City of Lynchburg v. Suttenfield

In August, 1940, John L. Suttenfield was re-elected to the office of councilman for the city of Lynchburg’ for a term of four years beginning the following September 1, and duly qualified as such. He receives from the city an annual salary of $500, payable in equal monthly instalments.

Since May, 1938, Suttenfield has held a commission as First Lieutenant-Chaplain in the 246th Coast Artillery Regiment (Harbor Defense) of the National Guard of Virginia, a unit of the National Guard of the United States.

Under authority of the joint resolution of Congress, approved August 27, 1940 (Resolution No.…