 
KENTUCKY AND WORLD WAR II
Among notable Kentuckians that played a role in the war, include Admiral Howard Kimmel from Henderson, the highest ranking Naval officer at the time, who was in command of Pearl Harbor; and Rosie the Riveter, whose character was inspired by a real life native of Somerset, Kentucky. Dr. Jim Klotter, a Kentucky Historian and Professor of History at Georgetown College, said his study of the war and its resulting sacrifices, triumphs and tragedies, produced four conclusions. 1. The citizens of Kentucky and the U.S. emerged from the war into a period of unparalleled prosperity. The war effectively ended the suffering of the Great Depression. Personal income doubled while savings increased due to shortages and rationing. The American war machine cranked into a global economic powerhouse, setting the stage for the modern achievements of the 20th Century. 2. The war also set the stage for desegregation. It was said the blacks who fought in World War II won a victory both overseas and at home. Women had also earned more freedom as many worked outside the home for the first time to fill the jobs left behind by those serving overseas. 3. About eight thousand Kentuckians would never see the Bluegrass again, their graves scattered all over the world. Their families would be changed forever. 4. Those who did return home were also changed forever. Some could be called, "The Living Dead," who were shattered by what they had seen and what they had done. Others returned with a more positive outlook on their own lives emboldened and matured by their contribution to the war. Many took advantage of the new GI Bill to further their education and their careers. Dr. Klotter said we should never forget the sacrifices that were made, and to continue to celebrate the victories achieved by this generation of Kentuckians, who will live in on in our minds and our memories. Special thanks to our own David Denton, who sponsored Dr. Klotter's speech through the Kentucky Chatuauqua program.
MAY PROGRAMS May 21 - Brigid DeVries - Commissioner Kentucky High School Athletic Association May 28 - Daniel J. Metzger - Throughbred Breeders & Owners Association LV McGinty - May program chair
ANNOUNCEMENTS John Anderson III claimed this week's birthday floral arrangement provided by the Flower Gallery in Lone Oak. President George, who is winding down his year in office, said to be on the lookout for an email soon concerning Rotary Committee assignments for the upcoming year and nominations for Rotarian of the Year. The Rotary Board of Directors will meet June 21st at 5:15 pm at Whaler's Catch. Jamie Futrell was thrilled to announce that Club attendance reached a record high of 62% in April. Eighty-two Rotarians had perfect attendance. Bud Qualk was the winner of this month's attendance prize drawing, which was four tickets to Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana. Paducah Rotary's new Rotaract Program will be charted by Rotary International on Friday, June 20th. Erin Whitlock, Chair of the Rotaract Organizational Committee, introduced Rotaract's first officers; Crystal Jeter and Chuck Sexton. Crystal announced that Rotarians will soon an email flier to use for recruiting Rotaract members ages 18 to 35. GUESTS Basil Drossos - Dave Perry STUDENT GUESTS Victoria Engelhardt - Reidland REPORTED MAKEUPS Gear Teeth:Desiree Owen Invocation: Glen Anderson Song Leader: David Jernigan Family of Rotary Committee: June Antony, Andrew Long Sgt. At Arms: Art Feather, Marvin Devers, Chuck Heyduck, Ken Schuppert BIRTHDAYS
CLUB
ANNIVERSARYS
The
following are celebrating the date of their induction into Rotary:
Today's editor -Desiree Owen List of Unfilled Classifications
Artist/Retail,
Arts Administration, Attorney (Civil, Commonwealth, Social Security
Administration, Marine Law), Banking (Mortgage Lender, Trust Management),
Bed & Breakfast/Hospitality, Building Materials, Cable TV/Advertising,
Chemical Plant, Chemical Plant Management, Commercial Door Contracting,
Communications Systems Integration, Community Development/Administration,
Contractor/Commercial, Day Care Management, Director/Substance Abuse
Prevention, Education ( Pre-school, Administration), Employee Leasing
(Permanent, Temporary) Engineering/U-235 Plant, Equine Farming,
Facility Manager, Film Making, Financial Management/Jewelry Business,
Financial Planning, Government/Risk Management, Hardware/Retail,
Hospital, Human Resources, Industrial Supplies/Wholesale, Information/Management,
Information Technology, Information Technology/Internet Director,
Insurance - Sales, Judge/Family Court, Judge/District, Law (Corporation,
Litigation, Domestic), Medical/Podiatry, Medical Center Management,
Medical/Public Relations, Men's Clothing/Retail, Ministry/Christian,
Motion Pictures Theatres, Moving & Storage, Municipal Human Relations,
Nursing/Geriatric, Orthodontics & Facial Orthopedics, Photography
Equipment & Supplies, Public Service/Emergency Services, Rape Crisis
Manager, Real Estate/Commercial, Refined Oil Products/Retail, Restaurant/Italian,
River Transportation/Port Authority, Sales - Temporary Employees,
Scout Executive, Space Education, Special Gifts/Retail, Total Wellness,
Waste Water Utility
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It
was the "big one." The war that changed Kentucky and the nation
forever. December 7, 1941, the day the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor,
transformed the state and its citizens as they joined the war effort.
Some would fight, others tended the home fires, but all sacrificed,
none more than the ones that would never come home.