Upland Scouts Hold Reunion
Troop 3 Meets with Former Members Present; Paul Showalter, Leader 15 Years, is Honored
Good fellowship and renewal of old friendships marked the reunion Saturday evening for all Boy Scouts who have ever been registered in Troop 3 of Upland, and honor was paid to Paul F. Schowalter, who has trained, guided and helped Boy Scouts for the past fifteen years.
The dinner was held in the social hall of the Upload Presbyterian church and was prepared and served by the boys themselves, assisted by Ernest Tweed Stone, Harvey McMasters and Anton Zenz.
13 YEARS AGO
Troop 3 was organized in 1926 by the late Walter B. Galentine, who served as its scoutmaster until his death in 1927. Mr. Schowalter, who had been his assistant, succeeded him as scoutmaster and has been the faithful leader of the boys ever since.
The troop is sponsored by the Upland Presbyterian church and its pastor, the Rev. Rex E. Lawhead, presided as master of ceremonies.
During the information program O.A Alderson, executive of Old Baldy council of Boy Scouts, gave a short talk, and Mr. Schowalter introduced each of the boys present.
A brief court of honor followed and Mr. Schowalter was honored by receiving a 15-year veteran’s badge. He was engaged in scout work previous to his affiliation with Troop 3.
Don Schowalter and David Ward were presented badges for 10 years continuous registration in the troop, and five-year veteran badges were presented to Jack Atwood, Robert Atwood, Dale Dinger, Tom DuVall, Robert McMasters, Walter Roeben and Leslie Standlea.
SURPRISE LEADER
Badges for ranks above the first class were given. Jack Atwood was presented the Eagle Scout badge by his father, Owen E. Atwood. Paul Schaffner, first Eagle Scout of the troop, presented Life awards to Keith Gingerich, Marion Brown and Jim Atwood. William Loch awarded a Star badge to Jim Pharoah. Merit badges were presented by Warren Fuller.
As an expression of affection and appreciation to their friend through many years, the boys surprised Mr. Schowalter with a handsome traveling case.
Just before dismissal and recommitting themselves with the scout oath, the group held a moment of silence in memory of the troop organizer.
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