The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-09-21
LOCAL POST OF
AMERICAN LEGION
FOR CITY MANAGER

FOR CITY MANAGER
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stated that he could not understand
why the mayor and commissioners
wanted to stay in office for s25 per
of 10000 people.
IF you haven't got enough brains
to help you, don't ask your weekly
newspaper" was the closing remark
Of Mr.. Gregory.
Sewers Views
! ]. r. Sewer was the next speaker.
Mr.. Sewer stated that the only peo-
pie who he know opposed the mana
gerial form Of government, We're
few Socialists, who asplred TO elect
men Of their own party to the NUM-
cipal offices. Il am heartily in favor
Of the managerial form Of govern
ment" stated Mr.. Sewer, "and
assure you that the local unions are
behind you"
Dolman Says Fight
l. s. Dolman, in speaking Of the
managerial form, claimed that the
boys Of the legion haven't fought
yeti"
Fight" said Mr.. Dolman. THE
mayor and commissioners think so
much Of their jobs that they won't
turn them loose. Fight! Prepare a
petition for recall Of the men. Pre-
pare and have with you mandamus
to compel the calling Of the special
election. Or recall the present mayor
and commissioners, and elect mayor
who will call the election for mana
gerial form Of government. Don't
dilly-dally or hesitate Act now.
Don't be courteous when you ap-
proach the bunch at City Hall. BE
abrupt, and make them come to the
point They're not the kind Of men
who appreciate courtesy, and they
don't know what IL means.
go get them. The laws Of the
states are such that free Americans
can have their own way II they want
it, 1t Can Be Done.
THE people want the change in
government, so go get II. You didn't
hesitate on the front line In France
so why hesitate now?"
Champion Calls on Legion
J. b. Champion characterized the
mayor as a small part OF the smallest
citizen in town. II am convinced"
said Mr.. Champion, that II the legion
enters politics 1t will be fair and
square. The speakers who have pre-
ceded me have expressed my senti-
ments in regards to the managerial
form of government plan ! have al
ways known that the American Le-
gion is strong and great organiza-
ton I am glad the legion is for
what IL is-true. American, unadul-
terated patriotism.
The task which is now on the
shoulders Of the legion is a colossal
and herculean one The greatest bat
tie OF all is that fought for the pres
ervation of liberty and freedom Of
thought of liberty. 1t is a greater
battle than a battle fought for the
making of liberty
Il know that after the managerial
form Of government is instituted in
Ardmore, the citizens will say to the
members Of the legion. Well done.
thou good and faithful servants"
Wolverton Wants Competency
o. n. Wolverton spoke OF the me-
cessity of placing candidates for the
offices under the managerial form OF
government who will be capable men,
able to perform their duties 10 the
satisfaction Of the law-ablding citi-
zens.
Everything in Ardmore" said Mr.
Wolverton. with the exception Of
one or two, is absolutely rotten. The
school system is the only thing we
cen boast Of
"T want to go on record as being
behind anything and everything which
the legion starts"
DIR. Davidson In Accord
Or. r. /. Davidson. who served as
chaplain with the boys overseas, stat
ed that he was and always has been
heartily in favor OF the managerial
form OF government,
! Il believe" said Or. Davidson. "that
the best way TO put 1t over Ia largely
a question for lawyers I'm not n
lawyer. but Just plain everyday
man OF truth"
Wearing Kid Raiment
"Ardmore Is a full-grown city. re-
rardless Of what the census figures
show but IL Is wearing juvenile
clothes. 1t has been wearing them
for long time, They are not only
too small but they have holes in them
l know what II Is like to wear clothes
with holes In them. I've worn them
myself and have been trained TO ap-
pear and disappear in society.
THE matter OF change of gov
ernmont for Ardmore ls not only for
the American Legion to become active
In. but for every man. woman, and
child in Ardmore
The business men. feel sure and
every other resident OF Ardmorc, will
march with YOU and help make Ard
more a 1T place TO live in"
Standing Vote Unanimous
AT the close OF the meeting the en-
tire assemblage rose as sign that
Il was unanimously In favor Of man.
agerial form OF government for Ard
more.
Secretary Barron Of the Chamber
OF Commerce, informed the ieglonaires
that entire support OF the chamber
was with the legion.
The legion viii hold special meet
ing tomorrow night at 7s0. when
final arrangements for getting out
the petitions. etc. will be consum-
mated.
Ezra Dyer and Earl Gray were
appointed as committee to investi-
gate the best methods OF procedure
and will report the results Of their
findings at the meeting tomorrow
night
Chicago negroes were he
sieecd more than an hour In a church