History of Glendora Kiwanis
1920
The Glendora Kiwanis is one of Glendora's oldest clubs, having only been preceded by the WCTU
(Women's Christian Temperance Union) and the Glendora Woman's Club. It was charted February
13th, 1929 with 36 members under the leadership of Lloyd E. Hodges, and sponsored by the
Kiwanis Club of South Pasadena.
The original vocational make-up of the club included bygone era professions, such as orchard
supplier, citrus grower, dye business and ice dealer, along with some doctors, dentist, banker,
minister, newspaper publisher, service station (or gas station) owner, horseless carriage (or auto)
dealer and a school superintendent. Not surprising, the current club membership contains almost
all these traditional job titles.
1930
After two years of hard work, the Boy Scouts Cabin in Big Dalton was dedicated. Ranchers
donated tractors and equipment, while physical labor was provided by Kiwanis members and the
Frank J. Gard Post #153 of the American Legion.
The club awarded Merit Awards to outstanding students, including Adrienne Teter (Chamley),
Dorothea Spencer (Slack), Betty Netzley (Sivcovich), Carlyle Colley and John Clay. Kiwanis
assisted in the support of new playground equipment at the Roosevelt school, and acted as
solicitors for the Boy Scout fund drives.
1940
"No Dim-outs in Kiwanis" was the rallying cry for Glendora during the early and dark years of World
War II. With mandated rationing of everything essential to the war, including gas and food - the
club was faced with a challenge to its charter of service. Determined not to let even the shadow of
war prevent their good deeds, Glendora Kiwanis picked activities with special emphasis to focus
on.
There were "things to do" lists to help boys and girls focus on productivity activities, and help keep
them out of mischief whilst their fathers, older brothers, uncles, etc, were away to war. The club
held box lunch raffles, and it was presented by the lovely lady who made it.
Kiwanis held a friendly contest with the Glendora Woman's Club to see who could sell the most War
Bonds, which the club produced $38,080 - or 35% of the entire city bond effort. Members also
assisted the Red Cross, donating blood, money or activism, and when local servicemen returned
home for furloughs, they were invited as guests of honor to the weekly club meetings.
The club's message to promote Victory garden's helped account for the fact that 500 of the 1,000
homes in Glendora had just such a garden - which was a small, yet important, effort to win the war.
$375 worth of remodeling was conducted on the Big Dalton Boy Scouts Cabin, with labor provided
by the Kiwanis membership.
Junior Congressman Richard Nixon speaks at the club meeting, October 8th, 1948. It was reported
to be standing room only.
1950
Coming Soon!
1960
Boy Scout Troop #482 Scoutmaster Harold Lefler informs the Club that 1,000 Boy Scouts have
enjoyed the mountain camping provided by the Kiwanis efforts. The Kiwanis relinquished
ownership of the cabin to the City of Glendora, who has maintained the site ever since.
1970
Coming soon!
1980
Coming soon!
1990
Coming soon!
2000
Over the past almost 70 years, the Glendora Kiwanis have exemplified the city motto, "Pride of the
Foothills".
1920
The Glendora Kiwanis is one of Glendora's oldest clubs, having only been preceded by the WCTU
(Women's Christian Temperance Union) and the Glendora Woman's Club. It was charted February
13th, 1929 with 36 members under the leadership of Lloyd E. Hodges, and sponsored by the
Kiwanis Club of South Pasadena.
The original vocational make-up of the club included bygone era professions, such as orchard
supplier, citrus grower, dye business and ice dealer, along with some doctors, dentist, banker,
minister, newspaper publisher, service station (or gas station) owner, horseless carriage (or auto)
dealer and a school superintendent. Not surprising, the current club membership contains almost
all these traditional job titles.
1930
After two years of hard work, the Boy Scouts Cabin in Big Dalton was dedicated. Ranchers
donated tractors and equipment, while physical labor was provided by Kiwanis members and the
Frank J. Gard Post #153 of the American Legion.
The club awarded Merit Awards to outstanding students, including Adrienne Teter (Chamley),
Dorothea Spencer (Slack), Betty Netzley (Sivcovich), Carlyle Colley and John Clay. Kiwanis
assisted in the support of new playground equipment at the Roosevelt school, and acted as
solicitors for the Boy Scout fund drives.
1940
"No Dim-outs in Kiwanis" was the rallying cry for Glendora during the early and dark years of World
War II. With mandated rationing of everything essential to the war, including gas and food - the
club was faced with a challenge to its charter of service. Determined not to let even the shadow of
war prevent their good deeds, Glendora Kiwanis picked activities with special emphasis to focus
on.
There were "things to do" lists to help boys and girls focus on productivity activities, and help keep
them out of mischief whilst their fathers, older brothers, uncles, etc, were away to war. The club
held box lunch raffles, and it was presented by the lovely lady who made it.
Kiwanis held a friendly contest with the Glendora Woman's Club to see who could sell the most War
Bonds, which the club produced $38,080 - or 35% of the entire city bond effort. Members also
assisted the Red Cross, donating blood, money or activism, and when local servicemen returned
home for furloughs, they were invited as guests of honor to the weekly club meetings.
The club's message to promote Victory garden's helped account for the fact that 500 of the 1,000
homes in Glendora had just such a garden - which was a small, yet important, effort to win the war.
$375 worth of remodeling was conducted on the Big Dalton Boy Scouts Cabin, with labor provided
by the Kiwanis membership.
Junior Congressman Richard Nixon speaks at the club meeting, October 8th, 1948. It was reported
to be standing room only.
1950
Coming Soon!
1960
Boy Scout Troop #482 Scoutmaster Harold Lefler informs the Club that 1,000 Boy Scouts have
enjoyed the mountain camping provided by the Kiwanis efforts. The Kiwanis relinquished
ownership of the cabin to the City of Glendora, who has maintained the site ever since.
1970
Coming soon!
1980
Coming soon!
1990
Coming soon!
2000
Over the past almost 70 years, the Glendora Kiwanis have exemplified the city motto, "Pride of the
Foothills".
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