Upward Tendency Seen in Suburban Building Activity
Building in the Chicago metro area opens 1929’s second quarter with rising activity and a 35 percent March gain over February across 46 suburbs. March total reached 6 936 151 dollars amid high costs, tight credit, and improving weather, with several suburbs posting large year over year gains while Wilmette, Kenilworth, Winnetka fell back from March 1928.
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S. W. Straus and Company
Chicago
Aurora
Elgin
Flossmoor
Hinsdale
Lake Forest
Libertyville
North Chicago
Villa Park
Tree Spot-a New Game at Next Camp Sojourn
A spring camp activity for Scouts requires pacing a circle about 200 feet from the cabin and listing all trees within. At a signal the troop learns there are twenty five tree species in the circle. The first scout to name all trees wins individual honors, and the patrol with the highest average earns patrol honors.
Highland Park Troop Wins Civic Service Award
Highland Park Troop 33 of Lincoln High land Park has surpassed the Civic Service Award standard set by the North Shore Area council. The troop completed 193 percent of required service hours in three months, mainly cleaning Lincoln park and school grounds. Certificates will be presented May 20 at a Deer Field Shields High school area rally.
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Lincoln
Highland Park
North Shore
Deerfield Shields High School
Praise for North Shore Court of Honor procedure
Walter M. Kiplinger, regional Scout executive for Michigan Illinois Wisconsin and Indiana, commends the North Shore Court of Honor committee for its new procedure. His letter to Myron C. Rybolt says the business-like setup will advance Scouting and raise respect for council standards.
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Wallinger
Walter M. Kiplinger
Michigan
Illinois
Wisconsin
Indiana
Court of Honor
North Shore Court of Honor Committee
Kiplinger
Myron C. Rybolt
North Shore Area Council
Court of Honor Committee
Troop 4 Wilmette Holds Lungs and Knot Tying Stunts
Wilmette Troop 4 met on Thursday April 11 with patrol stunts and a knot tying contest. A weekly strong man contest featured a blowing challenge and five players competed for the best lungs. Pine Tree Patrol led by Dave Henderson and Scout Billy Lehle noted in the event.
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Wilmette
John Fowler
Pine Tree Patrol
Dave Henderson
Billy Lehle
Speaks to Troop 2 meeting highlights
Troop 2 held a fine meeting with twenty Scouts four officers and eight visitors. Mr Hildebrand from New Trier showed slide pictures of trees and flowers. Arthur Jones will receive merit badges in scholarship and firemanship at the next court of award and earn his Star Scout Pin. Two new members were initiated, the two Arthurs Fogg and Dulang. Jim Baker also to receive Bronze Palm at next court. Robert Fletcher Troop 2 reporter.
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Hildebrand
New Trier
Arthur Jones
Arthurs
Fogg
Dulang
Jim Baker
Robert Fletcher
Inter-Troop Contest Upset At Wilmette Meeting
Troop 5 defeated Troop 3 in a close inter troop contest held Monday at the Presbyterian church Wilmette. Over fifty Scouts attended as Scoutmaster Wilkings of Troop 12 refereed most events. Attendance and signaling tied. knot tying, bandaging, and inspection won by Troop 5. obstacle race and overall winner announced by Dick Hall scribe.
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Presbyterian
Dick Hall
Camp committee appoints Koelling caretaker of Cabin in the Woods
John Koelling is deputized as deputy warden of the Forest Preserve and named caretaker. Troops must obtain a written permit from Scout headquarters in Highland Park and pick up the cabin key from Koelling. He will check the troop out and require key return to prevent vandalism, improving weekend camping for north shore Scouts.
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John Koelling
Cabin-in-the-Woods
Cabin-in-the Woods
Scout
Highland Park
Mr. Koelling
North Shore
Eagles Win Candy Patrol Triumph at Troop 13
The Eagle Patrol of Troop 13 Kenilworth won this month’s three pound box of candy for highest points in attendance inspection advancement contests and hikes. Last month February the Black Bears Deirees Holmes Reporter Troop 13 won the candy.
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Eagle Patrol
Kenilworth
Bob” Townley
Black Bears
Deirees Holmes
Scout Albert Scott Jr Passes Tenderfoot Test
Albert Scott Jr of Troop 23 Glencoe Episcopal Church reports he passed the Tenderfoot test before Scoutmaster Colonel Waefelaer. He has not yet joined a patrol and aims to complete Second Class requirements soon.
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Waefelaer
Glencoe Episcopal Church
Albert Scott, Jr
Knot Tying Contest Held by Troop 21 at Glencoe Church
Last Wednesday evening Troop 21 of Glencoe Union church hosted a knot tying contest as the main event drawing members and families.
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Glencoe Union Church
Before Camp Rally Set for May 20 at Deerfield Shields High
Area wide Before Camp Rally unfolds Monday May 20 at Deerfield Shields High School. Troops will receive awards under the new procedure with most earning at least one honor such as the Boys Life Award Civic Service Standard Troop Advancement or Camp Enrollment. The rally serves as a pep meeting for summer camp and includes plans and preparations. An Area Wide First Aid Contest will be held with one five member scout team per troop.
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Deerfield Shields High School
Scout Troop 21 Holds Interlude Game and Hike Plan
Two patrols led by Walker Wolford and Bill McAllen clashed in a brisk contest ending 7 to 2 for Wolford. After the match the group held a game and closing ceremony. Troop 21, announced by Walter G. Roberts, will hike this coming Saturday.
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Walker Wolford
Bill McAllen
Wolford
Troop 21
Walter G. Roberts
Troop 13 Plans Stunt Night in Kenilworth
Scout troop 13 of Kenilworth announces stunt night at the upcoming regular meeting. The last gathering featured a medley contest in semaphore wigwag signaling knot tying and compass and first aid. New candidates named include Peter Gilbert Carlton Ross Putman Clark and B Merriman.
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Kenilworth
Peter Gilbert
Carlton Ross
Putman Clark
B. Merriman
Paul Gilbert, Jr
Plan Many Events By Troop 23 Glencoe Episcopal Church
Scout Charles Dostal reports Troop 23 at Glencoe Episcopal Church held a cabin outing with archery a woods hike bird and tree study and a ham cookout. Mr Simpson chairman of the scout committee led activities. May 17 plans include a Mothers Day party with strawberry cake and ice cream and a Dad talk on moral straight.
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Glencoe Episcopal Church
Orval Simpson
Scout Committee
Cabin-in-the-Woods
Mr. Simpson
Mr. Coolidge
Charles Dostal
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Highland Park Troop
Troop 13
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