First city under new government votes cast in election
About 1 418 ballots were cast out of 4 105 registered voters in the citys first election under the city manager form. First returns came in at 8 p m with Fire Department precinct 23 reporting. Bolyard and Mahaffey led the council race early and by 9 p m held a commanding lead as about half the precincts reported. They will take seats July 1 replacing W A Murray and H Dent Wiles. The levy vote favored a three year measure expected to raise about 16000 annually for street repair and maintenance.
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Fire Department
Bolyard
Mahaffey
Bolyard and
W. A. Murray
H. Dent Wiles
West Virginia
West Main and
St. John Street
West Main Street
Latrobe
West Main Streets
City Water Department
Civil Service
Grafton
Weston mayor elected in Democratic ticket win
Edward E. Blair defeated D. D. Chapman 1572 to 535 to become Mayor of Weston amid party line ballots. The article notes party labels like citizens and peoples tickets in local contests as candidates sought office.
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Edward E. Blair
Weston
Republcan
D. D. Chapman
Citizens
Peoples
Grafton City Council Reports On Progress And Plans
The final council report describes improvements since the new government began, including street resurfacing, bridge repairs, street and sewer projects, and a plan to fund street work with a three year levy. It notes traffic reforms, new parking facilities, revenue from meters, and forthcoming civil service steps for police and fire departments, asserting overall progress and hope for future growth.
Speedy Senate Approval Foreseen for Gordon Gray
Washington reports that Senate approval of Gordon Gray as Secretary of the Army is expected. Chairman Tydings of the Armed Services committee praises the president's nomination of the North Carolina lawyer publisher, who has served in the department. Senator Gurney commends the choice, noting the appointee's experience.
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Washington
Senate
Gordon Gray
Tydings
D-Md
Armed Services Committee
Truman
North Carolina
Gray
Gurney
South da
Ee Group
Voters Turnout Peak in Precincts 27 and 28
A continuation notes Precinct 27 at Garrison school and Precinct 28 at Custer’s Maple avenue residence recorded the largest turnout with a total of voters.
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Page One
Garrison School
Custer
Maple Avenue
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Royal
Royal Portable
Loar Jewelry Store
Bridge Street
State Road Commission
ESSO
Lextra Protection
Esso Xtra
Esso Standard Oil Company
Wiles Esso Station
Malone
Chemical Co
Corton
Ace Ane
Senera
SK Fasta
DeLaney’s Electrical Appliance & Furniture Company
General Electric
Lincoln Street
Blueville
Raymond
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