1930 election

City Council

On June 10, Dr. W. Dan Haden and Fred W. Twyman, candidates of the City Democratic Committee, defeated S. F. Hamm and Miss Evelyn Show, Independent, for membership of the city commission (city council). Mr. Twyman lead the ticket with 677, Dr. Haden polling second with 633, while Mr. Hamm and Miss Shaw poled 439 and 217 voters respectively. Mr. Twyman succeeded himself, reoccupying the seat which he had held since creating of the commission plan. This was Dr. Haden’s first public office. He succeeded John R. Morris who declined re-nomination.