South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-04

X handful OF members under sI-
- pervision OF Frank Cheley. in
the old Heinz residence one OF the
landmarks OF South Bends early
DAYS. the Bows Department OF the
T. n C. a 81 present enjoys total
mem bershlp Of $50 bows with four
fold plan OF development about 20
Doe promulgated by l. +. Goodwin,
cts boys secretary. The activities
of the 'v" boys have continually eX-
banded with the passing OF the years
and with the termination OF the war
the field o. work has lent itself adj
uIrabIy 10 cOmmun-ty expansion
source inaccessible during the years
OF war exDediency.
The old Heinz residence was sit
rated on the present site OF the
Boys "Y" building on Main St. near
Wayne when first adapted 20 the
use Of the youth OF South Bend The
original owner OF the homestead
was. In his period OF activity. con-
uected with the studebaker Corp
Ir that era. the residence OF ]. VI.
Studebaker. was located on the pres
eut site Of the Indiana club.
As boys director. Frank Cheley.
was instrumental 20 a large extent
in the first effort 20 provide social
and athletic activities for the young
er boys apart from their older
brothers Tn this work he was ably
assisted bv Walter Fosnoch. So sue
cessful were they In promoting their
ideas that TIE division boosted a
membership Of 200 boys when the
new home was erected IN 1919. Since
that time tho work has continually
grown. until community activity
forms a big part OF the work being
fostered among the youth OF the
city.
In the days Of Chcley's incum-
bancy as boys secretary, the social
rooms were located in the old build
ing and the youngsters were COM
PEELED 10 90 out of doors and walk
20 the main building for gymnasium
and swimming pool activities.
During 1903 the work among the
boys received added impetus with
the gift of Camp Eberhart, donated
by Mr.. and Mrs. +. G. Eberhart. for
use as a boys camp. The camp has
/ been successfully operated each year
and the summer of 1920 saw the
/ most successful camp in the history
/ of the outdoor program of the boys
+ division. Secretary Goodwin and
/ his aides have been encouraged by
/ the response that has greeted their
efforts and during the period from
! Dec 5 20 10 plan a membership
/ campaign in which IL is hoped TO in
/ crease the present membership OF
/ $50 boys by che addition Of $50.
Work OF the boys division in for
mer years was thought Of as a pro-
/ gram Of activities entirely within the
'Y" building and exclusively for the
membership of the organization.
I During the past few years the scope
Of the work has branched out and
numerous community activities have
been created for the youth Of South
Bend irrespective OF membership
connections.
Two years ago a course OF training
was inaugurated by the physical de-
/ partment for the benefit of the $50
/ boys in the educational schools.
I soon after a Sunday school basket
+ ball league resulted. A total Of p
/ teams composing the league in 1920
was increased to As teams during
/ the 1921 season now In sway.
In addition to gymnasium work
. provided the vocational boys, parties
are also planned from time to tins
. for the various asses stunt nights
and social programs feature these
gatherings.
Work for the employed boys has
been extended 10 the factories. Dur
ing the past year at the South Bend
Toy Works, the Campbell Paper
Box Co, and two other local indus
trial plants, a program of winter
activities was successfully arranged
Indoor teams and MONDAY play
were provided, equipment and a
limited amount OF supervision being
proffered by the association.
Noon day moving picture shows
and play-time have proved success
full thus far. although in a more or
less primary period of development