Mills E. Godwin. Jr., retiring president, in an inspirational ad dress which fired tlie croup with pride in tlie accomplishments of the Ruritan clubs everywhere and with enthusiasm for the future work of the organization, brought to a cl se the organization's great est year, m community service rendered, as well as expansion, both as to clubs and individual members. The new officers were installed in an impressive ceremony at the convention's final banquet by I.. T Hall. past secretary and past president of Ruritan National.

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