At our weekly meeting on Friday October 15, 2021, President Mark welcomed 36 Canton Rotarians (the number's growing!). After a rather lukewarm performance of the Star Spangled Banner and a rousing performance of the "Hello Song" (?), Secretary Paula provided the following:
This day in history:
· 1878 - The Edison Electric Light Company began operations.
· 1917 – Exotic dancer, courtesan and spy, Mata Hari, was executed on this day for spying on Germany during WWI.
· 1924 – US President, Calvin Coolidge, declares the Statue of Liberty a national monument.
· 1951 – “I Love Lucy” debuts on CBS.
· 1966 – The US Department of Transportation was created.
Fun Fact: Friday was National Chicken Cacciatore Day ......Mangia!
Happy Bucks:
Becky Clark
Rick Taylor
Dan Mathews
Denny Fulmer
Bob Mathews
Pres. Mark Clendenin