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This is a photo of the acetate found in an old record collection. It is a 7” recording played @ 33rpm.

The first half of this 6-minute recording is a monologue by Carl Kruger, Editor of the Rotarian Magazine, discussing the production of the January 1961 issue, which marked the magazine's 50th anniversary. He spoke from the printing plant in Chicago, where the magazine was being produced at the rate of 4000/hour. The initial print run of 392,000 copies took 5 days to complete.  Editor Carl noted that the first issue in 1911 printed only 4000 copies, more than enough for the 16 Rotary clubs then in existence.

Next, we are introduced to R.I. President J. Edward McGloghlin, who praised the magazine and concluded with a challenge "...to higher business standards, as you work to enlighten human relations, and improve your community, and try to help being a bit of understanding into this world." President Ed ended the recording by reaffirming: "You are Rotary."