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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1952
Lonnie Preston
Called By Death
Funeral services for Lonnie C.
Preston, former resident of Flovilla
where he was born and reared, who
died at his home in Stockbridge Fri
day, were held at 2 p. m. Sunday at
the Assembly of God church in
Stockbridge. Rev. J. W. Cook and
Rev. Hubert Brown officiated. Burial
was in Sandy Creek cemetery with
D. T. Carmichael & Son in charge
of arrangements.
Mr. Preston was a son of the late
Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Preston of Flo
villa. He had made his home at Stock
bridge for the past several years.
Survivors are his wife and three
brothers, Prof. W. G. Preston of
Jenkinsburg; Troy B. Preston of Flo
villa and John F. Preston; three sis
ters, Mrs. B. H. Hencely of Jackson;
Mrs. Lizzie Preston Gamnan of Sa
vannah and Mrs. Nora Parnell of At
lanta.
Hodges Enters
Race For State
Assembly Post
Harvey Hodges makes formal an
nouncement this week in the state
primary as a candidate for Repre
sentative from Butts county in the
General Assembly. The state prima
ry, it is generally understood, will
be held May 14.
In announcing his candidacy Mr.
Hodges says he is seeking an indorse
ment term. Former state senator
from the 26th district and former
representative from Butts county,
Mr. Hodges is a legislator of mature
experience. Previous to his service in
the General Assembly he served for
several terms as a member of the
county commission and a term as
chairman of that body. In all his pub
lic career he has given a high degree
of service. ,
Mr. Hodges is one of middle Geor
gia’s most successful farmers. He has
twice won the award in the north
west Georgia district in the 5-acre
cotton contest and last year was
named winner in the corn contest and
was elected a member of the Georgia
100 Bushel Club.
He is running for the post now
held by Dan Fears, who recently
stated he would be a candidate for
another term. Having a large num
ber of personal and political friends,
Mr. Hodges is assured of strong sup
port in his present race.
Woodward Makes
Entry For Place
On County Board
Bailey Woodward of Jenkinsburg
makes announcement this week for
re-election as County Commissioner
in the March primary. Named to that
post last fall to succeed the late A.
C. Finley and serving an unexpired
term, Mr. Woodward is a candidate
for the four year term beginning
January 1, 1953.
Mr. Woodward is one of the coun
ty’s widely known citizens, connected
with old families.in this section. He
is engaged in the lumber business
and has met with success in that
field. During World War II he saw
active service and is a member of the
American Legion, a Mason and Shri
ner. During the time he has served
on the board Mr. Woodward has
proved progressive in his ideas and is
a strong supporter of a modern
health center for Butts county.
Elected by a splendid vote last No
cember in a special election, which
was of short duration, Mr. Woodward
states he was unable to see all voters
in that contest. However, it is his
plan now with more time in view to
see as many of the voters as possible
and press his claim for membership
on the important commisison board.
With a large number of friends in
all sections, it is the confident belief
of friends that Mr. Woodward will
prove a strong contender in the com
missioner’s race.
Homer Caldwell
Enters Race For
Clerk of Court
Homer Caldwell, resident of Jack
son, announced and qualified last
week as a candidate for Clerk of Su-
Superior Court in the county primary
of March 28. He is running for the
post now held by Paul Maddox
who states he will not stand for
another term.
Mr. Caldwell is one of the county’s
well-known residents, having been
born and reared in the county, son
of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Cald
well. For the past few years Mr.
Caldwell has been conected with the
firm of Newton Hardware Company
and his work there has brought him
in contact with many citizens of the
county. Friends consider Mr. Cald
well well qualified for the office.
Previous to the present connection he
was engaged in farming for several
years and resides on his farm on the
High Falls Road.
Connected with old families of the
county and having a large and influ
ential connection, it is conceded that
Mr. Caldwell will be a strong con
tender for the office he seeks in the
March primary.
INDIAN SPRINGS
Mrs. Bessie Bryans is visiting rel
atives in Atlanta.
Mrs. 0. A. Torbett had a second
mastoid operation last Thursday at
Middle Georgia Hospital in Macon.
Friends hope she soon will be able
to come home.
Mrs. Thelma Norsworthy and Miss
Mary Ann Norsworthy of Jackson
visited friends here Sunday.
Mrs. J. R. DeShield returned to
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E. D. Patrick In
Race For Place
On County Board
E. D. Patrick on Saturday an
nounced and qualified as a candidate
for County Commissioner in the
Butts county primary of March 28.
Widely known farmer and mer
chant, Mr. Patrick is a former mem
ber of the county board where he
was recognized as a strong and in
fluential member. His term of ser
vice included the difficult war years
when materials were scarce and hard
to obtain but the board composed
of Pratt Smith as chairman, E. P.
Colwell and E. D. Patrick made a
splendid record in conducting the
county’s affairs. A successful busi
nessman himself, Mr. Patrisk in the
event of his election will bring to the
board a career of large service in
dealing with the public.
A Baptist layman, Mr. Patrick has
a large family connection and hosts
of friends who will give him loyal
support in the present campaign. He
seeks a place on the three-man board
now composed of A. A. White a§
chairman, L. J. Washington and
Bailey Woodward.
her apartment here after spending
two weeks with her sister in Green
ville, S. C.
Z. F. Perkinson will leave this
week for Smithfield, N. C., after
spending six weeks with his wife
here while her mother, Mrs. 0. A.
Torbett, has been confined to the
hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Cornell spent
Tuesday in Atlanta.
Julian Ross of Columbus visited
his mother, Mrs. A. E. Moss, last
week.
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television version of how the small
fry worship heroes of western films.
Much fun and a little romance.
“Riders Of The Range’’ is the fine
western on Saturday and stars Tim
Holt.
Monday and Tuesday brings Red
Skelton, Sally Forest and McDonald
Carey in "Excuse My Dust.” A rib
tickling comedy in which Skelton
portrays the fiery young inventor of
one of the first horseless carriages
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Michael Rennie and Patricia Neal
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NOTICE TO
TAXPAYERS
All taxpayers are requested to make returns on
all property which they own in the county for the
year 1952 on or before the first day of April, 1952.
The law places a penalty upon anyone not making
his or her returns to the Tax Receiver by that date.
During the year there have been many trans
fers of property, and present owners are asked to
make returns so they will be eligible for tax exemp
tion.
Anyone who is entitled to tax exemption must ap
ply also to the Tax Receiver on or before April 1,
1952. Please make these returns to Mr. H. W. Barnes
in the courthouse.
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