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• 2~9 ~lectisx The Mayor presented the report of the City Election held ~Pa~ April 1~, 191.~.a. at the City Hall, as follows ::: For Mayor to serve two years Fred R. Ruff 296 votes F. P. Bartley 275 votes For Aldermen to serve two years: Rufus Honeycutt 279 votes P. L. Benson 351. votes George F. Norris 3?1 votes For City Secretary to serve two years: Annie Christensen 5?3 votes For Marshal to serve two years: Raleigh Erwin 563 votes Total votes cast 581 Motion by-Roark, se-coed by Smith, that Fred R. Ruff for Mayor, P. L. Benson and George F. Norris for Aldermen, Annie Christens en ,r„ for City Secretary and Raleigh Erwin for ~darshe.]., -the candidates receiving the highest number of votes, be declared elected to serve for two years and that the election returns be placed on file. Carried. Mayor Ruff extended his thanks and appreciation to the retiring Aldermen for their cooperation during their term of office. Oaths •f Uffice The newly elected officials were sworn in and administered the oath of office by City Attorney Kiibler. Motion by Roark, second by Kerber, that the m®®ting adjourn. Carried. The new City Council was called to order by Mayor Ruff with the following Aldermen and City officials present: Ald. M. D. Burgin, J. N. Johnson, T. F. Smith, George F. Norris, F. L. Benson, City Atty. Kiibler, City Secy. Christensen. Mayor Ruff congratulated the newley elected officials and asked $t~r their support and cooperation in administering the affairs of the City. The newly elected Aldermen, as well as the old, pledged theft full cooperation and support. May~re & ~~ux- Mayor Ruff announced that the n®xt meeting of the Harris County eilmeas Assn. Mayors and Councilmens Association would be held at Gaido's, Meetimg 9260 Main St. in Houston on April 11, 191..al~. with Pasadena as host.