We were still in the War years in the early part of November 1944. Dr. George Dumm suggested that the Rotary Club could render a service to men and women then in the armed services in selecting a business or professional career after the termination of the war. The club adopted the suggestion and appointed a Service to Veterans Committee under the direction of George Dumm, with Jim Laing of the Vocational Service Committee and Paul Brehm of the Community Service Committee , who along with the members of their respective committees were to organize and carry forward this project. The purpose of the committee was to make contact with men and women in the service with a view to helping those whose educational program had been interrupted by military service, and assisting them to make preparations now for finding the proper field of training when they returned home.Also during 1944 the collection of clothing for European refugees initiated by Rotary and in conjunction with Kiwanis and the Chamber Of Commerce was turned over to the Civilian Defense Corps to spearhead the drive. Over 30 tons of clothing were collected.
Moments in our history.
Jim Myers
Moments in our history.
Jim Myers
