Rensselaer Journal, Volume 12, Number 38, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 February 1903 — NEW HOME OF THE TERRE HAUTE Y. M. C. A. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

NEW HOME OF THE TERRE HAUTE Y. M. C. A.

When the Terre Haute Young Men’s Christian association formally opened Its new home there were addresses by Charles Denby, former minister to China, and Edward A. Halsey of Indianapolis. The opening was attended by representative citizens, who, some months ago, began the task of raising $35,000 with which to pay for the property and provide for current expenses for two years. The association had been occupying a business building for five years, and when the association asked the owner, Samuel T. Reese, for a renewal, he drew up a deed for the property, valued at $16,000, and gave it to the association. For a year or more the association tried to buy the Terre Haute club

property, and finally secured It for $15,000. A gymnasium and swimming pool were built adjoining the clubhouse, and it was in this new building that the opening was held.. The growth of the association since it bought its new home has been surprising, eight or ten making applications each day. It is thought that the membership will reach 1,500 before the close of the year. J. Smith Talley is president of the association and he headed the subscriptions for the new property with $5,000. W. R. McKeen, John Cook and Mr. Talley compose the board of trustees and Charles B. Jamison is secretary, while Fred Dubridge is physical director.