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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1920

Page

6

Scout troop releases second book Trail set for December

Riditer-in-Chief i t Master R. H. Gray sociate Editor older J. F. Ritter for Aarata Mawen Editors after G. W. Good es Hitintsberry s of Mumor Bain 8 1 Leader H. Barr . Editor of Athletics at Scout/Master J. H. Baker "Business Manager Scribe H A. Solenberger bean ¢ Stat will also serve as storial staff for the se troop's second three book, " Trail," which will ite appearance December 15th).

Aarata Mawen G. W. Goodes Hitintsberrys Mumor Bain H. Barr Scout J. H. Baker H A. Solenberger

Scouts Return From London Meeting After World Tour

The Princess Matioka transport docked at the army base in New York with 301 Boy Scouts and leaders returning from the London international gathering. Delegates were hosted by governments and King of the Belgians during Olympic events. They were received by Cardinal Mercier and later attended a banquet in New York before traveling to Winchester for local celebrations and a speech-filled Empire Theater event.

Boy Scouts Amecri¢a Imarrsburg Spangler Ide Cratch Harg Winchester Bartons Baker Eddy Empire Theater Sunay Christ Church Barton Huptsberger Charles Pugh Smpites Ping Antietam

Summer Camp of 1920 Reported Successful and Busy

The Capon Capon Bridge area summer camp in 1920 hosted about 130 attendees with roughly 70 daily. Commissioners Baker and Rosenberger led, aided by Scout Master Potts and assistants. Patrols built structures and signaling towers while extensive tests and athletics showcased progress. a full camp report will be presented at the Empire meeting. John Earnest led Tent No 4 and won best-kept tent.

Capon Baker Rosenberger Potts Asst Kern Akitchén Scrsehed Wing Éheatr Capon Bridge Fre Stine McCauley John Ern Empire Garland F. Potts Marshall McCauley H. Russell Potts Pétes Earl C. Fansier Paul Anan W. Nelson Page

Scout Athletics Highlight at Winchester Camp Field Day

Howard Taylor led troop athletics during June and July with Field Day at camp drawing Winchester attendees. Winners across three weight classes included Garland Potts, Paul Massey, Herman Barr, and Oscar Lewis Jr. George Modison and Elmer Fuller won in later swimming and camp events. Councilman Glass delivered a notable speech as Lifesavers and swimmers like Marshall McCauley and George Schwarzman stood out.

Howard Taylor Winchester Barton, Eddy, Glass Garland F. Potts Paul L. Massey Harry C. Kern Herman Barr Maurice Grim Iard James F. Ritter Oscar Lewis, Jr Marshall Winkfield Walter Bosserman Carling Potts Stout W. W. Glass Howager Marshall McCauley Lanier Gray Garland Potts Eugnee Aulick George Modison Elmer Fuller Walter Dent George Schwarzman

Good Turns and Service from the Red Cross

The article extols daily good deeds tied to Scouting and Red Cross service. It highlights summer outreach to ill persons, tents, and free aid, noting a pledge to truthfully share circumstances and avoid idle boasting.

Red Cross Pracapi

Retrospective and Prospective Scout Farewell Reflections

A fragmented reminiscence recalls Boy Scout history with mentions of Parish Christ Haven, Robert T. Barton, Blyne Scout Master, and council roles. The piece honors past leaders while signaling an enlarged future and gratitude for service.

Scouts From Cities Visit Winchester For Scout Building Event

Scout troop from Harrisburg and Washington join Winchester Scouts for an assembly hall meeting at the Scout Building. Washington youths receive badges and a deputy commissioner badge is presented to Mr. Rosenberger as 42 scouts spend two days in the city and camp on the building’s third floor before hiking to Luray Caverns.

Washington, D. C Winchester Vérnon Fly Ington Counan Apood White Page Barton Richmond Newell Washington Graham Rosenberger Robert Glaige Maurice Grim Wilbur Riley En van Davies Harewe Ht William Doran City Schut~ Building Harrisburg Luray Caverns Lichtfelder Newtown Highlands Mass Boston Gyeén Wich Fiat Bittlefield

Associate Scouts Elect Hugh Duffey to Membership

The Winchester High School professor Hugh Duffey was unanimously elected to Associate membership at a recent meeting led by Commissioner Baker and Patrol leader Ritter. The building and all Scouting privileges are his, with future cooperation anticipated.

Local Council Honors and Scout Banquet Notes

President R. T. Barton was named Virginia Commander of the American Legion on the first ballot in Richmond. The piece covers Scout activities in Winchester with mentions of Major Roszel in uniform, Scout Mayor prospects, and praise for Councilmen McCormac, Page, and Sale along with comments on leadership roles and parental expectations.

R. T. ‘Barton Scout Council Andewilk

Hartisbure Cowell Headquarters Scouting Greeting

Winchester Virginia dispatch from August 24 1920 extends to Boy Scouts a hand clasp of brotherhood and good will. Harrisbure Cowell of America encourages unity in Scouting and urges high citizenship standards through pen messenger greetings signed by Scout Commissioner John Mussar.

Boy Scouts Winchester Harrisbure Cownell America Lohn Mussar

Scout eastward link to Belgium history meeting

A meeting honors the Winchester council as their namesake flag is formally received at Guildhall and housed in Handley Library. Assistant Scout leaders Sheets and from Winchester attend along with the entire local Scout organization and 18 Associated Scouts. Major Roszel speaks on scouting and international issues after recent travels to England France and Belgium with King Albert and Cardinal Mercier.

Winmayer Handley Library Ee 'Piter Winchester England Paris Belgium Albert Cardinal Mercier Mélines Associated Scout Roszel Brand Whitlock

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