Johnson Hyer
Progressives Ousted in Burnville Mayoral Race
In Burnville on June 3 the Citizens party swept the municipal election as Ralph Queen defeated Mayor C E Whytsell for reelection. Wilbert Keely beat incumbent Opha McNemar for recorder, ending progressive control of city government.
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Burnville
Citizens Party
Progressives
Ralph Queen
C. E. Whytsell
Wilbert Keely
Opha McNemar
Horton elected mayor in Citizens party vote
June 3 election results show Millard Horton defeating H. J. Oram for mayor and Linnie L. White defeating Wesley Caniday for recorder. Horton 175 to 84 and White 170 to 80, with Citizens party candidates favored.
Democrats Sweep Moundsville City Election
In Moundsville June 3 Republicans won all contested offices. J K Chase captured the mayoralty 1 682 to 80 over G E Stillwell Democrat. City Clerk S Chambers was defeated 1 666 to 793 by W R Tasker Democrat. Clinton Rozerson retained city solicitor post 1 585 to 715 for Charles A Newman Democrat. Chief of Police Jacob Underdonk unopposed 2 821. Elected councilmen were Charles Bell J H Knight Leroy Yoho Arch W Rex and W W Wilson.
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Moundsville
J. K. Chase
G. E. Stillwell
S. Chambers
W. R. Tasker
Clinton Rozerson
Charles A. Newman
Jacob Underdonk
Charles Bell
J. H. Knight
Leroy Yoho
Arch W. Rex
W. W. Wilson
Merrill Rules Friendly Mayors Race Victory
Merrill and Recorder Paul Frum won the local election on June 3 defeating the rival slate. The outcome consolidates control of city government and preserves the incumbents' policy priorities.
Murray Heads Ticket In MABSCOTT Vote
Citizens renamed an entire municipal ticket without opposition today. It was headed by Mayor W B Murray and Recorder A Ray Sink.
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Mabscott
W. B. Murray
A. Ray Sink
Raese Continued as Mayor Amid Waived Election
Robert Raese, who became mayor last year after C W Reese resigned to join the House of Delegates from Tucker County, was continued in office along with all other officials when the election was waived due to no opposition to incumbents.
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Davis
Robert Raese
C. W. Reese
House of Delegates
Tucker County
Offic
Callison Reelected Mayor in Martinton Race
Steele Callison reelected mayor of Martinton defeating Carl Sheets 323 to 282. J W Hill retained the recordship over Ed Rexrode by 355 to 222 in the same contest.
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Marlinton
Tone 3
L—E. Steele Callison
Martinton
Carl Sheets
J. W. Hill
Edward Rexrode
Hambleton Mayor J G Collett and Recorder Hahn Re-elected
In Hambleton on June 3, Mayor J G Collett and Recorder R E Hahn were returned to office without opposition, securing another term after no other candidates filed. Officials confirmed the unopposed slate and victory by acclamation.
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Hambleton
J. G. Collett
R. E. Hahn
Hendricks Mayor Wins by Ten Votes. Recorder Unopposed
Andrew Heddrick won the Hendricks mayoral race by ten votes over J B Ambrose. A S Lindsey of the Citizens party was unopposed for recorder.
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Hendricks
Andrew Heddrick
J. B. Ambrose
A. S. Lindsey
Citizens Party
Wise Wins Reelection in Dine Grove Race
Wise won reelection defeating Clerk Delaney and PH writo ff candidate by 63 to 42. Recorder George Fox faced opposition but did not win. The results confirm Wise continuing as incumbent.
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Dine Grove
Mar
Wise
Clerk Delaney
George Fox
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