Harold E. Hughes

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Harold E. Hughes (* before 1949 - April 13, 1985 ) was an American politician .

Life

Hughes graduated from the University of Virginia . In 1949 he finished his studies. During World War II he served in the United States Navy . Hughes later worked in Columbus , Georgia . He was among the founders of the first Volkswagen - car dealership in the city of Imported Cars Inc. , which later Hughes Volkswagen was. In 1963 and 1964 he held the office of Mayor of Columbus. In 1964 he ran for the first direct election of the mayor in Columbus, but was subject to the previous mayor pro tempore , B. Ed Johnson .

In 1979 he moved to Florida and opened Florida Car Co. , a car rental and limousine service.

literature

  • University of Virginia Alumni News , Volumes 74-75, page 56, (Alumni Association of the University of Virginia, 1985)

Individual evidence

  1. ^ List of Mayors of Columbus, Georgia , Columbus City website
  2. ^ Georgia Local Government Journal , Volumes 14-15 ( Georgia Municipal Association , 1964)
personal data
SURNAME Hughes, Harold E.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American politician
DATE OF BIRTH before 1949
DATE OF DEATH April 13, 1985