Iron County Record | 1950-02-02 | Page 2 | A Notable Birthday

A Notable Birthday America's Boy Scouts and leaders, now numbering 2,300,000 strong, will observe the 40th anniversary of their organization from Feb. 6 to 12. Scouting has become be-come so woven into the American way of life it is difficult diffi-cult to recall when our nation did not have this character building, leisure time program for its youth. Since 1910, more than 16,500,000 American boys and men have had the benefits of the training, fellowship, handicraft skills and high adventure of Scouting. America Ameri-ca is all the richer for it. Many men in high places in American affairs today proudly credit Scouting's influence influ-ence in their lives. The year-in, year-out civic and emergency service to the nation by Boy scouts, needs no recital here. Scouting brings to boys at an important time in their lives, a program pro-gram of worthwhile activities, under high grade volun teer leadership. The need is for more boys to have the advantage of Scout training. Although more than 2,300,000 boys and leaders are now in Scouting, there are thousands of boys still outside the organization. They can get into the fun if more institutions open their doors to them in their own neighborhoods, and if more men interested in boys, volunteer volun-teer their time as leaders. It's an investment that pays off richly in personal satisfaction. Happy Birthday, Boy Scouts.