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October 23, 1959
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Ray Arnold and Rod Boucher, two Nome Explorer Scouts, received Eagle Badges from Alaska Gov. William Egan at the Pioneer Convention opening, recognized as the first in their program.
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Two Nome Explorer Scouts
Receive Eagle Award
As Convention Begins
Ray Arnold and Rod Boucher were recognized at the grand opening of the Pioneer Convention this morning as pioneers in Scouting when they were presented Eagle Badges by Gov. of Alaska William Egan. Ray is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Arnold, and Rod is the son of Mrs. Emily Boucher, all of Nome.
Chairman of the Scout Committee, Sgt. James Blanning, introduced the boys, reviewing their background showing how they had been the first Star Scouts, first Life Scouts and now the first Eagle Scouts.
Roy Boucher is the grandson of Past Grand President of the Pioneers Antonio Polet, and Ray Arnold is the grandson of pioneer Herman Hoop, who had the first dairy in Nome. Both boys are high school seniors.
Receive Eagle Award
As Convention Begins
Ray Arnold and Rod Boucher were recognized at the grand opening of the Pioneer Convention this morning as pioneers in Scouting when they were presented Eagle Badges by Gov. of Alaska William Egan. Ray is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Arnold, and Rod is the son of Mrs. Emily Boucher, all of Nome.
Chairman of the Scout Committee, Sgt. James Blanning, introduced the boys, reviewing their background showing how they had been the first Star Scouts, first Life Scouts and now the first Eagle Scouts.
Roy Boucher is the grandson of Past Grand President of the Pioneers Antonio Polet, and Ray Arnold is the grandson of pioneer Herman Hoop, who had the first dairy in Nome. Both boys are high school seniors.
What sub-type of article is it?
Personal Triumph
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Eagle Scout
Nome Scouts
Pioneer Convention
Alaska Governor
Scouting Achievement
What entities or persons were involved?
Ray Arnold
Rod Boucher
William Egan
James Blanning
Wilbur Arnold
Emily Boucher
Antonio Polet
Herman Hoop
Where did it happen?
Nome, Alaska
Story Details
Key Persons
Ray Arnold
Rod Boucher
William Egan
James Blanning
Wilbur Arnold
Emily Boucher
Antonio Polet
Herman Hoop
Location
Nome, Alaska
Event Date
This Morning At The Pioneer Convention Opening
Story Details
Ray Arnold and Rod Boucher, sons of local Nome families and grandsons of pioneers, were the first to achieve Star, Life, and Eagle Scout ranks, presented badges by Gov. Egan at the convention.