In the 4th Grade at Loveland School, Charlie was selected to play Santa in the school play. His Mother made the Santa Suit for him and he wore a false face Santa mask.
Charlie started playing Santa for his Methodist Church, and then asked to play Santa for a local furniture store.
Later he played Santa in Department Stores in Albion Rochester and Buffalo. As his reputation grew, he was in demand at Department Stores all over the US.
A local newspaperman suggested he open a School to train others to handle the increased demand for his services.