Good Scout Visits Boy Scouts in Woodland Camp
Robert H. Moulton describes Camp Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan on a Fourth of July visit. About ninety Scouts from the North Shore Area council enjoy rain breaks, meals, contests, swimming, water polo, and a grand fireworks display under leaders Myron C. Roboldt and Carl McManus.
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Good Scout
Robert H. Moulton
Glencoe
Chicago
Elcho
Wis
Wisconsin Lakes
North Western Line
Scouts of the
North Shore Area Council
Mess Hall
North Shore
Ma-Ka-Ja- Wan
Myron C. Roboldt
Carl McManus
Young
America
Camp Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Mounts Emergency Fire Siren
Mr. Kreusch mounted the fire siren on the hose station between the mess hall and the main dock at Camp Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan. It is for serious emergencies and campers will observe this regulation.
Reporters on Vacation Prompt Newsroom Push
A note from editors hints reporters are away on vacation or strike. Staff are urged to fill the headquarters “?” box with tales and items, pushing to keep the paper timely and engaging while crews are short-staffed.
Inspiring Reporter Exposed at Camp as Johnny Fischer
The camp publishes a light hearted expose naming Johnny Fischer as the Inspired Reporter who has thrilled readers with the camp publication over several days. Other notes mention a Delaware camper locked in pajamas and residents with playful antics around mail, haircuts, candy, and a dog named Nertz.
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Chicago
Secret Six
S. O
J. O
Jack Dalton
John Petak
Johnny
Johnny Fischer
Not So Hot Fire Drill Sparks Camp Battle
Stephen Brooks of Troop 2 recounts a dawn fire drill where Mr. McManus tampered with the hose and lit a woodpile during the exercise. Despite urges to resume rest, the camp assembled, bucket brigades formed, and the drill ended with a lukewarm verdict and plans for another test.
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Mr. McManus
Mr. Boltz
Chief Whirling Thunder Hosts Campfire Meeting
Chief Whirling Thunder lighted the campfire by friction and, with Mr Betak, blew smoke to the four winds. Mr Bersch led songs as fifty men departed unofficially. Bud Thackeray won a laughing contest, Wilkins challenged him to a finish fight, Joyce and Wilkins tied a hot air contest, then Wilkins won, ending with a sign language benediction.
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Betak
Mr. Bersch
Bud Thackeray
Mr. Wilkins
Thackeray
Ed Joyce
Campaign at Camp Keeps em Busy
In Camp Chippewa thirty two scouts and two leaders Mr. Wilson and Mr. Bird work on fences walks and debris removal. A birch flag pole rises and a council ring forms with growing seating. Troop 72 Libertyville scouts report the lively camp activity and yard improvements.
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Chippewa
Wilson
Mr. Bird
Jack Osborn
Libertyville
James Baker Joins Camp Ma Ka Ja Wan Staff
James Baker joins Camp Ma Ka Ja Wan for the remainder of the summer. He arrives with his parents J C Baker and his family dog Paolo. His father previously served as a junior officer at the camp last year and James recently sailed from Boston after a four week Navy ROTC cruise.
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James Baker
Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan
J. C. Baker
Paolo
Mr. Baker
Azores
Northwestern University Naval R. O. T. C
Boston
Wilmette
Camp
Aquatic Feats Highlight Betak and Chief Whirling Thunder
Mr Betak swam fifteen floats underwater while Chief Whirling Thunder completed thirteen, showcasing endurance in a controlled endurance swim.
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Mr. Betak
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Mount Fire
Inspiring Reporter
Delaware
Boog
Mr. Goepner
Mr. Kreusch
U. S
Fritz
Harry Lankford
Troop
Highland Park
Nertz
Wilkins
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