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April 9, 1940
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
On April 9 in Calexico, 18 Boy Scouts received awards at a packed court of honor at Rockwood school. Troops performed skits; prizes for best stunts and attendance. Speaker discussed Pegleg gold mine history.
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Eighteen Scouts Receive Awards
CALEXICO, April 9. — Eighteen Calexico boy scouts received advancement awards at a court of honor ceremony in Rockwood school Monday night, which attracted the largest crowd of the year to a scout activity here.
Les Dowe, chairman of the court of honor, reported that all assembly hall seats were taken, the back of the room was crowded and some persons peered in the windows of the school to watch the ceremony.
Troop 9 was awarded the prize for putting on the cleverest stunts, according to Scout Executive Hugh Wilcox, presenting a Mexican revolution skit and a comedy surgical operation. Troop 5 was winner of the attendance banner.
Awards were presented to Troop 1 by Ray Simmons, to Troop 5 by Morris Sattenger and to Troop 9 by Hugh Wilcox. W. A. McCampbell was principal speaker, and outlined the history of the lost Pegleg gold mine.
Scouts who received awards were: Masao Kawanami, Horace Pina, Albert Lowe, Edward Burdick, Gene Phillips, Roland Smith, Bob Kearney, Leslie Dowe, Bill Gallego, Rudy Lozano, Enrico Erquiaga, Alberto Rubidoux, Charles Fimbres, Antonio Astiazaran, Maurice Moreno, Arnold Yturalde, Umberto Barboza.
CALEXICO, April 9. — Eighteen Calexico boy scouts received advancement awards at a court of honor ceremony in Rockwood school Monday night, which attracted the largest crowd of the year to a scout activity here.
Les Dowe, chairman of the court of honor, reported that all assembly hall seats were taken, the back of the room was crowded and some persons peered in the windows of the school to watch the ceremony.
Troop 9 was awarded the prize for putting on the cleverest stunts, according to Scout Executive Hugh Wilcox, presenting a Mexican revolution skit and a comedy surgical operation. Troop 5 was winner of the attendance banner.
Awards were presented to Troop 1 by Ray Simmons, to Troop 5 by Morris Sattenger and to Troop 9 by Hugh Wilcox. W. A. McCampbell was principal speaker, and outlined the history of the lost Pegleg gold mine.
Scouts who received awards were: Masao Kawanami, Horace Pina, Albert Lowe, Edward Burdick, Gene Phillips, Roland Smith, Bob Kearney, Leslie Dowe, Bill Gallego, Rudy Lozano, Enrico Erquiaga, Alberto Rubidoux, Charles Fimbres, Antonio Astiazaran, Maurice Moreno, Arnold Yturalde, Umberto Barboza.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Boy Scouts
Advancement Awards
Court Of Honor
Calexico
Troop Stunts
Pegleg Gold Mine
What entities or persons were involved?
Les Dowe
Hugh Wilcox
Ray Simmons
Morris Sattenger
W. A. Mccampbell
Masao Kawanami
Horace Pina
Albert Lowe
Edward Burdick
Gene Phillips
Roland Smith
Bob Kearney
Leslie Dowe
Bill Gallego
Rudy Lozano
Enrico Erquiaga
Alberto Rubidoux
Charles Fimbres
Antonio Astiazaran
Maurice Moreno
Arnold Yturalde
Umberto Barboza
Where did it happen?
Calexico, Rockwood School
Story Details
Key Persons
Les Dowe
Hugh Wilcox
Ray Simmons
Morris Sattenger
W. A. Mccampbell
Masao Kawanami
Horace Pina
Albert Lowe
Edward Burdick
Gene Phillips
Roland Smith
Bob Kearney
Leslie Dowe
Bill Gallego
Rudy Lozano
Enrico Erquiaga
Alberto Rubidoux
Charles Fimbres
Antonio Astiazaran
Maurice Moreno
Arnold Yturalde
Umberto Barboza
Location
Calexico, Rockwood School
Event Date
April 9
Story Details
Eighteen Calexico Boy Scouts received advancement awards at a court of honor ceremony at Rockwood school, attracting a large crowd. Troops 9 and 5 won prizes for stunts and attendance. Awards presented to Troops 1, 5, and 9. Principal speaker outlined history of the lost Pegleg gold mine.