Scout Leaders Medal for Wild Life Work in 1928
Three gold honor badges of the Wild Life Protection fund were conferred in 1928 to Boy Scouts of America leaders for wildlife service. Rev. E. D. Upson of Madison received the first award for extensive lectures, game wardening, and conservation outreach. Robert K. Harbison, assistant scoutmaster of Troop 28 in Pittsburgh, earned the second for bird conservation activities including bird house contests and distributing wildlife notices.
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Wild Life Protection Fund
William T. Hornaday
Boy Scouts of America
E. D. Upson
Madison
Wis
Upson
Pennsylvania
Huntley Russell Honored for World Wildlife Protection Work
Arrival of Japanese soldiers in China and conservation efforts are noted as Scout programs, with Huntley Russell receiving a long term wildlife protection award. He organized three Scout forest guide troops, established two 160 acre bird sanctuaries, and served in public roles in Texas and Michigan advancing wildlife causes. He chaired national Boy Scouts activities in Grand Rapids and promoted fish hatcheries and propagation during his state service.
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Societies For the
Huntley Russell
Boy Scouts of America
Grand Rapids
Mich
Court of Honor
Russell
Kent County
Texas
State Land Office
STOP LOOK LISTEN Safety Advice For Scout Playtime
Stop look and listen to dangers in spring and summer activities. Scouts should stay alert for hazards at swimming holes and while hitching rides on autos. Supervision is vital for safety. Avoid skating near wagons and autos and keep eyes on traffic to prevent accidents.
Camp Olmsted prep for staff and buildings
Camp Olmsted outlines banner awards for registration led by James Carson of Troop 8 as first registrant. Junior staff positions announced including camp director and educational director with contact to headquarters. Plans include three new buildings and equipment for water events. Family days set for June 16 18 23 and 24 with canoe offerings and ongoing fundraising.
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Foe Mp
James Carson
Troop 8
Camp Olmsted
Court of Honor
Eleanor Talbott
Scout Notes Memorial Services and Jamboree Plans
Memorial services will be held Sunday morning May 27 at 11 o clock at First Evangelical church for scouts and officials. Scouts to decorate graves. outside troops to cover cemeteries May 1. Regional Jamboree in New Castle June 15 and 16. county winner in early June. Archery practice on Tue Thu Sat to meet merit badge needs. Second class board of review May 17 at 7 pm. list of scouts to appear. Also boxing result Latzo defeats Conley in ten rounds at St Nicholas arena in tuneup for title bout May 30.
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First Evangelical
Warren
Xew Castle
Camp
Olmsted
Warren County
Board of Review
Scout Headquarters
Hugh Woolcott
James Keller
Clifford Johnson
Peter Hanson
William Atkins
William Fales
William Harrington
Clarence Harrington
New York
Pete Latzo
Scranton
Bing Conley
Lewiston
St. Nicholas Arena
Tommy Loughran
Ebbetsfield
Latzo
Conley
Scout Enrollment Falls Short of June Objective
Scout Headquarters report enrollment stayed just above the May objective but slipped to 424 on May 16 after re registrations. May 1 target was 4230 with 433 enrolled. May 15 target 440 with 424 on the 16th. To hit June 1 objective about 105 new Scouts must enroll. Scout Executive Road asks Scoutmasters and Scouts to cooperate.
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Scout Headquarters
Scout Executive Road
Hoover relaxes on fishing trip amid campaign taboo
William Hoover secretary of Commerce in the Coolidge cabinet and leading Republican hopeful vacations at OGontz Lodge near Williamsport. He said he will forget campaign duties and cabinet responsibilities while with his secretary and members of the federal fish commission. Jay E. B. Cooke of Philadelphia arranged the camp.
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Williamsport
U. P
Meibert Hoover
Coolidge
Hoover
Federal Fish Commission
Jay EB. Cooke
Philadelphia
Ogontz Lodge
Stop Getting Up Nights With Palmo Globules
This classified style notice advertises Palmo Globules as a remedy for nocturnal urination, bladder and prostate troubles, back pain, dizziness, and debility. It claims thousands of successes and offers a free trial treatment to first-time users with no obligation, dated from Battle Creek, Michigan.
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Palmo Company
Calhoun St
Battle Creek
Mich
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Protection Fund
China
Tsingtao
Taiwan
Tsinan
Mipetrarad News
The
Tribune
the Tribune
TYDOL
Winger Oil Co
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