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Y M C A at Illinois Central Shops Inspires Workmen
At Illinois Central railway shops the Y M C A offers instruction and recreation with films on industry and social programs. Charles W. Smith notes the restaurant run by the Y provides home style meals to workers and locals. A Pioneer Club for colored boys has two divisions meeting weekly at Crant school, and the Y branch is part of the Community Chest budget. The article recalls the 1912 Balkan states war on Turkey.
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Ilinois Centra
Charles W. Smith
Nove Ench
Pioneer Club
Crant School