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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1922
Page
2
The Boy Scouts of America emphasize reverence to God as essential to citizenship. The article states that regardless of Catholic, Jewish, or Protestant affiliation, the religious life should be guided by the boy's own church or synagogue within Scout training.
The article traces early scout groups led by Seton and the Seven Indians and Sons of Daniel Boone, notes Sir Robert Baden-Powell’s influence, and explains the origin of the term Boy Scouts. It cites the 1910 rise of the Boy Scouts of America and extols the movement’s values and impact.
The Banner-Herald announces a weekly open essay contest for Boy Scouts with prizes to be announced next Sunday. Essays must concern scout activities, be under 300 words, and use only one side of paper. Two essays submitted last week describe a fourteen mile hike and a boys’ fishing and meal stop at Tallasee Shoals with humorous details.
Cole Chandler and Cleveland owners urge car owners to bring vehicles to R. S. Condon for any kind of repairs at Shy's Garage located at 133 West Clayton Street. Phone number 651 provided.
A narrative recounts a Saturday March 11 journey by four men including Donald Campbell and James J. Knolles. They walk from town, meet a horse owner, snack near a deserted house, visit White Hall station, spot Lil Park in a car, drink at a store, rest by a spring and dam, then return toward their start.
Donald and Jimmy trek to a river island where they eat rats, fish, and swim. They cross a log bridge, Jimmy injures his toe, and a minor event includes Donald helping an old woman and lending a cup for water. They return home around five.
In January 2896 midshipmen at Annapolis 38 percent had been Boy Scouts of America. At West Point 431 of 1153 cadets had Scouts experience. Among 915 with scout training 686 reached second class 234 first class with 78 patrol leaders eagle Scouts. Of 15 midshipmen surveyed 466 said Scout exposure helped life at Annapolis 217 said aided entrance requirements and 107 said it aided academic work. Is scouting worth while? I’ll say it is.
The Hoy Scouts of Troop No. 5 held their weekly meeting at the Athens Nauilway Electric building. They exchanged stories and refreshments, and received a visit from one Troop No. 4 member, Dons ald Campbell, who came over.
Mr Pendergraph and Waderson led the meeting quizzing boys on tests with many passing. D D Jeusse Guy Witcher Branham Watson Harvey Coker and others earned first class and tenderfoot requirements. Harry Warren was sick missing the setup and roast. A hike is planned for Saturday afternoon with James Wilson joining and Bernard Johnson named mascot until September.
Regular weekly gathering at headquarters 598 Prince Ave Hue.Friday night. Two second and first class tests passed. Alexander Bush won the first class badge. Patrols earned points with Patrol No 3 led by Dave Campbell at 43 and Patrol No 4 Aldine Pound at 41. Overall totals show Patrol No 3 at 209 points and Patrol No 4 at 113.
Atlanta philanthropist L H Beck places a $1000 trust with the local council to fund perpetual interest to award medals to Georgia scouts for meritorious service showing courage and endurance. The idea arose after he observed a Boy Scout aiding a sleeping passenger and refusing a tip.
In a domestic mishap, a newlywed couple face a chaotic kitchen and spilled meals after a night out. The narrator sobs over ruined food while Jack comforts her and surprises her with a new checking account and lesson in budgeting.
In Moultrie Georgia a large shipment of bees arrived by train or truck described as a record carload. Workers unloaded the hives carefully using heavy gloves as bees clung to hive frames and the rear of the vehicle. Christopher operates a honey factory in the area and sees steady profits from the business.
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