Legion event yields a Chicago rep selling subscriptions
C J Walker of National Sales Co Chicago presented as a representative and offered subscriptions during a Legion gathering, with the geologist host noting the contact.
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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1927
Page
10
C J Walker of National Sales Co Chicago presented as a representative and offered subscriptions during a Legion gathering, with the geologist host noting the contact.
A man claiming to solicit for the American Legion in Ohio is warned as unauthorized. Posts warn the public to be cautious as this impostor, described as 5 feet tall with dark eyes, complexion, and an ear deformity, may appear in communities. Local posts urge reporting any contact to curb his activities.
The final date to file applications for Federal Compensation is December 31, 1927. Those who do not file by then will forfeit their right to an insurance policy prepaid by the United States Government.
Veterans in United States military service during the World War are entitled to this concession and are urged to make their applications before December 31. Vern Gebhart, service officer of the region, is authorized to execute those applications for old servicemen.
Mi and Mrs Samuel Britton entertained 12 children for Donald Britton's eighth birthday on Friday. Guests included local youths such as Ruth Raff, Delores Gardiner, Joy Mesa, Frances Wedger, and David Matt, with gifts listed among the attendees.
Water rose six inches higher than reported risking motor damage as a sewer overflow flooded the Public Square area. Debris and sediment clogged streets near J C Young's home and the Ohio Salt Co. storeroom. East Ohio Ave access was blocked and bus routes shifted via Route 17 to Rittman to avoid Industrial Street. Schools faced supervision concerns as children struggled with transportation and safety.
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