Thank you for visiting SNEWPapers!

Sign up free
Page thumbnail for The Western News
Story March 23, 1939

The Western News

Libby, Lincoln County, Montana

What is this article about?

Boy Scout Cubs pack organized in Libby with assistance from Ralph Childs of Kalispell. First meeting attended by cubs and parents; 25 registered, three dens formed with stunts. Sponsored by Dr. J. P. Campbell, George Neils, Harry Moe; Cubmaster L. B. Kemmis. For boys 9-12; next meeting March 28.

Clipping

OCR Quality

98% Excellent

Full Text

Boy Scout Cubs Organize in Libby

Boy Scout Cubs were gotten off to a flying start in Libby last Thursday night when Ralph Childs, Boy Scout executive of Kalispell, was in Libby and assisted in organizing a Cub pack. This was the first pack meeting and a large number of cubs and parents attended.

The plans and ideals of the organization were explained in detail and the leaders were introduced. There are three dens of Cubs and each put on a stunt. Twenty-five Cubs completed their registrations at this meeting. Cubs for a fourth den are now being registered.

The committee sponsoring the organization consists of Dr. J. P. Campbell, chairman, George Neils and Harry Moe. The Cub master is L. B. Kemmis.

Boy Scout Cubs are composed of boys from 9 to 12 years old. It is a training ground for Boy Scouts and Cubs are graduated into the Boy Scout organization. When the fourth den is completed there will be from 30 to 35 Cubs registered in Libby.

The next meeting of the pack will be on March 28.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Moral Virtue Family

What keywords are associated?

Boy Scout Cubs Organization Libby Youth Training Community Event

What entities or persons were involved?

Ralph Childs Dr. J. P. Campbell George Neils Harry Moe L. B. Kemmis

Where did it happen?

Libby

Story Details

Key Persons

Ralph Childs Dr. J. P. Campbell George Neils Harry Moe L. B. Kemmis

Location

Libby

Event Date

Last Thursday Night

Story Details

Ralph Childs assisted in organizing the first Boy Scout Cubs pack in Libby, with explanations of plans and ideals, introduction of leaders, stunts by three dens, and 25 registrations. A fourth den is being formed. Sponsored by committee of Dr. J. P. Campbell (chairman), George Neils, and Harry Moe; Cubmaster L. B. Kemmis. For boys 9-12 years old, training for Boy Scouts. Next meeting March 28.

Are you sure?