Chief Askew's Diary: May 12, 1930

Four 'boys' arrested for burglary; Will Rogers yearns for a Father's Day

Chief Askew attended a fairly lively Mayor’s Court this morning, noting that the fines amounted to $100 “if they had all paid out, but some of them went back go the Jug.” I am guessing this is slang for the jail.

Monday afternoon four “boys” were arrested for burglarizing a store.

As America’s mothers were basking in the glow of their national holiday, cowboy philosopher Will Rogers recommended in his syndicated column in the Atlanta Journal that a day be established for fathers. Paid subscribers can read on about what he said and how long it took for his recommendation to come to fruition. Click below to upgrade to paid.

The picture of Will Rogers, from the Library of Congress, was accessed via Wikimedia Commons.