The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-02-06
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY

BIRTHDAY
The Girl Scouts of Washington
County extend greetings to the Boy
Scouts, on the occasion of their 37th
birthday and the observance of Boy
Scout Week.
Troop number 3, sponsored by
Daughters of Trinity S. S. Class,
Mrs Richard Crowther leader, and
Mrs James l. Dudley assistant lead
er, held a regular meeting on
Thursday, January 30, at Trinity
Lutheran Church We had II girls,
and our assistant leader present,
with two girls in uniform.
The meeting opened with the Girl
Scout Promise, followed by three
volunteers giving laws and explain
ing them. The president then call
ed for old and new business, lead
ing the troop into twenty minute
round table discussion, after which
patrol books were marked. After
a pleasant business discussion the
troop enjoyed a number of games
in the Scout room. The meeting was
brought to close with song and
wish.
Mrs. James l. Dudley, Co-leader
Brownie Troop No. 8, of Broadway
School, Mrs. B. j. Hagedorn, leader,
and Mrs. Dorothy McElroy co-lead-
er, participated in surprise birth
day party given Sandra Healey, by
her mother, on January 80. Each
girl had cupcake with lighted
candle, ice cream, candy and nuts.
After the party, all turned busily
to the making of original Valen-
tines. Each girl was given the nee
essary material for the making of
Valentine and used her own imag-
ination. Many unusual and attract
i've designs were achieved.
Troop number 6, sponsored by st.
Mary's Sodality Mrs. E. T. McClan-
ahan leader, and Miss Gisela Lui-
perskeck assistant leader, held a
regular meeting on Friday, jan
uary 81, at p. m. at Hamilton
House. We had 81 girls, our lead
er, assistant leader and one visitor
present. No girls were in uniform.
Our meeting opened with the re-
peating of the Girl Scout promise
and the 9th Girl Scout Law, which
was explained by Peggy Basore. Of
ficers for the troop were then elect
ed as follows: Mary Stinebaugh,
president; Peggy Basore, vice-pres-
ident; Paula Jean Lizer, treasurer.
A Court of Honor meeting was
planned for Wednesday, February S,
to discuss self government in troop
and plan the program for the seas
on. Girls were urged to bring
prizes to be given at the card party
given by the troop to raise money
for uniforms. A Progress Chart
was put up showing how many
tests each girl had passed. Marie
Nussear, Imogene Baumann and
Georgiana McMillen passed their
tenderfoot tests. 1t was announced
that the troop would take a course
in First Aid, given by Mrs. Richard
F. x. Dunn, r. NJ The girls then
worked on jewelry to be sold at the
card party. The meeting adjourned
at 4.45 p. m.
Shirley Hendrickson, Scribe
Troop number Z, sponsored by
The Loyal Philathea Bible Glass,
Mrs. j. M. Huffman leader, and
Mrs. J. R. Massey assistant leader,
held regular meeting on Friday,
January 81, at Emmanuel U. B.
Church. We had girls, our leader
and 9 visitors present, with three in
uniform
Our meeting opened with the Girl
Scout Promise and salute, after
which short business meeting was
held. The Troop then continued
it's work on Art and Crafts. We
are making foot stools made of tin
cans and covered with wooden ma
terial. Mary Ann De1auder started
the good night wish and, with the
singing of Taps and a prayer, the
meeting was adjourned until Fri
day, February z.
Patricia Walker, Scribe
Troop number %, sponsored by
Order of Eastern Star, Mrs. D. B
Goodloe leader, and Mrs. Grace