So, Mr. Peick introduced me to Joey Glimco, head of the Taxi Drivers’ Union who had his office directly below the auditorium in which we worshiped.
“I’ve seen those people going in there on Sunday mornings with their prayer books. You haven’t got any of those hippie types,” Mr. Glimco commented.
“Oh, yes he does,” countered Mr. Peick. “The Rev’s got all kinds! How about giving the church a donation?”
It was not a question as much as an irrevocable instruction. We walked to the headquarters of the Taxi Drivers’ Union where a check was written for $100.00. Afterward Mr. Peick explained, “Joey’s a good man. I think he’d give you the shirt off his back.”
This characteristic, I discovered that morning, was common to many of these men, according to Mr. Peick.
When I left, having made a few more calls with Mr. Peick, I had checks in my pocket totaling $800.00.
Taxicab Drivers’ Union………………………………$100.00
Local Wine and Liquor Distributors……………..$100.00
Warehouse Truckers…………………………………$300.00
Teamsters’ Local 705………………………………..$300.00
Total………………………………………………………$800.00
Plus, we had been given office space rent free. All this took place less than a day after Al Nestor had exclaimed, “Guys, I think we got through.” He had been right!
My heart, of course, was indescribably full, and I proceeded to write a letter of thanks to each organization. To the head of the Local Wine and Liquor Distributors Union, I included an additional sentence:
“Enclosed you will find a book which I think will be of special interest to you. Thank you again.”
The book was Keith Miller’s, A Taste of New: Wine !
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