Milford chronicle., 1941-12-19
sEAF0RD Y.M.C.A. NOTES

Seven members were elected Il
the Seaford YMCA Board Of Direc
tors for term of three years at tn,
first annual meeting of the organi
zation on Monday evening. OF ths
21 members on the board, the terms
of one-third expire each year. Those
elected were the following: DR..
Benson Allen, Charles r. Dawson
Mrs. J.. e. Dutton, Jr., Allen Hast
ings, Charles M. Hollis, Jr.. C. Rus
sell Snyder and w. Laird Stabler
James X. Phillips, Jr., in reporting
for the nominating committee made
the above nominations. The other
members of the committee were H
Milton James, Mrs. Karl X. Brown
Miss Barbara Smith and Edward
Smith.
DR.. Charles L. Candee, retired
Wilmington pastor, was the main
speaker on the program DR.. Can
dee is a member of the extension
committee Of the Wilmington YMCA
board and in that capacity partici-
pated in the organization of the Y
in Seaford. He said that the key
stone of the YMCA triangle is the
spiritual purpose of the association,
and that morale is more important
these days than ever before. He
pointed out that a persons ability
to get along with others is of vital
Importance. Industry is more and
more realizing the Importance of
these personal relationships.
Edward Conaway, president of
the Seaford YMCA and president of
the board of. directors, gave de-
tailed report of the widespread
activities of the association in Sea-
ford, commenting on the club work,
social activities, athletics. and
summer playground program espe-
cially. He also presented the f.
nance report for the past year and
for the first month of the new year.
One of the high spots ofsthe pro-
gram was the presentation of a
beautiful picture to the Y by the
Young Women's Club. The unveil-
ing was conducted by, Mrs. Jane
Stevens, president of the club. The
picture is of boy sitting on a
high place looking out over the dis
tant landscape. Its name is "Hori-
zon." W
Two other impressive features
were a dramatization by the dra-
matte club Of the organization of
the first YMCA nearly 100 years
ago in London and the singing of
three beautiful Christmas numbers
by the mems chorus. The former
was directed by Edward Cagnon
and taking various parts were
Frank Bonsall, c. R. Kline, Robert
McGowan and Frank Ide The Choir
us was directed by Paul We'll.
Before the program was con-
cluded President Conaway thanked
the planning committee sheaded by
Charles. Dawson for setting up the
splendid program. The other mem
bers of the committee were Edward
w. Higgins and Mrs. Jane Stevens.
After the meeting had adjourned
cake and coffee were served by the
members of the Young Women's
Club. The affair was held at the
YMCA Log Cabin.
Kabin Klub Plans Program
George Neall has been appointed chairman of
the program committee Of the Kabn Klub by
President Harvey Beahm, it was announced at
the regular weekly meeting on Tuesday eve
ming. Mf. Nean will select two other members
who will serve with him in planning activities
for the p, Tuesday night meetings as the *, xMGA i,,
Is progressing. The following four teams have
been .entersdE Young Mems Club Sylen Plant, |
are played Tuesday evenings at the ''Y.'s
The club publicity chairman, Robert Snyder.
we're being ISass psspsarsd aA 70 Be syen away during
The holidays 10 families needing help. IN addi-
lion TO Its own program the club Is very much
Interested In various service projects.
Basketball Team Begins Schedule
The YMCA basketball team played two games
he scores were not known when we went to
press they will be announced in the next issue
,wo opponents, the latter being the arst home
game Of the season.
Team Manager Frank Morgan said today
lay, January 8, with the Phillips Collegians.
rhis is one Of the Eastern Shore League games
ord's toughest competitors for arst place in
he league. The residents OF this. community
to 5ss support se Re pros at te
ocr is 25c Season tickets can still be pur-
hased at the ~ from board members or
eason ticket entities the owner to attend all
ome games which will include the ten Eas-
ern Shore League contests to be played at
eaford and any other home games that are
cheduled. The outstanding talent available
Or the 'Y" team insures the spectators Of
seing some rne basketball.
ish and Game Speaker At Young Mems Club
Edward Barry of the State Fish and Game
ssociation was the guest and speaker at the
sgular weekly meeting Of the Young Mons
ddition TO his presentation Mr. Barry showed
,me beautiful colored still pictures as well I
movies Mr.. Barry was secured for this
eettng through the assistance OF Harley @.
astings Of Bethel, who is the president Of the
lsh and Game Association. Henry White
ub president, presided and william Miller, !
rogram chairman, introduced the guests
McGowan Heads Boys Club