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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1921
Page
10
Thirty six boys at Camp Wilson in Kentucky Gap endure a week of hard beds, sod pillows, and promised rations not delivered. Each boy cooked, gathered wood, washed clothes, and cleaned the grounds. No illnesses, but many minor cuts from the messy site. Mr Waterman notes the first week is hardest in any new organized camp.
Stanley ings recalls rationing and supply struggles at Rocky Gap. Troop 1, Boy Scouts, plans a weeklong trek with knapsacks and blankets, seeking enough food and shelter while camp logistics strain morale.
The article outlines a golf match play event at White Sulphur Springs with rounds starting July 1 at 9 AM and 2 PM and finals on July 16 at 9 AM and a 3 percent holes pro match. President A A Wilson appoints a trophy committee to award gold, silver, and solid silver cups for various flight winners and runners-up.
Three times winner earns Behrens silver cup donated by H Frederick Behrens of Wheeling. The state championship winner receives the cup, with a single prize per player, plus a cash purse for the pro match on July 16. WVG A clubs listed and White Sulphur Springs praised for course quality and scenery.
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