New Britain herald., 1929-02-02

NSS~hS~>~seS~t shows the varied fields of his tn- terest& He was admitted to the h. diana bar in 1914. and began the practice of law with hts father at Martinsville. He became professor of law at Indiana University. He has commanded the 32sth Field Artil- iery reserves since 1s2l. He haz been a member of tho Fifth Corps Area Advisory board since 1927. He has been civilian aide to the secre- tary of war for Indiana since 1s17 and put his state over the top in the quota of enrollments. He is . member of the Indiana Corporations Survey Commission and chairman of the survey subcommittee. He z . member of the Indiana State Bar Association and chairman of its committee on legal education.
 Establishes Indiana Inv School
 The Indiana Law Journal was es- tablished under his direction. He ,a chairman of its faculty board of editors. He is life member of the American Law Institute: the Associ- ation of American Law Schools and the American Association of Uni- versity professors. He was the first president of the Reserve Officers Association of Indiana and is now vice-president of the national or ganization. He is a member of Beta Theta Phi. Phi Delta Phi, and Acacia. He is a Methodist. Mason, Elk. member of the University Club. Rotary Club. and the Countf. Clubs of Martinsville and Bloomington.
 The work of National Commander McNutt in the Legion is consistent with his other lines of endeavor. AL though dean of the Law School, hc accepted the office of Commander of the Burton Woolery Post No. IS. of the Legion. at bloomington. The post had less than eighty paid up members. When he completed his year of leadership, the post had more than 400 members. The post TOW owns fine home and has held it's place as one of the strongest posts in Indiana. While Department Commander of In liana. he travelled more than 10000 miles chiefly at his own expense. carrying the I.e- zion message wherever veterans were found.
 Tired But "Carricd On"
 This work carried him not only to the more populous centers, but at times after long trying journey he would address meetings attended by only a dozen earnest Legion workers who were intent upon building up a weak spot. He con- tinued to serve in a splendid man. ner while national executive con- mitteeman for Indiana. He saw his department constantly forging ahead to wider fields of civic ser vice and increased membership.
 He conducted tour of Legion hairs and auxiliary members through the important countries Of Europe, prior to the Paris. France. national convention of the legion in 1927. Following the convention he was a member of the distinguished group of soldiers and statesmen who visited the leading capitals of the continent as members of the distinguished group of soldiers and statesmen who visited the leading capitals of the continent as mem- bers of the Commanders' Tour, the official Legion peace and good will party. In the year that followed the Paris convention. his acquaintance increased nationally and he was in demand throughout the country as a speaker.
 Our purpose Is defined in the preamble of our Legion constitu- tion." National Commander McNutt once said.
 For God and Country we asso- ciate ourselves together. No purpose Is higher than that"