A Brief History of Troop 113

The first Boy Scout Troop of Trappe was organized in early 1918. The application was  completed on February 1st of this year. The scoutmaster was Warren W. Walters of Trappe and  the troop meeting place was at Pennypacker’s School, located on Pennypacker Road just above  Trappe. The troop was disbanded during the year 1919 andContinue reading “A Brief History of Troop 113”

Rev. Arthur C Ohl

Rev. Ohl was the scoutmaster of Troop 113 from 1925 to 1928, and was involved in scouting for 32 years. Rev. Ohl was a graduate from Bloomsberg High School, Bloomsburg Normal School, Ursinus College and Ursinus Theological Seminary. He was a Pastor at St. Luke’s United Church of Christ from 1923 until his retirement inContinue reading “Rev. Arthur C Ohl”

Scoutmasters

Troop 113 was organized in early 1918, with Warren W. Walters of Trappe as the first Scoutmaster. He was quoted in forming the troop: “to train boys so they may become a credit to themselves, their parents, and the country, as well asthe U.S.” Since then, a number of leaders have taken the role toContinue reading “Scoutmasters”