Another reminder of our 100 year history.
It was the early July meeting in 1928 that President Dick Richards declared that there were too many “Mr’s” in the club and offered a prize (I’m guessing a floral bouquet) to the Rotarian who could give the first names of all the members present. John Diehl started the list but called Emmet Garrison “Max”; Roy Smith then took up the list, but failed on “Doc” Dumm; Fred Gressard knew “Doc’s” name was George, but when he reached A.L.Walker he could not remember “Art”. Nick Ulrich was able to finish the list. President Dick Richards said that the score was one hit, no runs, and three errors. This could well have begun the practice of addressing fellow Rotarians by their first names.
Another History Moment.
Another History Moment.
Jim Myers
