Special Meeting of Commercial Club Held to Determine

Policy for Future.

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HINT ORGANIZATION IS COMMERCIALIZED

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Opposition Sometimes

Profitable. Civic Organizations Should Stand for Better Things.

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A committee, composed of H. L. Beecher, H. N. Somsen, F. W. Johnson, Dr. Emil Mueller and Richard Swartz, was named at a special meeting of the Commercial club Monday evening for the purpose of taking a survey of the local situation, analyzing that survey, and promulgating a plan whereby the club, whether under its present name, or some other, can function for the best interests of the community and stand for the better things in life. This committee was named by President J. A. Kennedy following considerable discussion by those present.

Money for Celebrations

It was pointed out during the discussion that it is an easy matter to raise funds for a big celebration, for a base ball club, and for various other purposes, but it is difficult to secure sufficient funds with which to keep a civic club alive.

Committee to Report

at Early Date

The committee is expected to make a thorough survey of the local situation and after considering the best feasible plan for the rejuvenation of the Commercial club and the method by which it is to be kept a live and energetic organization to report their findings at a meeting, which will be called by the president.

President Makes Statement

At the opening of the meeting President Kennedy stated the meeting had been called for the purpose of determining whether it would be best to reorganize the club or disband. “The officers and directors have worked hard during the past year, but their efforts have seemed to not meet with any response. There were certain things that had to be done and they have been attended to. The money in the treasury is all gone, and it is now desired to get an expression as to what is best for the future,” stated the president.

Older Heads Sit Back

M. J. Bieber spoke right out in meeting, by stating there is a crying need for a live need for a live civic organization in New Ulm, but that it is impossible to function as in the past year. “The older members of the club have ceased to assist as of former years, and the younger members have been forced to do all the work. This is plain talk, but it is true. A few members cannot do all the work. What is necessary is that the older members put their shoulders to the wheel as in former years and assist. There should be new blood injected into the club. Mr. Bieber was heartily in favor of a live civic organization. He stated the directors have done their best, but he was frank in saying that he did not believe that the board as constituted at present was heavy enough.

Asks Club Status

H. L. Beecher asked information as to the status of the club. When there was no definite statement as to the membership, the financial status, etc., made, he suggested a survey should be made and the situation analyzed. It was brought out during the discussion that the membership had materially decreased, but as the books were not on hand, no definite statement could be made.

Brown County Journal,

October 16, 1925

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