The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-09-17
Preyette Heads County
Republicans This Fall
. Graphical Candidate
for Sheriff Of
County
COP HARMON
(REPORTED)

{ REPORTED
On last Saturday morning the Re-
publicanS of the county filled the
courthouse to overflowing and in the
best of spirits nominated their ticket
for all county offices. It was the larg-
est gathering of Republicans in the
county in many years but did not
equal the crowd at the recent Demo-
cratic convention. The convention
was presided over by Grant Bau-
guess, county chairman, during the
business session, and by Mrs. JOS. M.
Prevette, vice-chairwoman, during
the woman's session. After the can
didates for various offices were Sc
lected the convention was addressed
by Hon. Baxter Linney, State Re
publican Elector at Large; by the
Hon. Watt Gragg, candidate for Con-
gress in this district; and by the
Hon. c. M. Critcher, candidate for
State Senate from this senatorial dis
trict. During the woman's session
the convention heard Mrs. John R.
Jones. of North Wilkesboro, National
committee woman for North Caro-
line, and Mrs. Eugene Hester, OF
Reidsville, vice-committee woman
for North Carolina. Mr.. Eugene Hes
ter and Mr.. Russell Hodges were in
attendance.
The following ticket was nomi-
mated:
Joseph M. Prevette, representative;
G. r Graybeal. sheriff; Edward
Sturgil, Register of Deeds; j. &.
WEIGH, county surveyor; DIR. M.
Blevins, coroner; w. A. Weaver, Ed
ward Osborne, and Matthew Carson,
county commissioner.
Adopt State, National and
County Platforms
A resolution was, passed endorsing
the candidacy of Hon. Watt Gregg
and the Hon. c. M. Critcher for their
respective offices.
The following resolution was en-
dorsed:
Be it resolved by the Republicans
of Ashe county, North Carolina, In
regular convention, assembled, at
jefferson, North Carolina, on the
18th day of September, 1886; -.
First: That we approve ard adopt
the Republicans Netional Platform
in all respects, and pledge our undi-
vided support to the election OF Al
fred M. Landon as President OF the
United States.
Second: That we approve and
adopt the Republican State Platform
in all respects, and pledge our full
support to the principles therein
stated.
Third: That we pledge the people
of Ashe county that in the event
those nominated for the Republican
ticket are entrusted with power. an
administration for the best interests
of the people of the county as
whole; that program of economy
be adopted So 51Iat our tax rate will
not be increased and no additional
Indebtedness will be placed on the
people of Ashe county.
Fourth: That every effort be made
to obtain settlement on our bonded
Indebtedness if these bonds can be
refinanced at low interest rate and
settled for fifty per cent on the dol
lar with new bonds approved by the
majority of the people OF Ashe
county.
Fifth: We pledge the people OF
Ashe county that in case the Repub-
lican board of commissioners are
elected financial report OF the
county will be published annually as
required by law.
Prevette Accepts Nomination
Joseph M. Prevette, in accepting
the nomination for the candidacy Tor
the legislature, said:
81 cam say truly that I more than
appreciate the honor you have be-
slowed upon me today. It is great
satisfaction and comfort to think
that have only lived in the county
three years and have merited the
confidence of the Republicans by this
act of yours; and I hope in November
it will be shown that have merited
the confidence also of many Demo
Gratis.
"On the fateful day of the 22nd
day of August our political oppon-'
ents held convention in this same
building. They made no definite
pledge to the voters of the county,
thew not even promised the voters.
any better government, nor did they
assure the voters that they would not
raise taxes in the county, nor did
their candidate for the Legislature
tell the people what he would do II
sent to the legislature
ssIn seeking the nomination as the
county's representative in the Cen
leral Assembly Let my party know
how stood on various matters OF
which the people have vital inter
est and / now re-affirm that pledge
to the Republicans as well as to the
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