The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-01-09

vicinity to listen to the speeches and
ceremony carried by amplifiers. 1t
also was broadcast over a state
wide radio hookup.
Arrival of McNutt and the retir-
ing Governor, Harry G. Leslie. on
the platform was greeted by trum-
peters Flags and uniforms, gay
garb of wives of officials and girl
ushers, added color to the occasion.
Both Governors Leslie and Nc
Mutt appeared in frock coats, while
Chief Justice Walter E. Treanor of
the supreme court, who admins
tered the oath, wore his gown Of
doctor of laws.
Bare headed, his mass of grey
hair ruffled slightly by a brisk
breeze, McN TT took the oath before
the micrOphones which carried the
entire program over a statewide
network.
Movie cameras recorded the
scene
Nicholson Introduces Peters
Meredith Nicholson, famous Hoo
sier author and chairman of the
, committee on arrangements, intro
duced r. Earl Peters, Democratic
state chairman, as master of cere-
monies.
ms ceremony brings into exec
utive leadership a distinguished citi-
| zen of our state and nation. His
life has reflected an unbroken linz
of brilliant successes. None
these was born of accident.
His inherent love for people. his
sympathetic understanding of their
problems, and his resolute purpose
to contribute to solution of those
problems, make him a natural
leader Peters said.
Pointing out that the new Gov
ernor advocated specific govern
mental reforms Peters stressed Nc
Nuts cooperative efforts at max
ing these reforms realities through
conferences with legislators.
This man goes into office carry
ing the hopes and aspirations of a
people who accept him as their
champion and advocate" Peters con-
Guided. He will not fail them
Oath Is Administered
Chief Justice Walter E. Treanor
f the supreme court administered
he oath.
Invocation was by the Rev. Henry
Mclean. pastor of the Methodist
Episcopal church at Bloomington.
Rabbi Morris M. Feuerlicht of the
Indianapolis Hebrew congregation
gave a Scriptural reading and benz
diction was pronounced by the Rt.
Rev. Ignatius Esser, o. S. B., abbot
at st. Meinrad'S abbey.
Mrs. A1cNutt and Mrs. Leslie were
at the speakers stand.
Others included Senator Elect
Frederick Van Mugs and Mrs. Van
Mugs, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS NJ. Cliff
fordeTownSend and Mrs. Townsend;
Thomas Taggart, Democratic ma
tional committeeman; Miss Lucy
Taggart, Mrs. Samuel Ralston, Mr..
and Mrs. John c. McNutt, parents
of the new Governor, and Miss
Louise McNutt, the Governors
daughter.
Milling throngs packed the state
house corridors throughout the
morning.
Governor Leslie was in his Office
early. Governor McNutt arrived
about 1920 a. m BY that time the
large inner office of the Governor
was mass of floral tributes. There
were hundreds Of dozens of roses,
great set pieces. and blossom Of all
the rainbow hues.
Others Send Flowers
A floral horseshoe, more than six
feet high, presented by Bloomington
friends, carried the good luck wishes
Of those who set it.
Various state departments sent
floral greetings from officials and
employees, including massive
bouquet from Director Richard Lie
Der of the state conservative depart
ment.
Legionnaires were well represented
in the offerings.
For hours after the ceremony. the
Governor and Mrs. McNutt and the
executive staff greeted visitors in
an open house held in the Cover
nor's office
At the close OF the ceremony,
Governor McNutt returned to the
chief executives flower-banked Of
fee.