1930s
During the 1930s, the Sixth Ward Citizens Association nurtured its roots in the Sixth Ward Memorial Park and branched out into every aspect of civic life of our neighborhood.
PARKS AND RECREATION
Planting and maintaining trees and shrubbery in the park and supervising the public spaces, including a softball field and playground, was a large portion of the work being done in the Sixth Ward. Different committees were responsible for furthering the mission of giving the citizens of the Sixth Ward a opportunities to experience nature at the park and on outings, play competitive sports, and become involved in Scouts.
MEMBERSHIP AND FUNDRAISING
Sponsorship of the Boy Scouts and sports took planning, time and money. Throughout the decade, there was a focus on growing membership and putting the "fun" in fundraising. Festivals, card games and banquets gave organizers an opportunity to champion their cause and the neighborhood turned out in large numbers with support -- one fundraiser brought about 1,500 people!
CHRISTMAS AND COMMUNITY
The highlight of the season was gathering around the Sixth Ward tree on Christmas Eve. Neighbors, houses of worship and businesses used their resources to acquire, trim and light a forty foot tall tree at the corner of Park Ave and Plum Street. Their efforts to spread holiday cheer to everyone, especially the less fortunate, came in the form of gift baskets filled with children's toys and all the trimmings for a proper Christmas dinner.
LEADERSHIP
1930 John S. Cochran - President of Sixth Ward Memorial Park Association
1934 Harold M. Gibble - President of the Sixth Ward Citizens Association
1935 C. Ellis Meleizen - President of the Sixth Ward Citizens Association
1936 Walter F. Gibble - President of the Sixth Ward Citizens Association
1938 A.G. Charles - President of the Sixth Ward Citizens Association
Planting and maintaining trees and shrubbery in the park and supervising the public spaces, including a softball field and playground, was a large portion of the work being done in the Sixth Ward. Different committees were responsible for furthering the mission of giving the citizens of the Sixth Ward a opportunities to experience nature at the park and on outings, play competitive sports, and become involved in Scouts.
MEMBERSHIP AND FUNDRAISING
Sponsorship of the Boy Scouts and sports took planning, time and money. Throughout the decade, there was a focus on growing membership and putting the "fun" in fundraising. Festivals, card games and banquets gave organizers an opportunity to champion their cause and the neighborhood turned out in large numbers with support -- one fundraiser brought about 1,500 people!
CHRISTMAS AND COMMUNITY
The highlight of the season was gathering around the Sixth Ward tree on Christmas Eve. Neighbors, houses of worship and businesses used their resources to acquire, trim and light a forty foot tall tree at the corner of Park Ave and Plum Street. Their efforts to spread holiday cheer to everyone, especially the less fortunate, came in the form of gift baskets filled with children's toys and all the trimmings for a proper Christmas dinner.
LEADERSHIP
1930 John S. Cochran - President of Sixth Ward Memorial Park Association
1934 Harold M. Gibble - President of the Sixth Ward Citizens Association
1935 C. Ellis Meleizen - President of the Sixth Ward Citizens Association
1936 Walter F. Gibble - President of the Sixth Ward Citizens Association
1938 A.G. Charles - President of the Sixth Ward Citizens Association
1940s
The Second World War brought a renewed sense of patriotism and civic engagement during the 1940s. The Sixth Ward Citizens Association was a model of community action.
LEADERSHIP IN TIMES OF WAR AND PEACE
The Sixth Ward Citizens Association was a voice in the community both in time of war and peace. In an act of patriotism, the Sixth Ward's Boy Scout Troop 25 collected 66,000 pounds of paper during a two-month salvage effort, gaining recognition for their efforts. With proceeds from the sale, they purchased War Bonds. Receipts from another salvage afforded the Scout with a surplus to purchase land and a cabin for a camp along the Conestoga River.
The Association recognized troops that served and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice by installing a service plaque, honoring the 61 men and women of the 500 block of North Plum Street serving and supporting a memorial auditorium.
It was also during this decade that the Association sponsored entertainment at the newly built McCaskey High School auditorium and advocated for a community recreation center and Junior police.
LEADERSHIP
1942 A.G. Charles - President of the Sixth Ward Citizens Association
1944 Joseph T. Fasnacht - President of the Sixth Ward Citizens Association
1945 Oliver J. Smith, Jr. - President of the Sixth Ward Citizens Association
The Sixth Ward Citizens Association officially chartered May 17, 1946
1946 Caleb W. Bucher - President of the Sixth Ward Citizens Association
1947 John R. Maddox - President of the Sixth Ward Citizens Association
1948 Charles F. Baker - President of the Sixth Ward Citizens Association
1949 John W. Black - President of the Sixth Ward Citizens Association
The Sixth Ward Citizens Association was a voice in the community both in time of war and peace. In an act of patriotism, the Sixth Ward's Boy Scout Troop 25 collected 66,000 pounds of paper during a two-month salvage effort, gaining recognition for their efforts. With proceeds from the sale, they purchased War Bonds. Receipts from another salvage afforded the Scout with a surplus to purchase land and a cabin for a camp along the Conestoga River.
The Association recognized troops that served and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice by installing a service plaque, honoring the 61 men and women of the 500 block of North Plum Street serving and supporting a memorial auditorium.
It was also during this decade that the Association sponsored entertainment at the newly built McCaskey High School auditorium and advocated for a community recreation center and Junior police.
LEADERSHIP
1942 A.G. Charles - President of the Sixth Ward Citizens Association
1944 Joseph T. Fasnacht - President of the Sixth Ward Citizens Association
1945 Oliver J. Smith, Jr. - President of the Sixth Ward Citizens Association
The Sixth Ward Citizens Association officially chartered May 17, 1946
1946 Caleb W. Bucher - President of the Sixth Ward Citizens Association
1947 John R. Maddox - President of the Sixth Ward Citizens Association
1948 Charles F. Baker - President of the Sixth Ward Citizens Association
1949 John W. Black - President of the Sixth Ward Citizens Association
1950s
During the 1950s, a mature Sixth Ward Citizens Association continued in the work they successfully have been doing for more than two decades. Over the years, the Association cared for the Sixth Ward Memorial Park and organized sports for all ages; sponsored Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Cubs; and its members active in citywide efforts also ran for office.
LEADERSHIP
1950 Joseph T. Fasnacht - President of the Sixth Ward Citizens Association
1951 Warren W. Aument - President of the Sixth Ward Citizens Association
1952 Park Duing - President of the Sixth Ward Citizens Association
1953 A.G. Charles, Jr. - President of the Sixth Ward Citizens Association
LEADERSHIP
1950 Joseph T. Fasnacht - President of the Sixth Ward Citizens Association
1951 Warren W. Aument - President of the Sixth Ward Citizens Association
1952 Park Duing - President of the Sixth Ward Citizens Association
1953 A.G. Charles, Jr. - President of the Sixth Ward Citizens Association