Nelson sweeps Fourth District for largest Democratic majority
Ben Johnson wins the Fourth Congressional District by a record majority as The Sun predicted. Nelson County contributes 5,249, with Washington County at 507. In Nelson four precincts Heaverin totals show 18 votes across precincts.
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Hon
Ben. Johnson
Washington County
Ben Johnson
Nelson Rer
Heaverin
Johnson
Willisbur
Newman
Mackville
Bosworth Vreeland
Quiet county election yields small vote across 11 candidates
In a calm county contest the primary and general elections produced a modest turnout. The tally lists 11 candidates for United States Senator and for Governor and Star offices, with Winfrey and Gullion noted among the governors. North precinct is counted only in Governor and Senator races. total vote recorded as 310.
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United States
Chanault
Hughes Wins Governor Victory for New York
Republican Hughes defeats Hearst by about 60,000 votes to become the New York governor, ending Hearst's bid and shaping the state's political future.
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Hughes
Hearst
New York
Good Men Defeated In Local Governor Vote
In No 8 Hager's precinct Judge I H Thorman and Hon C C McChord each drew one vote for governor. The article notes their equal support and argues it does not reflect unpopularity but reflects plain voting behavior in the local race.
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I. H. Thorman
C. C. McChord
Hager
Au Courtymen
Dr. J. B. RoBards Returns Home After Family Death
Dr. J. B. RoBards, who had been in Hendersonville North Carolina for several days to attend his father’s sudden death, has returned home. The event prompted prayers and condolences from the local community as relatives arranged services.
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J.B. RoBards
Hendersonville
N. C
Mooresville celebrates George Monts 21st birthday
George Mont marked his 21st birthday on November 6 at the Stevenson home. Chrysanthemums decorated the house as a six course lunch was served after guests gathered in the dining room. Mont received many nice presents. Several local families and relatives are noted visiting or returning from nearby areas, including Sweeney, Wells, Wall, and Yocum families, with various visits to Woodlawn and Springfield.
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John Stevenson
Stevenson
James Triax
James Hardesty
Mont
Ell
William Boblit
George Grigsby
Hardin County
T. D. Sweeney
Elizabeth Sweeney
W. J. Pilis
Nancy Ellis
Will Sweeney
Woodlawn
Henry Wells
Tatham Springs
James Wall
Missy Ardia Wai
Springfield
Edd Yocum
John Gordon
Patie
Asty
Onan
Margaret
Seca
Vial
Arthur Eddleman
McCreary Wins, Senator McCreary Sealed by Safe Majority
A telephone message to The Sun reports that Senator McCreary has been elected by a safe majority, transmitted from McCreary Headquarters. The source notes the victory was achieved with a secure margin and conveys the official result.
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McCreary
Burley Growers Convention in Winchester Discusses Equity Plan
A Kentucky tobacco convention in Winchester brings together burley men from 38 counties and Ohio. Leaders like C. M. Hanna and W. C. McChord outline the American Society of Equity program, urging local unions, county meetings, and pooling crops with a one cent per pound fund to store tobacco and cover costs, aiming for fair prices and organized action against unfair practices.
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Burley Belt
Burley Tobacco Growers Convene at Winchester
Winchester November 2 delegates closed a two day meeting amid calls for higher prices and local warehousing. Lindsay urged farmer efforts over Congress or state help while McChord backed county level warehousing and local capital. Sherman outlined the Equity Society ties as organizers prepared county and district committees and a 30 day campaign.
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Winchester
Burley Tobacco Growers
Tobacco Trust
Burley
Commercial Club
Lindsay
National Congress
W. C. McChord
Springfeld
E. B. Hogan
Grant County
Henry B. Sherman
Greensburg
Ind
American Society of Equity
Burley Tobacco Society
R. F. Peake
Shelby
McCreary
United States
New Castle
Lurid School Sound Foreshadows Event At Centre College
In a high school scene the echoing, terrifying sound unsettles teacher and pupils as they await a forthcoming event. Prof. Thompson’s note hints at distractions and debates to come, with discussions on Jefferson versus Hamilton and a student mandolin guitar club to be heard.
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Jefferson and
Hamilton
Springfield
Mandolin and Guitar Club
Beck ham and Hager in statewide race results
Indications show Beckham ahead in the governor races with a likely 6000 margin and Hager a similar lead for governor. Nearby figures place Henderson as attorney general with about 15000 votes and Gullion for superintendent at public instruction winning. Statewide counties report Beckham and Hager carrying key strongholds amid surprises. Beckham later telephoned Judge Thurman to claim a safe majority.
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McCreary
Beckham
Creary
Republicans Edge Democrats in Third and Ninth Districts
Returns from the Third and Ninth districts indicate Republicans lead over Richardson and Kehoe Democrats in a contest described as very close. The close margins reflect a tight race for Congress with Republicans outperforming in key areas.
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Congress
Richardson
Kehoe
A Good Company at the Local Playhouse
Miss Loucile Whitcliff leads a three night engagement by her company at the local play-house. The performance draws good crowds and receives positive notes on the show's quality and reception.
Prathers Creek Community Notes and Local Moves
Mr W Christerson visits son G H Christerson near Stewart Ky. Eula Smock and Bessie Milton stay with Margie Christerson. R T Mayes family hosts relatives. Robert Mayes in Harrodburg on business. Ethel Mayes returns after fever. Henry Noel moves to new home. Frank Graves moves into Noel’s vacated house. Weddings rumor circulated. Beach Grove church sermons interrupted by somers. Cacorgowt in Winter affects Dees County.
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W. 5. Christerson
Stewart, Ky
G. H. Christerson
Eula Smock
Bessie Milton
Margie Christerson
R. T
G T. Mayes
Robert Mayes
Harrodburg
J. H. Mayes
Misa Ethel Mayes
Henry Noel
Frank Graves
Mir Noel
Ana Scetian
Dees
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