[QCWA] history question

[Robert Rich]

Carole, that's precious. !!!
Since my last input I've had another thought regarding the term "Elmer"
I suspect the term was coined in the 1940's just after WWll.
After the GI's returned, I recall the generic name for an unknown male was "Elmer", now it's "John Doe"
And for female its "Jane Doe".
In the late 1940's I remember a radio coffee commercial, where a female's voice yells loudly to some one leaving for shopping that was like this; " ELMER, don't forget the 
American Ace Coffee"!!!!!!

Forgive me for the rant, but this is a very interesting question !!
73 de Bob.   WA4PWA

> On Nov 7, 2015, at 5:57 PM, Carole <wb2mgp at ix.netcom.com> wrote:
> 
> With the advent of more women in ham radio, please let's not forget the use of the term, "ELMIRA" as well.
> 73 to all,
> Carole Perry WB2MGP 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Lew M <n2rq at optonline.net>
>> Sent: Nov 6, 2015 8:41 PM
>> To: qcwa at mailman.qth.net
>> Subject: [QCWA] history question
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>> What is the origin of the term "Elmer" for a mentor in amateur radio?
>> 
>> Thanks
>> 
>> 73, Lew
>> n2rq at arrl.net
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