NEWSLETTER
SEPTEMBER, 1951
'Courtesy is Contagious"
E. Hubbard

What a beautiful day it was for the September meeting of the Greenkeepers Club. The clear
blue sky, warm sunshine and comfortable temperature all helped to frame an impressive picture
as we arrived at the Club House of the Portland
Country Club. There before us was a panoramic
view unexcelled, of the fairways below, expansive
Casco Bay beyond and the distant dark background of the many islands blended into one.
Congratulations to the Portland Country Club
for their beautiful setting, interesting layout and
their hospitality to the Greenkeepers in attendance.
To those who failed to make this trip, you
missed a pleasant journey over the new highways
to Portland, you lost an interesting equipment
demonstration spotlighted by Sawtelle Bros., you
were robbed of an excellent roast beef dinner at
the club, you were deprived of an opportunity to
play an intresting golf course, and taken away
from you was the memory of a gorgeous day and
pleasant associations.
PORTLAND FANCIES. The Rhode Island
Caravan trio, Elmer Fuller, Herb Johnson, Pat
Tameo and chaperon Tony Caranci won the long
distant medal.—The genial host greenkeeper,
Longknocker Ruby and Green Chairman Finley
proved to be most gracious and enjoyable playing opponents.—H. Rethman was in grave difficulty when he tried to play a stray tee shot from
an adjoining cemetery. The silent and indignant
audience gave him the heave ho.—The first nine
holes was noted for its tricky ravines, some dry,
some wet. The editor cleared the dry ones.—It
was Election Day in Maine. No bar sales. The

drinks were on the house. Another thing the
absent ones missed.—Did you notice that large
square stone structure way out in Casco Bay?
That was Fort Gorgeous. Oh gawdyes, . . . Narry
Sperandio won the championship cup at the Agawam Hunt Club Memorial tournament in August.
No other results of this tournament were reported to the editor.
Results of the Kickers Tournament at Portland were: 1st—-H. Hills, 2nd—M. Uhrig, 3rd—
A. Allen, 4th—H. Mosher.
JIBES AND JABS. Are plans being made
now for our winter educational meetings ? There's
room for some good stuff now that we have
settled the much discussed club name question.—
It is hoped that the tournament committee is
ready with some iron clad rules and regulations
in case of ties at the Greenkeeper-Pro tournament.—The editor hopes to receive a printed copy
of this Newsletter plus the August issue.—Have
you noticed that all weather signs failed this
September? A killing or any kind of frost didn't
occur with the full moon. It has been a swell
month but watch out for October.
Monday, October 1, is the date of the Greenkeeper-Pro tournament at the Brae Burn Country
Club. Play off between 9 and 11 A.M. Scotch
Tournament. Selected drives and alternate shots.
Each team must be either a member of the
Greenkeepers Club or a member of the P. G A
We'll See You There.
("He Shows Up Best Who Shows Off Least")
H. DARLING, Editor