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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1913
Page
5
The Marshfield Local Council of the Boy Scouts of America adopts a constitution and by laws at a meeting led by Father Davis. The document, printed with details on members, classifications, officers and elections, outlines council structure, membership, dues, committees, and amendment rules for the local council in Marshfield.
The local council activities follow National Council guidelines from the Handbook for Boys Scoutmasters Manual and Official Bulletins. The Scout commissioner acts as executive to the local council, liaison to National Headquarters, certifies Scoutmasters and badges, leads Scoutmasters councils, plans training and events, and promotes scout craft in unorganized districts under policy.
By laws set age minimum at twelve for scouts and require adherence to national manuals for advancement and merit badges. Be Prepared motto and fleur-de-lis badge defined for council. Uniform follows national council standards. Religious instruction left to home church. Reports to National Council on request. Amendments require majority vote with one week notice.
A pupil enlarges a Washington sketch claiming he married a famous belle Martha Curtis and in due time became the father of this country. The remark appears in a student essay with minor historical drift and dates not specified.
Abbotsford Clarion reports Gretchen Meyers received a severe electric shock Wednesday night as she passed a telephone pole carrying a parasol. She had one hand on the iron rod above the wooden handle when the current struck, likely contacting the parasol. She was ill for a day but is improving.
The Journal at Stevens Point reports Soo Line has acquired fifty Rogers ballast cars at a purchase price of $50,000. The improved cars will be used in ballast operations next summer, distributed to ballasting screws from North Fond du Lac within weeks. Forty miles of track will receive ballast next season.
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