Background
THAMES, Grover C. Son of Charles Edward and Mary Ellen (Williamson) Thames.
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Grover C. THAMES
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Elementary and High Schools, Collins, Mississippi. Preparatory School, S. Mississippi College., Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Mississippi College, Clinton, Mississippi, Bachelor of Science.
Postgraduate Work at George Peabody College, 1916. Special short courses conducted for recreation workers by Playground and Recreation Association of American, Chicago, 111.
Career
Prof, of Science and Mathematics, Director of Athletics, Newton, Mississippi High School, 1913-1914. Prof, of Mathematical, and Director of Athletics, New Albany, Mississippi, High School, 1914-1915. Superintendent of Schools, Monticello, Mississippi, 1916-1917.
Magnolia, Mississippi, 1916-1917. Special collaborator with Dr. W. S. Small of Bureau. Education in making survey of Physical Education in schools of Mississippi, 1917-1918.
Special lecturer to Summer School of Mississippi, 1917, on Physical Education and Recreation in Schools. Joined Staff of Playground and Recreation Association of American (New York), 1918 as special consultant in Community Recreation. Assigned to National.
Physical Education Service (Washington), served as their Field Representative for 3 years in the interest of Physical Education Legislation (this assignment took place in 32 states). Serving as City Supervisor of Recreation, since 1922. Author of various mag. stories, scientific development of Physical Education and Community Recreation.
Membership
Member: F. and Master of Arts. L.C. Allen Lodge of Perfection. Mithra Grotto. Clubs: Shreveport Lions, Recreation Kennel, Yellow Dogs.
Connections
Spouse Aileen McNair, December 15, 1917, Brookhaven, Mississippi.
