Hau’oli Mkahiki Hou (Happy New Year) especially to all of you born in the year of the Horse, which begins on February 17th! With this our 8th newsletter we highlight the 100th Anniversary Celebration of Detective Charlie Chan held in Warren, Ohio. There are 33 pages in this Charlie Chan Centennial issue, and some 20 are dedicated to the 100th Anniversary Celebration.
Not much of a reader? Not to worry, just enjoy the 37 photos focused on the Warren event, including memorabilia and collectables on display at the Warren-Trumbull County library public event, August 15th, 2025.
Here’s what you will find inside this years Charlie Chan Family Home Newsletter:
- 2025 a summary of Charlie Chan happenings throughout the year at locations, online, and in literature.
- Webmaster Rush Glick’s “Thank You…So Much.” Rush Glick webmaster of The Charlie Chan Family Home recaps the 100th Anniversary event, August 14-17th, including:
- The Robins Theatre showing of Charlie Chan at Treasure Island (1939).
- A Nostalgic visit to the location where Earl Derr Biggers home once stood.
- The library visit to “unearth” the Literary Landmark awarded by the United for libraries foundation in honoring Earl Derr Biggers (1884-1933) novelist and playwright.
- Brenda McNeal, better known as “Godwinshelley” to Family Home members, gives us a look at the Warren-Trumbull Library Display and the many unique items that were on display to the public.
- Dr. Michael Votta Jr., “Mike and Rachel in DC” to many, walks us through the Library Presentations and discussions, which were a hit at the Warren-Trumbull County library.
- 2026 The New Year and Beyond. February 17th brings in the Year of The Horse. Were you born a Horse? Find out inside. Plus, the fifth Charlie Chan novel, Charlie Chan Carries On, 1930, comes into the public domain leaving only one mysteries left to go~!
- The Family Home’s 2025 “Message Board” Highlights. Interesting discussion that took place throughout the year.
- The 30 Charlie Chan DVD “Featurettes” and where to find them (Note: none are on YouTube!)
SO CLICK HERE AND ENJOY: THE 2025 ANNUAL CHARLIE CHAN FAMILY HOME NEWSLETTER.
Thank you SO MUCH, Lou, and HAPPY NEW YEAR to all fans of Charlie Chan! May 2026 be a year filled with happiness and prosperity!
Sincerely,
Rush Glick
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I can’t believe how much information is contained in the Charlie Chan Family Home Newsletter! And so attractively displayed, too! I hope everybody had a great time at the 100th Anniversary Celebration.
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Thanks Barbara. I believe everyone including hometown Warren folks who attended the events really enjoyed it.
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