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1973: La Grange Records Closest School Board Race Ever

  • REMEMBER WHEN?
    REMEMBER WHEN?
  • Alfred R. Ehlers Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives photo
    Alfred R. Ehlers Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives photo
  • Dr. L.D. Boelsche Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives photo
    Dr. L.D. Boelsche Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives photo
La Grange School Board incumbent Rudolph Voss won reelection by one vote in Saturday’s election for Place 7. He got 405 votes, while his challenger, Joe G. Bargas of Holman, brought in 404. Mr. Bargas formally filed application for a vote recount following the announcement. Lloyd Kolbe, running in Place 6 that was vacated by long-time trustee Dr. L.D. Boelsche, was elected by acclamation. In the…

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