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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1957
Page
3
A restricted-grammar notice outlines YMCA plans for summer sessions open to men and women, with a $5 all-inclusive fee. The program targets college students and adults, prorated memberships are available, and a board of directors emphasizes tailoring classes to youth and adult needs.
An advance tour of the YMCA's new $255000 building reveals a spacious lobby leading to a multi purpose room with a movable sound proof wall a fully equipped kitchen a large gymnasium a sizable swimming pool and comprehensive locker and shower facilities Also shown are offices game room club room exercise room and an air conditioned space with modern heating The dedication is set for Monday evening June 17 and locals can expect a facility designed to meet needs for years to come
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A new and expanded program will be instituted by the Thomasville YMCA to coincide with the dedication of a new building. The program aims to develop Christian character and society through activities and services for physical, social, mental, and spiritual growth. Seasonal and year‑round activities include ball, trampoline, swimming, fencing, Bible study, folk dancing, calisthenics, games, table tennis, bowling, and badminton, with plans to add clubs, camps, and other fellowship groups.
YMCA champions boast over 50 years of victors with a strong record. Youths this year claimed first in the national athletic achievement contest, illustrating a long history of winning. Archival photos gathered by locals show the habit dates back decades.
YMCA instructors trained thousands of local youngsters from ages eight to forty eight in swimming and water safety at the city pool. The facility has been renovated and lessons will continue under a new program.
Eugene Lewis joined the YMCA staff this summer as the first full time physical director. He is completing his physical education degree at Florida State University and will move to full time after graduation. A former All American volleyball star at FSU and Navy veteran, Lewis plans to introduce gymnastics swimming boys and club work and will teach trampoline tumbling volleyball and basketball in the regular gym program. He has already started work and helped plan the summer activity schedule.
The dedication of the new YMCA structure, valued at 255000 dollars, is set for 7 30 p m Monday in the main gymnasium. Charles Wharton will deliver the dedicatory address. Local officers directors and guests will tour the facilities with refreshments and membership information available.
The dedication program proclaims the new YMCA building a memorial to past workers and current youth in shaping a Christian society. It stresses developing Christian character, fair play, leadership, health guidance, and programs for both men and women as facilities expand.
The Thomasville YMCA will dedicate a new spacious building on Monday evening, marking its fourth major growth milestone since the organization began in 1904. From early efforts at Dawson and Jackson Streets to a brick structure and a larger gym and pool, the project reflects decades of community support and prior survival through tough times.
Wilbur R. Milton known as Red will continue his YMCA work from a new building in Thomasville after 24 years as general secretary. He earned esteem for supporting servicemen with regular letters and aiding boys in need. Milton is active in the Rotary Club First Presbyterian Church and the Community Chest drive.
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Lay leaders assist YMCA members to stay active and contribute to the program by helping others learn. The effort reflects one tenet of the YMCA program emphasizing Christian character building and communal service.
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