Page 8 - SUSQUEHANNA TIMES Troop 39 holds Court of Honor at Sico park Wednesday, June 23, 1976, Troop #39 held a Court of Honor at the Sico Park in Mount Joy. The program began with the Patrols cooking their sup- per over charcoal. Parents were also present for sup- per but they brought their own picnic supper. The leaders enjoyed a steak dinner with all the trim- mings prepared by Mr. Harold Etsell. The program began with a word of welcome by Mr. Harold Etsell, Advance- ment Chairman. The open- ing was conducted by Joy Day, Senior Patrol Leader. It was stated that the flags which were on the Memor- ial Day float were carried in as Scott Stauffer played “colors”. [Everyone sang ‘“‘America the Beautiful” led by Mr. L. Hostetter. A representative from the District Committee pre- sented a Century Member- ship plaque to Troop #39 for its participation in the Lancaster/Lebanon Council annual Sustaining Mem- bership Enrollment pro- gram. This is the third year for Troop #39 to receive a Century Membership for their support with contri- butions over $100. Mr. Gerald Alleman the Scoutmaster had a fireside chat at which time he ~overed some of the things happening with the troop. They will participate in the Council’s Bicentennial Trek, and will work at the Donegal Mills Plantation on Wednesday, June 30, 1976. July 4-10 they will be attending the J. Edward Mack Scout Reservation. After camp there will be no troop meeting until August 11th. Mr. ““Woody’’ Myers the District Program Chair- man was introduced to speak about the Fall Camp- o-ree which will have scouts from Canada as part of the program. He also spoke of the Spring Camp- o-ree which will be held in one of the PA State Parks with over 40,000 scouts attending. With all these activities scouts were re- minded to work on selling subscriptions to the Sus- quehanna Times in order to put funds into their per- sonal scout accounts. Tom Bair and Kelly Lesher were congratulated for complet- ing the Order of the Arrow Ordeal Weekend. Mr. Chuck Cowart the Chapters Order of the Arrow Lay Advisor was introduced. A report was given about the garage sale which had an income of over $300, which went towards new equip- ment for the troop. The items were taken from a list provided by the boy leaders and ali the items from their list were realized from the garage sale. It was reported that work was being done and should soon be completed in the office at the Scout House. It was mentioned that ceil- ing tile and paneling was donated. John Day was presented with the 100% Boy’s Life Subscription Ribbon. Current member- ship cards were presented to members of the troop. Mr. Elmer Dennis the Unit Commissioner was intro- duced. Each of the three patrols presented skits and follow- ing each of the skits Mr. Hostetter led the group in a campfire song. Certificates of participa- tion for carrying the divi- sion signs in the Memorial Day Parade were presented to Bill and John Hall and Andy Raudabaugh by Kelly Lesher, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader. Mr. James Heilig Scout- ing Coordinator presented Certificates to the following scouts for their participa- tion in the Community Memorial Day Service: Allen Brian, John Day, Andy Raudabaugh, Scott Stauffer, and Fred Straub. The Paul Bunyan Axman Award was presented to John Day by Mr. Etsell. John Day recognized the scouts who have earned Skill Awards since the last Court of Honor. Committeeman Mr. Don- ald Straub presented Merit Badges to the scouts, 23 were presented to: Dale Boyer, Joe Coover, John Day, Tim Keller, Scott Schoenberger, Scott Stauf- fer, and Fred Straub. The Tenderfoot Progress Awards were presented to Doug Germer, Andy Raudabaugh, Scott Scho- lenberger and Wayne Zimmerman by Mr. Chris Merchant, Assistant Scout- master. * q & ues Aud Ant WESTIE Mies 0 Mr. Sam Crowl, Assis- tant Scoutmaster presented the First Class Progress Award to Dale Boyer. The Star Progress Award was presented to Tom Bair by Mr. John Shireman, Assistant Scoutmaster. Mr. Lester Hostetter re- cognized the Life Progress: Awards, for Joe Coover and Tim Keller. Joe began his summer employment on the staff of the J. Edward Mack Scout Reservation and Tim was attending a week of summer camp at his church camp. Mr. Alleman introduced the guest presenter for the Eagle Award. Mr. Mack Rupard, manager of the Mount Joy N.C.R. Plant. Mr. Rupard is also the District Chairman for the Western District of the Lancaster/Lebanon Council Boy Scouts of America. Mr. Rupard has been instru- mental in helping the Dis- trict go successfully through a reorganization and in local Scouting Pub- lications one can often read the West is the Best and this is certainly true under the leadership and guid- ance of Mr. Rupard. The background and history on the Eagle Scout, Dave Chapin was given by Mr. Donald Gingrich, Vice Chairman of the Western District. Dave, his parents and grandparents were ex- corted to the front by Order of the Arrow members Tom Bair and Kelly Lesher. Mr. Rupard gave a few remarks on the Eagle Badge and gave the Charge to Eagle Scouts to Dave. Mrs. Hazel Chapin then pinned the Eagle Pin on her son in return Dave presented his mother with an Eagle Necklace and a Red Rose Bud. Mr. Dave Chapin presented Dave with his Eagle Certificate and Dave gave his father an Eagle Tie Bar. Mr. Rupard pre- »~ I~ JamwALNUT EES STACEY Sa—— HH Q ove reir FTRE A — NG BIDDLE ST. — 426-3927 Antiques and Primitives 4. Collectibles By Emme C. Reynolds 5. The Oliver House y. 104 E. FRONT — 426-3796 Fine Antiques, Crystal and China CAY - con rales 7aGeT at = —— Fy i ——e———y 3 YF RR VE KR. NM — 6. White Swan Tavern Antiques 14 E. FRONT — 426-2189 Clocks, Furniture and Accompaniments “The Parlor” 328 E. MARKET — 426-1270 Antiques and Gifts 8. Henry & Jane Schlosser 234 E. MARKET — 426-2201 Dolls, Toys, Antiques & Studio | Dave Chapin sented Dave with a mina- ture Eagle Pin which he can wear on his suit jacket. Mr. Rupard then read a letter from the Chief Scout Executive and the Council Executive. Mr. Jay Musser President-elect of the Mount Joy Rotary Club read a letter from the Rotary Club and extended personal best wishes from the Rotary Club which sponsors Troop #39. Mr Rupard then presented Dave with the Award of Merit from Congressman Edwin Eshleman. Mr. Alleman presented Dave with his Eagle Membership Card and his Eagle Cloth Badge and his personal congratulations. Dave is one of the scouts from the Lancaster/Lebanon Council who will be leaving Lan- caster County on June 25th for the Philmont Scout Re- servation in New Mexico. Mr. Hostetter lead every- one in singing Trail the Eagle. Mr. Alleman gave the scoutmaster’s minutes and John Day conducted the closing which involved everyone in a large friend- ship circle as Scout Stauffer played ‘‘Taps.” Refreshments were serv- ed by the Mothers of the Cobra Patrol with Mrs. Bair - the Patrol Leaders Mother in charge. ~ —— en June 3U, 1976 Ts, x yuly 5ihk Warehouse Clearance!! On Monday July 5th from 1 - 6, the Factory Mistakes Warehouse will be open to the public with a gigantic warehouse clearance sale. Close-outs of all kinds in bedroom, living room and all types of furniture will be brought from the Delta St. warehouse to the New Haven one. Better goods like BASSETT, SERTA, ARMSTRONG /THOMASVILLE and others. This is a once-a-year occurance and no one can match these prices anywhere else. Be Prepared!! We know our prices are drastically low, but no one can convince you that any of our items are bargains unless you have preshopped retail stores. Some prices will reflect a cash and carry arrangement. On others you may use our revolving charge plan. All sale prices will be in effect for five hours only. Anything not sold on the 5th will go back to regular price on the 6th. A non-refundable deposit will hold goods for later pick-up. NO HAGGLING OR BARTERING WILL BE TOLERATED!! This is not an auction or a flea market, but a bona fide warehouse clearance. So do your homework and shop around before the sale. July Sth Browsing Hours 1—6 7 “5 FACTERY [i MISTAKES FURNITURE 17 New Haven St., Mt. Joy, Pa. Weeds getting ahead of you? >. 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