Newly elected Butler County officials pledge to perform their services to the best of their ability Dec. 30, 1971, during a formal swearing-in ceremony at the county courthouse. Pictured, front row from left, are William O'Donnell, Justice of the Peace for District 1-1; John Brydon, district attorney; and Clair Halstead, register and recorder; back row from left, Robert Cleland, treasurer; commissioners Leon Gant Jr., Charles Chew and Merle Roth; and John H. Wise, prothonotary. New officials from the Nov. 3 election will be sworn in Jan. 4.