Friendly New Man's Town council seats filled
The article notes a recorder and three incumbents named to the council with two newcomers selected. It outlines the routing of votes in the local election and marks the ongoing coverage on page 1.
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1939
Page
7
Waldo Morris Named Mayor in Clay Election Split
On June 6 Citizens and Peoples parties agreed on Waldo Morris for mayor and I. L. Sizemore for recorder. Council seats caused a split as Peoples won all five council positions, while Citizens differed on contenders.
Mitchell Elected Mayor in Danville Vote With Light Turnout
In Danville only 30 votes were cast as C. R. Mitchell won the mayoralty without opposition along with his ticket. J. Rex Price was chosen recorder and five councilmen were named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
C. R. Mitchell
J. Rex Price
People’s candidate wins mayoral race in Jaeger
June 6 John W. Brown defeats John W. Mayhew to become mayor. Citizens party sweeps all five council seats in Jaeger.
Langfitt Wins Mayoral Race in West Union Victory
Mayor John H. Langfitt is elected mayor on the Citizens ticket after a heated campaign by Taxpayers supporters. The current city council also kept its seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
John H. Langfitt
Citizens
Turner and Schwarz Elected in Mason Mayoral Race
June 6 Mason voters elected H. Cotton Turner mayor and A. C. Schwarz recorder, both members of the Progressive party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
H. Cotton Turner
A. C. Schwarz
Joe Masters Elected Unopposed as Pine Grove Recorder
In Pine Grove on June 6 Joe Masters won the recorder seat without opposition after nominations by both parties. Homer King named as the new recorder and five councilmen were elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Grove
Joe Masters
Homer King
Ott elected mayor and Smith chosen recorder
Littleton voters chose Robert M. Ott as mayor with no opposition and George O. Smith as recorder in today’s election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littleton
Robert M. Ott
George O. Smith
Vance elected mayor in East Rainelle race
Claude E. Vance of the Peoples ticket won the East Rainelle mayoral race, defeating Democrat L. C. Landrum and Citizens party candidate A. C. Haynes. Ray Neal won the recorder post, and five councilman seats were filled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Rainelle
Claude E. Vance
Peoples
L. C. Landrum
A. C. Haynes
Citizens Party
Ray Neal
Union Elects Poole and Humphreys in Small Turnout
Only 22 persons voted in Union's election today, reelecting James H. Poole as mayor and R. M. Humphreys for recorder. Five councilmen were chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UNION
James H. Poole
R. M. Humphreys
Mayor Sam Lilly Defeated in Rhode llle Reelection
Rhode llle voters chose George Thomas of the Progressive ticket over Mayor Sam Lilly, who recently faced a extortion conviction and received a stay on a 15 month sentence pending appeal. Lloyd Meador elected town recorder with five councilmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodell
Sam Lilly
George Thomas
Lilly
Lloyd Meador
Myles and Keller Win Unopposed in Fayetteville Mayor Race
In Fayetteville on June 6 T A Myles was elected mayor and Ben Keller named recorder without opposition. Voters approved a $3000 street improvement levy and annexation of the Hughes addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayetteville
T. A. Myles
Ben Keller
Recorder
Hughes
Nelson named mayor in Barboursville race victory
Richard Nelson, Republican, won Barboursville mayoralty defeating Democrat G. L. Burgess by 382 to 352. Retiring mayor is C. C. Swan who did not seek reelection. Republican G. E. Welch beat Democrat Jesse Henderson for recorder. Democrats captured all five council seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barboursville
Richard Nelson
G. L. Burgess
Nelson
Burgess
C. C. Swan
G. E. Welch
Jesse Henderson
Adkins Re elected Mayor In Wayne Race
Wayne voters reelected S E Adkins mayor. He led the Citizens ticket over R A Ramey of the Peoples ticket by 167 to 72 votes. Otis Watts was named recorder without opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne
S. E. Adkins
Citizens
R. A. Ramey
Peoples
Adkins
Ramey
Otis Watts
Citizens’ Party
Citizens sweep to victory in Summersville mayoral race
Summersville voters elected the Citizens slate in the biennial election led by Dr. E. S. Brown who defeated Howard Campbell of the Law and Order party 150 to 91 and installed him as mayor. A. E. Dorsey won the recorder post over Erskine McClung 158 to 85, with five councilmen also chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summersville
Citizens
E. S. Brown
Dr. Brown
Howard Campbell
Law and Order Party
A. E. Dorsey
Erskine McClung
Montgomery Wins Tunnelton Mayor Seat Amid Late Ballot Slate
M. D. Montgomery was elected mayor of Tunnelton today as opposition failed to appear on the ballot. He succeeds George H. Kercheval. The Citizens ticket, including Recorder E. C. Maier and five councilmen, takes office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunnelton
M. D. Montgomery
Montgomery
George H. Kercheval
Citizens
E. C. Maier
Progressive party wins in tense hundred election for mayor
In a fiercely contested election Arthur Null of the Progressive party defeats J F Rex for mayor amid 371 votes cast of 400. Co L Chapman, also Progressive, defeats H M Kennedy for recorder. Five Progressive councilmen were elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Null
Progressive Party
J. F. Rex
Co. L. Chapman
H. M. Kennedy
Waitress Polled Two Eighty For Mayor In Webster Springs
Webster Springs voters reelected Mayor Kenneth White by 282 to 280 over challenger W S Hamrick. A C Elbon received 30 votes and Miss Juanita Delamore, a 24 year old waitress, polled 3 as the curfew and parking meter repeal platform failed. R L Thompson won reelection as recorder without opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster Springs
Juanita Delamore
Kenneth White
White
W. S. Hamrick
A. C. Elbon
Miss Delamore
R. L. Thompson
Democrats Sweep Logan County Municipal Elections
Democrats won all five council seats and swept the mayor and recorder races in Logan County. John Combs defeated G. C. Damron 350 to 222 to become mayor succeeding Merlin Auxier. Dewey Ellis won the recorder race, defeating Mrs. Lacy White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan County
John Combs
G. C. Damron
Merlin Auxier
Dewey Ellis
Lacy White
Fretwell Wins Bowlesburg Mayor Race. Pollock Named Recorder
In Bowlesburg on June 6 A H Fretwell won the mayoral contest with 310 votes to 136 for A A Pickering. C C Pollock received 278 votes for recorder to 161 for Norwood D Hooten. Five councilmen were chosen.
Mayor Reelected Unopposed in West Milford Vote
West Milford voters reelected D. E. Lynch as mayor without opposition. Richard Harris defeated Virgil Sinclair for recorder. Five councilmen were elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Milford
D. E. Lynch
Richard Harris
Virgil Sinclair
Grove Elected Mayor in Auburn Race
The Auburn election results show C. D. Grove elected mayor and Glade Spurgeon chosen as recorder. The vote followed today’s polling with Grove securing the mayoralty and Spurgeon retaining the recorder position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
C. D. Grove
Glade Spurgeon
Citizens Sweep Election in Star City Mayoral Race
In Star City, the Citizens ticket won the day after the Democratic party split into two factions. Pauli S. Peckard named mayor over Joe Sellaro, with Emery Roe defeating James Cunningham for recorder. Five councilmen also elected as Citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star City
Democrats
Citizens
Democratic Party
Citizens Group
Pauli S. Peckard
Peckard
Joe Sellaro
Emery Roe
James Cunningham
Recorder
Incumbents Returned in Unopposed City Election
Officials were returned to office today with no opposition. Mayor W. S. Parks and Recorder Clyde Foley are among the incumbents re-elected in the June 6 vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albright
W. S. Parks
Recorder
Clyde Foley
Bruceton Mills Elects Bowermaster and Steelman
In Bruceton Mills Mayor W J Bowermaster and Recorder Myron Steelman won reelection without opposition. Three of the five councilmen were also renamed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruceton Mills
W. J. Bowermaster
Recorder Myron Steelman
Will Serve Again in Kingwood Local Elections
Kingwood voters reelect Mayor F Evan Parrack and Recorder Glen Miller for two more years as both faced no opposition in today's municipal election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingwood
F. Evan Parrack
Glen Miller
Albright Wins Mayoral Contest in Masontown
Albright was re elected mayor of Masontown for two more years after defeating George Watson. C W Radabaugh was chosen re election bids not fully detailed in the readable portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masontown
L. E. Albright
George Watson
C. W. Radabaugh
Becomes Mayor in Thurmond Reelection Without Opposition
Elmer Daniels, justice of the peace and railroader, was reelected mayor of Thurmond today without opposition. The vote confirms Daniels continuing leadership for the term starting this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurmond
Elmer Daniels
Ruble Elected Mayor in Town Ticket Victory
Sophia voters chose Criss Ruble as mayor over W R Campbell of the Citizens party. James B. Deck was selected recorder. Five councilmen were named.
Karnes Defeats Nelson in Alderson Mayoral Race
H W Karnes defeated incumbent Charles M Nelson for mayor of Alderson by 303 to 250 votes. H R McVey won the recorder post over Fred I Rowe 294 to 250, and five councilmen were chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderson
H. W. Karnes
Charles M. Nelson
H. R. McVey
Fred I. Rowe
Meadow Bridge Elects W D Harrah Mayor Unopposed
W D Harrah was elected mayor of Meadow Bridge without opposition in a local election held today June 6. He succeeds the previous officeholder and will lead the town government.
Reedy Names City Officials in New Administration
June 6 Reedy A C Thrash appointed mayor and J R Coon chosen recorder. Five councilmen were named to the new administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedy
A. C Thrash
J. R. Coon
Democrats Reelect Dr C Brown Administration Unopposed
WAR June 6 Dr C Brown and his entire administration all Democrats were formally reelected today. They were unopposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. C. Brown
Jane Lew voters reelect mayor in get well bid
Mayor A W Brake returns to office for a third term after defeating Burley Baughman 111 to 63 in Jane Lew. Brake recently had an operation and is convalescing at a Clarksburg hospital. Mrs Maude Bethley wins a third term as recorder and five Peoples party councilmen are elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Lew
A. W. Brake
Brake
Clarksburg
Burley Baughman
Citizens
Maude Bethley
Peoples
Peoples Party
Gay Is Reelected For Third Term In Buckhannon
Henry R. Gay was reelected mayor of Buckhannon for a third term in a non partisan election. He defeated M. E. Hymes 778 to 392 as about 40 percent of registered voters cast ballots. Incumbents C. I. Post and R. T. Crawley lost by four votes and Marshall De Turk by 49 votes, while Jack Post defeated De Turk. Perce Ross won unopposed. Two council seats remained holdovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckhannon
Henry R. Gay
M. E. Hymes
C. I. Post
R. T. Crawley
Jack Post
Marshall de Turk
Perce Ross
Dan Chambers Elected Mayor in Unopposed Vote
In Matewan on June 6 Dan Chambers won the mayor's office and N. L. Chaney was chosen as recorder, both without opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matewan
Dan Chambers
N. L. Chaney
Recorder
GOP Elects Mayor in Princeton Victory Narrow
H J Thompson led the Republican ticket to control of Princeton defeating incumbent Democrat George Hall 1366 to 1295 in unofficial returns. Republicans also captured two of three council seats with John Kessinger and R O Sewell elected, while J M Marshall Democrat won a council seat as a holdover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
H. J. Thompson
George Hall
John Kessinger
R. O. Sewell
J. M. Marshall
Graves Wins Recorder Post In Blacksville Vote
Voters selected Archie Graves for town recorder over incumbent W. B. Haught by 52 to 34. Dr. A. B. Collins was elected mayor without opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacksville
Archie Graves
W. B. Haught
Graves
Haught
A. B. Collins
Clark Wins Post Riverside Mayoral Race and City Officials
Riverside voters elected Barton Coda mayor without opposition and Thornton Clark recorder by 68 to 22 over Willis Raber. Five councilmen were named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Barton Coda
Thornton Clark
Recorder’s Office
Willis Raber
Lakin Reappoints Mayor and Officials in Terra Alta Vote
Terra Alta voters chose S. L. Lakin as mayor and Leo Bott as town recorder with no opposition. Five council members were also elected in the unnamed municipal contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terra Alta
S. L. Lakin
Leo Bott
Only Seven Vote in Henderson Mayoral Election
Henderson voters turnout was seven as Mayor Robert Darst and the entire Democratic ticket were unopposed and formally elected. Recorder Mervin Chapman and three of five returning council members were also continued. The town shows about 100 registered voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Robert Darst
Mervin Chapman
Ambrose Mayor Elected After Taxpayers Victory
The Taxpayers party elected J B Ambrose as mayor with 27 votes defeating J W Brock of Citizens and Lester Flangan of Peoples. A S Lindsey of Citizens was named recorder. Five councilmen were chosen.
Lambert Re elected Mayor in Ellenboro Trial County
Ellenboro voters chose C. B. Lambert for another term as mayor of the Ritchie county town. B. P. Drey was reelected town recorder and five councilmen were chosen in the election held today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellenboro
C. B. Lambert
Ritchie County
B. P. Drey
Stewart Reelected Mayor in Fourth Term Bid
FLEMINGTON June 6 Stewart won a fourth consecutive term as mayor with 52 votes. Incumbent recorder Stanley Fleming was reelected and two of the four councilmen also secured reelection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flemington
A. N. Stewart
Stoday
Stanley Fleming
Kauffelt Elected to Ronceverte City Council in Special Election
D H Kauffelt won the nonpartisan race for the Ronceverte city council, defeating F D Nickell 429 to 179. The council post was the sole contested office. Kauffelt and two holdovers will organize in July and choose a mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronceverte
D. H. Kauffelt
F. D. Nickell
Kauffelt
Fort Gay Mayor Reelected Amid Progressive Ticket Victory
R F Frazier was reelected mayor of Fort Gay today as a Progressive candidate without opposition. Other officers and councilmen including L L Lucan were also reelected for fifth terms, with Charles Frazier Iliff West Charles Justice Albert Frazier and C A Cartwell returning to service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Gay
R. F. Frazier
L. L. Lucan
Charles Frazier
Iliff West
Charles Justice
Albert Frazier
C A. Cartwell
Hatfield Leads Law and Order to Gilbert Mayor Win
The Law and Order party led by W. Hatfield won Gilbert’s election, defeating Peoples candidate S A G Bragg for mayor by 10 votes. Unofficial returns show Lonnie Cline beating Harold Buchanan by four votes for re election, and five Law and Order councilmen were elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert
Law and Order Party
W. Hatfield
Hatfield
S. A. G. Bragg Peoples
Lonnie Cline
Harold Buchanan
Law and Order
Newburg Crowns Officials in Low Turnout Election
June 6 Newburg voters reelected three incumbent town council members with little opposition. E J Herchler was renamed mayor and Thomas Pendergast chosen for recorder. Two new councilmen also won offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburg
E. J. Herchler
Thomas Pendergast
Ray Thompson Elected Glenville Mayor in Heavy Vote
Ray Thompson won the mayoral race in Glenville with the heaviest tally in the community's history, defeating Goff Rader. Mrs. Cesa Johnson was named recorder in the same election report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenville
Ray Thompson
Goff Rader
Cesa Johnson
Parrack elected mayor as Kingwood votes tally
Kingwood voters cast 67 ballots for mayor F Evan Parrack, with Glen Mullens same total for reelection as recorder. Three of five council members were renamed once counts concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingwood
F. Evan Parrack
Glen Mullens
Richwood Shifts to Republican Party in Council Vote
Richwood residents ousted Democratic councilmen who had served under Republican E. C. Bennette. Elected two year terms went to Bennette as recorder and two council members. George Frymier won by one vote 105 to 104 over Russell Landacre. Tom Hicks led with 358 to 122 against Marvin Poling. William Kelley defeated Ray Huggins and Worthy Boone beat Harry Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richwood
Richood
Em E. C. Bennette
Dr. Bennette
Democratic Recorder
George Frymier
Russell Landacre
Tom Hicks
Marvin Poling
William Kelley
Ray Huggins
Worthy Boone
Harry Mills
Davis elected to fourth term as mayor on dual tickets
June 6 report: C W Rasse wins a fourth consecutive term for mayor, running on Peoples and Citizens tickets. He defeats Stanley Orndorf of the Peoples party and John Gaver of the Square Deal slate. H F Campbell named recorder on the Citizens slate. Five councilmen chosen: Robert Raese, R W Snavely, Ed Walters, Carl Aronson and Howard Mosser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
C. W. Rasse
Peoples
Citizens
Stanley Orndorf
Peoples Party
John Gaver
Square Deal
H. F. Campbell
Robert Raese
R. W. Snavely
Ed Walters
Carl Aronson
Howard Mosser
Citizens Ticket Sweeps Offices in Hurricane Vote
The Citizens ticket won all major posts in Hurricane. J. E. Billups elected mayor, defeating Democrat J. T. Garrett, a former state senator, and B. F. Forth elected recorder, beating B. F. Spurlock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Ticket
J. E. Billups
B. F. Forth
Billups
J. T. Garrett
Forth
B. F. Spurlock
Stepp Reelected Mayor in Coal Town Vote
Dr. E. P. Stepp, Democrat, was reelected mayor of the coal town, defeating Dr. R. M. Akers, Republican. R. A. Rouse, Democrat, was reelected recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermit
E. P. Stepp
R. M. Akers
R. A. Rouse
Haught Wins Rainelle Mayor Race In Town Election
T. W. Haught won the Rainelle mayoralty in a four candidate field as 480 of 500 registered voters cast ballots. M. C. Whitlock was chosen recorder. Five councilmen were also elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainelle
T. W. Haught
M. C. Whitlock
Former Mayor Charles Spencer Defeated in Middlebourne
In Middlebourne on June 6 Charles Spencer, former mayor, lost his bid to regain the office to Harvey Haught. Incumbent recorder Arthur Craven was reelected with five councilmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlebourne
Charles Spencer
Harvey Haught
Arthur Craven
Thompson Unopposed for Town Leadership in Hambleton
Mayor C. E. Thompson retained his office without opposition in Hambleton. Marie Hahn was elected recorder and five councilmen were chosen in the Tucker county town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hambleton
C. E. Thompson
Tucker County
Marie Hahn
Milton Mayor Renamed in Third Term Victory
Milton June 6 Mayor Albert R. Fields, Republican, was returned to office for his third consecutive term. He defeated O. C. Campbell. Caldwell Dudley, also a Republican, was named recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Albert R. Fields
O. C. Campbell
Caldwell Dudley
Morgantown Republicans sweep five council seats
Morgantown June 6 Republicans broadened their city council majority by winning all five vacancies. Out of ten seats three incumbents were Democrats while holdovers remained. Official results list B L Vaught 372 J F Campbell 161 Harry Largent 576 Marion Dawson 501 Marvin Kiger 234 A F Carter 209 Frank Sigwart 313 Frank O Grayson 237 J M Bucklew 395 L Arthur Barbe 270 incumbents noted with x.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
B. L. Vaught
J. F. Campbell
Harry Largent
Marion Dawson
Marvin Kiger
A. F. Carter
Frank Sigwart
Frank O. Grayson
J. M. Bucklew
L. Arthur Barbe
Leon Keeps Mayor Cossin In Leon Iowa Election
LEON June 6 The Mason county town of Leon returned Mayor Theodore Cossin to office and reelected Recorder Howard Schultz. Five councilmen also were reelected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon
Mason County
Theodore Cossin
Howard Schultz
PWA Releases Funds for Charleston Deep Sewer Project
A partial payment of 25454.50 released on the PWA grant increases Charleston total to 89090.75 of 130909 allotment. Regional headquarters in Chicago notified Mayor Dawson yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PWA
Charleston
Chicago
Dawson
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