The Carlisle independent., 1920-12-23
THE AMERICAN LEGION


 with a membership of 38 Ex-Service fully during the past worlds great war, and it is hoped to more than dou- ble this number of memembers the coming year. This Post was named in honor of our brave comrade Pat Petty of Cabot, Ark, who sacrificed his life in action on the Argonne Front Nov 10, 1918. Pat was brave hero, he f. ought gamely, had many friends and was well liked by all his comrades. He came from one of Cabot's best families who mourns, as does the members of this Post, his ab- sence from our midst.
 The American Legion stands for many great things, too numerous to mention, but above all it stands for "100 per cent -Americanism" and no "Bolchevicism" This Post wants it understood by all that we are free from taking sides as to Religion and Politics. We realize we cannot sue ceed without cooperation and we so- licit the respect and support of every full fedged sred blooded American Citizen. Each and every Ex-Service man, who can qualify, owes his mem- bership to the American Legion as a patriotic duty, to protect and to be protected. At present the entire country is becoming more or less the victim of outrageous crimes, such as thefts, buglaries, holdups, cold blooded murder cases and race riots. The American Legion as unit stands against and is ready at all times to assist in stopping this and in many large cities lately the Legion has been sponded with merit. A club room To- cation has been rented from MT. Kit tier, in rear of Wright & Southern new barber shop, and the work of get ting same ready for immediate use is now we'll under way. This club will be conducted so as to bear the closest investigation and will serve it's mem- bers, local or visitors, as home or a place to go when in our town. It is expected that the Legion will from time to time give plays, smokers and entertainments to keep up interest and the old time pep.
 At the last regular meeting all the 1920 officers, as follows, were unani- mously elected for the coming year; Robert R. Lilly, Post Commander; George N. Young, vice Commander; E. l.. Blasingame, Post Adj. & Sec. Dr. Dan Staples, Post Surgeon; -Dr. s. E. Arp, Dental Surgeon; Harry L. Perkins, Chaplin; Kellar Lilly, War Risk Insurance Officer, George w. Grubb, Sergt. at Arms; Julias Lipe, Chairman Americanism Committee and Joseph M. Perry, Historian. Membership dues are $2, payable in advance and should be paid between now and the first of the year to in sure good standing. The Legion calls the attention of all Ex-Service men in this locality, whether or not mem- bers of this organization, that Dr. s. E. Arp has bean appointed by the De- partment as Dental Surgeon and that any Ex-Service man is entitled to re- ceive Dental t,eatp ent free of charc Upon exam .ia.:on .-f tleatr..n. ea h patient is required to present "C" letter( (claim letter) which is to be filled out by Dr. Arp. In case patient has TO such letter same can be ob- tained by writing the following ad- dress and asking for form No. 526., U. s. Public Health Service, Supervi- sor 14th District, Akard < Pacific Ave, Houston, Texas.
 All Ex-Service men, whether Le- zion members or not, are invited to call on the Secretary any time for as- sistance relative to discrepancies or unfinished business with the Govern ment, such as back pay, Liberty bonds or allotments not as yet received, In- surance & etc. In such cases same will be taken up via Military channels through the American Legion and prompt action is assured. Many great things are expected of this Post the following year and lets each and every member work especially hard to live up to the standard and meet all the requirements. If you are a live wire, a wide awake Ex-Service man we extend you cordial invita- tion to join us. Life is what we make it and now that thewar is over lets not drift back into the old rut of talk ing things merely as theycome but strive to meet things face to face by joining each other in social life and make Carlisle better town. Wish ing each Legion Member and every one merry Christmas and 2 prosper .ous New Year.
 Regular meeting at the new Club Room next Monday night, Dec. 27th, all members invited.
 "Blass"