The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-12-20
SULLIVAN PAID
HIGH TRIBUTES
IN CIVIC FETE
Mayor Discounts Praise,
Gives His Department
Heads Credit.
M'NUTT LAUDS RECORD
Roosevelt Sends Message;
C. of C. Plays Host to
Executive.

through the economic shoals of the
depression years, claimed last night
he merely sat in the mayors Of
flee, shook hands and received
callers.
Termed tine best Mayor Indian
apolis ever had" Mayor Reginald
H. Sullivan received non-partisan
acclaim at a testimonial dinner
sponsored by the indianapolis
Chamber of Commerce, and insisted
1.-The credit should go to the loyal
persons who have worked and CO.
operated with me-"
Leaving behind him a record
which Governor Paul v. McNutt
/ told the diners will be written high
in the annals of Indianapolis city
government, Mayor Sullivan was
honored through oratory and
tributes from all parts of the ma
ton, including a message from
President Roosevelt.
At the close of the banquet the
retiring Mayor was presented a
watch on behalf of those present.
Louis j. Borinstein, Chamber of
Commerce president, made the pre-
sentation following an address re-
viewing Mayor Sullivan's admins
tration.
Others Praise Record
In addition to Gov McNutt and
Mr.. Borinstein, speakers we're Louis
B. Hopkins, Wabash College presi-
dent; DR.. Carleton B. McCulloch,
Park Board member; Arthur V.
Brown, Union Trust Co. president,
and Mrs. Walter S. Greenough,
speaking for the women of the city.
Mayor Elect John w. Kern was
introduced as "a man to whom we
can look with confidence for con-
tinuation of the fine standards of
government set by Mayor Sullivan. "
. Deploring the lack in this coun-
ktry of the British tradition of train
ing men for public service, Gov.
McNutt referred to the retiring
Mayor as man possessed OF all the.
essential qualities for holding pub
lie Office.
McNutt Lauds Service
There have been those who have
been unwilling to accept the villif1-
cation of a political campaign and
the criticism that follows an at
tempt to render good public serv-
ice," the Governor declared.
"Our guest of honor, however, was
willing for the sake of his city and
country to go through unpleasant
experiences to serve the people. His
record speaks for itself. 1t will be
written hi h in the annals of In
dianapolis city government.
Mr.. Borinstein, reminding the
audience that Mayor Sullivan had
been drafted by his party, declared
the retiring executive has created
for himself memorials which are
priceless and matchless because
they are those he has implanted in
the hearts of the people"
Pays Tribute for Women
Mrs. Greenough praised Mayor
Sullivan for his devotion to duty.
THE city administration, Mrs.
Greenough declared, more than
any other, reaches the lives of all
the people. Mayor Sullivan deserves
the gratitude of all the people for
the manner in which he has served
through all city departments"
Congratulatory messages were. re-
ceived from j. K Lilly; A. M. Gloss
brenner, who opposed Mayor Sulli-
van for the office in 1929; Senator
Frederick Van Mugs; Joseph M.
Cravens, Madison; Rep. Louis Lud-
low; George P. Terrence, Chicago;
Thomas l.. Sullivan, the Mayors
father: Jacket w. Joseph, Park
Board president: Thomas. D. Tag
CART, French Lick. and Adolph j..
Fritz Indiana State Federation OF
Labor secretary.
Fred Hoke acted as POSTMASTER
and introduced Mrs. William Il.
Larrabee and Charles w. Jewett,
former Mayor.
Members of the City Council, city
boards and department. heads we're
introduced:
Praised by the POSTMASTER were
Evans Woollen Jr., retiring City Con-
troller, and william L. Elder, his
predecessor.