The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-10

 Structure Planned Before War Will Cost $100, ,000 and Work Is Now Well Under Way-Exterior Will Be in Spanish Renaissance CAMPAIGN IS UNDER WAY TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT Ball Room, Gymnasium, Swimming Pool and Recrea- ton Rooms-Religious and Moral Training of Hebrew Young Men Not Neglected


 Realizing the need of an organiza- tion that would provide the Jewish youth of the city with healthful recreation and at the same time sur rounded by religious influences, g group of Jewish citizens in the early part of 1903 perfected branch of the Young Mems Hebrew association in Birmingham.
 Dr. H. Swedlaw was elected the first president with the following board of governors: Sol Levine, Nose Shugurman, Sol Adelson, Ben Coo ley, Nose Damsky and Jake Allen The first place of meeting was over the Shipman Pharmacy, Sixth avenue and Sixteenth street.
 Property Is Purchased
 Later property was purchased op- posite the Henley school on Sixth avenue and the rooms fitted up for the work of the association including classes in American citizenship, for Bible study, English and Hebrew languages and other educational features. These classes were largely under the supervision of the council of Jewish women.
 Several years ago the officers of the association saw the growing need of larger quarters and the movement to build was launched but the war came and there vas some delay in getting the campaign started. It was planned to build a sf0o,o00 edifice, and with this end in view, a site was purchased on tie northwest corner of Seventh ave nue and Eighteenth street.
 The campaign was carried on and the foundation of the new building laid. Again came delay. causei largely bv the business depression shortly after the close of the war. But those in charge kept up the work and in tDa early part of this year actual work en the new building was com menced and it's construction at this time is rapidly nearing completion. It is expected to be ready for cecu- paney by the early spring.
 Present officers
 The present officers of the 1ouns Mems Hebrew association are Simon Kiotz. president; Louis Pizitz, vice president; E. M. Friend secretary and treasurer, Directors Ike Adler, Ike Abelson. Jake Burger Sam Blach Ben Cooley, M Colds tein, l. R. Ruben stein, Joe smolian and pr. H. Swedlaw. These officers are taking active part in the present campaign to raise funds to furnish the new building.
 The new Y. M. II. A. building will. when completed, be one of the most handsome structures of the city. The saaee'0s ssaee sst&e of of architecture, and Is of pressed brick and stone construc- tion. The interior construction is of steel reinforced concrete and the building is fireproof throughout.
 While the exterior of the building presents an imposing appearance and is an asset to the architectural beauty of the city. it Is the beauty. con- venience. furnishings and modern euuipnent of the interior that will be it's greatest asset.
 Arrangements in Detail
 The main entrance on Eighteenth street opens into spacious lobby that is to be handsomely furnished and secretary's office will be on this floor.
 To the rear of the labby is the gymnasium which is spacious and IS to be equipped with the latest of modern apparatus and equipment. A large gallery is located on the Eighteenth street side and at the other end-is large stage which will be properly fitted up. There is also a modern hand court connected with the gymnasium.
 The second floor will be the grand ball room, ladies parlors and rest rooms, all of which will be handsomely furnished. Special at tention is given to this floor which will be the very latest in design. material and construction.
 In the basement is located a large swimming pool. said to be the larg- est in Birmingham, with. the neces- sarv shower baths and other access sories that go with the pool. The billiard hall and bowling alleys and up-to-d date cafe, will be located in the basement.
 There are number of other fea- lures connected with the Y. NJ. H. A.. building which will make it one of
  kind in the south.
 Glasses to he Formed
 The officers have outlined some extensive plans for the carrying on of the work of the association. Classes, educational and athletic, will be formed, and everything done to make it an ideal place for the pleasure and instruction of the Jewish youth.
 In the effort tc' rush the build ing to an early completion, a cam. psign to raise funds for furnishing the interior of the building has been started and is well under way. It Is the plan of the committee in charge, of which Henry C. Goodman is chairman, to conduct an auction sale tf goods donated by merchants i and others.
 The committee has opened head quarters at 20t7 First avenue, for the receiving of donations and already 1t is announced large number have been received.