The 1940’s
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1947 - 1956
There are limited Club records for these years due to a fire at the
Clubhouse which destroyed many of the documents. We do know that the Club
continued to meet on a regular basis although active membership began to
shrink.
1941 President- LeRoy Coley
December - Due to the United
States entering World War II, all amateur
communication is suspended. However, the club is nominated to be a special
relay station for military messages only. During the war years, the government
offered payment for any ham gear, as there was a shortage of reliable radios.
Many club members sold their sets, but the club still managed to meet on a
monthly basis. Croquet became all the rage at the clubhouse. Amateur privileges
were slowly reinstated beginning in the spring of 1946.
1940 President-
Robert Day
January, 1940 - Dues raised to $12 per year,
payable at 1.00 per month.
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