Description of New Y M C A Edifice
A detailed peek at the new Y M C A building on East Main Street highlights its vitrified buff brick exterior with Nedford stone trim and two floors plus a basement. The pool measures 20 by 60 feet with a 30 by 70 foot pool room, the gymnasium is 45 by 60, and the community room spans 90 by 21 feet with three accordion divided sections and a large kitchen with dumb waiter for transfers from the ground floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. M. Saf
East Main Street
Nedford
Washington Y M C A Building History and Details
The article recounts the Washington Y M C A development from the 1919 bequest by James Henry Young to the 1924 dedication. It notes the 166000 dollar building cost, the 55000 gallon heated pool, separate women’s section, fireproof construction, and community fundraising including Jenkins and Young bequests. It lists contractors, endowment growth, and the board’s evolution with new officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Henry Young
Washington
Pasadena
California
Young
Washington Y. M. C. A
E.R. Jenkins
Old Washington Academy
Aquare
Jenkins
Tr. Jenkins
Construction Plan Notes With High Standard Materials
The project states the planing materials and fixtures are of a super standard type. The building houses about 140 Hehte im the structure.
Verdict in Herrin shooting case clears deputy sheriff Ora Thomas
The coroner's jury in Herrin finds Glen Young a Ku Klux Klan leader died from gunshot wounds at the hands of Ora Thomas deputy sheriff. The jury also holds Thomas was killed by Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Coreeners
Glen Young
Ku Klux Klan
Ora Thomas
Thomas
Young
Joy in Lyon’s bread at the grocery every day
The reader is reminded there is joy in buying Lyon’s fresh daily bread at the local grocery, making every visit a small daily delight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon
Dedicatory Address on YMCA Origins and Moral Purpose
Rev J Reade McCrory delivers a dedicatory address praising the YMCA in Washington. He recounts George Williams and the early London dormitory reform, linking character, prayer and Bible study to the organization’s mission and urging steadfast support for the new building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Reade McCrory
Washington
Iowa
Meat Demonstrations Boost Skills for Local Farmers
County Agent Harold Ellis reports successful meat demonstrations held Thursday and Friday under the County Farm Bureau. Roy Snyder of Ames led sessions at Weldein Meat Market Wellman with 75 attendees. Demonstrations covered butchering cutting curing and practical value for Cedar township farmers at Winn Evyestone Lexing ton and Lamestone farms with 36 present.
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Harold Ellis
Roy Snyder
Amés
Weld'ein
Wellman
Geeves
Cedar Township
Winn Evyestone
Lexington
Lamestone Farm
Ellie
Cav e rescue under way for Floyd Collins
In Kentucky at Sand Cave Floyd Collins a 35 year old man has been trapped for more than 40 hours by a massive boulder deep in a crevice six miles from the cave entrance rescue work continued as a portable drill ready to cut away rock. Collins brothers Marshall and Homer aid the effort along with a team directing the effort.
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Daniel
Babylon
Nebuchadnesaar
Modogra Y ¥. M. C. A
Enyene
Louisville
Cave
Floyd Collins
Homer Collinge
Loulaville
Louisville Falls
Collins
Post
Cave City
Sand Cave
Costa P
Marshall
Homer
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Cymnasium
Wheeling West
Virginia
State Branch Laboratory
Washington County Hospital
A. KR. Coffeen
Becorsh
W.T Carson
Heart Bettendorf Improvement Comoany Plumbing
Jacob Vogler
Davenport
Ilowa Gas and Electric Company
Veht
Touls Baird
Palatine
Moline
Washington “Y
Temple and Burrows
Widwere
Commercial Club
Winfield Smouse
Marsh W. Bailey
Col
D. J. Palmer
Co. W. Long
James H. Baird
W. F. Bickel
David MecLaughtin
J. A. Work
A. W. Yard
Winfield Simone
M. C. DeLong
W. BE. Hender
W. J. Masson
KR. BK. Shannon
JD. Sherman
Frank R. Sage
Marsh W. Baller
Dr. Shermen
Charles W. Davis
Marion George
Everetto Griffith
R. L. Livingston
Milan Shields
Orville Elder
J. M. Bratten
RL EF. Shennen
Frank I. Sree
Ctand ‘Tucker
Winfield Smean
Ir D. Sherman
Orville Elderviee
J. A
Everette Griffith
James H. Young
V. M
Heilding
Ross Coulter, Custediag Vo Moe
Menitedanege
Oxford
Frank L. Wilson & Co
East Side Square
B.C. Briley
Lyon Baking Company
George Williams
Bridgewater
Eng
London
Hitchcock and Rodgers
Williams
Rodgers
Thall Otviay
Saul
Willams
Hitchcock
Kendon
Y. M
Christ
Young Men's Christians’ Association
Evening Journal
C. R. R. Cock- Erals
George M. Lord
BE. A. Frazey
Earm
Henry Huffetutter
Ainsworth
Care Journal
Stoss M. McCoy
Columbus Junction
Darbyshire
Journal Office
William Darbyshire
Mutual Phone
Majestic Range
Hugh McCleery
Clover Hay
Gallagher
Mary McAyes
Rubio Motor Co
Nulgo
Cannon Bros
Janeh
Wright
Immune
Lloyd W. Martin
West Chester
Phond
George W. Stewart
Lemmon'’s
A. Anderson
Black
D. J. Boggs
Commercial Savings Bank
Journal
R. G. Wessler
Willard Battery
Blaine Holmes
James EF. Clark
Ben Holt Blacksmith Shop
Kentucky
Lins
Boulder
Arnold
F. & M. Bank Bldg
Shine
Tommie
Tommie Lou Pember
Colleen Moore
Fox Theatre
Liupes Dowe
W.S. Reister & Sons
Eggs and Poultry
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