From The Indianapolis News, Tuesday, April 16: No Socialists, pacifists, or men of German parentage will be considered for recreational and educational work of the Y.M.C.A. in France. This was the message brought to Indianapolis today by a delegation, led by Arthur G. Knebel who is executive secretary of the “Ys” war personnel board, which is touring the country to assist in enlisting the 1,000 men needed each month to work overseas. Knebel strongly emphasized that even in the face of the immense demands being made on the Y.M.C.A., only men of the highest character, in the best of health, over the draft age, but not over fifty years of age, can be used for the association’s work in France. Business and professional men, particularly, are being sought. The Allies have asked the Y.M.C.A. to provide recreation for their soldiers.
-
Other News This Week
- The Degrees
- Book Bonanza at Central Library
- Keep Indianapolis Beautiful Launches $4 million Campaign
- Welcome Fall in Broad Ripple at Third Thursday
- 53rd Annual Benton House Tour of Homes Sept. 20
- Weather Impacts the 2026 Indiana State Fair Attendance
- New Street Projects Slated for Downtown
- Bridges Townhomes Open on Eastside
- Heartland Film Festival Trailer Watch Party
- 100 Years Ago: Sept. 11-17
Search Site for Articles


