Jackson-Dubuque County IA Archives News.....Clayton Clark Sentenced and Paroled May 31, 1946
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Jackson Sentinel May 31, 1946
Jackson Sentinel, May 31, 1946

CLAYTON CLARK SENTENCED AND PAROLED

Action Follows Exhibit Of Petition With 575 Signatures

Clayton Clark, 42 year old Zwingle farmer, was sentenced to eight years in 
prison and then paroled to Bert Morehead, Jackson County Sheriff, after he 
pled guilty Monday morning, in district court, to a charge of manslaughter. 
Judge W. W. Scott passed sentence.

Clark had been previously charged with second degree murder in connection with 
the death of his father, following an argument between the two men, on April 
14, 1946, when Clark is alleged to have struck his father and knocked him to 
the ground.

Schoenthaler & Lee, local attorneys representing Clark, presented a petition 
carrying the names of 575 Jackson county persons requesting parole. In 
addition they produced 13 character witnesses who testified that Clark was the 
owner of a 115 acre farm, which he had improved and paid for through his own 
efforts.


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