The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1949-03-03
LIBBY GIRL SCOUTS HOLD COURT
OF AWARDS FRIDAY AT THE NEW
CENTRAL AUDITORIUM BUILDING

| Scouts Court of Awards W1lch Wa
/ held Friday evening in the Ne"
Central Auditorium.
The ceremony was opened by tne
entrance of the color guard VINO
posted the American and Girl Scout
flags, and the singing of The Star
Spangled Banner" by the audience
A message of welcome was gwen
by the Master of Ceremonies, MT
Harlow Stordock
The Brownie Investiture cere-
mony was illuminated by large
sign in the background that spelled
out the word Brownies" after each
girl had turned on her light as she
came on stage. The girls who had
been in Brownies for year were
awarded their attendance stars as
they came in and looked into the
pool and then sang I'VE are
Brownies" The new Brownies
were brought on stage after knock
ing and asking permission to JOIN
the group. They were duly in
vested, then all gave the Brownie
promise and sang The Brownie
Way" before the new girls were
awarded their pins.
THE Brownie Smile Song" was
sung with appropriate gestures that
ended with big smile on each
little face that clearly indicated
her pride in the award she had
received and her JOY in being a
Brownie"
The Brownie leaders were then
and each was presented
with a leaders pin by the president
of her troop.
The next part of the program was
opened with the Flag Ceremony by
the intermediate Scouts, which in
cluded the presentation of the colors
by the guard, the pledge of alleg-
fence to the flag of our country
and the singing of America" by
all.
During the candle ceremony ten
candles were lit to represent each
Girl Scout law as it was given in
unison by the girls. Candles were
lit to represent the Tenderfoot,
Second Class and First Class ranks,
as an explanation of each was
given.
The girls were proud recipients
IF the many honors awarded them |
by their respective leaders, as each |
.rOop and its leader was introduced |
All of the Girl Scouts are proud
If their leaders and grateful to thenn
n their behalf, so the Intermsd 4
ates, like the Brownies. presented I
heir, leaders with rims as a token |
# their appreciation
Then the song "Girl Scouts To-
5ether" was sung to express their
ceiling that they are truly united
n so many ways, as well as united
~ Ideals" as is their theme.
In closing Taps" was sung in
lushed and reverent voices before
he color guard was dismissed.
The girls marched from the stage
inging "The Girl Scout Hike Song" II
nd the Brownies fell in line as
hey left the auditorium.
Mr.. Stordock spoke in behalf of
he leaders and asked for volun- Z
GERS to assist them in the worth {
While work they are doing. mo re-
ponse.)
Oracle Allen will make a serious i
appearance for more Girl Scout
saders after she and George Buns q
o whole show around Scouting t
n the Maxwell House Coffee pro-
ram on Thursday, March TO- She !
1ill be making an appeal in behalf I
the Libby Girl Scouts as we'll
s any others in the U. S. A.
The Girl Scout drive for funds /
Tas explained by Mr. Dewey Bow
err 1t is a fervent wish that the 0
honey taken in through the means !,
f these Wishing Candles" that 2
ave been placed in The Fountain, a
he Hamburger Stand, The Dime ~
tore, the B. P o. K. and the V. F. 4
7. will be sufficient to cover the {
Idget for the coming year.
The Girl Scouts and their leaders
re grateful for the very fine CO q
oeration of everyone participating
this ceremony. They wish to
Spress their gratitude also for all c
the contributions made in their "
ehaf c.
The Silver Tea added festive D.
UGH to the occasion. The table E
as lovely with its Spring flowers j
i'd candles and was presided over II
cry graciously by members of the
community Association. 10
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