Don Jim lived a colorful life. He had scores of stories to tell, starting with his encounter with Pancho Villa in Nogales. His travels, always carrying gold coins to exchange for local currency. His mornings at the hotels in Brazil, where he always enjoyed the fruit loaded breakfasts. His meetings with local leaders and dignitaries. His thoughts, as he was moving around South America. He certainly loved to share his memories.
He said Spain's King Alphonse XIII was a great admirer of Rotary, and it was at the king’s request that he was sent to Spain and Portugal to organize new Rotary Clubs. He also tells why…
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