Scout Week marks 54th anniversary of Boy Scouts
The Nation observes Boy Scout Week February 7 to 18 under the theme Strengthen America Scouting Can Make the Difference. About 3,990,000 boys are in 136,800 Cub Scout packs Troops and Explorer Posts with 1.5 million adult leaders. Since 1910 Scouting has produced 37.5 million participants.
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Boy Scouts of America
America
Malcomb B. Johnson
Tallahassee “Democrat
Johnson
News from Patoka Readers Aboard the Home Front
A homesick call invites Patoka readers to share local news from visiting relatives, hospital visits, races, visitors, and new houses. Local reporters for Zion Community and Island Chapel solicit updates, urging residents to write letters and send weather or magazine notes to friends nationwide.
Patoka Near Beacon Town in TB Campaign
As of February 3 Patoka was within $3 of becoming a Beacon town in the TB Association drive. Other towns not yet over the top include Centralia $16, Sandoval $12, Odin $44.09, Alma $28, Kinmundy $16. Christmas Seal contributions reached $9877.96. Marion County target is $10,000 with 24 counties already Beacons.
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TB Association
Mary Mercer
Walnut Hill
Kell-Cartier
Iuka
Vernon
Salem
Centralia
Sandoval
Odin
Patoka News May Grow With Community Happenings
Norma hears your items for Around Town while Mrs Logan collects news. Pearl Britt covers Patoka news and Marva Fowler invites anniversaries prizes visits and grandchild news to boost Patoka Happenings. Reporters and phone numbers listed in community headings.
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Register
Pearl Britt
Patoka News
Patoka
Marva Fowler Register Office
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