Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-08-21
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
Is HARMONIOUS
Delegates Elected For Roanoke Con-
yentiOn - Plan to Nominate
Senatorial Candidate


Senatorial Candidate
Pervaded by harmony which au-
ours we'll for the organization, the
Republicans of Shenandoah County
met in county convention in the
Court House, Woodstock, at 2 D. m.
Saturday, nominated Nehemiah KEEL
ley to succeed himself as a member
of the House of Delegates, elected
delegates to the State convention at
Roanoke and passed the customary
resolutions.
Each precinct in the county had it's
quota of delegates present, and the
convention was called to order by
County Chairman j. William CARRIER
Col. w. N. Hoag of Strasburg was
made temporary chairman and j.
William Harpine, temporary secre-
tary.
Forty-four delegates were elected
to the Roanoke convention, which
meets September 5, each delegate
having half vote. 1t is anticipated
that the convention will put a whole
State ticket in the field.
In short speech, Gilbert E. Pence
placed Mr.. Kelley in nomination and
the eloquent seconding remarks of
Hon. Paxton G. Williamson brought
out great deal of enthusiasm. Mr..
Kelley in accepting the honor pledged
a faithful performance of the duties
deyolving upon, in the event of his
reelection and stated that he would
not be a political representative in
Richmond, but would represent his
constituents irrespective of party.
Resolutions
The committee on resolutions of
fered the. following resolutions.
which were adopted
That the convention heartily in
dorses the policies of the National
Republican administration, and of our
ACSAuCAl, nun SdINl III tOOiluSe,
particularly in the effort to reduce
taxation by an economical admins
tration of the Federal government
and restoring the idea of local self
government to the statutes. Fur
Their, this convention indorses the
policies of President Coolidge in re-
storing confidence among business in
terests of this country and bringing
complete understanding among ma
tions which is reacting benefcially
to all as is evidenced by the contin-
ued prosperity of the people of these
United States.
That this convention heartily in
dorses the manner in which the Re-
publican officers of this county con-
duct their business and recommend
that they be given loyal and whole
hearted support by the citizens of the
county, fully realizing how fortunate
the county is in securing such faith,
full servants.
That the convention indorses, most
emphatically, the present member of
the House of Delegates from this
county, Hon. Nehemiah Kelley, and
in placing its stamp of approval on
his work, does so with a knowledge
of work well done and anticipates
continued success by denomination
and reelection.
That the following be considered a
recommendation by this convention
to the member of the House of Dele
gates, as one of the most important
pieces of legislation for which he can
work.
Whereas, The school trustees and
division superintendent for every
county in the State of Virginia, are
now appointed by the Trustee Elec>
toral Board, and the taxpayers have
no right to select such trustees,
Whereas, The said school trustees
and division superintendent are au-
thorized and empowered by the law
to conduct, manage and operate the
pubic free schools, thus spending the
money of the taxpayers;
Now therefore be it resolved that
we favor the election of the school
trustees and division superintendent
by the popular vote of the people, at
the regular election when all of the
county officers are elected
The chair appointed a committee
to confer with Frederick and Clarke
counties and the city of Winchester
as to a candidate for State Senator
for this 26th District, giving such au-
thority to nominate a candidate for
said office.
C. W. WICKES, Jr.
w. C. PENCE
OTTO V, PENCE
A. G. SHAVER
c. e. MILLER