Ermal Cleon Fraze

[Cavman]

Here is a small history lesson. Ermal Cleon Fraze invented the pull tab found on aluminum cans.

http://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2012/06/a-brief-history-of-flat-top-beer-cans/

 

[jaherbst]

Here is a small history lesson. Ermal Cleon Fraze invented the pull tab found on aluminum cans.

http://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2012/06/a-brief-history-of-flat-top-beer-cans/

I just love it when you talk about beer! Grew up in Colorado and my Dad raised Malt Barley for Coors. We used what we called a "Church Key" to open our beer in the "fifties". Made a diamond shape hole in the can. Just a small hole opposite made it easier to drink. Thanks for this post.

​Jack

 

[cuznjohn]

i remember my grandfather have a balentine beer and a shot of scotch every morning. you needed a can opener to open the beer, and he would call it a church key

 

[vided]

 

[Cavman]

"Ice crackling cold."

 

[Bob Denman]

 

[Gldwnger]

Tabs

As a metal "detectorist," I have an extensive pop/beer tab collection.LOL

 

[JerryB]

Hi Jack ( as a former pilot, you should love that greeting :yikes,

Re: We used what we called a "Church Key" to open our beer in the "fifties". Made a diamond shape hole in the can. Just a small hole opposite made it easier to drink.

Used one many, many times. Never did figure out why it was called a church key. :shocked:

Jerry Baumchen

PS) I think there are a lot of us on here who could win a nostalgia game very easily.

 

[Bob Denman]

http://www.churchkey.com/faq.html

 

[JerryB]

Hi Bob,

http://www.churchkey.com/faq.html

And with a photo for those who might want to know: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Churchkey

Jerry Baumchen

 

[vampyregirl]

I just love it when you talk about beer! Grew up in Colorado and my Dad raised Malt Barley for Coors. We used what we called a "Church Key" to open our beer in the "fifties". Made a diamond shape hole in the can. Just a small hole opposite made it easier to drink. Thanks for this post.

​Jack

Not only do I know what a "church key" is, I own one!!! :doorag: