The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-19
Boy Scout Campaign Opens
Formally TOMORROW Euening
Goal of $4,000 Officially
Set; Citizens Give Testi-
mOnials of Appreciation

CuItIlet endorsements OF Lne Boy
Scout campaign for funds, which
starts tomorrow evening with a
dinner meeting at the Elton, were
announced today by Walter H. Dea-
con, chairman of the drive and
president of the local council.
Fred 8. Chase, John H. Goss,
Rev. p. w. Flynn, of Our Lady of
Mt. Carmel church, and DR.. Edward
Kirschbaum are among those who
Endorsed the drive.
The following is a list of other
prominent local citizens who have
added their names to the long list
Of Waterburians who are in favor
Of supporting the drive for $4,000.
Veterans Tributes
Robert Mclaughlin, commander
Of Post No. 201 Of the Veterans of
Foreign Wars writes: 1.-The work Of
the scout organization is very bene-
fetal to the youth Of our country,
and should be carried on.
Michael Galullo, commander of
Corporal Coyle post No. l of the
American Legion, writes that he is
glad to serve on the sponsoring
committee and state: 1.-The Ameri-
can Legion has always stood for the
promotion Of good citizenship, and
in that respect they are 1907 be-
hind the work Of the Boy Scout
movement. AS commander of a le-
gion post I am happy to lend our
endorsement, and wish you all sue
cess In coming campaign"
Other citizens who voice their in
terest include Leon H. French who
writes: Il am strong for any move
ment that shapes the character of
our boys. 1t Is the salvation Of to-
morrow.
Approves Work
G. F. HOLSTER states: Il have al
ways heartily approved of the work
done by the Boy Scouts Of America
because the training which the boys
receive cannot help but make them
better men and in this day and age,
we need able men,"
Rv. o. l.. Locke of Oakville
writes: II am willing to be known
as one who has supported the Boy
Scout movement for Is years and
will continue to support it,. Rev.
Ewing of the First Chruch Manse
of Woodbury., states: Il am glad to
endorse the work and to encourage
those who can to support it heartily
and generously; and Alison j.
Smith Of the Grace Methodist Epis-
copal church writes: From my own
experience, both as pastor and as
a social worker In Chicago. I know
that it is good for the boys to be-
long to the scouts, and even better
for the community to have them
belong" Rev. Ridgway F. Shinn of
the West Side Hill Methodist
church writes: Three of my own
boys have been in the Boy Scouts
here in Waterbury, in addition to
the many have known from my
church, and the results OF their
training have been very satisfac-
tory indeed. The work Is worthy of
the support of our entire citizen
ship.
p. o. Speaks
VIM. M. Harris, executive secre-
tary of the Lincoln House, staets:
II consider the Boy Scout move
ment as indispensable to we'll
rounded community program. My
only wish is that 1t may be able to
extend its organization to more
boys in the community. AS proba-
ton officer of the superior court OF
New Haven county, have never
had a boy on probation who had
ever been a member Of the Boy
Scouts"
Rev. Thomas s. Cline of Christ
church In Watertown writes: II
appreciate deeply the constructive
work being accomplished by volun-
teer Boy Scout leaders for the boys
of the community under the aus
pices of the Boy Scouts OF Amer
lea. Rev. B. w. Crowder writes:
1.-THE inestimable value of the Boy
Scouts of America and the future
welfare of our country makes 1t
very inviting for me to say to you
Use my name in the campaign"
Team Workers
Fremont Anderson, chairman, OF
the Workers division, announced
today that the following additional
team workers had been named:
Team 39-Captain, Tom Leonard;
workers. Henry King, Alfred Ruzzo,
Raymond Nolan. John Miller.
Team 53-Captain, Harold Per-
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