It is something we have to offer the world. "It brings many dollars to our businessmen. fine peoplo and a place of national interest," said Mr."It gives us that certain, high-class something that makes our town a home for
The value to Red Bank of the regatta was stressed. Red Bank residents were asked by the speaker to do their utmost this year to make both participants in and visitors to the August re- gatta feel at home by making rooms available for guests, by keeping unauthorized boats off the course during races, by understand- ing the meaning of the warning and starting guns and by working with the committee to make the event the best ever.
World's record after world's record for speed was made and shattered hore. In 1931, with 350 boats registered, tho world's record for participation was estab- lished, b.nd accredited by the Amer- ican Power ' Boat association. been bitten by the speedboat bug" joined together in an association and named the National Sweepstakes regatta after a trophy of tho same name. Yacht club was unable to carry on the enormous task of the growing event, and 75 men "who had. Irwin said tho National Sweepstakes association was formed 14 years ago when the Red Bank. Concerning the history of the re- gatta, Mr. Another contribution Is ply- Iwood, thin sheets of wood glued to ' gether which are 200 times as strong as single sheets of the same thickness.