Scouting, Volume 38, Number 1, January 1950 Page: 15
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HELPS
ONE PACK'S FIRE DETECTIVE IDEA Zip-Zap
your home. This will be a most in-
structive meeting for Cub Scouts and
parents alike, so don't miss it. Gub
Scouts will follow through after this
meeting by conducting inspection
tours of their own homes with their
parents. This is a worthwhile project
for all to take active part in, and may
be the means of erasing present dan-
gers to life and property."
<^> From Mr. Lloyd H. Hall, Publicity Chairman,
Pack 56, Garden City, New York, comes a
copy of the first issue of the Pack newspaper.
Here's one of the most interesting features in the
paper, which shows you how dads were worked
into the October Pack program.
"The workshop of the Stratford School was
busy as a beaver colony on Saturday, October 8th.
The air was filled with the pungent smell of toll-
cut wood, clouds of sawdust, and the floor drip-
ping wet from honest beads of sweat.
"What was going on? Why, our Dads were mak-
ing the rungs for our rope ladders, and a swell
job they did, too. Starting with poles some 14
feet in length (which sometimes raised a lump on
some Dads head as he forgot to duck when they
were swung into working position) the Dads cut
them just the proper length for the rungs, then
drilled holes in each pole for our rope to pass
through, then bundled them neatly for distribution
to each Den."
Another interesting column from the paper
shows how the rope ladders finally were worked
into the program for the month.
"Ladders, ladders everywhere! Yes, all Cubs are
hard at work on one of the most interesting, re-
warding and useful projects they have ever under-
taken. The danger of, fire is always present, and
in line with an important Scout Law 'Be Prepared,'
the Cub Scouts of Pack 56 are taking steps so that
neither they nor their families will be subjected
to this hazard.
"Dens are busy making rope ladders which can
be used as a means of escape from upper floors of
houses in case of fire. These ladders will be made
with the supervision of the local fire department,
so that they will be strong and safe for use by
both youth and adult. Complete instructions will
be given to Cub Scouts and their parents for their
proper installation and use.
"Remember Cub Scouts, these ladders are for
emergency use only, and are not playthings. They
are designed and should be used only when needed
as a means of saving life. So treat them with care
and respect, keep them in good condition, ready
for instant use at any time, and Don't Use Them
As A Substitute For Stairs until they are Needed.
"Cub Scouts and Parents will be shown a film
on Fire Prevention at the next Pack meeting on
October 25th, at which time Mr. George Bradicich,
of the Garden City Fire Department will also talk
on 'Fire Hazards and How to Get Rid of Them' in
<£> CUB SCOUT SECTION
DEN GAMES
This is a good game for indoors, and for Den
meetings in small quarters.
Form a circle with one boy in the center. The
boy in the center points to one in the circle and
says either "zip" or "zap" and counts to five. If
the player in the center says "zip," the player
pointed at must give the name of the player on
his right before the count is up. If the player in
the center says "zap," the name of the left-hand
player must be given.
Circle Stride Ball
This is a good game for outdoors or a basement
playroom.
Players are arranged in a circle, with feet sep-
arated so that each player's left foot touches the
right of the player on his left, etc. "It" stands
in the center with a large rubber ball. He tries to
roll it out of the circle between the feet of the
other players. If he does, the person who allowed
it to roll out becomes "It." Players in the circle
can use only their hands to block the ball.
EASY TO MAKE TORCH: If you don't now have
Crusade torches, here's an easy-to-make model for
your Victory Torch Ceremony. If your room will have
curtains, paper decorations, or any other fire hazard,
use flashlights instead of candles.
/Vat/ a shallow
Can to a stick.
Paint design
on the can.
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JANUARY. 1950
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