New Britain herald., 1928-05-01
EIGHT BOYS GOING
 ID VIKINGS REALM
SdMted for Knudsen Party to
 Scandinavian Countries

of 800 selected American prepara- tory school boys conducted by the explorer. Dr. Sven V. Knudsen. for the purpose of promoting friend ship among the boys Of Norway, Sweden, Denmark and the United States. Four Of New Britain's com- paratIvely large delegation were se- lected from the Senior High school. one was chosen from the Central Junior High school. and three were named by Eagle Scout Alberl G. Ioomis of Grove Hill, a member Of Dr. Knudsen's pioneer expedition to Denmark last summer.
 The youths who have been hon. ored and who will have this un- usual opportunity arc John s. Black, Jr.. Of 357 Lincoln street; John C. Loomis, Jr., Of 565 Lincoln street: William H. Judd, Jr., of 25 Murray street. Harry B. slade of 13l Maple street; Harold M. Par sons. IT,. of 35 Russell street: Win throp Warren of 31 Curtis street: Donald l.. Bartlett, Jr., of PIP Lin- coln street. and Graham Dary of Maple Hill.
 The trip h being sponsored by the national women's clubs and To- col town committees of Denmark and the Rotary clubs of Norway and Sweden. A year ago Dr. Knud- sen picked 1o1 typical American boys" and led them to Denmark. where they were taken into Danish homes and spent two months in close contact with the natives Of that country. It was his hope that soms other country might wish 10 play host to American youths al some future time. and he was greatly pleased when Denmark ask ed to repeat its hospitality this year and when both Norway and Sweden requested that boys from this country be sent to them.
 This summer 100 boys will be taken on the trip. accompanied by % adult college leaders. They will set out from New York city on July 71 aboard the liner "Hellig Olav." The first port Of call will be Oslo, the capital of Norway. where one half of the boys will leave. These will be divided into two groups of 100 boys each, one group going to Gothsnburg. the commercial center on the west coast of Sweden. and the other to Stockholm. the capital of that country. They will be en- tertained in and around those two cities for three weeks.
 The remaining 200 boys will con- tinue on the "HelliE Olav" to Den mark. where they will be split into four groups of so each, and will scatter to the following interesting Danish towns: Odense. a town on tho island of Fyn: Nejle. in south ern Jutland: Aalborg, in northern Jutland. and Bornholm. a Baltic sel island. They will be entertained in these places for 10 days and on August ID will assemble and return by special steamer to Oslo. where they will spend eight days.
 Two Weeks In Copenhagen
 On August 2S the entire (nn youths will gather in Copenhagen. Denish capital, where they will re- main until September 12. when they will leave for home on the United States" This is due to dock in New York city on September c3.
 Dr. Knudsen will be in personal charge of the expedition and will be assisted. not only by the college leaders. but by a group 0, IS which will include a medical staff and ex- perts to organize the American ac- tivities which will be presented abroad. These include athletics, in- strumental and vocal music, de- batting, recitations and talks. While in Scandinavia the boys will be en- tertAined in the homes Of well-to do l families which speak and understand ] English. They will be In constant | touch with each other and with their leaders. and they will carry out an extensive program arranged 10 give | them an impression Of Scandinavian life and culture.
 DI. NltHIStIi iOIlu"t1 uD SHNeTdl | letters to Principal Louis P. slade Of tho New Britain Sonior High school l by making a personal call, and after a. conference with the noted traVeler Mr. Slade selected a group whose parents, he believed. would allow them to make the trip. These met DY. Knudsen, and from them John Black. John Loomis and William Judd were chosen. Harry Sladc vas later added 10 the group, whilr liar old Parsons vas selected rom the Central Junior High school. Dr Knudsen also gave hts former charge, Albert Ioonis. the privilege of selecting three boys. and he des- ignated Winthrop Warren. Donald Bartlett and Ora ham Dary. Scout Loomis will not mako 'he 'rlp again but will go to New York oIty 70 see tho "Hellis Olay" leave. He will ! lso give the New Britain boys lclt. rs or introduction 10 families 2 hioh enter tained him while he vas In Denmark last year.
 Of New Britain's eight yoalr am hassadors seven haye t""n proul- inent in Boy Scout circles. Filc are still active in that organisation and . two are associate scouts. HaroIH Parsons is the only non-scout 'p Inc group.
 Warren Highest Ranking scout
 Winthrop Warren is an eagl@ scout and holds the highest rank or any Boy Scout in New Britain, hay- ing won the silver palm for the earning of 36 merit badges in yari- ous occupational, rcCrca'Ional and woodcraft subjects He is a patrol leader in Troop 1, located at the First Congregational church. and his special field Of scouting activity | is seamanship. 'Winnie" is an expert and q Fcferdn at handling sailing boats. He IS junior al 'be