Politics: Julius Knight, 1951, Winn Parish, LA.
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: November 22, 1951 Winn Parish Enterprise

Julius Knight Named Marshal, Fire Chief

Julius Knight, for the past one and one-half years employed as Winnfield
deputy marshal, was sworn in Tuesday as Town Marshal and fire chief by Winn
Clerk of Court Charlie Walsworth, to fill the unexpired term of the late
Gamble Carter.

Knight has been serving as acting marshal since the death of Marshal Carter
recently.  His appointment as marshal and fire chief came Tuesday morning from
Governor Earl K. Long, following a recommendation of Knight by Winnfield Mayor
D. C. Allen and the board of alderman.

The new marshal will serve until the next regular Town election in 1954 when
he may seek election to the office.

He has served a total of about three years as deputy in three different terms.

Knight is a veteran of World War II.  He is married and has two children.

Present members of the marshal's force are Knight and D. C. Machen on daytime
duty and J. M. Kelley and John Poisso, night deputies.

In a statement Tuesday, Knight said, "I appreciate everything people have done
for me, and the cooperation given me during my period of service.  I plan to
do my best to treat everyone alike, and I solicit your future cooperation."

A letter from the Winnfield Mayor and Board of Aldermen to Governor Earl Long
recommending Knight as Marshal, follows:

"November 9, 1951

Honorable Earl K. Long,
Governor, State of Louisiana
Baton Rouge, La.

Dear Governor Long,

As you know, Mr. Gamble Carter, Marshal of the Town of Winnfield, Louisiana,
died suddenly on October 31, 1951, and since that date Mr. Julius Knight,
senior deputy, has been acting as marshal of the Town of Winnfield.

On Tuesday night, November 6, 1951, the Mayor and Board of Alderman of the
Town of Winnfield met and considered the applications of various individuals
who were seeking the appointment to serve out the balance of Mr. Carter's term
as Marshal.  After giving due and serious consideration to all candidates, the
Board of Aldermen unanimously decided and voted to recommend that you appoint
Mr. Julius Knight as Marshal of the Town of Winnfield to complete the
unexpired portion of Mr. Carter's term of office.  Mr. Knight has been a
resident of Winnfield approximately 14 years.  He is married and has two
children and has served as deputy marshal for more than two years.  In this
capacity he has won the confidence of the people of Winnfield and we know that
his appointment will meet the approval of the vast majority of our citizens.

We therefore take pleasure in recommending to you Mr. Julius Knight and
respectfully request that you give him your favorable consideration and
appoint him to serve as Marshal for the unexpired term of Mr. Carter.

Thanking you and with kindest regards, we remain,

Sincerely yours,

D. C. Allen, Mayor
Harper Terrill, Alderman
H. E. Machen, Alderman
Dudley P. Shell, Alderman
J. G. Russell, Jr., Alderman
John W. McCloy, Alderman