Another reminder of our 100 year history.
Tuesday, November 5, 1929 was election day for the selection of city officials. For the mayors office, the electors had a choice of two Rotarians. The incumbent was Norman Beal, Republican who was opposed by Roy Smith, Democrat. The Rotary club could celebrate either way the election went. Election returns show that Roy Smith was elected mayor for the succeeding two years. At the Rotary meeting of December 31 the retiring mayor administer the oath of office to his successor.
The speaker that followed that day was Larry Wooddell, Game Commissioner of Portage Country who talked to Rotarians on game propagation and conservation. It’s interesting to note that Larry Wooddell was one of the gentleman who brought the famous black squirrels from Canada to inhabit our campus our community and the surrounding area.
Later that Rotary year, in the Spring Of 1930, our club sponsored the organization and chartering for the Rotary Club Of Hudson.
Another History Moment
Jim Myers
