GEORGE CARL PLUMP

 

                  George Carl Plump is one of Redwood City’s citizens who can really say that he grew up with the town.  Born in Redwood City 45 years ago when Redwood City was a scant settlement, Mr. Plump has watched a full-fledged city gradually unfold and cover the green fields and pastures that he used to romp over as a boy.

             Mr. Plump never wavered from his belief that the town of his birth was destined to become a thriving commercial city.  After receiving his education in Redwood schools, Mr. Plump’s business activities over several years finally focused on Plump’s Grocery store, of which Mr. Plump is the owner and proprietor.

             Although building up his grocery business made large demands on Mr. Plump’s time, he found that he had time for other work.  The result was that eight years ago his friends launched him into the city clerkship.  Mr. Plump has held that office since.  He was so thorough and capable in this position that he was quickly chosen to succeed himself at the expiration of his last term of office.

             Mr. Plump has been an enthusiastic worker for all public movements and has devoted considerable time and efforts to the welfare of Redwood.  Among the movements in which he was especially interested, was the Redwood City orchestra of which he was formerly leader.

             George Carl Plump was born in Redwood City in 1870, his parents being old residents of San Mateo county.  He was married in Oakland, in 1909, and has two children.  Carla, four years old; and Lorna Jane, two years old.  Mr. Plump is a member of the Native Sons and the Eagles.

 

Transcribed by Betty Wilson