The board suggests that they can use money, a kitchen sink, wash basin, varnish, paint, a “juke box,” chairs, two couches, card and end tables, kitchen table, lamps, magazine racks, dishes and glasses, cooking utensils, a linoleum rug, coal buckets, record player, mirror and drapes. They suggest that anyone wishing to aid them to telephone 1428W2 and someone will call for the items.
Recognition is given by the trustees for the following contributions not previously recognized: A & P Grocery $5; William & Harrison $6; Dr. H.A Felts $3; Lilla Wheeler $1 and a gallon of paint; Peabody Coal Company $10: Scott W. Lucas $5; Benevolent Workers Club H; R.W. Harris $15; Council of the First Christian Church $10; Adolph Fluck $8 and Jack Norman $2.
The new community center will provide a place for public meetings and for clean supervised recreation for the Negro young people. Plans also provide for the organization of Boy and Girl Scout troops
The board also wishes to especially thank Mayor Harry Rodd for his cooperation in making possible the new center.”—–Marion Daily Republican, 2/01/1950
The Trustees and Board for the community center was composed of Hayes Alexander, 1101 South Van Buren St.; Arch Stewart, 503 W. Gent St.; Walter H. Griffith, 1100 South Van Buren; J.G. Calhoun, 901 South Monroe and John W. Jones, 202 West Boyton St.
(Extracted from Marion Daily Republican article date February 1, 1950)