The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-15


OTTO RAY
And in report to the Marion County
Council, special committee appointed to
survey and investigate the county Jail.
the members of the committee after cit
ing the results of their observations and
making recommendations stated.
Mr.. President and Council members.
We the committee, feel that Sheriff Otto
Ray is doing everything in his power to
make the Marion County Jail one of the
best Jails in the country and we feel that
we should help him as much as possible
and still keep in mind the taxpayers of
Marion County" The report was signed
by William A. Brown, chairman, and
George Kincaid and D. H. Badger, mem
bers.
few months ago the Marion County
Grand Jury in reporting on conditions at
the Jail said:
I'VE wish to report further that we
made thorough inspection of the Mar
ion County Jail, about two weeks ago
ana found the whole institution spotlesslv
clean, the kitchen and food (Which was
being prepared while we were there) was
above reproach"
naturally the jail stands out definitely
as province and responsibility of the
Snerl1 but there are almost innumerable
other duties and demands placed on the
Sheriff's shoulders. None of these has
Otto Ray shirked. On the contrary he
mas tlrelessly spurred himself and his
ueputles to tasks of protection, relief and
assistance Tor citizens, which tasks in
board. o. ~ VIC
hay is intensely human and his love Of
people, justice and common sense counted
With his zeal to carry on to the utmost
capacity of his official resources has made
the people of indianapolis and Marion
county realize fully the value of a faith s
Iul ana watchful public servant
where other law-enforcement agencies
nave hesitated or failed, Sheriff Raw has
acted! Ray has taken action in LIQUOR
ana gambling complaints. At all times
ne has co-operated with Federal. state
and city authorities. Finger-printing and
radios have been installed and all neces-
sary records kept to support or augment
government and state records.
Last fall the Sheriffs regular and re-
serve deputies policed the Indiana State
Falr 1or the flrst time in history with the
result that there were fewer law violations
ana the pocket-picking menace reduced
to a minimum
NH
The personal safety of citizens in their
MONIES, on the highways, at work and at
play, has had close and intelligent at
tehtlon from Sheriff Ray and his depu-
IeS. warning signs have been posted at
an dangerous swimming holes and gravel
piCs. In all accidents, deputies call the
ambulance, give first aid clear the high
way and police it until all injured mart
les and debris is removed: protect and
return lost valuables and many times. in
the case OF slight injuries, take the acct
oene victim or occupants of the auto
mobile home
That real Sheriff has been on the iob
has been testified to almost dailv bv farm
ers and produce and poultry raisers
throughout the county Chicken and cat
Tie stealing have been reduced approxi-
nately o0 per cent. This has been ac-
compllsned by continuous vigilance and
the gathering of evidence which has re-
SulCeo IN convictions. An equally good
record has been made in reducing the
stripping of stolen automobiles.
We OF the Otto Ray Sheriff Club know
That enthusiastic and Woodworking pub
TIC servant and Acknowledgement officer
Tor the man he really is. Thousands of
others also know Otto Ray has kept
every promise made
His word Is good He has made eoodi
Why change from man whom every
one trusts and respects and who has oper-
ated difficult Office in an historic man
ner The people of Marion County have
found real Sheriff
Sheriff Otto Ray has been truly pub
Tic servant. He is the man built for the
!op. his record OF honest, efficient. cour-
teous and impartial service proves it.
Why Change?
Your support, your cooperation and
your votes for Otto Ray are heartily So
licited at the Primary Election on May 5.
Is on the Job