Reno Odlin, 79, (second from right) and other dignitaries at the Bicentennial Pavilion; Mr. Odlin was the recipient on September 30, 1976, of the 1976 Brotherhood Award from the Tacoma-Pierce County chapter of the National Conference of Christians and Jews. He was the longtime Chairman of the Board of Puget Sound National Bank and had held many local and national leadership positions. With Mr. Odlin were, L-R: August Von Boecklin, chairman of the banquet; fellow honorees Leo Gallagher and Dr. Lester S. Baskin. Mr. Gallagher was the founder of Sound Mattress Co. and a longtime worker with Boy Scouts. He was the recipient of the Silver Beaver Award from the Scouts as well as a leader in the Holy Cross parish. Leo Gallagher was also on the board of St. Ann's Home. Dr. Baskin, 67, was the founder and past president of the United Jewish Appeal and past president of Temple Beth Israel. He was the past president and current board member of the Tacoma Art Museum. The three Tacoma civic leaders were honored at a banquet held in the new Bicentennial Pavilion. (TNT 9-19-76, A-4 article)
Odlin, Reno, 1897-1979; Bankers--Tacoma; Awards; Gallagher, Leo; Baskin, Lester S.;