Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 65, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 November 1917 — Y. M. C. A. DRIVE UNDER WAY [ARTICLE]

Y. M. C. A. DRIVE UNDER WAY

Workers Held Enthusiastic Meeting Monday Evening. Plans for the Y. M. C. A. war fund drive were completed at an elaborate banquet served at the Presbyterian Church Monday evening. which was participated in by about ninety workers from various parts of the county. The banquet was prepared and served by the ladies of the church, and the arrangements were completed by a committee composed of Rev. J. B Fleming and C. W. Duvall. Ray A. Bird of South Bend, religious work director at Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, was present and made an address In support of the drive that enthused all present with the importance of the Y. M. C. A. work and a determination to make the drive in this county a success.

Other short talks were made by Rev. J. B. Fleming Rev. E. W. Strecker, George A. Williams and E. L. Hollingsworth of this city and Rev. Emmerick of Wheatfield. At the business meeting following the banquet reports were presented by the three district chairmen, G. A. Williams, representing the central portion of the county; H. W. Marble, representing the north end, and Dennis O’Riley, representing the south end. A number of helpers were selected at different points in the county, and it is proposed to cover every neighborhood thoroughly. It is proposed to raise $7,000 this week in Jasper county, and that success will attend the effort there is but little doubt. The cause is worthy and is so recognized by the people at large.