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Murray Cooper, Frank and Bob Lettenberger, Robert W. Jones, Sr., and Lou Pineda. An advisory committee of twelve to fourteen individua1s assist in the administration of the troop activities. The scouts in Brunswick have seen many members reach the rank of Eagle Scout during its history: John Funk and Austin Cooper, about 1922 and 1931 respectively (first in Brunswick); Anthony Creamer, Malcolm Van Pelt, Mervin Martin, Ellwood Wineholt, Franklin "Buddy" Kidwell, Gary Porter, Jonathan Allgaier, Greg Selby, William Ward, Jack Bacorn, Bob Jones, Tim Ollry, Neal and David Williams, and George Clary, Jr. It should be noted that Scouts Steven Allgaier and George Clary became Eagle Scouts just previous to this publication. Mr. Ward is grateful to the town for its help and cooperation with Scout projects, and he notes that the organization is community-oriented. A wealth of primary resource material on scouting in Brunswick is on file at the BHC office. W-MMM

GIRL SCOUTS COMMUNITY 59 Girl scouting was introduced in Brunswick in 1921 by Lavinia and Georgia Hood, who were members of troops and financial supporters. There was a hiatus in the 1930's when scouting died out until around 1938. Charlie Utterback, Boy Scout leader, taught the Girl Scout handbook to about 60 girls in two troops that year. Traditionally, Brunswick Girl Scouts were sponsored by churches. At various times, these churches participated: Episcopal Church, with Mrs. Dorothy Schnauffer, leader, assisted by Mary McMurry (Margrabc); Methodist Church (Maryland Avenue), two troops in 1938 with Mrs. Ruth Nicholson, Edna Gordon, and Ethel Strailman as leaders; Lutheran Church with Pauline Gosnell as leader for 20 years; Reformed Church (West Potomac Street) several troops with Pat Werking, Jean Ferrell, Thelma Grams and Bertha Haller helping; and at times the New York Hill Methodist Church. They have met in almost every church in town. Brunswick Ambulance Building was used for troop meetings. Myrtle K. Huffer led her troop on the second floor of the Moose Hall. Scouting activities emphasize the outdoor world, homemaking, citizenship, arts and crafts, and similar activities. Memorable trips that add adventure

to local scouting have been to the Washington Zoo, Mount Vernon, Crystal Grottoes Cavern (Boonsboro), Luray Caverns, Washington Cathedral, Arlington Cemetery, Lincoln Memorial, and, in full dress uniform, to Baltimore. The various levels of scouts are Daisies, Brownies, Junior Girl Scouts, Senior Girl Scouts, and, in connection with the boys' organization, Explorer Scouts. Basic to scouting are activities to qualify members for a number of badges. Twelve activities are to be completed before a badge will be awarded. Badges may be earned in the out-of-doors, citizenship, camping, homemaking, and crafts. Leaders and parents approve activities for both the Silver Star and Gold Star programs. As with the boys' Eagle Scout program, the girls are required to complete numerous activities for both Silver and Gold Star. There is a "Fly-Up" candlelight investiture ceremony when a girl scout moves from Brownie to Junior Girl Scout and is presented with a pin and a card. An annual exhibit of projects was set up at the Fire Hall. The Girl Scouts were always uniformed for public appearances like parades and church, even wearing inspected, clean gloves. The Girl Scout motto, "Always Be Prepared," was adapted from that of the male counterpart. To exemplify this motto, members were always expected to carry a small container with a Band-Aid, ten cents for an emergency such as a phone call, a pencil and slip of paper, a match, and a needle with thread to assist them through emergencies. A typical 1930's Girl Scout experience might have paralleled that of Pauline Comer Gosnell. She joined in 1933, paying 5 cents per week to be part of a 12-member troop that met at the Methodist Church. Her leader was Mrs. Ruth Bingham Gordon. The first Girl Scout cookies Pauline remembers cost 30 or 35 cents. Later, as a leader, she recalls a price of 50 cents. By 1960 they cost 45 cents, and in 1988, $2.00. Whatver the price, early local volunteers remember that Brunswick always sold more than other troops in the county. Scout Camp Powama, set above the picturesque Potomac on the Maryland side a couple miles beyond Harpers Ferry, was the location of weeklong camping around 1938. This camp was developed by the late Charles Utterback on his property which is entered from the road between the railroad tunnel and Samples Manor. Participants slept in front of the fireplace on blankets, had hearty breakfasts of pancakes and eggs in the main lodge, and enjoyed an outdoor swimming pool. Each girl

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