International President Eugene Alford’s bid for International status fails and a temporary Circle K organization is established.  The first annual (unofficial) convention is held at Carthage College, Carthage, IL October 17-19.

October 19 — Virgil Eady, Emory of Oxford, makes a presentation on Circle K to the delegates at the 35^th Annual Georgia District Kiwanis convention held in Atlanta.  (Eady is the Circle K Chairman from the Covington Kiwanis Club.)