This Day in History: 1924-08-22
Nomination night in Allendale was made memorable by the selection of a woman, Martha J. Parkhurst, as fusion candidate for “Mayoress”. After the selection of Republican candidates for county office the meeting was adjourned and thrown open to candidates from all parties for local office. Many of Allendale’s new women voters hailed the nomination as a historic moment for the village. (You have to keep reading to find out if she got elected.) (Bristow)