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Staunton Elects Four Women to Key Posts
Staunton voters elected and appointed four women to top city roles. Dr Patricia H Menk became the first woman mayor and council member while Mrs Anna Lee Pullin became commissioner of revenue. Edith Paxton serves as circuit court clerk and Catherine J Musser holds city auditor and city clerk posts. The article notes public reaction and gender dynamics in local politics.
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Mary Baldwin College
Menk
Anna Lee Pullin
Staunton
Commissioner of Revenue Post
Highland County
Edith Paxton
Catherine J.musser
Queen City
Virginia
Elizabeth I
Augusta County
Augusta
Prince of Wales
George II