This week, I found a couple of newspaper articles with a great shot of Hugo enjoying an ear of corn at the Glue Pot Club outing in 1957. What is the Glue Pot Club and how did they get their name? A glue pot, also known as a sticky wicket or glue dog, is a metaphor for a difficult circumstance. It's origins lie in the game of Cricket, where difficulty hitting the ball can be caused by damp and muddy ground. The Glue Pot Club, according to the article, was "Fair Haven's largest social club", a club formed by Fair Haven "sportsmen". This might explain the reason for choosing the name "Glue Pot". Hugo was the General Chairman. I've attached the newspaper page, with magnifications of the relevant articles from July 21, 1957, and December 21, 1956 below. Enjoy! Click on "comments" above to add your thoughts and/or memories!
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