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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1925
Page
16
A fragmentary note describes activities at a Girl Scout camp with morning setting up exercises and tents. A central image shows Scouts near a river, with a long picture of scouts and a camp scene including a campfire or tent working details.
The Charleston area Girl Scouts announced a several weeks long camp starting July on Elk River across from the station, with trained nurse on site, new evening programs, and structured camp fire and entertainments. Camp operations include a two week troop rotations, a strict code of conduct, and extended weekend visiting hours. staff includes Miss Rose Ey of MacMillan Hospital as nurse, Mike Berbecker as camp director, plus several councilors and a swimming instructor.
Girl Scout Camp rosters highlight hours of recreation centered around campfire. Dramas, stunts, pageants and short plays top the program with emphasis on planning, folklore, literature, and Indian tales. Suggestions include original skits, Bible stories, and mock productions reflecting ideals of organizations.
Nature study forms a Ghlet activity at the Girl Legat camp this summer. Each scout may carry a black feather mutehook containing all merte ware requirements for studying birds flowers and targets. When a scout identifies a bird, insect, or plant she records its image and color to her Halubock. If a scout adds details about where the object was seen and its living status she notes them in the field journal.
A garbled local notice outlines Antarctic camp display plans with a scout theme, listing uniforms and gear for a camp. The text also includes a bizarre fragment about a whale research expedition at the Falkland Islands under a colonial administration, plus an unrelated incident about an incendiary arson case and medical notes.
The article notes Girl Scouts returning from a two week or longer camp near Charleston show better health and weight, crediting strict health rules, sanitation, regular hours, and diet. It details pre camp physicals, typhoid precautions, daily health logs, and camp safety measures including river swimming safeguards and nurse examinations.
Mrs. Sybil Canadine England's Girl Guides leader visits New York to compare American and English scouting. She notes luxurious American camps with running water and stores, while English camps favor boiling cooking and minimal comforts. She tours Briarcliff camp with admiration for American camp practices and insists on ongoing Guiding exchange.
An ad claims Parisian Sage quickly cures dandruff by destroying the germ causing it. It promises relief from itchy scalp and falling hair and directs readers to Bert Brothers or any druggist to obtain Parisian Sage. The copy is unsigned.
The Tin Women’s Medical Association of New York City endorsed a health program for the Girl Scouts. A discussion outlined collaboration with medical professionals to promote public health and wellness among scouts, with leaders planning outreach across the city.
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