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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1968
Page
9
Volunteers logged well over 500 hours aiding 345 participants who played in 684 games and contests. The Jr. Hi-Y Club sponsored a new Junior High volleyball league, held on Saturday afternoons in March and April, delivering spirited play.
The YMCA holds its 58th annual meeting tonight with Bill Boshart presiding and Dr. L W Hauter as featured speaker. Nominating committee presents Dr Vernon Elgin Paul Gebhardt Dr A Larsen Kelly Schlapkohl and John Walker as Board of Directors nominees for the Class of 1971.
Washington Iowa YM YWCA Girls Swim Team pictured as state and area champions. Back row left to right Annice Reschley Jeanne Williams Jana Flickinger Coach Maxine Steele. Front row left to right Joette Swartzendruber Jacque Zear Julie Kiesey. Pat Holden absent for photo.
The Washington YMCA reflects on 1967 progress after the remodeled building opened. Operating costs rose 37 percent from 1966 while income grew 48 percent, ending with a black $825.87. Community support through sharing funded a 32 percent building campaign over target and membership climbed four percent.
The Washington YMCA, building on 1885 roots from the Brooklyn Y’s first pool, expanded indoor pools and a national program. The effort emphasizes safety, learn to swim, and lifeguard training with teams for boys and a new girls squad. About 1,000 swimmers used the Washington pool weekly, with 500 local youths tested for water safety and offered free lessons until proficient.
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