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Greetings
For many months, various committees have been
hard at work, planning for the 90th Anniversary of
the Founding of New Glarus. Our community has
an interesting history which goes back to the moun-
tain village of Glarus in Switzerland, from whence
the first group of colonists came to seek a new
home in a promising land. They were not disap-
pointed. Though New Glarus has not had any
spectacular growth, it is one of the most beautiful
and prosperous communities in southern Wisconsin.
We are not telling you more of our history. That
will be presented to you in a more interesting way
in the pageant which will be given on three nights
of our celebration.
We want you to enjoy your brief stay with us.
We want to share with you the happiness that has
been ours in these many years. Though many of
the older customs have long since disappeared,
New Glarus is still clinging to its Swiss dialect,
which may be heard in the stores and on the
streets. Yet we are not a backward people, for as
progressive a spirit may be found here as can be
found in any village of our size. Coming to New
Glarus is like coming home for the many Swiss
who may be found in Wisconsin and northern Illi-
nois, of whom many are with us these days.
May we take this opportunity of thanking the
many active committees, who have helped in mak-
ing this celebration possible, as well as those taking
part in the pageant or contributing in other ways.
Neighboring communities have also been cooperat-
ing splendidly, which we appreciate very much.
Without this hearty cooperation on the part of all,
this celebration would have been doomed to fail
before ever it was begun. We hope that you will
enjoy with us, whatever success may be ours. May
you always have a warm feeling in your heart for
New Glarus, whenever you hear some yodelling or
Swiss music, and whenever you hear the name of
New Glarus mentioned.
Sincerely yours,
FRED OTT, General Chairman