The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-21

Two or three benches have
been labeled Vulnerable"
however, and several candi-
dates are planning on "hoss
race battles for probate and
juvenile court.
Republican lawyers and judges
out of office four years are cycling
the courthouse longingly and with
high hopes of victory in the fall
election. They likewise would have
as many Unopposed candidates as
possible for the judgeships, and not
more than two if it can be avoided.
But they, too. seem to have a flock
Of aspirants for the probate and
juvenile court benches.
Chambers Faces Opposition
Considerable opposition seems to
be ripe against denomination of
probate Judge Smiley N. Chambers,
Democrat, and it is reported prob
able that Thomas E. Garvin, former
municipal court judge, present re-
ceiver for the defunct Meyer-Kiser
bank and loser to Mr.. Chambers in
the last primary, again will line
up at the barrier on May 8. An
other name mentioned frequently,
particularly in the insurgent camp,
is John F. Linder.
An even greater number of prob
able candidates has been named in
the Republican ranks with John
ROyse, Lloyd Claycombe, former
state representative, and Richard
LoWther. receiver for the defunct
j. F. Wild bank, most prominently
mentioned.
The name of Taylor GrOninger
also is being heard. and right now
there S a report that in the event
Sheriff Charles L. Sumner runs for
mayor, he will ask Mr. Groninger,
who was corporation counsel dur
ing the Shank administration and
regarded an expert utility lawyer,
to write the utility reform section
for the Sumner for Mayor" plat
form. AS a reward for this, MIR.
Sumner would name Mr.. Groning-
er corporation counsel in event he
is elected, it is said, and that clouds
the possibility of Mr.. Groninger for
probate court Another mentioned
is Leo T. Brown.
Lawyers Eye Room One
The fact that either Judge John
w. Kern of superior court one, or
IF crrFOnrinr Pnttff
five, are likely candidates for
mayor on the Democratic ticket
has focused the eyes of several
lawyers on the two benches.
Since Mr.. Ryan has indicated he
would not seek the bench of room
five again, even if he does not run
for mayor. names of Prosecutor
Herbert E Wilson and Joseph
Markey. former criminal court
judge. have been mentioned.
1t also is said Mr.. Garvin might
run here instead of for probate court.
The organization probably would
insist that Mr.. Ryan run again in
the event Mr. Kern announces for
mayor, then Mr.. Wilson would shift
to room one, where L. Russell Nu-
gent. well-knOwn lawyer, already
has his political visions centered.
So far. Telford OrbiSon, former
deputy United States attorney and
eX-preSident of the Irvington Re-
publican Club, and Seth Ward have
indicated they will run for room
one, while two young Republican
lawyers, both with the same back
ing, are prospects for room five.
They are Charles J. Karabell and
Saul l. Rabbi Rabb has announced
so MI KarabeH may shift his
candidacy elsewhere.
The Democrats have been able to
keep Judge Joseph Williams unop-
posed in room two and would like
to have Judge William A. PickenS
unOppOSed in room three, although
the name of Chalmers SchlosSer
has been mentioned for both room
three and four, where Judge Clar-
enCe Weir sits.
Two ex-judges probably will seek
their old benches on the Republican
ticket They are William o. Dun
lazy in room three and William S.
McMaSter in room four. The young
Republicans have a candidate for
room three in Paul Rhoadarmer,
former deputy prosecutor.
1t is said the Republicans are
anxious to get as many factions
possible represented on the judicial
ticket and the organization is likely
to distribute its support for these
bring about harmony in the now
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