CAMP HORNE
J.T. Horne https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/87699639/james-thomas-horne
In a brief talk, Rotarian Jim Horne declared that he wanted it strictly understood that the new camp site is not to be known as "Horne's Camp" that though he gave it to the scouts as a whole, he is in no way connected with it; that it now belongs to the community, theirs to look after and develop. He stated that his reasons for giving the camp and in taking an active interest in scouting was due to the fact that he had no such advantages as a boy himself and that he had determined then to some day do something that would better the boys' lot. Mr. Horne then outlined the plans for the new camp which include several large buildings, a dam and waterworks and declared faith enough in those of Tuscaloosa, who have the money and the necessary lumber and other materials to see the project through.
The Scouts Win Praise Praise for the Black Warrior district of the Boy Scouts from C. E. Carmack, regional executive over five states, is a matter for some pride in Tuscaloosa and in the group of counties which compose this district. And an added interest is given to the work here because of the new things which Mr. Carmack says are expected to come of the work in this district.
Re-forestation through Scouting is one of the new things promised the South by the Tuscaloosa Scout camp, says the regional executive. J. T. Horne, who presented the Tuscaloosa Scouts with the Herrin's Lake camp had a long vision of training boys in foresting the hills of Tuscaloosa county, recalls the visitor here, and now the story of Mr. Horne's vision is being spread with particular pains to other camps and councils throughout the South.
And that is a worthy thing to come out of Tuscaloosa county and a worthy thing for a Tuscaloosan to accomplish and for other Tuscaloosans to encourage. Mothers and fathers are showing an interest in the local Scout camp and in camping programs. The camps in the Black Warrior district are being thrown open to adult and to family campers when they are not in use by the Scouts, with the simple" provision that arrangements be made at Scout headquarters. And the regional director 'sees good to result. Not only will it encourage and add stimulus to Scouting he says, but two or three days camp by mothers and fathers, even once a year, under a definite program and leadership can be expected to add something to the lives of the fathers and mothers.
The outdoors has many things to offer to add to the lives of older persons, the executive adds. If Scouting in Tuscaloosa and in the Black Warrior district can deserve a National recognition and a Nation-wide reputation for these two things; then Scouting here will have added definitely to the resources of the Nation not only in timber, but in health and happiness.
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