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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1930
Page
2
Life Scout Edward A. Bush 15 of Brooklyn Troop 105 heard cries on the sea wall during a baseball game. He ran to help, swam out to a struggling woman, and brought her in unconscious yet breathing. A policeman arrived as Bush assisted.
The article details Troop 1 hosting a successful supper with 125 to 150 served and praise for meal service led by Scouts Sirbaugh and Douglas. It notes ongoing practice for a strong basketball season and mentions Troop 2 led by Mr. Stine with plans for a future fundraiser to aid the St. Anderson award, plus Troop 6 at the Baptist Church reporting active interest and first aid progress among members.
Washington DC troop 8 opened with pledge and oath. Ivan Vanney led the roll as Robert Harper scribed and minutes were read. Richard Good earned best good turn. he aided a girl who fell and hurt her leg and supplied transport and car chrome.
At a Tuesday meeting the Colored Club discussed providing a Christmas dinner for poor children in the area. Samuel Allen of Southern Aid Insurance Co contributed generously toward sponsoring the event, with Waites Dramatic Club Secretary-Manager W. M. Waites noting the club's support.
Capon Springs Co advertises parcel post water delivery within 560 miles of Winchester Virginia. 2 gallon cans cost 1 dollar, 5 gallon cans 2 dollars, and 30 gallon drums freight collect for 6 dollars with drum return to Capon Springs West Virginia. U S Anderson is the manager and Capon Co listed at Capon Springs WV.
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