Regretful German professors rethink 1914 manifesto
Berlin reports that 39 of 93 German savants who signed the 1914 manifesto now regret their action, saying they misread or misunderstood the text. Sixteen maintain belief in the manifesto, with several named signatories among the retractions and non replies noted.
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Berlin
Germany
Hans Wehberg
Wehberg
Telegraph
Felix Weingaertner
Siegfried Wagner
Eduard Meyer
Doerfeld
Lenz
Wehters
Scouts Stage Lively Inter Patrol Meet at Church
Troop 8 held a tight inter patrol meet at Christ Lutheran Church with the Eagle Lion and Beaver patrols in a close contest. Eagles led at 31 points followed by Lions 28 and Beavers 19 with Pine Tree and Flying Eagle earning minor scores. Burchfield of the Eagle patrol topped individual scoring with 14 plus points.
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Christ Lutheran Church
Ben Zarker
Eagle Patrol
Cubs
Cub Wallis
Burchfield
Eagles
Duncan
Beaver Patrol
John Duncan
The
Beavers
McClinn
Lion Patrol
Miss Wallis
Girl Scout Troop No. 6
Brook
Phillip Kirk
Eagle
Lions
Pine Tree Patrol
Flying Eagle
Inter-Patrol
Edgar Spotz
Well that was more like it Scout meeting notes
Twenty four present last week and a pep filled session with Dr Hazen as a welcome visitor. The ongoing Track's End story installments continue with chapters two and three and a ready town map to aid following. Attendance prize won by Walter Bowman. Adrian Baker turns 12 and moves to Troop Sixteen. Tenderpad tests completed by one new member. Scouts urged to begin one star work tonight at 6 30. Happy holiday wishes to all Scouts Cubs and friends in the city.
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Dr. Hazen
Walter Bowman
Adrian Baker
Pack 8 Meet Includes Races Songs and Refreshments
Pack 8 activity on Monday featured peanut and pie races won by Dave Shope and Chas Shope, followed by piano singing and sodas with pretzels. Three members were absent. new Cub Paul Bricker attended. Planner asks for designs for a Pack 8 magazine.
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Dave Shope
Cubs Brindle
Chas
Shope
Paul Bricker
Cub Moore
Scribe
Legion backs Boy Scouts at national convention
The American Legion approved a resolution declaring support for the Boy Scouts of America. Local posts were asked to provide leaders for scout troops as part of a broader convention action in Minneapolis where over 250 resolutions were considered and only two passed.
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American Legion
Boy Scouts of America
Minneapolis
Carry-On Association
Two Troop 16 Members Earn Eagle ready near Christmas
Troop Sixteen reports Dr Hazen Scout Executive Virgin and Scouts from Troops 8 and 26 at a Friday meeting. A Troop 26 member wowed with signaling and bugling as two Fox patrol scouts near Eagle rank and life and star status are praised. Weather delayed an overnight hike, Christmas plans underway, and thanks extended to Harrisburg Telegraph for publishing their notes.
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Dr. Hazen
Virgin
Life and Star Scouts
Eagle Scouts
Wilbur W. Crisswell
Frank C. Foose
Foxes
Eagle Patrol
Scouting
Harrisburg Telegraph
Troop 26 Plans Christmas Week Entertainment
Troop 26 held its weekly meeting and collected nine large bundles for the Red Cross Toy Mission sent Tuesday. The Entertainment Committee outlined plans to entertain children from the Children's Industrial Home during Christmas Week and funds were subscribed to cover expenses. First Class ranks awarded to Robert Quigley Franklin Belt Alfred Workman John Lewis with Alfred Workman receiving a gold pin for top marks. Franklin Belt elected Troop Bugler and Semaphore Signalling Instructor. Assistant Scoutmaster Bowers to give an illustrated talk on Germany next Monday.
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Red Cross
Toy
Robert Quigley
Franklin Belt
Alfred Workman
John Lewis
Vanaman
Bowers
Germany
Andrew A
Staupfer
Tenderfoot Tests Proceed Despite Scoutmaster Absence
Troop 32 met Monday December 8 at 7 PM to study Tenderfoot requirements. All boys attended except one on the sick list, and one boy passed his Tenderfoot examination.
Child’s Christmas Wish: Alligator Inspires Naughty Question
In a playful exchange from the Indh polls News, a young Billy Brake expresses a desire for an alligator as Christmas gift. The anecdote captures a Scout meeting’s end and a child’s innocent mischief amid light holiday chatter.
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Billy Brake
Santa Claus
Angel
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Goldsmiths
Central Penna’s Best Furniture Store
North Market Square
Legion
Nye
Chas. Krauss
Market Street
Pennsylvania Station
Publica
Sik
Rusp
Vy Cavur
Silvertone
Bolivia
North 2Nd Street
Walnut Street
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