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| Above, newly-initiated member of Platrix Chapter No. 2 Gene Autry attends the plaque dedication at Anaheim Stadium. Photo by Paul Evans. |
Back in August 1985, Platrix Chapter No. 2, E Clampus Vitus had the honor of inducting into the order Gene Autry, the singing cowboy and then-owner of the California Angels.
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| Above, Gene Autry and Platrix Chapter No. 2 at the plaque dedication. Photo by Paul Evans. |
The initiation rites were held in private in Autry's office. Following that, Platrix Chapter No. 2 dedicated a plaque at the stadium with our new member in attendance.
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| Above, the clamper parade on the field of Anaheim Stadium. Photo by Paul Evans. |
The chapter had its own section of seats to watch the ballgame. But before the game, we had a clamper parade on the stadium field.
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| Above, the clamper parade. Photo by Paul Evans. |
A fun day was had by all!
Satisfactory!
5 comments:
Such great history you have provided. I have enjoyed his music and movies. Never knew he was a Brother. Thank you!
As a member of E Clampus Vitus also a XNGH, "AL IV", of Chapter 1.5 DLGyP, who attended this event I raise a glass and a 'Right Arm' to Gene Autrey! Member of "Platrix #2, "Queen of the Cow Counties" at the time, mother chapter.
I was scanning some family photos from 1985 and came across it. Perfect time to post a blog on the occasion. - A.
According to XSNGH Glenn Thornhill:
A friend notified us at the time and I called the stadium’s security office and they saved the plaque for us and we picked it up and it is now in storage. Safe, but without a home, for now...
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