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December 13, 1936
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
In a close election at David T. Howard evening school, the Conservative Party's Nokomis Smith won the student body presidency with 215 votes cast on Thursday evening amid inclement weather.
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Conservative Party Wins In Close
Race For President Of Howard
Evening School; Smith Chosen
The students at the David T. Howard evening school during the past month have been enthusiastic over the election of a torch bearer for this school year. This enthusiasm and anxiety which hovered over the large number of politicians came to a fitting climax when the citizens cast their votes for their favorite candidate on Thursday evening.
The polls were stationed in the school building because of the inclement weather. Procedures were followed closely as possible after regular governmental procedures.
The votes cast numbered 215.
According to the official tabulation of the publicity representative, the Conservative Party won in the close race for president of the student body.
Nokomis Smith, progressive young man, whose activities are noted throughout the city was the successful candidate.
Following closely behind his heels was Alfonza Watson.
President-elect Smith in a recent meeting delivered his address which will appear within a few days.
Race For President Of Howard
Evening School; Smith Chosen
The students at the David T. Howard evening school during the past month have been enthusiastic over the election of a torch bearer for this school year. This enthusiasm and anxiety which hovered over the large number of politicians came to a fitting climax when the citizens cast their votes for their favorite candidate on Thursday evening.
The polls were stationed in the school building because of the inclement weather. Procedures were followed closely as possible after regular governmental procedures.
The votes cast numbered 215.
According to the official tabulation of the publicity representative, the Conservative Party won in the close race for president of the student body.
Nokomis Smith, progressive young man, whose activities are noted throughout the city was the successful candidate.
Following closely behind his heels was Alfonza Watson.
President-elect Smith in a recent meeting delivered his address which will appear within a few days.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Student Election
Conservative Party Win
Nokomis Smith
Alfonza Watson
Howard Evening School
What entities or persons were involved?
Nokomis Smith
Alfonza Watson
Where did it happen?
David T. Howard Evening School
Story Details
Key Persons
Nokomis Smith
Alfonza Watson
Location
David T. Howard Evening School
Event Date
Thursday Evening
Story Details
The Conservative Party won a close race for president of the student body at David T. Howard evening school, with Nokomis Smith as the successful candidate over Alfonza Watson. 215 votes were cast, and polls were held in the school due to inclement weather.