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1950s
The Fifties saw the building of the Octoraro Lodge building as well as the formation of the Explorer Base across the creek from Camp Horseshoe, and it later became Camp Jubilee then finally Camp John H. Ware III.
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Exhibit Content
1958 Pictures
HSR Highlights: The Explorer Base is opened with Lawrence Lodge being constructed in honor of E. Hibberd Lawrence, new adirondacks are built at Camp Horseshoe.
In This Year: Elvis Presley joins the U.S. Army, the first International House of Pancakes (IHOP) opens, NASA is officially created, the first successful American satellite (Explorer 1) is launched into orbit.
In This Year: Elvis Presley joins the U.S. Army, the first International House of Pancakes (IHOP) opens, NASA is officially created, the first successful American satellite (Explorer 1) is launched into orbit.
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OA Lodge under construction - dedicated 1959 Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Scouts enjoy new Rothrock adirondacks 1958 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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1959 Pictures
HSR Highlights: A new rifle range is constructed at Camp Horseshoe, G. Ernest Heegard begins his 29 year tenure as Camp Director of Camp Horseshoe.
In This Year: Motown Records is founded by Berry Gordy, Jr., a plane carrying musicians The Big Bopper, Ritchie Valens and Buddy Holly crashes in Clear Lake, Iowa, the Barbie doll debuts, Busch Gardens in Tampa, FL is opened, Hawaii is admitted as the 50th state, The Twilight Zone premieres on CBS.
In This Year: Motown Records is founded by Berry Gordy, Jr., a plane carrying musicians The Big Bopper, Ritchie Valens and Buddy Holly crashes in Clear Lake, Iowa, the Barbie doll debuts, Busch Gardens in Tampa, FL is opened, Hawaii is admitted as the 50th state, The Twilight Zone premieres on CBS.
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OA Lodge Dedication.
From Troop 11's 60th Anniversary Scrapbook; written by Joseph N. DiStefano. Joe is now a columnist at the Philadelphia Inquirer. He would be glad to hear from fellow Troop 11 veterans at JoeD@phillynews.com. 1959 - Contributed by Joseph N DiStefano [Contribute Info]
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