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MONDAY. NOVEMBER 26. 1923. Issued by The Athens League of Women Voters MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT FOR THE PUBLIC GOOD Compiled from answers to questionnaire sent out by the Athens League of Women Voters, as an effort to know the character and ability of candidates and as an aid to intelligent voting. As an organization the League neither endorses nor opposes candidates. MAYOR GEORGE C. THOMAS 1. Ago-^70 years. AddfBM—-Homo and* »ss 133 I j|i'|| st'Cet, lluslnesf address May- |„r's Office, City Hall, where I may I be called from 9 A. C.f. to 5 P. M. Kduenflon—Graduated at Mer- University and read law at I University-of Georgia. ^ I j and"5, Business and profes sional experiences— Principal Oconee High School ■ir six years. judge ’af Oconco City court for • ycapC olicitur of City Court of Atli- oiis for four years. t Chairman of Congressional Dis- rict of Georgia for six years, i’rea «Icut of Athens Bar Asso- [iation for three years. ntjer- of General assembly of I lb orgia Tor, two sessions. Mayor of'Athens for two years. Chairman <Jf Laws and' Rules 1 committee of Board of Education | fur hvu /y^arr. I 6. .My* opinion Is that the ward | lines should-not bo eliminated, I that thei aldermen should be chos- frora each Ward, nominated by 1 waij|; and elected by the city largo. Any change will require .1 act ofrjUcnural Assembly. 7. I d<Yhot think It wise to have I the Hoafu of Education elected by the city at large. The present mode of election have proven satlsfac- | tory up to this time and the per- el of -tho- Board la unusually I good. I nnf .hardily in favor of | placing Jtfbttiou on the board of cducstioM ttttU- also on the board of health. I was the first mayor to nominate' a' jgbman as a member [ of the board of health. Already the and council have elected \ woman on the board of education ini i take pleasure In saM’ng that • women members are among most active and useful mem- | bora. . i will always advocate bonds .vcjiooln whenever It is neces- iiy and our.T financial means al low it. 1 tx Heve the great prob- ever, by the school boy.* and girls of today. Persons or nations will never bo united In friendship otf friendly relationship by strife and hatred. Pr*»or education, 1 believe, is the only safe-guard for world n not.prepared to answer this question; 1 can only sa* that if the principle could" be wbrkcd * that it will do good and Tdrctigihcn our present systems, 1 I will be hardily in favor of it. 10. Tie" a Question Is one that T | hardly know how-to answer; but . naruiy Know now*to answer, uuw , 1 do not hesitnto |o say that if a mayor or uldcrman proves Ineffl- ib-nt, or 1* willfully neglectful of his doty, or is guilty of acts or conduct that brought disgrace or hurt to the city, ho or they should present law tho mayor or council man cun be Impeached and* re-w moved from .off’ce for any of the above acts.’ H. My Opinion is that all prop erly ought to hear its prop.sr share of Imii den of taxation. At this timo i have no suggestion satisfactory t‘» mytclf to make. 12. I miii In fuvor of playgrounds and public parks and if necessary to employ’ an expert for the pur port- of working out tho city plaus and their developments. O. II. ARNOLD, JK. 1. Age—50. -• Address—925 Millcdgc Ave nue. Athens, Ga. Education—1 am a graduate "f Martin Institute at Jefferson, t>a., *ind attended a half term in junior clagg at Emory College. 4. Business or professional ex- ptricmfe—ii- have been engaged in businets for 40 years, as wholesale grocer, foundry business, manu facture of mattresses and beds, retail mercantile business, and farming:,tx: *- • • r >. Previous public offices— prcuntatlve in the Legislature from Clarke County. 6. I favor the present system unless the voters of the city vote uth.rwisr. If ward lines are. eliminated. I-would still favor the feature of local representation as it now exists. (A) No. (B) Yes, in pro portion to the number of women upon the registration list. 8. Wo have about reached the limit for our bonded indebtedness. I think we should retain a suffi cient margin for emergencies. It there should - be a sufficient in crease in taxable values to author ize a bond issue for schools with out exhausting a reasonable re* v erve, r .would favor same. !>. (A) Yes. (B) Yes; such isolidntion I believe would be economical and result in increased efficiency. 10. Yes. I would certainly wish to resign as mayor at any time if a majority of the voters of the city should be dissatisfied with the service that I was ren dering, and so expressed them selves. 1#. All tax questions are trou blesome and there Is no method of assessment that would give uni versal satisfaction. I know of no better method than the one now in , force. 12! This is a question about which the people should be con sulted. Personally, I would advo cate the employment of an expert for a limited length of time for the purposes mentioned, provided this could be done for reasonable compensation and provided always that the condition of the finances of the City wuold authorize the Alderman, First Ward HENRY T. CULP 1. Ago 43. 2. Address, 465 East Dougherty street. 3. Education. 1 regret to say that my educational opportunities wero limited. 1 attended public school for a few years. 4. Business or professional ex perience. State Fertilizer Inspec tor for Clarke, Madison and El bert counties. Professional mu sician. 5. Previous public offices—Ald erman. 6. I would vigorously oppose any effort to eliminate ward lines, for the reason an elimination of ward lines would only mean' that the ward I represent, having so few registered* voters in comparison with tho other wards of the city, would have practlcaly no voice in the election of |!ts •representatives. VLn ollmlnallnn nf «r*nl litlOH The elimination of ward linos would, in my opinion, result In a decided discrimination against the people of the first ward. 7. (a). 1 would oppose llie elec- h'on of the members off the board , of education by the dtr»t'large, ‘ for the reason It would be diffi cult to sccuro men and women of the type that should be on this board to'enter Into a political cam paign for the office. (b) I would undertake to vote for tho best person available for thoso offices, regardless of wheth er the cancs'date was man or wo man. I do not ttdnk the question of sex should enter Into the mat- ’ ter. I woulu' follow this course whether it resulted In the board jy-vlns the majority of women members or not. 8. 1 would advocate a bond Is sue for schools In 1924 provided a school for tho section known ...< llarbcrvillo Is Included In the sue, and not otborwi'se. 9. (a) I would advocate the con- .uniuMiiuu vi wly C--S." 2V systems. (b) 1 would also advocate the consolidation of tho city nnd county health boards. 10. I would advocate the enact ment of a law which would make the mayor, members of council and members of tho Civil Service Com mission subject to recall, provided restrictions wero put Into tho law so that a few d'egrunUl politicians could" not throw the city into u constant political turmoil. If a ma jority of tho voters should at any time desire to retire a representa tive, then that, representative shopld be retired. 11. 1 do not consider the present method of assessing city realty satisfactory. I would advocate a zoning system, where fixed values In certain zones would be estab lished. It Is a recognized fact that real estate In the first ward is not as valuable, nor aa salable as real estate in the other wards. There fore, a house of the same type In the first ward should In all fair ness be assessed at a lower valua than in other sections of the city where real estate values are Wgb- 4 *r. I would advocato any measure that would correct this situation. 12. I would not oppose the em ployment of an expert for a limited length of time for the purpose of working out-a plan to control fu ture extensions and developments, with the distinct reservation that I would not commit myself In ad vance to endorse the report of said expert, either in whole or In part. E. L. JACKSON 1. Age—46 years, married, and six children. 2. Address—396 Oconee Street 3. High School and Technical, 4. Business or professional ex perience—Supt. Textile Mills. 5. Previous public offices— QUESTIONNAIRE 1. Age? 2. Address? Education? 4. Business or professional experience? 5- Previous public offices? 6. What is your attitude towards the elimination of ward lines? Would you advocate the election of Al dermen by the city at large, said Alderman to be chosen irrespective of ward lines? Or would you advocate the election of Alderman by the city at large, retaining the feature of local representation as it now exists? 7. A. Do you advocate the election of the Board of Education by the city at large? B. Do you favor the placing of women on the Board of Education? If so, what percentage? 8. Do you advocate a bond issue for schools in lp24? 9. A. Do you advocate the consolidation of City and County School System under one management or hoard? B Do you advocate the consolidation of City and County Health Boards? 10. Do you advocate the enactment of A law which would make the Mayor, Members of Council, and Mem bers of the Civil Service Commission subject to recall proceedings? . 11. Do you consider the present method of assessing city realty satisfactory? If not, what improvements would you suggest? 12. Do you advocate the employment of an expert a limited hngth of time, for the purpose of working out a City Plan to control future extensions and develop ments,—ihcluding public parks, play grounds, opening of new streets, etc.? 1 Board of Education, Augusta. Ga. 6. Ward repreaented; elected by city at large 1 have never experi enced. I stand for ward represen- **7. (A) Ward represented and voted for by tho people. (B) 00 per cent. ,8. If financially able and pro portioned to each school, I favor bonds to the limit. 9. (A) Yes. (B) Yes. .0 *Yer, if any officer not law. fully filling his office, recall them without yespcct of person. 11. I approvo of Board ox A»- scssors for city. 12. Yes; prefer a local man if one available, otherwise call inn good expert. Favor anything for pt-UKIcaa v* *•-* done. Alderman, Second Ward H. B. HEYWOOD 1. Ago 48. 2. Address 185 O'FnrreH street huidneNa nddrera 612, 612 Houtherz Mutual Building. v 3. Education—I attended Profes- nor Wllford Caulkln* Preparatory School for boys, and wn» graduated from the Chattanooga High School In 1895. Received degree of D. D. 8.. in 1898 from Dental Depart, ment of Central University of Ken tucky, now known as the University of Louisville. . 4. Business or professional ex* perlenct—Have been In active prac tice of my profession for past twenty four yearn, ten years In Chattanooga. Tenn., and fourtees years in Athens, Georgia. 6. Previous public offices 1 have been alderman from the sec ond ward for the past two years. 6. I would be In favor of the election of aldermen by the city at large, retaining, however, th« fea ture nf ward representation. / As this wrju’d be a most radical change In our charter. J would desire it to be submitted to vote ot the people. 7. I oppose the election ot tht Beard of Education by the city at large .as it would Involve the Board in politics. Am In favor of placing women on the Board of Education, and they should receive . the same consideration as men. 8. Would be In favor of a bond Issue for schools In 1924 if the fi nancial condition of our city auth orized ft. 9. I would advocate the consoll- Idation of city and county school systems under one management, as well as the consolidation of city' and county health boards under one management, for the reaeon that I believe such an arrangement would result in economy and effi ciency. . 1 10. I think that all olflcere of the city of Athene should be 4 sub ject to “the recall** but trust* that ■uch a situation shall never arise in our city, 11. I do not consider the pres* ent method of assessing city realty but I would heal Stic Juat now to Miggeat a remedy un til I know what tax system will be adopted by the Uglelature, now in special session. 12. I would advocata the em ployment of such an expert |f »,»# employment would be consistent with the city * financial ablli'.y to p*y. J, P. MeCALL I. Age fifty years. ■ 1. Address, 776, N. Jackson St. Business City Garage it Motor ’?>. . 3 Education, High School E»iu- ca:.on, 4. Business or professional ex perience—Automobile Salrie Pro motion for six years. 6. Previous public offlco^Have never held an elective office. f.* Will Advocate the election of Aldermen by the City at Isrge, re taining present Ward lines, and retaining the feature of local re presentation as It now exists. 7. I believe that the Board of Education should be removed as far from politico aa possible, and favor equal representation of women oi the Beard. 8. I am In favor of a bond issue ONLY WHEN NECE88ART. to maintain an offtelent and adequate system of Education. 9. (A) Yas. fB) Yes. 16. If elected I will be a servant of the public and will be governed by the wish<s of the people that elected, me. II. No. A classification of pro perties. 12. Yes. If the expert Is a reel, dent of Athene. If Athens hasn't brains enough to run Its own bust- n** then wp had better hsw « guardian appointed for It. I am for Athens a id Athena people first, last, and all the tkne> Alderman, Third Ward B. R. BLOODWORTH 1. Age—41. 2. Address—Residence address. 525 S. Milled*.. Business address, 212 Southern Mutual Building. S. Education—Prep. School. 4. Business or professional expe rience—Commercial agent for the: Central of Georgi* Railway from Janus ry 1,1913, to October 1, 1920. Manager of The Hinton Securities Company from September ;1. 1920, to May 15, 1922. District Mans, ger of Northwestern Mutual Ufa Insurance Company of Milwaukee, WIs., alio General Insurance, ainco May 15, 1922. 6. Previous public offices—none. 6. I am of the opinion that Al dermen should be elected by the city at large, but that the feature of local representation should pre vail aa it now exists. 7. (A) Open to discussion. My present view is that this would not he an Improvement for tho present at least, in view of the board we now have end previoue boards since I have lived in Ath- (B, I favor placing women on the Board of Education, but I am not mcllned to fix any maximum -or minimum percentage. In view of the fact that men are generally possessed of more experience and knowledge of public and business affairs. I think that for the pres ent. at leaat it would be bettor for the majority of the board to be men. 8. That'.depend* entirely on the financial condition of tho city and the requirements of the schools. 9. (A. B.) Both of these ques tions are open to discussion. See footnote. 10. Open to disenaeion. But, a* a general proposition, I am not inclined to favor null of public officers. I am definitely opposed to recall of judges, and the Civil Service Commission exercises somt judicial functions. 11. Open to discussion., No suggestions to offer until I have had time to study the question thomughly. 12. Yu, I would favor having such an expert investigate and re port with recommendation!. Of course, in voting on his recom mendations. I would use my best judgment after considering them. I hare answered these questions without having an opportunity of considering them thoroughly, but ‘I am in favor of any musure looking towards tho improvement and upbuilding of our city, con- sistent with due consideration of the burden already upon, and to be placed upon the tax payer. The answers "open to discus sion" are very important and should have careful consideration and bo investigated thoroughly. Those anewered "yea or no" are my sentiments at this time but occasions may arise when it would be to the beet interest of the city at large to be open minded. Alderman, Fourth Ward W, R. TINDALL 1. Age—21 and plus' yeark. 2. Address—255 DuBoae avenue. 2. Education—Public school nnd school of experience. 4. liuiincss or professional ex perience—Business maniger for a lane Incorporation tor over a quarter of a century. 6. Previous public offices—None. «. 1 feel that It la aa aaaential to have ward line* in a municipality as it Is to have county Unci In a state, or elate lines in the United , States. I believe dn local self gov ernment at a democratic princi ple; therefore the citizens of each ward should have the right to se lect q representative In council of their own choice and from among their own people, for tho reason, that there le too much danger of a email group ot "ring politlq'ans" controlling the policy, of the mu nicipality to tho hurt and Injury of tha citizens to a small or out lying ward when not represented by a member ot their own selec tion. 7. 1 advocate the elective of i board of education by tho city at large. I favor tha putting ot wo men dn tho board ot education Ratio: Fifty per cent. I. If necessary and the financial condition of the city would justify, 1 fevor the bond issue mentioned. 1.1 do not advocate the consola tion of the city and county school systems under one management or board. 1 advocate tha consolidation of city and county health hoards. 10. No. The present terms are short. An offeer committing acta juatl tying recall would no doubt be Ita- ble to. Impeachment. Tl. I cai-hot say that the present piau Is satisfactory—no method, however, seems ahaolutaly perfect Should I cuuceive or tomccuO else formulate a better or more satis factory method. I am ready to sup port it. 12. No. While I am in favor of fu ture extensions and development. Including public puke, play. grounds, opening of new streets, etc., our city engineer Is fully ca pable and competent of working out these planet and In my opinion more so, than any export we could hire. ! Alderman, Fifth Ward a DUNAWAY 1. Age—61 years. 2. Address—465 Clayton St. Ath ens. Ga. Residence: 1390 Boule vard Heights. 2. Education—Country Grammar Schools. 4. Business or 'professional ex perience—Retail furniture twenty years; Undertaking 3 years; Real Estate 10 yeare. 6. Previous public offices—None. (. I believe that the repreaentatlvo from the various wards of the city should come from their respective warde hut should ha voted upon by the entire city. 7. No, I believe that the board of education should be me far re moved from politics as possible. Am In tavor of equal representa tion of women an the board. 8. If there appears at any timo a need for new schools I am In favor of a bond Issue for thnlr erection. 9. (a)—Yes. (b)—Yes. 10. No. Under our preaent system the term or office Is ao short that the recall is not neeeaeary. ,11 No. 1 believe that city real es tate should be classified and taxed according, lo other words busi ness property and Income produc ing property should not be assess ed and taxed-at tha same rata as a home which produces no Income. Thn burden should not tall on u men's home. 12. Am heartily In tavor of this. Am id favor of any'bins which looks to the bettenr....c of our people and our city. juvt m VINCENT MATHEWS 1. Age 48. 2. Address, Athens, Ga. 2. Education—Athena City Schools and Southern Business College, At lanta. Ga. -i 4. Business if profeslonnl experL once—Wholesale distributor, flour, feed and grain. i. Prevloud public offices—Two years as alderman. ( 4. I nee no benefit to bo derived by a change In the present plnn which bin been tried eucceufully for all time pail. Each tcctlon of *he city, with Its preaent Alder- mania Representation, Is assured of a close personal attention, be- Moving any Representative m.vn elected by any of the Went* poet- eere* sufficient honor and integ rity to do luatlce to all affairs of our city as a whole. I favor the present plan. 7. I do not favor the election of members of the Hoard of Educa tion by tho people. Tho training nnd educating of our children la loo sacred and Important to bo. manner whatsoever. Keep this ini'! portent Board aa tar, removed from politics as poealbla. Yes, -I most decide!y favor wo men on the Board. I would say on the basis of 80-80, with Hie president an odd number and a men. 8. This depends first on the qlly being In a financial condition ‘ to justify further bond issue, to-wlf Is there sufficient margin for further bond Issues; Is the Income of the cjty sufficient to take caro fntereat. etc. 8ccond. It would depend on the nreds of the schools for bond Issus and tha pur. pose for which same Is needed. ' I am for tha upbuilding of our schools to the fullest extent of tho city's financial ability to take care ot same. .?* m ®* t dcddcdly. I con sider this a wife umi progressive move In the cause of education. (B) The same class and poaition as consolidation of the schools. 10. Really I see nothing to be gain ®d by such a new lew, ae I un derstand the present law la suffi cient to take care of any case should such «, one arise. Any of- flclal neglecting his duties or un faithful to the trust reposed in him by the people could be removed by Impeachment; 11. *This is a tremendous question and difficult* to answer >*ully Tha question of taxation Is a matter that is at this time being struggled with by all forms of government. National, State, County and City, and, as yet, is unsettled. I advocate the election of a (hor- competent Bantu ot ors, impressing upon them tho responsibility of assessing ai! real estate on a fair and honest value, playing no favorites to any. 12. Not now, don't see the need of any expert. We Gratefully Acknowledge the Support of the Following Who Have Made This Page Possible AARON COHEN X DAVISON-NICHOLSON CO. JOHNSON SHOE CO. KING-HODGSON CO. M. G. MICHAEL PIEDMONT MARKET REID DRUG CO. MARY A. BACON THE FASHION SHOP THE McGREGOR CO.. 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