Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 144, Indianapolis, Marion County, 25 October 1927 — Page 2

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OPEN FIGHT ON ABOLISHING OF CIVILSERVICE Alien, Ex-Fire Board Head, / Considers Legal Steps Against Move. Legal steps to block abolishment of civil service by the Duvall administration city cabinet were considered today by Andrew J. Allen, former fire civil service chairman. John L. Duvall, who says he is mayor, called a special cabinet meeting Monday afternoon to abolish, civil service regulations for the police and fire departments. This would give politicians a free hand once more. Abolishment of the civil service rules have been expected several weeks. Appointments of Police Chief Claude M .Worley, succeeding Detective Chief Claude F. Johnson, former department head, and other police appointments were made by the safety board on orders from Duvall several weeks ago. Vote Is Unanimous The cabinet meeting was held behind closed doors. It was said the vote was unanimous so “no one would get the blame.” The board of safety of which Frederick W. Connell is president recently called in Allen and Glenn B. Ralston, other board member, in conference over appointment of seven firemen. After visting Duvall the board announced the seven would be taken from the civil service list and the fire commissioners would continue to serve. Allen said he would inquire to see if there is any legal recourse in i fighting the Duvall move. Took Test in Good Faith "The twenty-two men who passed the civil service examination last spring took the test in good faith and are high-grade individuals. I feel that they have some rights which should be protected. Asa citizen of Indianapolis, a taxpayer and former fire civil service chairman, I think I should do what I could to preserve their standing on the eligibility list,” Allen said. Os the 225 who filed application 194 took the tests last spring. Allen pointed out that Duvall’s explanation of dropping of the civil service was contradictory, citing his speech before the Indiana Police Chiefs’ Association lauding civil service. Duvall told the police chiefs that civil service had eliminated politics in the police and fire department and was largely responsible for their efficiency. Hailed as Backward Step William H. Book, Chamber of Commerce civic affairs secretary, said the civic committee had been interested in the survival of civil service and likely would issue a statement. “This is a backward step not only from the standpoint of a citizen and taxpayer but from the standpoint of economy. Civil service was the outstanding thing of this administration,” Book said. The action is expected to pave the way for appointment of seven firemen, recently recommended by Fire Chief Jesse A. Hutsell, who were not on the civil service list. John F. White and Emerson W.

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200 DELEGATES ATTEND STATE CHURGHPARLEY United Brethren Conference Will Be in Session Three Days. More than 200 delegates were registered today for the three-day Indiana State conference of the United Brethren Church at the First U. B. Church, Park Ave. and Walnut St. Bishop H. H. Fout, D. D., presided. The morning and afternoon sessions were devoted to “The Layman’s Movement.” Many Speakers on Program Speakers on the morning program: Professor D. E. Weidler, Anderson, president of the Laymen’s Organization, White River Conference; Charles L. Raymond, Huntington, president Laymen’s Organization, St. Joseph Conference; L. B. Harnich, Charleston, W. Va., and the Rev. E. E. Violette, Kansas City evangelist. Song worship was directed by the Rev. Roscoe F. Wilson, Columbia City, and the devotional service was led by the Rev. R. S. Parr, Indianapolis. Speakers on the afternoon program: Ura E. Bethel, Indianapolis; Frank Reagen, Terre Haute; E. Howard Cadle, Indianapolis; W. E. Carpenter, Brazil, and L. B. Harnich, Charleston, W. Va. Devotional was led by the Rev. M. F. Dawson, Marion. The afternoon program was to adjourn at 4:30 p. m. and reconvene at 5:30 p. m. for dinner in the church. Goodell to Speak The theme of the evening service will be “Tne Christian Endeavor Society and the Local Church Program.” The Rev. W. R. Montgomery, pastor of Indiana Central College, is to be toastmaster. Talks will be given by the Rev. A. L. Roberts, president of C. E. Union, White River Conference; the Rev. J. A. Settle, president of C. E. Union, Indiana Conference; the Rev .M. S. Livengood, president of C. E Union, St. Joseph Conference. Feature of the evening will be an address by the Rev. Charles L. Goodell, New York, secretary of the Commission on Evangelism and Life Service of the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America. Church to Cost $190,000 Bn Times Special . MUNCIE, Ind., Oct. 25.—A permit has been issued here for the erection of anew building by the First Baptist church at a cost of approximately $190,000.

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