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Editorial
January 16, 1946
The Key West Citizen
Key West, Monroe County, Florida
What is this article about?
The editorial welcomes John K. Clemmer's return to Key West after six months away, highlights his past civic involvement in local clubs, and urges more residents to actively promote community growth and enterprise, noting a positive outlook for the city's progress.
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SPIRIT OF ENTERPRISE
When John K. Clemmer left town six months ago, intending not to return, The Citizen heard many a Key Wester remark, "We have lost a good man, a man who is a live wire in promoting civic matters."
He had identified himself with the Key West Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club and the Key West Yacht Club, and was the organizer of the Key West Shrine Club.
But John Clemmer is back again, and he said it was like coming back to the old home town.
Immediately after his arrival, he arranged to identify himself with the interests with which he was connected before leaving Key West, where he had resided for four years.
We have others in Key West, like him, who are active in promoting our interests, but we need a great many more, if we are to keep closely in touch with the growth of our community.
Grow it will, judging by the future's outlook. Of course while we cannot foresee what is in store for us, yet, from a civic viewpoint, we can pretty well gauge the future by conditions that obtain in the present, and at no other time in our history have we been in a better position to promote the progress of Key West than we are at present.
We often hear that the enterprising spirit in Key West is not as assertive as it is in other cities that have met with success and still are meeting with success. But the enterprising spirit in those places had to be roused into action, and we can do the same thing here as was done there.
Finally, while keeping in mind that Key West will be what we make it, we are glad to welcome back John K. Clemmer.
When John K. Clemmer left town six months ago, intending not to return, The Citizen heard many a Key Wester remark, "We have lost a good man, a man who is a live wire in promoting civic matters."
He had identified himself with the Key West Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club and the Key West Yacht Club, and was the organizer of the Key West Shrine Club.
But John Clemmer is back again, and he said it was like coming back to the old home town.
Immediately after his arrival, he arranged to identify himself with the interests with which he was connected before leaving Key West, where he had resided for four years.
We have others in Key West, like him, who are active in promoting our interests, but we need a great many more, if we are to keep closely in touch with the growth of our community.
Grow it will, judging by the future's outlook. Of course while we cannot foresee what is in store for us, yet, from a civic viewpoint, we can pretty well gauge the future by conditions that obtain in the present, and at no other time in our history have we been in a better position to promote the progress of Key West than we are at present.
We often hear that the enterprising spirit in Key West is not as assertive as it is in other cities that have met with success and still are meeting with success. But the enterprising spirit in those places had to be roused into action, and we can do the same thing here as was done there.
Finally, while keeping in mind that Key West will be what we make it, we are glad to welcome back John K. Clemmer.
What sub-type of article is it?
Social Reform
What keywords are associated?
Civic Promotion
Key West Growth
Enterprise Spirit
John Clemmer
Community Progress
What entities or persons were involved?
John K. Clemmer
Key West Chamber Of Commerce
Rotary Club
Key West Yacht Club
Key West Shrine Club
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Promoting Civic Enterprise And Community Growth In Key West
Stance / Tone
Encouraging And Positive
Key Figures
John K. Clemmer
Key West Chamber Of Commerce
Rotary Club
Key West Yacht Club
Key West Shrine Club
Key Arguments
John K. Clemmer Is A Valuable Civic Promoter
Key West Needs More Active Residents To Drive Growth
Current Conditions Position Key West Well For Progress
Enterprise Spirit Can Be Roused Like In Successful Cities
Key West's Future Depends On Residents' Efforts