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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1932
Page
8
A Cub Scout meeting outlined for younger boys, emphasizing joyful, self-directed activities that build character and practical skills. Leaders stress kindness, enthusiasm, and participation, with programs designed to foster growth, responsibility, and citizenship.
George Hawthorne, third vice-president of the Butler County Buy Seouts of America, reflects on Scouting beginnings in 1019, describing an ideal Scoutmaster as a thirty-something with children who guides boys and invites committed committee help. He notes Hawthorne’s Silver Beaver award for distinguished service.
The press club invites all Sayt troops to send eight representatives to a regular gathering at Scout Headquarters Tuesday night November 15 at Bo'tock. Submit essays as soon as possible to advance journalistic merit.
Tips for safe athletic participation include health checks, gradual training, proper form, and avoiding overexertion. Beginners should focus on fundamentals, build endurance over two to three months, wear light clothing, eat and sleep regularly, and avoid smoking. Outdoor practice in spring should begin slowly, with steady progress toward conditioning goals. The piece notes a Scout Troop 7 meeting at Edward Reluster's home and mentions aiming for the president's award.
The text describes aims in Cub Scouts focusing on opportunities to practice approved actions, learn by doing, and take responsibility under supportive conditions. It stresses health habits, hobbies, crafts, and skills with recognition for achievement as essential to character development and good citizenship.
History of Scouting is briefly told from incorporation on February 8th, 1910 under Washington DC law to leadership by Taft and Roosevelt. It notes the New York national headquarters at 124 Nassau Street, early executive board members, a 1911 first edition and the 1911-12 membership of 61,495, with continuation promised.
On a Saturday morning at Belle Isle Detroit two Cass Technical High School sophomores led a crowd of thousands toward a white Georgia marble memorial to Reverend Samuel Francis Smith author of the word America The project, built from four thousand dollars in pennies with a twenty thousand dollar Rotary donation, features an eight foot flagpole and will be dedicated by Michigan's governor before a vast audience along the Detroit River and border.
A combined Round-Up and first training course meeting will be held at the American Legion Home on Wednesday evening, November 16. Mr Ti W Haun, deputy regional Scout executive, will be principal speaker. All men connected with Scouting or interested are urged to attend. The event includes the first Get-Together and the training course, with graduates to receive First and Second Class ranks and Merit Badges. only six of thirteen troops have reported progress.
An observed flock of wild geese passed over the city for about an hour around four o clock one morning. The birds were driven south by snow and ice in the north, seeking feeding grounds downstream. Bill Hite reported seeing two geese flying down the river last week.
Troop 25 BPO G held a meeting on Tuesday November 8 cadet to order at 7 pm. Inspection by Jack Henkin, Flying Eagle Patrol won with Tiger Patrol second. Armistice Day parade plans disclosed. Frvat Riders of Hamilton to meet Wednesday night. Scoutmaster Ted Reiter teaches the class. Present: Jack Rackin Perry Neal John Seeman Dick Brout Teddy Adams William Sharp Thomard Campbel Noel Snimitely. Meeting ended 8:50 pm.
Troop 1 opened with the oath and promise as members gathered. Mr Hyer spoke on meeting night changes while others studied first class mapping and the group voted to switch to Friday and Monday sessions, then joined hands for the Benediction before dismissal.
The piece presents a Scout’s virtues and duties as taught by Stanley Meyer. It emphasizes self reliance, physical skill, honor, courage, and patriotism, noting calm leadership in emergencies, respect for Old Glory, and friendship found through camping under stars and by campfires.
The piece outlines the flag’s early flags and evolutions from the Continental colors to the first navy jack raised by John Paul Jones aboard the Alfred on December 3 1775. It notes the 1777 congress flag, confusion over 1793 and 1795 variants, and explains the 48 stars and 13 stripes myth linked to state additions.
Last week Troop 1 Girl Scouts gathered for a meeting ending with song at the patrol corner. They taught candidates tenderfoot steps and etiquette, then shared the Taw and a lesson before Captain Durés outlined plans for a Thanksgiving basket.
A playful dialogue erupts as a father and son trade questions for a nickel. The boy asks what animal lays eggs like a bird and hides like a rabbit, while a joking narrator notes a peacock and a blooming chicken in a quip laden scene.
The troop divided into patrols to discuss future business and upcoming Christmas projects. Nina announced Friday parade plans with crafts and kit aid days at the Little Hougze on Saturday, followed by a goodnight circle after games.
Troop No. 1 met at Van Buren School on Wednesday November 9. Members Viola Hill and Anna Ma Riegler completed their garments for the Red Cross. others worked on theirs. Next week at 4 30 p m there is a bike bring event. Misa Heinimen is captain and Mrs Boggs is lieutenant Maggie Miller tribe.
A fragmented and inconsistent schedule lists multiple Scout and Girl Scout troop meetings across November 12 to 17. Entries reference Troops 12 14 9 17 15 3 77 18 28 4 87 16 with locations including Lincoln School Little House Methodist church Madison School Buren school Jackson School Central Presbyterian St Ann's and the Colored Community Center.
The article explains flowering dogwoods as slender small trees with opposite branches and four-white bloom clusters. It notes their white blossoms from March to May, berry formation in autumn, and glossy leaves. underscores beauty, pollinator visits, and the need to protect them from vandalism by owners and authorities to preserve this beloved ornamental in communities.
Girls of Troop 13 in Henry Hour II meet at the Little House for knotting rope work and Penderfoot tests not yet passed. A nets meeting is set for Tuesday evening November 15 at the Little House. all members urged to attend.
A Hamilton American Red Cross chapter notes gratitude to Dorothy Hinkel Ber nice Kaiser Bettie Herzog and Margaret Louisa Pendergest for civic service with the Red Cross Little House troop. The letter asks leaders to credit their four members publicly and read them the thanks.
The troop held a meeting that began with Streets and Alleys, then a flag ceremony. Patrol corners were elaborated with two interesting affairs planned for the future. Margaret Pendergest signs off as scribe after a reading on measurements required for the First Class badge.
Troop 4 met Thursday at the Jackson school with Miss Bunting in charge due to Mrs. Wilson’s absence. They held Court of Honor, planned dues, learned compass work, and practiced observation in patrol corners, then sang taps and discussed radio friendship habits. Si Hanor supervised the adjournment.
A Girl Scout troop notes a Halloween party at Jean Rite's basement with confetti games and a doughnut on a string challenge. They describe post party plans for a card party to raise funds for uniforms, a Dutch Girl quilt raffle, and upcoming charity work. Rita BrieDe signs off the November meeting notes.
Last Tuesday, Mrs Milnice attended as pew captain and will lead Troop 10 Girl Coats. The meeting opened with a get-together, then patrol for nees, and fees were collected for national headquarters. A future hike was planned with enthusiasm as many junior high girls were invited.
The council announced Miz Nina Clark as assistant director and Misa Clark will serve in the office. A First Aid class will meet at His Scant Little House on the second and fourth Saturdays at 2 30 open to any girl. A Silver Tea for the Girl Scout Little House on December 18 invites the public. Leader training for the Middletown Girl Scout camp runs this week with a $2 000 registration. A Thursday evening course trains new and old leaders. Please visit the office for records updates and to apply for badge examinations promptly.
A report on a Girl Scout talk by Miss Caroline Margeduyit praising Please and Thank You as essential courtesy. It covers polite responses, thank you notes after visits, and a proposed gift of Narcissus bulbs, with guidance on timing and proper mailing to the Girl Scout Little Houary at 115 North Monroe Street.
Troop 7 Orlando scours a meeting at the captain's home led by Mrs Julia Berkely with tenderfoot work in progress. The Busy Bee patrol of the Rein Fecr Girl Acoul Troop met Tuesday at 4 30 PM with a brief tenderfoot review and games as Ning girls participated in the patrol.
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