The spectator., 1921-06-17
American Legion
 Notes

There is not the least doubt in my mind that If it had not been for the determined stand of the American Le- zion, Zimmer and l would still be in prison," writes Sergeant Nef, who with Sergeant Zmmer was arrested by the Germans following an attempt to capture Grover Cleveland Bergdoli, notorious stacker. 'The American Le- zion came to my aid during one of my darkest hours. and it demonstrated by its unwavering loyalty toward comrade that it's sublime aspirations and lofty ideals concerning comrade- ship are living truth"
 Men entitled to navy retainer pay and not receiving it should communi- cate with the navy allotment officer, navy retainer pay section. Navy de- partment, Washington, D. C., accord ing to the American Legion Weekly. Applicants should give the following data: Full name date of enrolment. rating and class in which enrolled. present address. present rating. num- Der of retainer pay checks received Qf any) and amount of each date of release from active duty, date of dis charge from reserves.
 One of the largest single cash con tributions for the benefit of disabled cx-service men has been received by the St. Louis city central executive committee of the American Legion. The amount was 5000. without string to it." given by Mrs. Newton l.. c. Wilson, wealthy philanthropist of the city. The fund will be used exclusively to assist disabled men in obtaining just compensation and fer the relief of their dependents.
 American Legion posts in Minnesota are having Il lively controversy as to which one has the oldest Legionnaire on its rolls Redwood Falls presented Dr. Gibson, seventy-two years old, who served with the medical corps at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind, and held the record until kimball post introduced Adam Brewer, seventysix years old, and Joe Mason, who admits eighty-six years and highly prized membership in the Legion.
 As result of fight wascd on the floor of congress by Representative Hamilton Fish, Jr., of New York. prominent American Legion worker. relatives of aliens who served in tho American army, navy and marine corps during the World war are en- titled to preferred right of entry in- to the United States in the three-per- cent immigration to be allowed during the next year under the immigration bill.
 Members of the American Legion in St. Paul, Minn. cast their bread up on the waters and il was returned hundredfold. Last spring they gave assistance to needy man. When the Legion men were selling theater tick cts for benefit performance for un- employed veterans the ex-servicc man sold 800 tickets in two days. As a result, l5o men were sent out on jobs the following day.
 X vigorous campaign waged by the American Legion against disloyal ac- tivities of the Industrial Workers of the Wc-'ld is responsible for the stab ping of Legion worker by an l. w. w. fanatic, according to reports received at Legion national headquarters from Pocatello, Idaho. True to form, the l. w. w. member attacked the Legion man in dark alley stabblng him in the back.
 For the prompt relief of disabled and unemployed ex-Service men of Chi cago, Theodore Roosevelt post of the American Legion staged stag party, at which Judge K. M. Landis was guest. Battling Nelson was in charge of the athletic program. the band of the Great Lakes naval training station provided music and stage stars con trlbuted their services to midnight frolic.
 Commuters and street car fans of New Orleans may have to walk when the American Legion meets. Elm ployees of the New Orleans Railway and Light company have formed post of the Legion. The street railway men are enthusiastic members of their post and have promised to attend meet ings even If they have to bring along their private cars.
 An American Legion speaker has been asked to explain the aims and purposes of the organization at the an nual labor picnic to be held June IS in Kansas City, Kan. The action. which followed conference with the mayor