On June 15, 1926, Tacomans gathered at Union Station to see T.A. (Tom) Swayze, Tacoma's Golden Rule representative to the Near East, and his wife off on a goodwill tour of several months abroad. On one Sunday a year, Americans were asked to forgo their usual Sunday dinner and contribute the money saved to the Near East Relief. By virtue of its donations, Tacoma had earned the title "Golden Rule City of America." Mr. Swayze had been chosen as Tacoma's official representative based on his participation in and the city's outpouring of support for "Golden Rule Sunday." Pictured standing on the train's platform are: (L-R) unidentified, Dr. Edward Todd of CPS, Mrs. Swayze, Tom Swayze, Rabbi Montague Cohen (Temple Beth Israel), Rev. Herbert B. Rhodes (First Methodist Church) and Mayor M.G. Tennent. In the crowd were representatives from all denominations, as well as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, YMCA Boy Pioneers and Girl Reserves, and Campfire Girls. (TNT 6/16/1926, p.4) Boland # A7996 TPL-10212
Swayze, Tom; Todd, Edward H., 1863-1951; Cohen, Montague; Rhodes, Herbert B.; Tennent, Melvin Green; Mayors--Tacoma--1920-1930; Near East Relief (Tacoma); Boy Scouts (Tacoma)--1920-1930; Crowds;