This Week in Odessa History

The Odessa Record stood the expense of bringing a sales expert to town to boost the spirits of businessmen and merchants.

“The Odessa commercial Club will give the entire membership a chance to meet John W. Allen, of Seattle, head of the sales service department of the Washington Press Association.

“Mr. Allen is said to be a rapid fire, interesting and entertaining talker. He is a sales expert, and his work consists principally in teaching merchants and sales forces the fundamentals necessary in modern merchandising.”

The Record gave this account of the meeting” “John M. Allen, Washington Pres...