Today’s #tbt is a quick photo from the history of St. Ann’s Boy Scout 118. I have no idea of the date but the looks on the boys’ faces? Could totally be from today.
Boy Scout Troop 118 Buffalo NY
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#tbt (more) History from St. Ann’s Boy Scout Troop 118
The History of Troop 118
St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church
Buffalo, NY
circa 1937
On February 28th 1927, a charter was presented by Rev. E.J. Meekel, SJ to a group of 8 boys and 10 scouters known as Boy Scout Troop 118 of St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church. Mr. John Pfeiffer was appointed scoutmaster and assisted by Leo Franier, Louis J Weitz and August Pfeiffer.
The following served as Troop Committee:
- Rev. Joseph A Huefner, S.J. Troop Chaplain
- Adam Niderpruem, Chairman
- Otto Graber, Thrift Man
- Paul J. Clair, Parent Training
- Louis J. Spitzer, Activities
- Anothy Ored, Records
During a period of 10 successful years the troop has trained 176 boys in the field of scouting. A total of 305 merit badges, 19 star badges, 7 life badges and one eagle badge were awarded. The present enrollment is 10 first class, 20 second class, and 13 tenderfoot scouts.
The following her added to the Troop Committee:
- Albert Mayer, February 10, 1928
- James Wisemen, June 22, 1928
- Norman Quermbach, January 31, 1929
- Theodore Wagner, February 7, 1930
- Dr, Henry Strot, February 21, 1930
- Michael Spitzer, August 12, 1931
- James Mezen, January 19, 1931
- Charles Eichhorn, February 28, 1931
- John Gopl, February 17, 1933
- Langdon Welper, February 8, 1933
- Bert Seifreid, September 28, 1936
In February 1935, William A. Glaser, SJ was appointed Troop Chaplain
In February 1935, Charles Eichhorn succeeded John Pfeiffer as Scoutmaster, and John Pfeiffer was placed on Troop Committee.
The veteran scouts are as follows:
- Christopher Collier, Marvin Deboy, Harold Haid, Charles Ruble, Jack(?) Pfeiffer, and Bert Seifreid.
The heroic act of Scout Thomas Wiseman in saving the life of Anthony Canillo on August 21, 1931, is one of the most outstanding deeds of good scout training. Scout Wiseman was awarded a Life Saving Certificate by the National Court of Honor of the Boy Scouts of America.
A drum corps was form in January 1935, under the direction of Langdon Welper, Robert Mages and Paul. J. Clair
In June 1933, a Mother’s Club was formed.
A Sea Scout Troop was added in February 1936 under the direction of Marvin Deboy, Skipper.
#tbt Boy Scout Week 1953
43rd Anniversary 1953
Boy Scouts of America
From The Fredonia (NY) Censor, Feb 5, 1953
Boy Scout Week, Feb. 7 to 13, marking the 43rd anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, will be observed throughout the nation by more then 3,250.000 boys and adult leaders. Since 1910 more than 20,200,000 boys and men have been members.
“Forward on Liberty’s Team” is the birthday them and the emphasis is on “The Scout Family” of programs meeting the interests of boys in three age groups: Cub Scouting for boys 8, 9, and 10; Boy Scouting for those 11, 12, and 13 and Exploring for boys 14 and up.
The high point of Scouting in 1953 will be the third National Jamboree. More than 50,000 Boy Scouts will camp at a 3,000-acrew tent city on the Irvine Ranch in the Newport Harbor area of southern California next July.
From The Fredonia (NY) Censor, Feb 5, 1953
On this 43rd anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, we salute them for their many fine achievements and admirable principles… for contributing so many outstanding citizens to our great country… February 6th to 12th
For all your uniform and equipment needs, see us- We’re Official Scout Outfitters. The Safe-Store, Central Avenue, Dunkirk (NY)
Boy Scout Troop 118 with Seneca district sign #tbt
Undated photograph of St. Ann’s Boy Scout Troop 118 standing with the Seneca District sign. The area that comprised the Seneca District now is part of the Tatonka district of the Greater Niagara Frontier Boy Scouts.
Boy Scout Troop 118 Seneca district
Troops in the Seneca District (circa 1934) were:
- 1: St. Stanislaus RC Church
- 9: American-Polish Scouter’s Pow Wow
- 17: St. Joachim’s RC Church
- 30: SS. Peter and Paul’s RC Church
- 41: Westminster House
- 51: Westminster House
- 60: St. Nicolas’s Ukrainian G.C. Church
- 87: Trinity United Evangelical Church
- 105: Lovejoy M.E. Church
- 107: St. John Kanty R.C. Church (still active)
- 111: St. Stanislaus R.C. Church
- 113: St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
- 118: St. Ann’s R.C. Church
- 131: St. Agnes R.C. Church
- 137: Pilgrim Evangelical Church
- 139: St. James Evangelical Church
- 148: Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church
- 151: St. Stanislaus R.C. Church
- 153: St. Matthew’s Evangelical Church
- 298: Kiwanis Community Troop
*St. John Kanty Troop 107 is the only troop remaining active in the old Polonia area of Buffalo and are planning to celebrate their 90th anniversary this year.
#tbt Boy Scout Troop 118 St. Ann’s Church Buffalo, NY part 4 (of still more parts)
A few more photos of Boy Scout Troop 118 (St. Ann’s Church, Buffalo NY) at Camp Scouthaven in Freedom, NY
