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February 19, 1940
Henderson Daily Dispatch
Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina
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In Henderson, Boy Scouts initiate a $500 fundraising drive for their 1940 program, led by new council president Clarence E. Greene, as the community chest may not operate. Six teams solicit donations in the business section.
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Boy Scouts Asking $500 For Program
Drive Under Way to Finance Work For 1940; Donations From Public Are Being Requested by Solicitors.
Six teams took to the field in the business section of Henderson today to call on prospects for the underwriting of a $500 program for the work of the Boy Scouts for 1940. It is hoped that the work could be completed in a very short time.
In a recent meeting of the Scout council here, at which time officers were elected for the year, it was decided to put on the campaign for funds, in view of the improbability that the community chest would function for 1940, and as the scout work was included in that agency.
Clarence E. Greene is the new council president. A number of other officers were elected at the recent meeting. Mr. Greene was leading today's solicitation of funds and was anxious to have the program underwritten as early as possible.
There are two troops of Boy Scouts in Henderson, and the new officers hope to add one or two more during the year.
A portion of the money that is now being sought is to be used for payment of dues and costs to the State and national scout organizations. The rest will be expended for various purposes of the group at home.
All solicitors in today's drive were being urged to make their calls promptly and to report the result of their work to the chairman so that a check could be made of the progress of the campaign.
Drive Under Way to Finance Work For 1940; Donations From Public Are Being Requested by Solicitors.
Six teams took to the field in the business section of Henderson today to call on prospects for the underwriting of a $500 program for the work of the Boy Scouts for 1940. It is hoped that the work could be completed in a very short time.
In a recent meeting of the Scout council here, at which time officers were elected for the year, it was decided to put on the campaign for funds, in view of the improbability that the community chest would function for 1940, and as the scout work was included in that agency.
Clarence E. Greene is the new council president. A number of other officers were elected at the recent meeting. Mr. Greene was leading today's solicitation of funds and was anxious to have the program underwritten as early as possible.
There are two troops of Boy Scouts in Henderson, and the new officers hope to add one or two more during the year.
A portion of the money that is now being sought is to be used for payment of dues and costs to the State and national scout organizations. The rest will be expended for various purposes of the group at home.
All solicitors in today's drive were being urged to make their calls promptly and to report the result of their work to the chairman so that a check could be made of the progress of the campaign.
What sub-type of article is it?
Fundraising Drive
Community News
What keywords are associated?
Boy Scouts
Fundraiser
Henderson
1940
Clarence Greene
Community Chest
Scout Council
What entities or persons were involved?
Clarence E. Greene
Where did it happen?
Henderson
Story Details
Key Persons
Clarence E. Greene
Location
Henderson
Event Date
1940
Story Details
Boy Scouts council in Henderson launches $500 drive to fund 1940 activities, independent of community chest. New president Clarence E. Greene oversees solicitation by six teams in business district, aiming for quick completion to support two troops and expand.