Official Bulletin American Wheelmen, Vol 15, No 6

Articles in this issue

• With June Come Perfect Days

  The editor marks the League's 37th birthday and the beginning of summer riding, noting that June 17 is celebrated only in Massachusetts as a state holiday.

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• Oldest L.A.W. Member Search

  Response to an earlier call to find the oldest member, reporting that Henry Maunder of Painesville, Ohio began riding at 76 and at 92 has a record of 34,000 miles.

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• Dr. Jesse Green Rides Until 99

  Brief notice that Dr. Jesse Green of West Chester, Pennsylvania rode his bicycle daily until March of the current year and will turn 100 in December.

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• William C. Thorne Obituary

  Announcement of the death of William C. Thorne, formerly president of a cycling organization, noted among the passing of two veteran members.

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• Bicycles Entering the War

  Note that the U.S. Government is soliciting bids for motorcycles and sidecars for military service, and that the wheel is getting into the war effort.

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• Massachusetts Motorcycle Classification Law

  Report that the Massachusetts Legislature passed an act properly classifying motorcycles with sidecars and bicycles with motor pushers as motorcycles rather than automobiles for tax purposes.

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