HISTORY
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
Boy Scouts
On January 1, 1926, Bell Island's pioneer Boy Scout Troop held their first concert in the United Church School.
In the Fall of 1927, there were two Boy Scout troops active on Bell Island: the United Church troop under Scoutmaster Rev. W.E. Cochram and the Salvation Army troop under Cecil Blackmore.
In the spring of 1930, it was reported in the Daily News that Rev. Oliver Jackson of the United Church had "revived" the Boy Scouts, which seems to indicate that one or both of the 1927 troops had ceased to exist sometime between 1927 and 1930. There were now 35 members divided into four patrols: Fox, Seal, Caribou and Beaver. The patrol leaders were Gerald Rees, Wes Nichol, Clarence LeDrew and Robert Bugden.
On September 10, 1930, the Salvation Army Boy Scouts, numbering 35, made an excursion to St. Philip's under Scoutmaster Fred Snow.
Source: Addison Bown, "Newspaper History of Bell Island," pp. 13, 31 & 33.
In the Fall of 1927, there were two Boy Scout troops active on Bell Island: the United Church troop under Scoutmaster Rev. W.E. Cochram and the Salvation Army troop under Cecil Blackmore.
In the spring of 1930, it was reported in the Daily News that Rev. Oliver Jackson of the United Church had "revived" the Boy Scouts, which seems to indicate that one or both of the 1927 troops had ceased to exist sometime between 1927 and 1930. There were now 35 members divided into four patrols: Fox, Seal, Caribou and Beaver. The patrol leaders were Gerald Rees, Wes Nichol, Clarence LeDrew and Robert Bugden.
On September 10, 1930, the Salvation Army Boy Scouts, numbering 35, made an excursion to St. Philip's under Scoutmaster Fred Snow.
Source: Addison Bown, "Newspaper History of Bell Island," pp. 13, 31 & 33.
The 3rd St. John's Rover Crew visited Bell Island in April 1931 where they presented a 3-act comedy for the entertainment of the Bell Island Rovers. The takings at the door were shared equally between the two Scout troupes.
Source: Granville Rose Diary of Scout and Rover Minutes, 3rd St. John's Rover Crew, A&SC, MUN Library.
Source: Granville Rose Diary of Scout and Rover Minutes, 3rd St. John's Rover Crew, A&SC, MUN Library.
Early in January 1938, a troop of Boy Scouts was organized in the United Church.
Source: Daily News, "Year End Events, 1938," Saturday, December 31, 1938.
Source: Daily News, "Year End Events, 1938," Saturday, December 31, 1938.
The photo below of the Jackson Memorial School Boy Scout Troop, c. 1956-57, was taken in the school where the Scouts met every Friday. Back Row, L-R: Gerald Hedd, Fred Harris, Art Penney, Lester Rose, Fred Snow. Front, L-R: Hubert Hibbs, Leonard King, Clayton King, Clyde Tilley, David Parsons. The Scout Master was Norm Reynolds, who probably took the photo. In the top left is a Caribou head. Photo courtesy of Clayton King.
From the Wabana Star of Nov. 22, 1961: "22 Bell Island Boy Scouts sold 8,000 apples in 6 hours during their recent annual Apple Day campaign. Norman Reynolds, local Scout Master, stated that in spite of the day being cold and miserable, the sale of apples was considered a success by the local troupe, and expressed his sincere appreciation to the general public for their cooperation and support. A profit of $160 was realized from the sale. 50% of this money will be used by the boys, who range in age from 12 to 17 years, for their annual summer camp. The remainder will be used to purchase gifts for needy people at Christmas."