The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-12

Geo. R. ANDERSON POST.
MI B ERSH|P DRIVE.

Ex-service men throughout Carter
county who have not yet Joined the
American Legion should take advan-
tage Of the membership drive being
conducted by Geo. r. Anderson Post.
The present membership Of the post
has been divided into two teams--the
NJ. P.'s and the X. P.'s, and each
team Is striving TO outdo the other In
the number Of new members secured.
When the drive ends, on the evening
OF the annual banquet, January 3,
1921, the team which has secured the
most new members and the most re-
newals will have the pleasure Of see
Ing the other team buy the post
standard or pay $50 into the post
treasury to be used for this purpose.
Posts all over the state are trying
to Increase their membership, and the
post which succeeds in securing the
greatest per cent Of increase will Sc.
cure n flag which is to be presented
by the state officers.
There are special reasons why boys
who do not live in the city should
take membership in the post. For one
thing, the officer and committees
OF the post are doing some wonder
ful work in the way Of looking after
ex-service men--not only legion MEM
bers but all ex-service men-espe-
clally the disabled men and their de-
pendents. and the dependents of those
who paid the supreme sacrifice, shall
receive the aid and assistance pro-
vided for them by their government.
The United States Public Health
Service stands ready to help every
disabled man. but, the local post must
help find the cases that need treat-
rnent and attention. In order to find
these cases the full cooperation OF
every ex-service man in the county
IL needed. Any man who knows of
an ex-soldier or ex-salor, who Is in
need Of attention should not fail to
repor. the fact to the officers Of the
George r. Anderson Post.
The officers OF the post are also
cooperating with the American Red
Cross and the war department help
ing men to secure compensation for
injuries received, back pay, unpaid
allotments or allowances, ard Liberty
bonds which were paid for but which
have not been delivered. This work
Of the American Legion is in charge
Of the service division Of the organi-
2ation. At each local post Is war
risk officer. conforming in this regard
with the state organization and that
nj national headquarters at Indiana
polls. For George K. Anderson Post
the war risk officer Is DR.. G.. L.
Johnson, S05 Simpson building, Ard
more. Okla. Ho has boen instructed
10 .ake up with the various govern
ment bureaus In Washington, or
TO ex-serv!ce men that may be
brought to his attention calling for
government action. Such cases as he
deems worthy OF the advice of the
state war risk officer are forwarded
TO him. Where the case canno: be
handled by the state department Of
sfcers, 1t is forwarded to state head
quarters and may in turn be for
warded to national headquarters for
attention where the national head
quarters service is required. Thous.
ands Of these difficult or extraordi- |
nary cases involving questions OF
law and procedure or delayed cases
are received at national headquarters |
daily. Most Of these appeals consist |
Of various claims against the govern
ment growing out Of n mans service |
in the ,.fr.n
They rela.e. for the most part, 10 |
compensation. allotmouts. Liberty loan |
bonds, vocational training and bonuses. |
These persons are eligible TO MEM
bership In the American Legion who
served In the army, navy or marine
corps during that period following the
declaration Of the war by the United
States Of America and preceding the
signing OF the armistlce Any per-
sons who were enlisted or commits
stoned in n reserve force, but not
Cali TO active duty or any person
whose duties did not involve active
military duty are not eligible to
membership.
Any man In the county who de-
slres TO become member OF George
r. Anderson Post should send in his
name and his membership fco OF
$3.50 at once. This membership fee
includes subscription for one year
TO The Legion Weekly. u publication
designed especially for members Of
tho legion. In sending In names and
fees the following blank should DO
used:
Ben G. Hunter, Adjt.,
Geo r. Anderson Post No. e5
Ardrhore. Okla.
name --------------------
(First) (Mlddle) (Lastl
military Rank)
Address (maiD ---------------
organization ----------------
Date OF enlistment Into scrvlce.------
Date OF discharge from servlce-
--.-----A---- .
civil occupation
hereby subscribe 10 the Conr,itu-
tlcn OF the American Legion and mp |
pig for enrolment In George r. An.
dcrron Post No. G5, OF the Oklahoma