Show ANOTHER FEBRUARY BIRTHDAY During America observes the birthdays of several Lincoln and I nomas of its illustrious sons Edison Another celebration of national proportions in all America can properly join is that of the Boy Scouts of Scouting in the United States reaches its anniversary during Bov Scout February 6 to It is difficult to recall when nation did not have this leisure time program for its boys and young Since February more than American boys and men been influenced by the Scout Oath and They have had the benefits of Scouting handicraft and high adventure is all the richer for Many men in high places in American affairs today proudly credit Scouting's influence in their Today over boys and men arc actively enrolled in local with a membership of units Fortunate indeed are communities where Scouting American adults of good character give generously of their time in giving Leadership Others help by raising or in serving as members of local Boy Scout councils which in turn training for camp worthwhile year-round and for Scouts to render community This summer there will be a mountain experience for more than and their leaders when they gather at historic Valley Forge in Pennsylvania for their Fourth National We earnestly hope our community will be well represented when Scouts from all over the nation camp It will be a gathering of youth who will be among the nation's top leaders a few decades hence 30 J |