June has arrived, and I thought it might make an interesting topic for Rearview Mirror. So, today’s column is a collection of June events involving Hawaii people, places and organizations. Let’s take a look.

June 1, 1940

When I was a young man with a few dollars in my pocket to spend, Spencecliff Enterprises was the biggest restaurant chain in town. Spence and Cliff Weaver had more than 50 eateries in their portfolio, such as Tahitian Lanai, Queen’s Surf, the Ranch House, Coco’s, Kelly’s, South Seas and Fisherman’s Wharf.

The two brothers founded Spencecliff Enterprises on June 1, 1940. Forty years later, they had annual sales of more than $40 million and employed more than 1,700 people.

June 1, 1938

The most popular medical insurance provider in the state is Hawaii Medical Serv­ice A

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