Growth of the Young Men's Christian Association in town
The article traces the Y M C A’s origins from 1867 meeting at the Presbyterian church through its various phases. It notes early prayer meetings, a reading room, library, and games, mergers with the Library Association, and later reorganization in 1886. It covers key leaders, funding efforts, property ambitions on the river bank, legal disputes, and milestones including a 600-member anniversary and the formation of a Women's Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Christian Association
Presbyterian Church
Library Association
Francis Henry
L. B. Hofman
Hoffman
F. B. Stevenson
A. Baldwin
Stevenson
Baldwin
W. L. Pettengill
Rochester
N. Y
Hoffman Block
Library Hall
Hurlburt
Warren County Court
Supreme Court
A. J. Hazeltine
Blair YMCA earns praise from local churchwomen
Blair Nebraska March 27 1895 in a small town with twelve churches and eight saloons the Y M C A is seen as doing more good than the churches. The Blair association now about 200 men strong occupies cheap rooms with a gymnasium runs night schools and reports many conversions. The Womens Auxiliary from several churches aids with a parlor a secretary room a library drive and entertainments. They host a New Year reception for local businessmen and plan a fundraising campaign as hard times press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair
Neb
Warren
Y. Aec. A
Y.M.C. A
Christ
Blair Association
Woman's Auxiliary
Treasury
VY. M.C. A
Philanthropy in Warren's early history
The article notes the absence of formal permanent aid societies in Warren before 1861, with scattered ladies’ groups aiding the poor. At the Civil War outbreak a Soldiers Aid Society organized, providing uniforms for the first detachments and sending boxes of provisions and clothing to hospitals, highlighting local charitable efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Borough
Warren
Warren County
Warren Philanthropy Through 1863 Highlighted
The article reviews Warren charitable work from 1861 to 1863, noting $1,737.33 raised and $1,493.46 spent on soldiers and families. It praises Mrs. Rufus P. King as secretary treasurer and details the Warren Relief Association, the Woman's Relief Corps, Children's Aid Society, Fresh Air work, and the Society of Christian Workers, with officers and notable contributions. It cites widespread community involvement including schools and churches, and mentions Rev W. A. Rankin as a noted philanthropist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus P. King
Warren
Warren Relief Association
I. P. King
J. M. Davies
Relief Association
8. T. Weill
Ellie Schofield
Citizens of
Glade
J. N. Craft
T. Hazeltine
D. W. Beatty
S. H. Briggs
Win. Muir
Woman's Relief Corps
Relief Corps
W. M. Lindsey
W. W. Wilbur
R. 5. Smith
N. &. Falconer
the Fresh Ass’ Work
Children’s Aid Society
New York
A. H. McKelvey
Baptist Church
Society of Christian Workers
Lord Jesus Christ
East Water Street
Xmirs
A. J. Bazeltine
A. L. Phillips
B. L. Gale
Also Mentioned on This Page
Y. M. GC
Y. M. C. Aa. Mes
W. H. Pickett
Amg His
Town
Philadelphia Society
C. W. Stone
W. W. Hazeltine
J. ©. Parmlee
Western Pennsylvania
Chicago
Clarendon
Johnstown
Nebraska
W. A. Rankin
Frazer Axle
the Times
Pennsylvani
Tile Limes
Groat
Specinen
Philadelphia
Qreedd
T. O. Slater & Co
General Hardware
Wiard
Carroll
Water St
Warren, Pa
Allen & Langley
Second Street
Ramblers
Clevelands
Spauldings
Fentons
Martin
Waverleys
Geo. N. Peirce & Co
Credendas
Crescents
Russell & Heck
Mihtland
Woodard
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