To his surprise, he learned that
one of the club directors was called Chesley Perry, the
name of one of Rotary's long standing
officers and a great friend of Paul Harris in Chicago.
The Floridian was business manager of the local Fort Myers News
Press and Harris insisted that the two be photographed together.
Chet , as he was more commonly known, joined Rotary in April
1935, becoming club President in 1942 and District Governor in
1954. During this time, he also became President and publisher
of the News Press.
Information and photo supplied by RGHF Member T Wainwright Miller of the
Fort Myers Club with extracts from the News Press.
Provided by RGHF senior historian
Basil Lewis, UK, 12
July 2008
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