The Denver Jewish news., 1925-06-04

IN tho month of March 1924, with ap-
proNimntcly eight boys, or one patrol,
as nucleus for the organization. In
the course Of one year at the time the
troop was rc-rcgisicrud as a "Stand-
ard Troop" and rated as high as any
in the city,
One Of the ideal Of a troop is to
become STANDARD Troop which
requirements are sent out by National
Scout Hcadquartcra, To become
standard, a troop must be a complete
unit and have full registration Of
four patrols, or % scouts, Troop 50
is proud Of the achievement, becoming
a standard troop in only one year. BY
gaining the above honor, the troop
becomes the winner Of n silk flag to
be awarded ii by the Bnai Birth.
Not only has the troop succeeded in
building up an organization, but has
also succeeded in advancing rapidly
in scout work itself At the Court Of
Honor, in May, three Of the scouts
were presented with a total Of over
20 merit badges and thereby gained
the honor of becoming Star Scouts.
In January of this year the troop
was fortunate enough to be the hosts
for the East Court Of Honor for the
month, which was held in the ball
room Of the B. NJ. H. Approximately
500 people were present at this court,
which was unanimously declared n
huge success. At this meeting the
orchestra of the troop made its first
appearance and did itself honor. The
troop feels proud Of its splendid
orchestra.
During the summer of 1924 the
troop maintained a camp for its scouts
in a pleasant spot a short distance
above Starbuck. About Is scouts
spent a week in this place, where the
food was strictly kosher. Many par
ents of the boys visited them while
in camp and were delighted with the
way it was being conducted and the
benefits the boys were obtaining from
the camp life. The troop is eagerly
looking forward to such a camp this
summer.
At the meetings Of the troop, which
are held on Tuesday night of each
week, there have been many speakers
and educators to keep the scouts post
ed on current themes and problems of
the day as well as scout work.
For next year the troop plans an in,
tensive undertaking, that of making
every scout first-class scout; to have
speakers at the meetings that are ex-
perts in certain specialized work that
will aid in the upbuilding of the men
tai, moral and physical stamina of the
scouts; to take part in every activity
of the Beth Ha Medrosh Hagodol
where it is possible, and, lastly, to
double the achievements of the pre-
ceding year.
This report would indeed be incom.
plete without some mention of those
who helped make possible the progress
of the troop. First, the troop is
greatly indebted to DR.. Kauvar and
the B. NJ. H. for their able cooperation
and assistance; then to the troop
committee, Mr., s. S. Ginsberg, Mr.. A.
B. Cowen, Mr. Benedict, Mr.. L. E.
Shuteran, Mr.. S. H. Spiegleman and
Mr.. Simon J. Heller; also to Mr.. Sam
Goldberg, who so ably assisted with
the troop work and developed the
orchestra, and to the interested par
ents of the boys who aided US by
their presence and interest in the
work of scoutinga
I Chevra Kiddisha
Mr.. L. Wandel, president of the
Synagogue Chevra Kaddisha, reports
an active year of service. Organized
in February, 1929, with u charter
members to serve in the hour of sor.
row, the Synagogue Holy Brotherhood
has at the present time nearly sc
members.
During the past year the members
visited in the days of mourning the
homes of members and arranged a
daily Minyan Service. The Chevra
Kaddisha ministered to the spiritual
needs of strangers and without com.
pensation performed the last sacred
rites Of fellow Jews brought to the
state from neighboring cities.
A special memorial service is held
for members annually and Sauda is
given on the annual day sacred to the
holy brotherhood throughout the
world. Young and old are welcome
into this organization, ministering in
the hour of sorrow and planning the
! hone of Immortality in tha hearts