The Colorado statesman., 1922-02-25

program. health center with clin-
les has been established and also
business association in connection
with the Norfolk Chamber of Com
merce A program of recreation
among the boys of Norfolk is also be-
ing carried on A Christmas program
was carried out and branch center
is conducted at Lambert's Point.
Cincinnati, Ohio.
Tie recreation work among the col
ored people is under the direction of
the COMMUNICATIVE Community Serv-
ice organization There are two full
time paid workers The program in
cludes athletics, gymnasium activities,
work in institutions, music and dra-
matics. A program of Christmas car
olling was particularly noteworthy.
Des Moines, Iowa.
When the Community Club for col
ored people in Des Moines, Iowa, was
turned out of its quarters in Lincoln
School shortly after the opening of
the year, the school board, in spite of
serious shortage of school buildings,
showed its appreciation of the service
the club had rendered by offering the
use of another school building. This
work has had the united backing of
the colored people of the city. A COM
petent colored executive was en-
ployed Forums, classes in sewing,
music and domestic science, band prac-
tice and band concerts, sings and
dances are some of the regular activ-
tiles.
New Haven, Conn.
Over $4,000 has been raised by the
colored people of New Haven from
festivals, carnivals, field meets and
other entertainments. They are now
planning to secure community house
for their activities. Girls and boys
basketball teams have been organized
and also an adult newcomb team.
There are active communities in mu-
sic and social recreation with trained
and volunteer leaders.
Wilmington, Del.
AtnletlcS 1Or DOyS III cO-opeIdtloh
with the schools has been n thriving
activity in Wilmington. Basketball
teams have been organized for the
young people of the churches and Sun
day schools. swimming meet was
held last September.
Dayton, ohio.
The colored population of Ohio
showed up very well in the community
chest campaign for $531 900, which re-
Gently went over successfully in Day
ton OF this sum the colored recrea-
tional program will probably be allot-
ted about $4,000. well-rounded pro
gram is in operation, including plays,
choral classes, Junior orchestra, ten
his club, gymnasium classes, day
nursery for colored children and
five-day recreation institute. A cho-
raj society promoted by community
service leaders presents dramas or pa
geants from time to time.
Greenvile, S. C.
The work in Greenville, S. c., is
being conducted mainly by volunteers.
The colored people are buying COM
munity center, have already paid the
initial payment of over $500 and have
more than this sum in the bank in
readiness for their second payment.
This money has been raised by the
people themselves from entertainments
and contributions. Clubs for boys
classes in health and social entertain
ments are part of the program.
Hamilton, Ohio.
Hamilton community service for the
colored people has as many as 200 peo-
pie enrolled in various clubs, which in
cludes the Mothers Club, Red Circle
Club and Athletic Club, n Song Lead
ers' class and vacant lot recreation
work. A campaign was conducted
which brought in $1,000 at the end of
the first month. Various entertain