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Carl John Alfred Hammerberg. Case No. 5148. Application for Parole, November 1, 1921.

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Carl John Alfred Hammerberg. Case No. 5148. Application for Parole, November 1, 1921.

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No. 5148 Name Hammerberg St. Cloud Nov. 1 192 1

TO TH STATE BOARD OF PAROLE

Please consider my application for a parole

Reasons My Mother is a widow, and needs my support I am her only son I was good before I came in here with the intention of being the same. And I will go out with the same intention. All I want is a chance. I waited six months fore [sic] that but did not get it
Crime riot Date received Jan 8
I pleaded not guilty Date of birth Feb. 9 1902
I am not guilty Single or married Single
Number of reports one Occupation Kitchen
Former habits not bad Actions taken
Nationality Sweed [sic] Miscellaneous

Report of School Secretary Fair – 3rd Grade

Physician’s Report Health good—mind normal—takes no interest in his studies

Officer in Charge Reports: In my charge 6 months
Conduct Good Disposition Good General bearing very good
Attitude toward work Good Any change yes
Miscellaneous

Officer [illegible]


Principal Keepers Report

Superintendent’s notation

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