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Rotary Ethos and History Highlight 50th Anniversary
A Rotarian recounts how Rotary began as a steel wheel symbol in 1824 and evolved through the Four-Way Test and Code of Ethics. The piece notes St Charles Rotary’s 50th anniversary events and cites Rev Stoerker on Rotary’s mission to build goodwill and benefit all concerned. It mentions founders including Edward “Brick” Travis and the organization’s spread across continents.
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Reis ‘Stoerker
St. Charles of Club
Rotary International
Rotary
St. Karlas
St. Charles
Stoerker
Ofotary We
Chicago
Deyear
Tde
Rev. Stoerker
Rotarians
Guy Motley
Emmaus
Eden Seminary
Edward “Brick