The Tennessean from Nashville, Tennessee • Page 39

SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, 1936. 13 The Nashville Scouts Own Page Henry's birthday and mem Troop 61 Scouts Are Ten-Pin Fans I -vie aw 1 V. i. at The ten-pins arc the poison, and each scout who is pulled Into them and knocks one over Is poisoned and must drop out of tbe game. The game started with the entire membership taking part, but elimination had made it a contest for survival of the fittest among these larger scouts when this photo was made.

Troop 61 meets each Friday night at 7:30 o'clock in the Inglewood Methodist Episcopal Church on Gallatin Pike. It three years old, has two patrols with 15 members, and is staging a renewal ol activity under Scoutmaster W. M. Ingram. Eight of the troop's fifteen members have first class ratings.

Ml of Gallatin has -registered for the second" year. This troop. fostered by the Gallatin Kotary club waa unusually, fortunate In securing; the aervices of Georg" Colllna aa scoutmaster. Mr. Collin built the troop from a humble beginning to an even thirty acorns before the laat charter expired and la now re-registering twenty-one for the year 1936.

Eleven of these acouu had attained the rank of aecond-claaa and four have already received the first-class award. The application for charter signed by the follwing troop committee of local Rotariana; E. II. House, L. M.

Ross, T. Boddie. L. M. Wood-son and L.

V. Hicks. The following scout are registered for the year: Bill Allen, Preston Bandy, Tom Beavers, Jack Bradley, James Brown, Hayes Clark, Harry Chaffln, Arthur Karl, Sidney Hlx. Ted Kelly. John Kelly, Kelly -Knowles, George Iane, James McCormlck, James Murray, Robert Neal.

Pi est on Murray, Robert Moore. William Ramsey, Leland Wnkefleld, and It II Vorsham. TROOP 31 Assistant Scoutmaster Bob Davl opened the meeting: with the presentation of colors when. Troop 31 met at the cabin of the Church of th Advent Saturday night. Paul McKlnley Introduced Frank But ton who desires to join the troop rom the patrol leaders report I waa found that Duncan Fort ba passed all of his tenderfoot tests during the past week, while Henry kelson, Irvln and Bob McKeand avnd Paul McKinley all tied for econd place In the advancement for the laat week.

All boya are members of Hillary Osborne' patrol, which In the past two weeks has come from last place In the patrol' contest to first place, passing up the Owl patrol, which has been in the lead alnce contest began. fully two-thirds of the scoots ara working on some kind of ad vancement Each patrol leader Is planning a patrol hike to be held next week. Mr. Davis baa i no need a camp saving bank. Our newest Eagle.

Tommy Harrison waa congratulated on his passing the iunlor court review, although those blr boya from Troop 2t nearly scared all his knowledge out of him when they reviewed him. Lewis Butler, Scribe. TROOP 20 Following his policy of testing the Eagles In Troop 2f, Scoutmas ter Claude Smith again turned the meeting over to one of these high ranking scouts. Bill Northern waa the Eagle selected for last Friday's meeting. When Paul Hughes called the roll.

It was found that over forty scouts and scouters were present Walter Wckerson opened the meet ing; leading the scout oath. Prominent visitors were Eagle Scout Lewis 8. Butler, of Troop 1 and Mr. A. C.

Olbaon. former scout master of Troon IS. An In vestlture ceremony waa held. Two new scouts were Inducted Into tne irnnn. Patrol letters were read Dy Leslie Noel.

The scoutmaster's benediction and singing of "Taps' closed the meeting. Jewel Brown, Scribe TROOP S3 Tmnn 11 hold Its rerular meet lng In the scout cabin of Glen Leven Presbyterian cnurcn rnaay night. The meeting was opened with the scout oath led oy jimmy Tlnnona V.A Rraoks called the roll in the absence of Secretary Herbert Old dens. There followed a cneca-ii mf the Individual contest which ends at the next meeting. Foss Cherry Is still In the lead.

The meetlna- was closed with the scoutmsster's benediction led by Mann Howard. The Wild Boar patrol had an unusually good meeting with the help of Senior patrol leader iwa Brooks and Councilman Ross rhrrv. The wisa Owl Datrol had their regular meeting at the home of Dick Reynolds weanesaay. Patrol Leader Al Nichols says he Is going to have nis patrol an nrsi-class by the time to go to camp atarttnv that lone delayed Job ot putting a new roof on our cabin. R.

Reams uooaioe, ecrioo HILL McALISTER TROOP A new troop of boy scouts is being organised at the State Training School, to be called the H1U Mc-Allster troop. Bach Wednesday night John Ozler, Parker Smith. Frank Wltherspoon, Jamea Grib-ble, Edwin Hughes and Kenneth Hessey go to the school to bold troop meetings and to bear the tests. Laat Wednesday night Scoutmaster Parker Smith gave the boys an explanation of the meaning of scouting, and Just what the scouts are expected to do. After the patrols were arranged to meet the Inspection of the scoutmaster, James Gribble conducted an O'Grady drill followed by games.

Our leaders promised to bring out handbooks at the next meeting sad that they would give aa scout badges Just as soon as the troop is organized. Craig Chandler was selected aa senior patrol leader lad the fol- ROOP 141 Just re-r bers brought rattlers, teething rings and other toys for a boy Henry's size. The patrol leaders, two senior patrol leaders and the scribe were present Mrs. Kubanks served a fine dinner and we gave her a vote of thanks. The council planned a hike for January 26.

We are going to the water reservoir In Belle Meade with the Stag patrol in chnrge. Billy Burks, Scribe. TROOP I Scoutmaster Edwin Hughes had charge of the meeting Friday night at the War Memorial building, and during the busmess meeting we checked up on the contents of our tressury. We were tickled to find that we had comfortable wad of folding money and we discussed building a troop cabin when the purse gets larger and the weather more open. Scoutmaster Hughes announced that the prizes which were to be awarded at the conclusion of our contest would be given out at the next meeting.

Glllam led In the scoutmaster's benediction at the end. Charles Mott, scribe. TROOPS 81, 52 AND 57, T. I. Troops 51, 52, and 57 held a Joint meeting at the Tennewe Industrial school Thursday night.

The purpose was to hear a good story which one of the men delivered to the delight of the scouts. Troop 57 opened the meeting with the scout oath and Winston Martin boxed the compass. It was announced that eight of our first and second -class scouts had a swim In the swimming pool on Wednesday. We planned a hike for next Friday and the scout leaders announced tl'nt they would take only those who had pasaed their tenderfoot tests. The candidates cannot go on the hike.

L. I). Martin waa assigned the Job of getting the equipment and the food. Winston Martin. Prrlbe.

TROOP Laat Friday we brought three new members into the troop and the patrol leaders chose them. Billy Lowery was chosen on Oerrge ltaymers patrol, and Howard Martin and J. C. Miller were chosen on W. A.

Poteets' patroL Quite a few passed tests on the second-class requirements and the new members went on with their tenderfoot tests. The standing la the points for the best patrol are: George Ray trier's and W. A. Potetta 60. Next Friday we will be Initiated by Troop It as a full fledged scout troop and badges will be presented.

Sterling Edwards. Scribe. TROOP 112, TULUAHOMA A session of the court of honor was held last Wednesday night for the benefit of scouts of Troop 112 of Tullahoma. The Rev. R.

B. Thompson, our scoutmaster was present and served as secretary' the meeting and as advisor of the court. E. V. Cole, chairman, presided.

The following scouts were presented with the first -doss pint George Oraw, Billy Paris, Lloyd Prince, E. B. Thoma, Jr, and Jack Walker. The second-class badge was presented to William Sanders. Merit badges were awarded to BUI Sanders.

1 carpentry, gardening, swimming; Lloyd Prince, civics; George Graw, firemanshlp, personal health, bookbinding and swimming; Jack Walker, personal health. TROOP 2 Senior Patrol Leader Hugh Cook led la the scout oath and after roll call the Eagle and Rattlesnake patrols held meetings when Assistant Scoutmaster Beverly Brlley met the troop In the North End Baptist church Friday night Mr. Brlley again reviewed every part of the scout law and assigned testa for the various scouts to bring up at the next meeting. During the advancement period several tests were passed and a group worked on signaling and another group oa flrst-ald. The Eagle patrol called an extra patrol meeting to outline and fivo over the parts to a play to be gives by our troop at the church during Scout week.

The Rev. O. F. Huckaba made a talk and after the senior patrol leader closed the meeting we had a Kangaroo court for some scouts who talked out of turn. Marvin Morgan blew taps and we left Letcher Murphy.

Scribe, TROOP 6J Our patrols are now In the midst of of a contest which will last rt weeks, and the patrol reports grow more Interesting each meeting after the patrol meetings are held. This content was discussed along with the affairs of the troop when Scoutmaster H. 8. Moss met Troop 83 at the Buena Vista School Fri day night. Sunday afternoon met again and Mr.

Moss took at on hike out the Hamilton roaa. Overal scouts passed outdoof tists and 'the hika was a lot of roa. Alfred Gentry. Bortbe, Shu v. aww the scout room at the East End Methodist church Friday night We had already started work In order to make a good showing the meet Ws opened with the candle ceremony and then held patrol meetings.

Two members demonstrated to the troop how to algnal by flashlight Ws planned to go on a bike to Percy Warner Park Saturday. When the Dual nesa meeting was closed we ad Journed with tbe scoutmaster's benediction. John John, Scribe. TROOP 69 troop discussed having a scout party when Scoutmaster Merrill Hughes met the troop at the Goodlettsville grammar school Thursday night The scouts liked the Idea and we decided to have It Thursday night January 23. Brad ley Bohannon and Louis Jarrell passed tests at the meeting.

We adjourned with the scout oath and then had an hours play period. Frank Tlnnon. Scribe. TROOP 85 Troop la met in Mr. Langham's rooms at Montgomery Bell Academy at 7: So o'clock Saturday night for the second meeting of the year.

Mr. Howard Alien anu John Langham are our scout loaders. It waa a reorganization meeting and the troop was or ganized for the winter months. The following members now belong to the troop and were present: Jim Cherry, Minos Fletcher, Paul Jones. Jack Leake.

Walter Robin son, Richard Shilllngjaw, Cllffe Stone. Billy Smith. Lee Adams. Miller Robinson, Exell Dobson, Warren Brown. Jim Butterfleld.

While the troon is made ur of students ot M. B. A. we are extending a very cordial Invitation to any boya who live In the community to Join the troop. After the meeting we attended the bas-keball' game In the gymnasium.

Our troop Is planning to have a basketball team of its own. Walter Robinson. Scribe. TROOP 60 Harold Achord. Ed Echols, C.

Bazzell and Oddle Jones are all groomed to appear before the court of honor Tuesday and are expecting to come away with the awards. This definite announce ment was made Thursday nigni when Assistant Scoutmaster L. G. Beatv held the weekly meeting of Troop 60 at the T. 1.

S. After opening with tbe scout oam n. aTj 1ntrat Inr storV UW tvr.u and then demonstrated the art of knot tying. C. E.

Baasell, Scribe. TROOP 31 hiiriar hlaw assembly and we opened with the scout oath and in. Himtr Fred Meblus In charge at the St. Ann's Episcopal church Friday nignt. ur.

wuimm Hardy, district commissioner, paia 4t Wa hail a nractlce period oa the Semaphore code. The troop welcomed Billy Wooten and Graves Ounn as new members. Last Saturday wo had a hike to Percy Warner Park. OffVe Downs. Charles Johnson and Thomas Mc "llim mtmmMMA ttm aaMMid.class cooking testa.

We built oar fires earry and we had uuntersr stew tor ojppeti JErary. oou had brought something for the stew and boy it was good. Every scout waa hungry and It was one of the most enjoyable meals alnce dad carved the turkey. Douglas Smith, Scribe. TROOPM Our troop has planned to build A new cabin and this was the high point of Interest In our troop meeting Thursday night when Scoutmaster Ernest Hardlson called the troop together at the T.

I. B. Mr. Hardlson is furnish lng the land and the logs and will assist In getting the cabin up. We just don't know what we would do without Scoutmaster Hardlson and we can't repay him.

The troop welcomed Earl Hooks, a new first class scout who joined at this meeting. Elton Tarkington, Bcrib TROOP 17 We met at the cabin early for the big feast which was to given to the winning patrol In the toy-collecting contest It was feast to the Beaver patrol which won. This patrol had chicken while the other patrola munched on welnera and watched sorrowfully. When we were through we proceeded into the cabin and went to patrol corners. Harold Hopton'a resignation as trooo scribe was ac cepted and Bob Seals was elected to this place.

Troop 17 is fostered by the Park Avenue Baptist church and meeta at the troop cabin. Scout Leaders L. K. Jackson and J. Booth are in charge.

We adjourn ed with the scout oath. Bob Fields. Scribe. TROOP 65 We Joined in the pledge ot al legiance and then Scoutmaster Charles AVera. reviewed the twelve points of the scout law and dls cussed every point separately.

He explained the meaning more clean bv srlvlnsr some examplea After a year's absence James Clark, one of our old members. Is back with us again and received a hearty welcome. Mr. Akers checked up on our troop record for the year and the meeting was closed wun the scoutmaster's Benediction Thirty-one scouts were present William Hall. Scribe.

TROOP 27 When Scoutmaster Ross Moores met Troop z7 at the Belmont Methodiat church the patrol lead ers assembled the patrols and took them on a hike which was made interesting with the usual play period which precedes the meet ing. Each patrol went In a different direction. Cleaning up yards, helping with the dishes. sweeDlng glass off the street and such like were reported when the meeting came together aenln Patrol meetings were held and As sistant Scoutmaster Robert Quarles checked up on the advancement. An inter-patrol contest on mamng a fire without matches wa won by the Hyena patrol led by Robert Herlges.

The Stag patrol used run- and steel. The other patrol used the stick, bow and block type. Leo Ripper led In the scout oath and benediction. The council meeting for January was held Wednesday evening at the born of Henry Eubanhs. This lowing patrols were organized: Black Panther patrol Sterling Edwards, patrol leader; Leslid DeMarcua, assistant patrol lead er; Junior Tankaley, scribe; Joe aflsnoe Oscar Bowers, Roy Lee Moore, George Shepheard.

and Kenneth Henry, troop leaders. Blue Eagle patrol Blllie Clouse patrol leader; William 8 heap heard, assistant patrol leader; Brenner Horns, scribe; Robert George, cheer leader; Grady Brown, Oscar Mackson, Charles Dobbins, and Junior Dobbins, troop leaders. Lone Wolf patrol Bennle Rol-lln, patrol leader; Wony Dotaon assistant: Earl Copeland, scribe, Fred Rogers, Darnell Beaver, T. Henry. Albert Cooter, and Buel Kaiser, troop leaders.

C. Craig Chandler, Scribe TROOP a The newly organized Troop at Cavert School has been meetln for several weeks with Scoutmaster Q. T. Ely In charge. At the last meeting Scoutmaster Ely appoint ed Dan Burton and Parker Graham patrol leaders with Frank Stanly and Bob Adams as assistant patrol leaders.

We met last Wednesday afternoon Just after school In Mr Ely's shop and decided to continue to meet Wednesday ariernoon In the work ahop. Paul Conn 8crlbe. TROOP 11 A 10-mlnute olav period pre ceded the meeting when Scout master James Pickett met Troop If at the Hobson Methodist church Friday night. After the opening Sleenv Harden drilled the troop In mimmHnm fnp nAffnd of thlrtV minutea Walter Sullivan passed his semaphore signaling and Bobby nHnrni. V.

w. Cot and Walter Byrd completed the tests In second class romnaas. IS. W. cox was elected secretary of the troop.

nM. woika Mimfileted his tender foot raaulrements and Is now regular member. Bin raraue. an Eagle scout of Troop was a guest Walter Sullivan led us In the scout oath to close the meeting. John Ward, 8crlbe.

TROOP Wa iniuwl nlana fnr future mmiIiim mrtA (h arhMliila for the meetings was made out satisfac torily and submitted by Marry Tenpenny Friday night at the Central Church or Christ wnen Scoutmaster William F. Hobby met the troop. Eleven acouts were present When we first arrived we went to the gymnasium and had an exciting game of hot ball nrf hall with J. C. Adklns as referee.

The Moose patrol won over tne woives. joe minnnim led the Wolf patrol and Bobby Sanders the Wolves to the patrol dena Scoutmaster Hobby announced that we would have scout schol at the next meeting. The patrol reports were mads and then the troop made plans for the next meeting. Allen Pettus, Scribe. TROOP I Wa discussed olane tor the an nual field meet to be held the nirt a Wa.

when Scout Leaders George B. Wood ring end Tillman nwaua net Troop a.