Scouting, Volume 25, Number 4, April 1937 Page: 20
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MAY, 1937
IPOOP PROGRAM
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cal action. This proves a good way
of building up Patrol spirit, since our
competition is carried on between Pa-
trols. We have a set of small flags
which have symbols of the different
competitive subjects, these are award-
ed to the winning Patrols to be held
by them so long as they can defend
them against the other Patrols.
We have found this plan a great help
for Patrol unity.
"Pioneering", another title on our
program, is a true Scout word, and
under this fascinating title appear the
subjects of the great out-of-doors.
Handled in expert fashion, this part
of our program carries a great deal of
Scout romance that has been handed
down to us from the Old Scouts of
pioneer days.
The fifth column on our program is
headed by "Trail Kinks". This ses-
sion is demonstrated by one of our
older Scouts; and since these dem-
onstrations are carried on right in
the Troop Meeting, it is proving it-
self both popular and very interesting.
We believe our program has unity
and is seasonable for the months in
which each subject is given.
Besides this activity we find time
for impressive opening and closing cer-
emonies, which include many Scout
songs and flag ceremonies. Our meet-
ings are held for only one hour and
a half; from seven-thirty until nine
o'clock and dismissal is held right on
the nine o'clock line.
I hope this little outline will give
some idea of our interpretation of
the Scout Program as we think the Na-
tional Office would have us "carry on."
The fabric should be light in weight,
with strictly fast color and so closely
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ILLUSTRATION A/0.2
woven that the wool cannot work
through from the inside or needles
from a browse bed through from the
outside. The fabric recommended an-
swers these requirements and may be
found in a variety of colors at one of
the large mail order houses.
The wool bat should be without a
cheesecloth cover which adds a pound
to the weight. Two pounds of wool
makes a three-pound bag which is
about right for fall and spring camp-
ing. For temperatures below freez-
ing, a "double" sleeping bag—that is
one bag within the other or additional
blankets must be used.
Make the bag about one foot longer
than the height of the person who is
to use it. The opening may be varied
to suit. Buttons or zippers add to the
labor and zippers add considerably
to the cost. The bag may be made in
the shape shown in the illustration,
with the under side some nine inches
longer than the upper so that it
comes up under the head of the sleep-
er, but it may be advisable to make
both sides the same length so that the
bag may be used either side down,
thus distributing the wear. (111. No. 1)
Cut the material into four lengths.
Sew up each pair of pieces on one
selvage edge. Cut off the outside edges
on a diagonal at about the point
where the knees bend. Leave the mat-
erial about 3' wide at the bottom. It
will be almost 6' wide at the top and
through the center. (See 111. No. 1.)
Place one pair of pieces on a flat sur-
face—bed or floor and lay the bat on
top. Trim the bat off on a diagonaal
to match the cover. Take this extra
wool—stretch it out thin and pat it
into place on the bat where hips and
shoulders would appreciate a little ex-
tra thickness. After this is adjusted,
place the other half of the material
on top of the bat. Pin and sew all
edges.
Hold the wool in place by tying
through at intervals of about six in-
ches. Yarn, tape or a heavy button
thread is good for this. The ties
should be fairly loose. Quilting on a
sewing machine packs the wool and
makes the bag less warm than it is
with hand ties. Fold the bag to its
final form and stitch up the bottom
and open side or arrange zipper or
buttons to suit. (See 111. No. II.)
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HOW TO MAKE A
SLEEPING BAG
By Mrs. R. A. VAN METER
A Scout Mother
Materials—at approximate present
prices, for a seven foot, three pound
bag.
9^2 yards close woven fabric
36" wide at 17c 1.70
One 2 lb. wool bat, 72"x90" 2.29
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Boy Scouts of America. Scouting, Volume 25, Number 4, April 1937, periodical, April 1937; New York, New York. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth313026/m1/20/: accessed May 1, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Boy Scouts of America National Scouting Museum.