Rvdecw: SFSC operated as a mutual benefit association. Non porofit members were expected to be active shareholders during its heyday. Like many country/swim/tennis clubs of the 1950/60s, membership was only extended by referral. Unlike many seasonal pools in the Miami Valley, Sherwood was constantly in use, but not overwhelmed, especially during peak summer heat. Its location, between Forest Fair Center/Salem Mall, just off of N Main, was actually a unique/beneficial feature. Turner Rd, ending by Meadowdale HS, at Wolf Rd.
(cont'd) During the post war era, the locale was solidly middle to upper middle class. Single income families found clubs like the Forest to be a very economical option. Parents provided the kiddos a reliable/fun/safe space to spend summer breaks. Firm no alcohol/drugs policy. Period. Memberships were revoked over this rule. Kids, while learning to swim/play tennis/basketball, could socialize amongst their peers in a time long before (un)social media entered the collective hive mind of adolescence. And moms could semi relax, maybe even run errands while the older ones were entertaining themselves. Grocery shopping is far more productive/less taxing if fewer juveniles are present.
(add'l) During the brief time associated with SFSC, the competition swim team was perennial champs in the inter club Greater Dayton Swimming Association. Routinely challenged/bested teams from bigger/better funded country club teams. Middle class angst in action.
@@Rvdecwthug 1) I like how you tell the truth about the problems that are taking place in Dayton. 2) I use to live in Dayton until 1985. And the problems that are happening now in Dayton and other cities, I predicted. 3) And do you have any solutions on what we can do?
