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October 3, 1936
St. Croix Tribune
Christiansted, Saint Croix County, Virgin Islands
What is this article about?
Businessmen in St. Thomas formed the Tourist Association on September 29 to promote tourism, with Emile Berne as president, Adolph Gereau as secretary, and Governor Cramer as honorary president. Committees were established for various aspects, and plans include welcoming visitors and inducing regular trips from New York & Puerto Rico Line.
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St. Thomas News
ASSOCIATION TO PROMOTE TOURIST TRADE FORMED
A group of businessmen met yesterday afternoon at Government House with Governor Cramer and formed the St. Thomas Tourist Association with Emile Berne as President and Adolph Gereau, Secretary. Governor Cramer was made Honorary President. An Executive Committee was set up to control the finance and direct the policy of the organization. Other Committees were for entertainment, transportation and literature.
The Association pledged to foster the tourist trade, here and made plans to show the visitors of the Cherokee a pleasant time. It is also writing to induce the New York & Puerto Rico Line to make regular excursion trips to the island. Other movements of definite benefit to the island are being initiated.
-The Daily News, Sept. 30th.
ASSOCIATION TO PROMOTE TOURIST TRADE FORMED
A group of businessmen met yesterday afternoon at Government House with Governor Cramer and formed the St. Thomas Tourist Association with Emile Berne as President and Adolph Gereau, Secretary. Governor Cramer was made Honorary President. An Executive Committee was set up to control the finance and direct the policy of the organization. Other Committees were for entertainment, transportation and literature.
The Association pledged to foster the tourist trade, here and made plans to show the visitors of the Cherokee a pleasant time. It is also writing to induce the New York & Puerto Rico Line to make regular excursion trips to the island. Other movements of definite benefit to the island are being initiated.
-The Daily News, Sept. 30th.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Tourist Association
St Thomas
Tourism Promotion
Governor Cramer
Businessmen Meeting
What entities or persons were involved?
Emile Berne
Adolph Gereau
Governor Cramer
Where did it happen?
St. Thomas, Government House
Story Details
Key Persons
Emile Berne
Adolph Gereau
Governor Cramer
Location
St. Thomas, Government House
Event Date
Sept. 30th
Story Details
A group of businessmen met with Governor Cramer to form the St. Thomas Tourist Association, appointing officers and committees to promote tourism, welcome visitors, and initiate beneficial movements for the island.