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4 PAGE 2 THE MADISON COUNTY RECORD, HUNTS VILLE, ARKANSAS THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 1982 LETTERS To The Editor County Judge To Seek Re-Election A Look At The Governor's Race MADISON COUNTY RECORD (USPS 324-940 AltaFaubus PubUiher Carol Whittemore Manager and Editor PUBLISHED WEEKLY In Madison County, Per Year $8.00 In Madison County, Six Months $5.00 All Other Subscriptions, Per Year $10.00 All Other Subscriptions, Six Months $7.00 Single Copy. Counter Sales 15c Entered In The Post Office At Huntsville, Arkansas As Second Class Mail Matter. ARKANSASI 1 82 PRESS MfcMBER ASSOCIATION ft Serving rwwspapen since 1873 zip Code nno Association. He also serves on the Executive Committee of the Association for Northwest Arkansas and the Association of Arkansas Counties. Judge Whorton is also a veteran of World War II and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion.

In making his announcement, Judge Whorton stated: "I have worked to improve and expand all the services and programs your County Government provides and I believe we have made much progress. I hope to continue to work "with our Quorum Court system of County Government to keep our County Government progressing. I firmly believe that we can do more for our people right here at the local level than at any other level of government. The next two years will be a critical time for County Governments in Arkansas. Elected officials face a real challenge to provide the basic services to our people.

I believe my experience in local Government will be a reai help as we face this task." County Judge Charles Whorton, filed as a candidate for re-election this week. Judge Whorton lives on a farm in the Aurora Community, and has served as Madison County Judge since 1973. In addition to serving as County Judge, Charles serves on many community, state and regional boards and commissions. He is an Executive Committee member of the Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District. Judge Whorton is very active in the Arkansas County 'Judges Association, and is presently the President of the types couldn't.

He might put folks to sleep but it's unlikely he would outrage them, or make them want to go home and wash off the charisma. McGEHEE TIMES NEWS Kim Hendren broke the rulesand entered the hallowed halls of the thousands of Who's Who campaign quotes of the also-rans for Governor of Arkansas. He stopped being an also ran and let his hair down, came unglued and let it all hang out in front of the Juvenile Judges and Probation Officers Association in Little Rock. Hendren, the first term state Senator from tiny Gravette, took the offensive while on the dias with former Governor, now challenger and front runner Bill Clinton, not only took round house rights and left jabs at Clinton, but in absentee swung again and again at Jim Guy Tucker. In all accounts, Hendren was not properly informed about slick Cleveland County turkey farmer, Monroe Schwarzlose, who came away somewhat unscratched in the tongue lashing from the Gravette candidate.

Also rans, for most of the history "of Arkansas' Gubernatorial races have all been seen, seldom heard from the usually jovial fellows (and some gals too) that enjoyed the hot summer weather, picnics and public speakings and pressing of the flesh in such hot spots as Urbana, Egypt, Winthrop and Pea Ridge. But, Hendren, he said he wouldn't pay the attorneys for the American Civile Liberties Union who fought the Creation Science Bill, "until the hell that they deny freezes over." Hendren, talking to judges and parole officers, somehow forgot there were members of the Bar with him in the room. To top it all off, Hendren said he didn't see why some 34 million was funneled into the college and universities athletic programs when that money could be used to build prisons. And let football in Arkansas go to pot? Who is Kim Hendren kidding? SEARCY DAILY CITIZEN Governor Frank White, after some sort of flap over a Little Rock television using excerpts from his original television tape gave the state his score on the test he devised. Sure enough, he came out with very high marks, indeed.

Taking his cue from the Reagan which had earlier also graded itself on its first year in office and found it to an A-minus only to have a national organization rate it with a C-minus. White painted an exciting and prosperous picture of Arkansas under his stewardship. And it had about as much to do with Arkansas as a picture of outer space. The governor bragged about the 8,000 to 10,000 "new" jobs his administration had brought to the state when, in fact, the number of jobs lost to the recession far exceeds that number. It wasn't even mentioned.

We'll be the first to join with a group of Democratic officials who answered the "State of the State" message in freeing White of the responsibility for Reaganomics, unemployment, a poor business climate and "New Federalism." His only contribution to all that was his continued endorsement of the Reagan administration in spite of the growing economic disaster. LOG CABIN DEMOCRAT Conway Governor Frank White told a Conway civic club the other day that they canexpect to see a campaign like they had nevet seen. Records will be put on the line, and he will be happy to display his, the governor said. But, we wonder. Is a bloody campaign really warranted? We're almost inclined to think not.

Former Governor Bill Clinton, for instance, seems to be saying or doing nothing to gain credibility these days. Take the fact that his wife, who goes by the name Hillary Rodham in her capacity as a lawyer, plans to campaign as Mrs. Bill Clinton. Using her original name as a lawyer turned off some voters in the 1980 election. To some, a woman's decision not to adopt her husband's last name is one characteristic of a national breakdown of family values.

To others, however, a woman's keeping her original name represents another step in the evolution of women, of independence, of not being regarded as" subservient to, or a possession of, her husband. To the former group, the emergence of Mrs. Bill Clinton, likely had little effect. To the latter, the identity change may well represent an abandonment of ideals. With either group, it smacks of political expediency.

The other Democratic front-runner, Jim Guy Tucker, may also be regarded as a bit insincere because of his effort to project the good-ole-boy image with his hunting and guitar picking. "Who's he trying to fool, anyway, this Ivy Leaguer with the Little Rock law practice?" say the boys at the service station. PINE BLUFF COMMERCIAL At this point there's enough charisma in the Democratic race for governor to fill the Pine Bluff Convention Center. That's one of the better reasons to welcome the news that Joe Purcell is thinking of entering the race. What a welcome contrast Plain Joe would be to Jim Guy Clinton.

Not a charisma in a carload with ol' Joe. He's one candidate for governor who could enter a room without flashbulbs popping, cameras snapping, polls being cftqsulted, and the latest, hottest issue being exploited. What a relief that would be. While the fancy dans compete at seeing who can out-Frank White Frank White, Joe -Purcell might prove a refreshing change, like cornbread and buttermilk after a diet consisting exclusively of Zots and Star-bursts. He's as comfortable as an old shoe that's still got a lot of miles in it.

He has plenty of experience and no airs. He has served as attorney general, lieutenant governor, and even a happily uneventful time as governor when David Pryor was switching over to the Senate early to get a place on the seniority role. In all those capacities, Joe Purcell has served honorably, competently, and without much fuss. He's for education as the basis of the state's progress, economically and otherwise. Like any politician, he can talk though without much flash.

Unlike many politicians, he knows how to listen. Joe Purcell has been one of those politicians who also has been a public servant, perhaps because he has a tendency to put the public interest first. He would make an interesting candidate in a way that the more glamorous Buck Ham Announces For Re-Election Deer Editer: Many moons ago a feller, that thought he was a scribe, writ a piece for the "Record," and he told about a certain Fisher-person who nobody would fish with and he had to fish with kin-folks. Now everybody thought this was funny except the writ about Fisher-person. Now this here feller scribe tells everyone he's a reel fisher-person and some people even believe him, but the same as all persons that tell whoppers, his roosters and hens sometimes come home to roost.

Now last Sunday that rooster and hens done come home! Now nobody will, or even wants to jaw with this here scribe feller about fishing, cause of what happened last Sunday. NOW they all want to talk to that scribe feller's son-the one that done proved he was the fisher-person in that Yore's for good sports, NUF SAID! Dear Editor: In this day and age, many people's attitude seems to be, "I would rather that guy's buck were my buck because the more money I have, the better I am." Well, it's nice to know that, a kindred soul, can be found living andXworking very close to us. The person of whom I am writing is John Ingram, D.D.S. Believe it or not, he actually seems to be there every day, serving the people before he serves himself. He has made it possible for people to have decent dental care regardless of the meager income some of us have.

Without him, I'm sure more people in this community would not receive proper dental care. I thank you, Dr. Ingram, -for bringing a little extra security and friendship into my life and the lives of others. Please withhold my name. I'm sure this letter could have been written by many others who feel the same way I do.

Dear Editor: Every political season results in at least some campaign signs being tackM to utility poles. This is illegal since Ark. has a law prohibiting such practices. Almost all of those who make such postings are unaware of fhe restrictions, so I thought you might want to consider a reminder in your paper on this situation. You would be providing a service to the candidates since removal of their signs means a loss of printed material.

It would also help reduce an unnecessary expense of utility workers spending time that otherwise would be more productive. Charles L. Kelly Vice President Corporate Communications Arkansas Power Light Company Hathorn tn II I'll II I M.MW WWWWM Tr Edward "Buck" Ham announced today he would be a candidate for re-election for the office of Madison County Assessor. Buck is married, has one son, and is on the Board of Directors of Madison County Farm Bureau. Buck states, "I have enjoyed serving the people of this county in the capacity of Assessor.

I -appreciate the support of the people in the past, and again would appreciate their support in the up-coming election." Taken fromtkeGUckrist County Journal, Trenton, Florida Dear Mister Editor, This is us old peoples, Get Up and Go. How do I know that my youth is all spent? Well, my get up and go has got up and went but in spite of it all I am able to grin when I recall where my get has been. Old age is golden, so I've heard it said, but sometimes I wonder when I get Into bed with my ears in a drawer and my teeth in a cup, my eyes on the table until I wake up. Ere sleep dims my eyes I say to myself, "Is there anything else I should lay on the shelf?" And I'm happy to say as I close my door, my friends are the same. Perhaps even more.

When I was young, My slippers were red. I could kick my heels right over my head. When I grew older, my slippers were blue, but still I could dance the whole night through. But now I am old, my slippers are black. I walk to the store and puff my way back.

The reason I know my youth is all spent, my get up and go has got up and went. But I really don't mind when I think with a grin of all the grand places my get up has been. Since I have retired from life competition, I accomodate myself with complete repetition. I get up each morning and dust off my wits, pick up the paper and read the "obits." If my name is missing, I know I'm not dead. So I eat a good breakfast and go back to bed! Don't you think it kinda fits us? Yours truly, Uncle Abner "Once upon a time, an old farmer lived by the side of the road and sold butter and eggs.

He had trouble with his eyes and was hard of hearing so he didn't keep up with the news very well. But he sold the best butter and eggs around. "He put up signs along the road telling people how good his products were. He advertised on the radio and in the local newspapers. He waved at the passing traffic and called: "Best butter and eggs you can buy!" "And the people bought and bought again.

"He increased the size of his cow herd and chicken flock. He automated his milking barn and laying house. He got his son home from college to help him. Things were looking up. "But then one day something; "His son said, 'Dad, haven't you heard? Wee in a The unemployment rate is way up.

Car makers are shutting down. They've stopped building houses. The Arabs and Israelis are fighting. People all over the world are starving. Things are in terrible "Whereupon the old farmer thought: 'Well, my son's got a college education.

He reads the papers and watches television, so he ought to So the old man began selling off his cows and chickens, let the equipment people take back the automated machinery, took down his signs, cancelled his advertising and no longer bothered to stand out by the road to sell butter and eggs. And hi sales dropped off drastically. 'You're right, the old farmer said to his boy, 'We most certainly are in the midst of a big There's a good moral in this story and in some respect it is true, but the fact isn't getting enough for what he grows and sells in comparison to the high cost of fuel and the fertilizer and talk won't pay the bills. County Calendar The Society for the Preservation of Ozark Culture will meet April 10, at 1:30 p.m. at the Deer Community Center.

This meeting is of vital importance to everyone opposing more wilderness area added to the Ozark-Ouachita preserve. All interested, please attend. The Einert Singers from Ozone will be at the Marble United Baptist Church Saturday, April 3, at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome. School Lunch Menu Marolyn Green Files For Re-Election Roughly 70 percent of American adults own their own home, and the proportion of home owner has been rising steadily since 1960, Huntsville Monday, April 5 Burrito wChili Cheese Corn Slaw Pear Half Milk Tuesday, April 6 Sloppy Joe on a Bun Baked Beans Onion Rings Peach Half Coconut Cake Milk Wednesday, April 7 Turkey Salad Sandwich Lettuce Tater Tots Jello with Fruit Milk April 8 9th Spring Break She is currently serving as a member of the Madison County Health Advisory Board, Nursing Home Advisory Board, Visiting Nurse Association and Area Agency on Aging of N.W.

Arkansas. She is married to A.C. Green and has two boys. Mike is a Sophomore at the University of Arkansas and Kevin "Moose" is a Junior at the Huntsville High School. Marolyn is seeking her fourth term as Madison County Circuit Clerk and Recorder and she would like to thank everyone for the support that they gave her in the past years and would appreciate it again.

MADISON THEATRE Announces Candidacy Phone 738-2617 Box Office Opens 7:00 Show" Time 7:30 Huntsville FRL; SUN. APRIL 2,3,4 PLUS SUNDAY MATINEE 2 P.M. Chevy Chase returns to the Big Screen with Crazy Comedy, "Modern Problems." Madison County Circuit Clerk and Recorder, Marolyn Green, has announced her candidacy for re-election in the Democratic Primary on May 25, 1982. The Jones Family Singers will be at the Richland View Community Church, April 3, at 7:30 p.m. A revival will begin at the Richland View Community Church on April 4, with the service to begin at 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, and at 7:30 p.m. nightly Monday through Saturday. The evangelists will be Johnny Sisemore, Loy Dean Bragg and Basil Ledford. i The Madison County Health Advisory Council will hold their luncheon meeting at Bowen's Valley Inn in Kingston, Thursday, April 1, at 12:00 noon. The Ozark Woodworkers League will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, April 5, at 7:30 p.m.

at 2325 N. Gregg Street, Fayetteville. All interested persons are invited to attend. For more information, call Ralph at 521-1394. Leonard and Beatrice Barker will be sharing their missionary experiences through slides at Shekinah House Christian Center on Highway 68 West, Thursday, April 1, at 7:30 p.m.

Everyone is encouraged to attend. Huntsville Alcoholics Anonymous meets each Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Ozark Guidance Center. The singing and supper will be held at Dripping Springs, Saturday, April 3, at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

The NWAAS will meet at Hfflcrest Towers, corner pi Center and School Streets i'n'Fayetteville, April 11, at 1:00 p.m. Don Dickson, a Master Archaeologist, will present the program. Lonnie Ferguson will be ministering in music and Michele Ingle will be sharing her testimony of how the power of God set her free from satan worship and slaveship, Saturday, April 3, at Shekinah House on Highway 68 West. Everyone is invited to come hear this dynamic testimony at 7:30 p.m. The monthly covered dish supper will be at 6:30 p.m.

A reunion will be held for friends and relatives of Mark Clark, formerly of Drakes Creek, Saturday, April 3, from noon to 5:00 p.m. at the Huntsville Community Center. Mr. Clark is the widower of the late Mattie Boyd. Bring potluck lunch and table service, drinks will be provided.

A meeting of the Kings River Riding Club will be held at the Valley Cafe Tuesday, April 6, at 7:30 p.m. A birthday dinner will be given for Jewell Walden Sunday. April 4.1 beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the Huntsville Community Center. All friends and relatives are invited.

Rated PG i J. Bolinger Makes Bid For Re-Election candidate for re-election for County and Probate Clerk. Herbert and his wife, Carla, live near Marble. Their son, Brad, 12, and Mike, 8, attend Kingston Public Schools. Carla is an employee of Madison Bank and Trust.

Herb would like to thank the voters of Madison County for their support in the past and would appreciate their support in the upcoming election. his Madison County 1 Clerk, Herbert Hathorn, announced today that he will be a A 1 Jerry Bolinger of Hinds-ville, filed Tuesday for reelection as Madison County Treasurer. Bolinger is a member of the Board of Directors of the Hindsville Fire Department, is on the Hindsville Community Board, and a member of the Huntsville Bass Gub. He is a director of the Ozarks Electric Coop and served as president for the past two years. "While I have been the County Treasurer, the county and school records have been kept accurately and in accordance with the state laws pertaining to this office and the State of Arkansas Constitution.

BY OWNER Due to Family Illness 250 ACRES PRDIE UPLAND With Six Acre Lake (Brash Lake One of a Kind Outstanding Investment Opportunity MaQ Route, REA, School Bus, Telephone THIS MAY BE YOUR LUCKY WEEKEND AT THE MADISON THEATRE. If your name ia Joe, Nancy, Ed, Janet, Phillip, Sue, Bob or Mary, yon wffl receive a FREE drink and popcorn when yon come to see the hllarioaa movie, "Modern Problema." If I am re-elected, I will continue to serve and maintain these records in a business like manner," said Bolinger. P.O. Box 729 738-6478 Huntsville, Ark. 15-ltp i.