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4- - * 1 ■ , • •> ■ . .j! CLINTON CAMP FIRE GIRLS SPECIAL SECTION Vd. 62 — No. 4 Golden CLINTON CAMP FIRE GIRLS SPECIAL SECTION Clinton, S/C., Thursday, January 26, 196? At Dad-Daughters Sweetheart Supper Blue Birds of the Petaga District par-' ticipate in the annual Dad-Daughter Sweet heart Supper. Leaders of this group were Mrs. Janies Traynham, Mrs. A. C. Young and Mrs. G. F. Lyda. The Dad-Daughter Supper, one of the highlights of the year’s activities for all girls in the Camp Fire or ganization, is held in February. Tanda Group Is Promoted Twelve Camp Fire girls of the Timda group received pins for Torchbearer rank and promotions .to the Horizon Club at ceremonial at the Camp Fire Hut on May 26, 1969. Left to right: Norma Davidson, Jackie Robbins, Jane Milam, Janet Johnson, Marjorie Arnold, Sally Pitts, Barbara An derson, Martha Todd, Amy Lou Black, Shir ley Ann Timmons, Jane Ellen Fowler. Horizon Girls With Handcraft Display Mrs. D. 0. Freeman is pictured above with her group of Horison Girls displaying baskets, Camp Fire plates and other ar ticles of handcraft which they have made. Lydia Woman’s Club Sponson Founding Of Movement Here In February, 1960, under the sponsorship of the Lydia Wom an’s Club, four groups of Camp Firs Girls met in the Lydia com munity, marking the first record of organized Camp Fire activity in Clinton. Meetings took place in the com 1 munity center, with Groups 3 and 4 naming the following officers: Donaree Cauble, president; Bar bara Jo Todd, vice-president; Patsy Fuller, „ treasurer; Joyce Todd, secretary; and Elaine Crocker, scribe. Advisors for the group were Mrs. Ira Bailey and Mrs. Floyd Cumbie. Mrs. Ethel Cauble was advisor for Group 2, and the late Mrs. O. B. Stone act ed as sponsor to Group 1. Other members listed in early accounts of meeUngs of the four groups included Lois Phipps. Sherry Smith, Loretta Coker, Mil lie Allen, Margaret Mason, offi cers and hostesses for meetings during 1980. Members added dur- the year were Betty Sanders Peggy Patterson, Joyce Green, Pat Davenport, Ella Jane Allen, Sherrill Humphries and Sharon O’Shields. Activities of the organization featured parties and dancea, Easter egg hunts, weiner roasts, the adoption of traditional Indian names for the Pacohontas and Wahanka groups, and emphasis upon achievement of honors. In July. 1980, Mrs. Hall A. Sid- dall, regional Held advisor for Camp Firs Girts, Inc., visitsd the Lydia and Clinton Mills com munities for tbs purpose of con ducting a training course for Camp Fire guardians and to or ganize new groups in Clinton. In August, 1980, the W aha tan kas, Pocotontas and Aowakias attended a Camp Fire camp in Atlanta, Ga., where the tradition al camp fire ceremonial took Place. Later that month, the or ganization was reported to be lowing workers: Mrs. John Hol land, guardian. Troop 1; assist ants, Mrs. E. M. Summer, Mrs. Ralph Stewart. Troop 2, Mrs. Joe Terry, guardian, Mrs. J. W. Smith, assistant. Troop 3, Mrs. Grady Smith, guardian; Mrs. Claude Trammell and Mrs. Lau ra Mae Howard, assistants. In September, 1980, three groups of Blue Birds met to elect officers and plan for the year's activities. Leaders were Miss Mary Johnson, Mrs. lone Wal lace, and Mrs. A. C. Young, Jr. Several units of Camp Fire and Blue Bird Girls sponsored by city churches were organized later under the leadership of Mrs. A. G. Sutherland, Jr. Guardians for Camp Fires were Mrs. B. C Preslar and Miss Katherine Glenn. Mrs. Roy Casque, Mrs. Lester Norton and Mrs. Suther land were guardians for the first Blue Birds in the town area. At that time, Mrs. lone Wal lace headed the previously es tablished Camp Fire groups in the Lydia community. Guardians for Blue Birds were Mrs. Ralph Harbin, Miss Mary Johnson and Mrs. A. C. Young. Camp Fire groups were under the leadership of Mrs. J. B. Templeton and Mrs. Lois Webb. The Clinton Mill unit, which was acUve at this time, was un der the leadership of Mrs. Joe Land. Guardians for this group were Miss Nellie Osborne, Mrs. J. W. Smith, Mrs. John Holland, Mrs. Brevard Patterson and Mrs. Joe Cooper. An organization meeting of the Camp Fire girls in the town area Law of the •Camp Fire Girls Worship God Seek Beauty Give Service Pursue Knowledge Be Trustworthy 1 Hold On To Health Glorify Work Be Happy The four ranks of Camp Fire Girls are Trdl Seekers. Wood Gatherers, Fire Makers, and Torchbearer. Volunteer Workers, Donors of Gifts, . Are Commended To the leaders, assistants, guardians, sponsors, committee and board members, and those who have supported the Camp fire Girls organization with spec ial gifts and donations, we wish to express our appreciation tor the friendly understanding guid ance you have given the Blue Birds, Camp Fire and Horizon Girls. Thank yo\i for helping them explore creative ideas, de velop their skills and talents, en joy sports and games. Thank you for giving so freely of your time and materials to be sure the youth of Clinton could enjoy a program of fun, friendship, and educational activities. Thank you for helping our girls toward be coming alert, happy, responsible adults ready to meet the future. Mrs. Thomas F. Hollis, President Clinton Council of Camp Fire Girls took place at the First Presbyte rian Church. At that time, the girls selected the name “Okihi” and elected the following ofHcers: President, Linda Bridges; Vice- President, Jennie Red; Secreta ry and treasurer, Sandra Ray; and Scribe, Georgia Young. Proj- fhr the group of the Presbyterian College cam pus. visitation of institutions of social betterment, a study of folk dancing, and emphasis upon crafts. The earliest Blue Birds, named ‘‘Sun Poppy,” were beaded by Trecie Davis, president; Nancy Katherine D u B o i s , secretary- treasurer, and Nancy Neighbors, hostess. Later officers of this group were Linda Lou Suther land, president; and Louise Speake, treasurer. Mrs. A. G. Sutherland and Mrs. Hubert Todd served as guardians. The original Okihi group was later under the leadership of Mrs Leonard Bishop and Mrs. Wil liam Chisholm, with Mrs. John f. Young as sponsor. One of the outstanding events' of the Clinton Council history was its acting as hostess to the Re-, gional meeting, which took place in Clinton in 1966. The Community Chest was or ganized and had their first fund drive in the fall of 1982. The Camp Fire Girls became an agen cy and received its first check from the Community Chest in February, 1983. The Camp Fire Girls’ proposed budget has been submitted to the Community Chest for approval each year. Executive Director in Clinton is Mrs. W. G. King, Jr. Last year Mrs. J. B. Templeton was elected one of the two national council members from Region III, which is composed of Mississippi, Ala bama, Florida, Georgia, Tennes see, North Carolina and South Carolina. Camp Fire Hut Is Center of Activities; Built at $7,000 Cost A major project'of the Clinton Council of Camp Fire Girls, Inc., has been the building of a Camp Fire Hut. The building, located on Hick ory street extension on a site do nated by the Mississippi Youngs, was begun in the fall of 1987 and completed early In 1988, being used for the first time for the Dad-Daughter banquet in Febru ary. The structure of block con struction contains one large room with brick fireplace, kitchen, rest room, and office. It serves as headquarters for the local council which is composed of three dis tricts, Clinton City (Kadoka), Clinton Mills (Petaga), and Ly dia Mills (Lewa). Actual cost ran a little over |7,- 000 when completed. $3,800 was received from the City Recreation Commission, the balance was contributed by interested people in the city in cash or donations of materials and labor, with the materials being furnished at cost. An additional $800 was received from the citv in 1989 to pay off the debt. The property is valued at $10,- 000. The building committee was composed of Harry McSween, chairman; Tommy Hollis, W. G. King, Jr., and T. C. Johnson, Jr. Mrs. Thomas Hollis was presi dent of the district council and Dillard Milam, Jr., was chair man of the finance com it tee. Groups in the Kadoka district use the building for meetings apd it is also headquarters for the executive director of the Clinton Council, Mrs. W. G. King, Jr. Each group in the district has a definite assignment in the grounds beautification project. Funds for the Kadoka district have recently financed a renova- ti<m which includes painting in«- side, new draperies with the Camp Fire emblem and new up holstery for some of the furni ture. '• At Summer Camp A group of Clinton girls are pictured in the dining hall at the annual summer camp held each year in June. Armory to Be Scene Of Gala Celebration * • 400 Girls in Clinton Organization The Blue Bird Wish To have fun. To learn to make beautiful things. To remember to' finish what I begin. To want to keep my temper most of the time. To go to interesting places. Jo know about-trees and flow ers and birds. To make friends. Horizon Club Desire As horizons are ever changing and always distant I shall not stand still and look into their purple shadows. Instead, I shall seek the higher purpose* and the new adven tures that lie beyond. I shall reach ever outward to the horizon that is always just beyond my grasp Blue Bird Program Is Informal, Flexible The Blue Bird program is an informal one. designed to help girls as they grow, through a variety of construcUve activities Girls share in planning their ac tivities with their leader. The program is flexible, placing em phasis on helping girls mature socially and emotionally into well-rounded individuals, rather than a program which gives pri mary importance to what girls can make and do. The groups are limited in number so that the leader can know each girl as the individual she Is and so that each girl can enjoy her full share in the group’s adventures. Officers And Board Members Officers and Board Members who have served the local Camp Fire organization the past year or longer are: President — Mrs. Thomas F. Hollis. Vice-President - Mrs. David mvr& • j Secretary—Claude Crocker. Treasurer—Mrs. J.’ B. Temple ton. Board Members: Sam Wil liams, Mrs. Murphey Timmer man, Mrs. Robert Vartce, Mrs. Ted Prevatte, Mrs. R. L. Plaxico, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Young, Alvin Bagwell, W. C. Baldwin, Thomas F. Hollis, Hugh Jacobs, W. G. King, Jr.,'Dillard Milam, Mrs. Rufus Sadler, Mrs. James Traynham, Mrs. Michael Turner, Mrs. Reese Young, Glen Gaskins, Miss Nellie Osborne, Mrs. New ton Jones, Mrs. Judson Davis, and Mrs. Eva Land. . .New officers and board mem bers are being selected this month. The purpose of the local Golden Jubilee Celebration Is to thank the community for its support, to tell the story of the councU’s achievements since it was. char tered, and to show off the product of the program ... the girls. Everyone is invited to attend the Clinton Council of Camp Fire Girls’ Jubilee Celebration which will begin at 7:30 tonight in the Clinton Armory. The program will begin with a cencert by the Clinton High School band under the direction of Harry Bouknight. After a flag processional, the Camp Fire Girls will enter the armory. They will present a very beautiful and Im pressive candlelighting and ex tinguishing ceremony. The highlight of the evening will be the awarding of citations by Mrs. Michael Turner, pro gram chairman, to men and women who have rendered out standing service to the organiza tion in Clinton. Claude Crocker will be master of ceremonies. After the program in the ar mory, everyone is invited to view the displays of handcrafts and activities of your Blue Birds, Camp Fire and Horison Girls which will be on display in the Camp Fire Hut. With the exhib its will be a history containing the origin of the organization and a brief outline of the activities of each group since that time. Committees planning the local Golden Jubilee Celebration were: Mrs. Micheal Turner, program chairman; Grand Council Fire, Mrs. David Word and Mrs. A. B. Davidson; Invitations, Mrs. Hugh Jacobs; Exhibits, Mrs. Keith F. McGee; Publicity, Mrs. Ted Prevatte; and assisted by Mrs. W. G. King, Jr., executive 400 Girls In Local Camp Fire Groups Since the first groups formed the Clinton Camp Fire Girls' organization has*grown to over 30 groups which include ap proximately 400 girls, over 60 non-paid women volunteers as leaders, assistants, and guard ians, and also a local board of men and women volunteers who advise and carry out the National Camp Fire program with the as sistance of standing committees such as leadership training, pro gram, etc. ft* 4 Blue Birds Make Scarfs Making: headscarfs to be monogrammed with “BB” for “Blue Birds" are Marilyn Neal, Ann Stone,-Gallic Patterson; Lynn McGee, Gloria Coleman, Doris Waters and Ruby Harris. This group from the Lewa District is led by Miss Nellie Osborne. These Camp Fire girls in the Petagra Dis trict have participated in all activities of Petaga Group Is Active the program under the directum of Mrs. M. W. Adams.