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Show ! RICHFIELD BANKER OUT j FOR GOVERNORSHIP I James M. Peterson Announces He Is t Candidate Kor Nomiiwtiiou. ; Word comes from Richfield that , James M Peterson, president o the j James M. Peterson bank of Rich-i Rich-i Held, has announced his intention to be a candidate for the nomination for governor on the Republican ticket. Mr. Peterson was mentioned in connection with the candidacy several sev-eral weeks ago when the Richlield Reaper published an item that he was urged by his political friends to enter en-ter the race. The Republican county committee of Sevier county held a meeting Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Peterson was chairman of this committee for years, and now he tendered his resignation, res-ignation, announcing his candidacy. The committee endorsed him and pledged undivided support. The resignation as county chairman was accepted and Niels C. Poulson, mayor of Richfield, was elected for county chairman. |