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Smyrna Times
Smyrna, Kent County, Delaware
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Charles H. Grantland resigned as Secretary of State to Governor Buck on Thursday; Buck named Walter Dent Smith, head of State Safety Council, as successor. Grantland had served since 1927.
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Tenders His Resignation As Secretary of State W. D. Smith Named
Secretary of State Charles H. Grantland Thursday tendered his resignation from that office to Governor Buck. The resignation is effective at the pleasure of the Governor. The latter has designated Walter Dent Smith, head of the State Safety Council and a prominent Republican, as Mr. Grantland's successor, the appointment to be officially made shortly. Secretary Grantland retires after making one of the most able officials ever to hold that office. He was appointed Secretary of State by Governor Buck when he assumed office in January, 1929, and previously had served as Secretary of State under then Governor Robert P. Robinson from March 8, 1927, after having served as assistant secretary of State from January 22, 1927.
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resignation effective at the pleasure of the governor; walter dent smith designated as successor, appointment to be officially made shortly; grantland retires after able service.
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Secretary of State Charles H. Grantland tendered his resignation to Governor Buck. Governor Buck designated Walter Dent Smith, head of the State Safety Council and a prominent Republican, as successor. Grantland was appointed by Governor Buck in January 1929 and previously served under Governor Robert P. Robinson from March 8 1927 after serving as assistant secretary from January 22 1927.