When the Troop re-chartered in February 1930, the Troop Committee selected Mr. Dromgold to continue as the Scoutmaster.  Drummy, now 30 years old, had served in the position for two years. The Troop Committee consisted of W. A. Fenicle (Committee Chair), a foreman; E.S. Glass (Treasurer), a baker; E. E. Hamilton, a book keeper, all of Duncannon. Through the previous year, 14 Scouts advanced at least one rank.  Eleven Scouts earned merit badges with 29 badges earned in all.  Eleven Scouts spent eleven days in the Scout Camp conducted by Harrisburg Area from July 25 to August 6, 1929.  The average cost per day per Scout was $1.00 per day.  The Troop participated in 26 day hikes, with the average hike consisting of three miles with the average of seven Scouts per hike. The Troop re-chartered 18 Scouts. Of the original Scouts of 1927, four remained. The next tenured Scout was Harry A. "Pete" Boyer who had joined the Troop April 1, 1928. Of note, this was the first time that Calvin Cromleigh was re-registered, having joined the Troop April 21, 1929 and remained registered for 80 years. Sixteen of the 18 Scouts had a uniform.  In addition to weekly meetings, their hikes and camping, the Scouts spent the previous chartered year posting woods and streams with caution signs, fed game during the winter for the game commission, guarded crossings for coasters, and performed traffic duty on special occasions for the Borough.

Wednesday Evening, the Harrisburg Area Council hosted their monthly Court of Honor.  Second Class Promotions were awarded to J. Quentin Lightner, Paul R. Morrow, Merle Peck, William H. Richter.  Richard Swank promoted to First Class.  Richard E. Reem was awarded Handicraft Merit Badge,  Harry A. Boyer earned Farm Home and its Planning, Calvin Cromleigh was awarded Basketry and Metalwork, Lee Morrow received Chemistry.  Committee Member, Theodore Berrier participated in handing out and making the presentations.

Fourteen of seventeen patrols which attended the annual camporee of the Boy Scouts of America of the Harrisburg Area Council June 10-11, 1932, on the farm of C. Kirby Fogarty on the Linglestown Road, qualified as standard camping patrols by rating 850 points or better in camp craft tests.  The Scouts carried their equipment and food for an overnight camp in their packs, built their camp and cooked their food.  Each patrol was watched by a group of judges.  Troop 64 Patrol scored 895 points and received a certificate from regional headquarters.

On Wednesday, July 20, 1932,131 Scouts entered the Hidden Valley Camp for the second period of camping. Troop 64 attendees were: Calvin Cromleigh, Thomas Hibsman, Horace Hoffman, John M. Lewis, Quentin Lightner, Lloyd Mader, Kenneth Morrow, Paul Morrow, Charles Noye, Merle Peck, Harry Boyer, Richard Reem, William Richter, Hafner Sieg, Thayer Sieg, Edgar C. Smith, Richard Swank and Edgar Kirk.  Awards and promotions to the Boy Scouts of the Harrisburg Area broke all records the evening of Tuesday, August 2, 1932, at the Court of Honor held at Hidden Valley Scout Camp.  The session marked the close of the second camping period of the season.  Eighty-nine Scouts were given 256 first class merit badges, another high record, including Troop 64 Scouts.  Harry Boyer earned Camping and Civics, Calvin Cromleigh earned Plumbing, Horace Hoffman earned Camping, Woodwork, Civics and Plumbing, Alvin W. Morrow, the Assistant Scoutmaster earned Leathercraft, Charles Noye earned Plumbing, and Edgar Smith earned Plumbing.  Second Class Badges were presented to Lloyd Mader and Kenneth Morrow.  Second Class Merit Badges were awarded to John Lewis, J. Quentin Lightner, Paul Morrow and Merle Peck, all earning Handicraft and Quentin Lightner also earning Music.  During the Swim Test, Calvin Cromleigh, William Richter, Hafner Sieg, Richard Swank, Kenneth Morrow and Thayer Sieg were all recognized as Swimmer and John Lewis, Lloyd Mader were recognized as Beginners.

Pulled from The Boy Scout Notebook, August 11, 1933.   Well here we are back from camp. My but the time passed quickly. I don’t know where to start in telling you of our happy time.  I guess by starting I should mention our neighbors-that is the boys in our colony.  First, there was a Troop from Steelton. The two boys from the mounted Troop and a few from a Dauphin Troop.  Duncannon Troop 64 was noted throughout the camp for its skill in the water.  Every Sunday at camp there are water games and Duncannon came away victorious on both occasions.  Edgar Kirk and Harry Boyer were particularly good.  Another water event that takes place every year is a swim to the dam, a distance of three quarters of a mile and back.  Out of the eight boys who tried it, six made it, two of whom were Duncannon boys.  Harry Boyer came in first.  A lot of other happy events should be written about among these the series of interesting boxing matches.  I’m sure all the Scouts if asked to vote for the boy who could eat the most would vote for Hafner Sieg and second, Horace Hoffman.  There were many happy camp fires.  The most interesting was, I think, a program given by three or four men of magic who could make even the smart boys change tables when the boys would tell how the tricks were done only to see they were stung.  Well as our camp fire fades, I’ll end by giving the Harrisburg Boy Scout Camp one big How. – Troop 64 Scribe

The event became a gala affair with ceremonies being held on November 1st in the school auditorium and then on Saturday, November 5th, along Broad. Starting at 9:00 a.m., the Scouts of the Troop dug the holes. After the holes were all dug, the community assembled for the event. The Boy Scout tree was the first tree to be planted. Standing with bowed heads, each one offered a silent prayer after which Edgar Smith cast the first shovelful of earth on the roots which was followed by a shovelful from each scout in order of rank. Prof. Edwin Morrow threw on a shovelful for the Troop Committee which was followed by one each from the Scoutmaster, his wife and daughter. After the Scout Tree was planted, the other 18 trees followed in quick succession and by 12 o'clock noon the task was complete.  In April 1935, the Troop re-planted seven of the trees that did not show satisfactory growth.

Thursday evening, December 1, 1932, the Harrisburg Area Council hosted a Court of Honor in the Newport High School Auditorium to present four Eagle Scout Awards to Scouts from Newport Troop 74.  During the ceremony, Duncannon Scout Calvin Cromleigh received his Star rank and J. Quentin Lightner was presented with his First Class Badge.  Scoutmaster W. L. Dromgold received his Five-Year Veteran Pin.

Wednesday evening, February 8, 1933, the Harrisburg Area council hosted a Court of Honor on the opening night of the Tenth Annual Scout Exposition in the State Farm Show Building.  Stewart Young was presented with his Star Badge. First Class Merit Badges were presented to Horace Hoffman, Edgar Smith and Richard Swank earned three.  William Richter earned a First Class Merit Badge and also earned his First Class Badge.  Second Class Promotions were earned by Thomas J. Hibsman, Hafner Sieg, and Thayer Sieg.  Troop 64 then presented an exhibition on Stamp Collecting, earning a Certificate for their display.

In March of 1933 Duncannon Boy Scout Troop received the honor of providing Color Guards for President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Inauguration.  President Roosevelt had requested 300 Boy Scouts to provide his color guard.  On Thursday, March 2, 1933, Chief Executive Thomas Sparrow, of the Harrisburg Area Council conducted the inspections at three different locations.  Scouter Sparrow inspected the Harrisburg Scouts at 7:00 o'clock in the Grace Methodist Church, traveled to Duncannon to inspect local area Scouts at 8:15 p.m. and then to Newport where he inspected the Scouts at 9:15.  The Harrisburg Area Council sent 31 Scouts to serve as honor guard for the inauguration on Saturday March 4, 1933.  Scoutmaster Dromgold escorted his Eagle Scouts, Harry Boyer, Edgar Smith and Horace Hoffman, where the three served in the inauguration. All Scouts converged on and met at the Lafayette Square in Washington at 10:00 o'clock Saturday morning. As noted by Eagle Scout Harry 'Pete' Boyer in a February 1987 interview, "We stood at parade rest at 15-20 foot intervals along the inauguration parade route. There was a scout on each side of the street.  There were Eagle Scouts from all over the country there.  The idea was to give you distinction and to further Boy Scouting in this country.  Before the parade, FDR pulled up in a chauffeured limousine and addressed the Eagles who were assembled outside.  "He told us what an honored group we were and how we had earned the distinction of being in the honor guard,""  Each Scout purchased a new uniform for the event.

The Fifteenth Annual Meeting of the Harrisburg Area Council was held in the Sunday School Room of the Pine Street Presbyterian Church, Harrisburg, March 16, 1933.  Scout Officials, Troop Committeemen, Field Commissioners, and Scoutmasters of the area gathered for the yearly elections of officers and to receive reports on the progress of Scouting in the area for the year.  Dinner was served by the Women’s Missionary Society of the Line Street Church.  The newly elected officers were installed by four Eagle Scouts of the Council, one being Edgar C. Smith, Eagle Scout of Troop 64.

The Perry County District hosted a District wide Court of Honor at the Millerstown High School on Tuesday March 28, 1933.  Overall, eleven Scouts were promoted in rank and thirteen were awarded merit badges.  Of Troop 64, Richard Ream and Richard Swank, were both promoted to the rank of Star Scout and William Richter advanced to First Class.  Quentin Lightner, Dick Swank and William Richter all received merit badges.

April 25, 1933 the Perry County Boy Scout Court of Honor was held at the new fire house in New Bloomfield, where the Star Rank was conferred on Quentin Lightner of Troop 64.  Also from the Troop, Paul R. Morrow received Farm Home and its Planning as well as the Pathfinding Merit Badges.  Calvin Cromleigh received Carpentry; Quentin Lightner received Pathfinding and Edgar C. Smith received the Metal Work Merit Badge.

Tuesday evening, June 6, 1933 Troop 64 hosted the Court of Honor for all Perry County Scouts.  Troops attending were Duncannon, Millerstown, Newport and New Bloomfield.  Each Troop had members who received advancements and awards.  The Duncannon Scouts earning achievements were: Kent Baker to Second Class, Stewart S. Young  to the rank of Life Scout.  Receiving awards were: Calvin Cromleigh, Kenneth Morrow, Paul Morrow, Merle Peck, William Richter III, Edgar Smith, Stewart Young and Richard Reem.  Following the ceremony, Troop 64 put on a two act play.

July 19, 1933, fresh off of their annual carnival filled with ice cream, candy, pies, sandwiches, soft drinks and plenty of home-cakes as well as good fun and amusement, the Troop embarked on their annual extended camp out. Those that enjoyed a two week encampment at the Hidden Valley Scout Reservation were: John Lewis, Kent Baker, Hafner Sieg, Thayer Sieg, Jack Hibbsman, Tom Hibbsman, George Hibbsman, Tom Reem, Paul Morrow, Junior Pines, William Richter, Jr, Merle Peck, Lamar Cook, Kenneth Morrow, Donald Ledger, Harry Boyer, and Lloyd Mader.  Those who enjoyed a one week encampment were: Calvin Cromleigh, Jack Boghdal and Edgar Smith. John Lewis, Lloyd Mader, Paul Morrow, Hafner Sieg and Thayer Sieg were all advanced to First Class during camp and Edgar Smith received his Five-Year Veteran Camper Award as well as a Bronze Palm. The camp had over 200 visitors on Sunday, July 25th when the camp hosted a Swim Meet followed by a Water Polo Game.  The first event, a fifty-yard free style was won by Troop 64’s Harry A. Boyer.  Edgar Smith placed third in the fifty-yard back stroke and Harry Boyer then took second place in the ‘fancy-dive’ exhibition. The cost of camp averaged out to be $.93 day.  

On September 23, 1933 The Perry County District hosted Scout Rally in Newport.  Troop 64 - Duncannon, Troop 74 – Newport, Troop 81 – Millerstown and Troop 92 - New Bloomfield, all participated.  Troop 64 brought home the First Place Prize in the Signaling competition, as well as the Second Place for Bandage Dressing and the Bandage Dressing Relay.  William Richter of the Troop won the overall Treasure Hunt Competition.  Scout Executive Thomas Sparrow, of the Harrisburg Area Council was in charge.

The Harrisburg Area Council hosted a Perry County Court of Honor in the Newport High School on October 30, 1933.  The highlight of the Court of Honor was the presentation of the President Hoover Award for 1932 to Duncannon Troop 64.  During the Court of Honor, Kenneth Morrow received his Star Rank and Second Class Advancement was given to Jack H. Hibsman.Thayer and Hafner Sieg were each presented the Handicraft Merit Badge.

The Harrisburg Area Council hosted a Court of Honor at the William Penn High School on February 8, 1934 with over 200 awards being handed out.  Paul R. Morrow was presented his Star Rank and  George R. Hibsman and Edward Pines both were advanced to Second Class. The President Franklin D. Roosevelt Award was presented to Troop 64 as was the Certificate of Progress in Good Appearance. Merit Badges were presented to: Jack H. Hibsman, Carpentry; Donald E. Ledger, Carpentry; Paul R. Morrow, Personal Health, Public Health and Carpentry; Richard E. Ream, Personal Health; William Richter, Jr., First Aid to Animals; Hafner Sieg, Personal Health; and Thayer Sieg, Personal Health.

A Perry County District Court of Honor was held Monday evening, May 21, 1934 in the Millerstown School Building.  William Richter and Hafner Sieg were both presented with their Star Ranks. Casper Bornman, Lamar Cook and Edward Pines were all presented with the Second Class Badges.  Merit Badges counting toward the earning of First Class were handed out to with Lloyd Mader and William Richter III.  William Richter also earned the Carpentry Merit Badge.  Additional Merit Badges were handed out to Paul R. Morrow, earning Forestry and even the Scoutmaster, W. L. Dromgold earned the Carpentry Merit Badge.

Select Scouts of Troop 64 spent a delightful camping trip along Sherman’s Creek the week of July 8, 1934.  Campers consisted of Calvin and James Cromleigh, Hafner and Thayer Sieg, Jack and George Hibsman, William Richter, Jr., Warren Barton, Clarence Clouser and Gilbert Poss.  The following Saturday, July 21, 1934, the Troop 64 set out for their two-week encampment at Hidden Valley.  Attending were: Kent Baker, Jack Bogedahl, Casper Bornman, Lamar Cook, Calvin Cromleigh, George R. Hibsman, Jack Hibsman, Donald Ledger, Charles W. Lepperd, Paul K. Morrow, P. Kenneth Morrow, Edward Pines, Richard Reem, Thomas Reem, Hafner Sieg, Thayer Sieg and Warren Barton.

Monday, October 8, 1934 the Perry County Court of Honor, Harrisburg Area Council was held in the First United Brethren Church in Duncannon.  During the ceremony, Casper Bornman received his First Class Rank and Carl Linsebach received his Second Class Rank.  Hafner Sieg received his Cooking and Metal Working Merit Badge and his brother Thayer Sieg received the Cooking, First Aid and Metal Working Merit Badges.  The Scoutmaster, W. L. Dromgold presented George Hibsman with the Lifesaving Merit Badge on behalf of the Junior American Red Cross.

Saturday, October 13, 1934, the Harrisburg Area Council sponsored a Rally and Mobilization of Troops at City Island.  More than 200 Scouts of fourteen troops took part in the annual event.  The Scouts marched from Fisher Plaza to City Island to engage in a program of field events. During the day’s activities, Troop 64 placed second in the Chariot Race and won the Distance Award, travelling a total of 270 Scout miles to participate.  William Richter of Troop 64 won the Treasure Hunt exercise.

February 8, 1935 the Harrisburg Area Council observed the 25th anniversary of the founding of the organization with a Court of Honor at the William Penn High School, during which, they heard President Roosevelt in a nation-wide radio address.  Harrisburg’s celebration was one of several hundred held throughout the United States, marking the close of a week’s activities.  Praising the work done by Scouts, President Roosevelt invited Troops from all parts of the nation to attend the first National Boy Scout Jamboree in Washington in August.  He explained that preparations will be made to accommodate 30,000 Scouts in a camp to be erected near Washington, D.C.  Following the address, Troop 64 received the Ten-Year Troop Program Award.

March 15, 1935 The Mother’s Club of Boy Scout Troop 64 gave a surprise St. Patrick’s Day Party to the Troop, Friday Evening, in their Scout room in the United Brethren Church.  It also closed the contest of an attendance campaign for which the Mother’s Club had offered a prize to the Scout who attended regularly and also brought with him irregular attendants.  The prize, a compass and sun dial, was presented by the president, Mrs. Gertrude Hibsman to Hafner Sieg, who had thirteen hundred points.  Calvin Cromleigh was the second, having one thousand points.  Calvin has been chosen by the troop to represent them at the Scout Jamboree to be held at Washington, D.C., in August.  Contests were held and prizes awarded to Justin Lightner, George Hibsman, Casper Bornman, Charles Baker, Carl Linsenbach and the Flaming Arrow Patrol.  Refreshments were served and Scoutmaster Dromgold served as the Toastmaster.

March 19, 1935, The Harrisburg Area Council hosted a Court of Honor at the Dauphin County Court House.  During the ceremony Thayer Sieg and John Miles Lewis received their Star Rank. George R. Hibsman and Jack H. Hibsman, each received their First Class Advancement and Donald Ledger received the Handicraft and Wood Carving Merit Badges.

Friday evening, April 12, 1935 during the Scouts regular Troop meeting, the Troop held elections.  The new officers for the ensuring year were:  Kent Baker, quartermaster; Jack Boghdal, bugler; James Smith, assistant bugler; Charles Baker, librarian; Lamar Cook, assistant librarian; Casper Bornman, American Flag Color Bearer; Kent Baker, guard; Paul Morrow, Troop Flag Bearer; Craig Albright, guard.

March 1937, Harry A. Boyer, an Eagle Scout who had been with the Troop since April 1,1928, Horace Hoffman, an Eagle Scout who had been with the Troop since May 1929 and Lee H. Morrow, a Star Scout who had joined in September 1928 all became Assistant Scoutmasters.  The Troop now totaled five Assistant Scoutmasters, the most it had since it began; all of them having reaped the benefits of being a Scout and was now giving back to the program.

In July 1937 the Troop had a unique challenge put upon them.  A two-year old boy, while playing, went missing on the Cove Mountain.  The Troop had often trained for Search and Rescue, and although considered very adept, had never really been put to the challenge.  Along with family and friends, the Troop was called to assist in the search.  Searching as they had trained, they found the young lad atop of the Cove Mountain and escorted him home, no worse for the experience.

Sunday afternoon, February 6, 1938 the Harrisburg Area Council marked the official opening of Boy Scout Week with their 28th Anniversary Rally in the State Forum Building.  Following the opening ceremonies, a brief program of massing of the colors in which about sixty scout took part was presented, followed by a memorial service for scouts and scouters who had died within the last year.  One in particular, Thomas Sparrow, former Scout Executive of the Harrisburg Area Council.  During the presentation portion of the ceremony, Craig Albright, George Hibsman and Jack Hibsman, Troop 64, received their Four-Year Tenure Certificates.

1938 was a special year for the Troop as well, as three Scouts traveled with Mr. Dromgold for a week to Gettysburg.  June 30 - July 4, 1938 the 75th and final reunion of the Blue and Gray occurred in Gettysburg.  The average age of the veteran was 94 years.  The Scouts were assigned a veteran and served as his guide and host for the week.  As the veterans arrived on special trains dedicated specifically for the veterans who came from all over the United States, they were assigned a scout, who then gathered their gear and escorted them to their tent.

Hafner Sieg spent the summer of 1938 serving on the staff at the Hidden Valley Scout Reservation. On August 16, 1938, Patrick H. Arter, Troop 64, received his Second Class Award during a Court of Honor hosted by the Harrisburg Area Council, held at the Hidden Valley camp.  During the ceremony, Lamar Cook received the First Aid, Lifesaving, Personal Health, Pioneering, Public Health and Reptile Study Merit Badges.  Hafner Sieg received the Canoeing, Leathercraft, Mechanical Drawing, and Scholarship Merit Badges.  Thayer Sieg received Bird Study, Camping, Pioneering, Scholarship and Wood Carving.

July 1940 the Scouts attended a one-week camp at Hidden Valley Scout Reservation.  Attending were: Lamar Cook, Assistant Scoutmaster, Jimmy Moffit, Edward Berrier, Robert Liddick, Charles Steele and Mickey Maguire.  Lawrence W. Hunt, Field Scout Executive and Camp Director, Hidden Valley, hosted a weekly Board of Review at the conclusion of the weeklong summer camp.  The following Troop 64 members were tested and passed their respective areas:  Thayer Sieg – Canoeing and Rowing; Lamar Cook – Rowing.  Throughout 1940 the Troop held weekly meetings once a week, completed four day hikes, two overnight camps and two camporees.

On Thursday evening, August 15, 1940 the Troop demonstrated First Aid and other skills of Scouting at the Shermanta Grange Hall.  The Grange then hosted the Troop to a weiner roast afterward.

Harry A. Boyer, 1929
Calvin W. Cromleigh, 1929
John H. Ford, 1929
S. Fillmore Glass, 1929
Howard Lusk, 1929
George W. Mader, 1929
Lee H. Morrow, 1929
Alvin W. Morrow, 1929
Norman Morrow, 1929
Casper Nickel, 1929
Charles A. Noye, 1929
Edgar Smith, 1929
A. Thomspon, 1929
Horace Hoffman, 1930
Bradford Auman, 1930
Edgar Kirk, 1930
Lloyd G. Mader, 1931
Arthur D. Reese, 1931
Richard Swank, 1931
John M. Lewis, 1932
Lloyd C. Malseed, 1932
Kenneth P. Morrow, 1932

Richard E. Reem, 1932
Merle Peck, 1932
Paul Morrow, 1932
Quentin J. Lightner, 1932
William Richter, III, 1932
Thayer Seig, 1933
Hafner Seig, 1932
Edward J. Hines, 1933
Kent A. Baker, 1933
Lamar T. Cook, 1933
Donald E. Ledger, 1933
George R. Hibsman, 1933
John J. Bodegahl, 1933
Warren Barton, 1934
Charles Baker, 1934
Clarence Clouser, 1934
William Milford, 1934
Gilbert Poff, 1934
Craig Albright, 1934
Carl Linsebach, 1934
Thomas Reem, 1934
Casper Bornman, 1934

James R. Smith, 1934
Paul F. Lewis, 1934
Charles W. Lepperd, 1934
Homer L. Dowdrick, 1934
Gerald N. Dowdrick, 1934
William N. Zeigler, 1936
Kenneth DeLancey, 1936
Patrick H. Arter, 1938
Harry P. Baker, Jr., 1938
Robert Liddick, 1938
Edward Berrier, 1939
George Shuman, 1939
Paul Chunko, 1939
David Troutman, 1939
Norman Troutman, 1939
Harold Maguire, 1940
James Moffit, 1940
Charles Steele, 1940
Kenneth Raub, 1940
Richard Rummel, 1941

Alvin Hosband, 1941
Carl Daly, 1941
Eugene Hetrick, 1941
John Clouser, 1941
Paul S. Daugherty, 1941
Howard C. Himes, 1941
Carl R. Maxwell, 1941
Frank Snyder, 1941
Eugene Sheaffer, 1941
John Reed, 1941
Charles Cretzinger, 1942
Barry Doyle, 1942
Robert Johnson, 1942
Robert B. Koons, 1942
Sidney Klinepeter, 1942
Horace Lusk, 1942
Robert Lehman, 1942
Ray Smith, 1942
Richard Shuler, 1942
Robert Troup, 1942

June 20-21, 1941 eight scouts and two leaders of Troop 64 attended the annual Perry County Camporee held at the Newport camping grounds. Troop 64 made an excellent showing in competitive games held Saturday morning with a perfect score of 240 points.  The Troop was represented by the following Scouts: Charles Steele, Frank Snyder, "Beans" Hetrick, "Jimmie" Moffit, "Mickey" Maguire, "Onion" Hosband, "Bob" Liddick and Carl "Worry-Wart" Daly.  The Scouts were under the supervision of Calvin Cromleigh and Thayer Sieg.

Assistant Scoutmaster Dick Swank led the Troop in September 1941 to Duncannon Hunting Club's camp in Horse Valley, near East Waterford. It was reported that the Scouts had a momentous time in the mountains of Juniata and Perry Counties and returned home with much to tell of their adventures.  Those in the party were: Glenn Graff, Charles Steele, Harold Maguire, Eugene Hetrick, Frank Snyder, Eugene Sheaffer, Alvin Hosband, Richard Rummel, Carl Daly and John Jones.

In January 1948, the hierarchy of the Troop changed in that the Harrisburg Area Council, which replaced the Harrisburg Council in 1927, now became the Keystone Area Council. As members of Boy Scout Troop 64, Perry County District of the Keystone Area Council, Assistant Scoutmasters Calvin Cromleigh and Hafner Sieg conducted an election among the Troop.  Officers elected were: Senior Patrol Leader and Quartermaster Bill Wills; Patrol Leaders Harold Owen and Ed Deiter; Scribe Richard Owen; Treasurer Morris Strickland; Color Guards Richard and Harold Owen; Color Bearers Donald Reisinger and Oscar Wagner. Afterwards, refreshments were served to all the previously named plus Wallace Wright and to recruits Russell Cook, Chester Hall, Donald Deiter and Calvin Peters.

Boy Scouting was spreading.  The community had started a Cub Scout Program and in January 1948, the Parent-Teacher's Association of the Penn Township School Board sponsored a charter for the newly formed Troop 94.  Membership started with 19 Scouts with Paul F. Hurley serving as Scoutmaster and Craig P. Albright as his assistant.

Both Troop 64 and 94 participated in the Scout Round-Up at the State Forum in Harrisburg on February 8, 1948.  The Round-Up marked the 38th anniversary of Scouting in the area; the 21st anniversary of Scouting in Duncannon.  The program opened with music by the William Penn High School Band, during which the color ceremony, amassing the flags, with the flags being carried in and presented from all angles of the large auditorium, making it very impressive.  Twenty-one Scouts of the area placed their golden page in the great book of Eagles.  Frank Snyder, an Eagle Scout from Troop 64 being among them.  Frank Snyder was also the only Scout from Perry County to have earned Eagle in 1947.  Another outstanding feature of the program was the presentation of Silver Beaver Awards. Twenty-two Silver Beavers were on the stage during the ceremony among them being  Scoutmaster W. L. Dromgold. Scouting week ended with Troops 64 and 94 attending Scout Sunday in the E.U.B. Church with Rev. George C. Daugherty providing the sermon.

On April 22, 1948, the Troop celebrated its 21st Anniversary in the Social Room of the E.U.B. Church. A pot-luck dinner was provided by the parents and highlights of the evening was a Court of Honor, the presentation of the charter and a birthday party for the Scouts, Scouters and parents. A large birthday cake was donated by Glass Bakery.

On Saturday, June 12, 1948 over 300 Boy Scouts, Cubs, Girl Scouts and Scout officials from all over Perry County joined in a parade through the streets of Duncannon in celebration of Flag Day.  The procession was extremely colorful as the many flags of the various organizations passed by.  The parade was led by the Duncannon High School Band and Scout officials.  Following the parade the colors and marchers passed before a reviewing stand on the high school lawn.  After, flag ceremonies, during which the colors passed through the ranks of Scouts who stood at rigid attention, an address was given by Thomas J. Miller, new Scout Executive, on the meaning of Flag Day.  After the program was completed, the Boy Scouts were formed and marched to the woods back of the Penn Township Consolidated School, where they camped for their annual Spring Camporee.  They lived in tents, cooked their own meals and participated in competitive games and other Scout activities.  At 7 p.m. an evening ceremony was held leading into a Scout Campfire.  The Scouts attended a Sunday Service held there and broke camp at 1:30 p.m.

In July 1948, merit badges and Junior Leaders' Training Certificates were awarded at a recognition bonfire following a training period at the Hidden. Among courses studied were: Scoutcraft, water safety, nature course, first aid and commissary.  Participating Troops included Troop 64.  Each Troop presented a skit at the recognition bonfire.  Other events at the camp included an aquatic meet, a 'turtle derby' and Order of the Arrow Ceremonial,  Native American Dances by Pat Rollingcloud and formal Retreat Ceremonies.

Troop 94, after attending their first Spring Camporee in June 1948, ventured to Hidden Valley Scout Reservation the last week of August into September to attend their first week-long summer camp.  Those attended were: Scoutmaster Paul Hurley, Roger Bolden, Donald Boyer, Paul Dymond, Richard Foster, Larry Kenee, Walter Mutzabaugh, James Palmer, John Palmer and Richard Sheaffer.  Troop's 64 and 94 joined together in November to march in the town's Veteran Day Parade.

Throughout 1949 Troop 64 held its weekly meeting with an average of 20 Scouts attending.  The Troop conducted nine hikes, three short camps and one long term camp at Hidden Valley with 25 Scouts attending. Special events for the year had included Troop Birthday night, Gettysburg Pilgrimage, Scout Anniversary Church Service, Charter Presentation, Flag Day, Scout Round-Up, Perry District Rally, skating party and a Christmas party.  The Troop conducted four Boards of Review and nineteen Scouts advanced one or more ranks.  Twenty-seven Boy Scouts had complete uniform, while five were without; eleven Explorer Scouts had complete uniforms while one did not.  Two formal inspections were conducted throughout the year.  The year started with 21 Boy Scouts and seven Explorer Scouts; nine new Scouts enrolled, ending the year with 37 total Scouts.

Scout Week, which comes annually in February was celebrated with a worship service at the E.U.B Church and included the Cub Scouts, parents and friends.  On Saturday, February 11, 1950, fifty-four Scouts from Troop 64, Troop 94 of Penn Township and Troop 84 of New Buffalo joined together and traveled by bus to Gettysburg Battlefield, for the annual Lincoln Day Pilgrimage.  The Scouts left from Duncannon High School building Saturday at 8:30 a.m. in Paul Sheaffer's big Reo bus.  After a very foggy trip in which they saw three auto crash accidents, they arrived in time for the big annual Scout parade.  The Scouts paraded all the way across the town to the National Cemetery, to the very spot where President Lincoln gave his immortal address.  After presentation of all the national colors, all Tenderfoot Scouts were awarded the Tenderfoot Pilgrimage Pin.  A Scout from the Philippines and one from France spoke to the Scouts about conditions in their lands during the war and how they were at the time.  Judge Rupp and Governor Duff each gave a few words of commendation and sound advice to all present.  Later, the Troops visited the sights and the National Museum.  It was a great day for all and the Scouts returning home about 6:30 p.m., owing a debt of gratitude to Mr. Sheaffer and the use of his bus.

In April 1950 the Troop celebrated its 23rd Anniversary of a continuous Scouting Charter with the E.U.B. Church with a dinner.  The dinner was attended by over 80 Scouts, parents and guests.  The Troop, the oldest in Perry County, had never failed to have its charter during this entire time period. Edward Glass, chairman of the committee, introduced Frank Fahnestock, District Commissioner who presented the charter to Rev. Stambach, the Institutional Representative (now known as the Chartered Organization Representative.)  Awards were handed out to Charles Gelbaugh, Fred Hartz and Buddy Boyer on the achievement contest and monies were handed out to the Scouts who participated in the State Game Commission's rabbit trapping.  The Scouts trapped a total of 35 rabbits.

The week of July 17, 1950 Troop 64 hosted the largest amount of Scouts at their annual week-long camp held at Hidden Valley Scout Reservation.  Scoutmaster Dromgold led 25 Scouts for their encampment.  1950 was the first year that the camp was extended and modernized.  The camp had a new modernized kitchen, an enlarged spotless dining room, newly renovated hospital completely equipped, a new road and a new bridge.  Scouts who enjoyed the week of camping were: Charles Gelbaugh, John Kennedy, John W. Wagner, James Wright, Oscar Wagner, Fred Lauster, Henry Hain, Ivan Sload, Paul Price, Chester Hall, John Andrews, Kenneth Pipher, Jack Holland, Johnny Wagner, James Wolpert, Robert Kresge, Alton Liddick, Charles Fry, John Spease, Larry Clegg, Fred Hartz, Harry Boyer, Ward Rice, and Ronald Leiby. Click here to open a map of Hidden Valley 1947-1951.

Most of the lumber was purchased or donated by the Standard Novelty Works and the Scouts and leaders formed a human chain across the river to the island and handed the materials and tools over, piece by piece. On Sunday, June 20, the Mother’s Club and parents of the Scouts were invited to visit the island to witness what progress had been made in the work towards a permanent local Boy Scout camp. While there, standing around the newly erected flagpole, they recited the new Pledge of Allegiance en masse. The words ‘under God’ were added effective on Flag Day, June 14, 1954, in response to the Communist threat. All persons commented favorably on the island camp and encouragement to continue the good work was given. The Troop treasurer received cash donations from several visitors to help in the construction program. Thus after over twenty-five years of Scouting in Duncannon, the first steps hade been taken towards a permanent local Boy Scout camp. (In 1956 the Troop built a cabin on the island. In 1972, Hurricane Agnes and her flood washed the camp away. Up to that time, the camp on Berrier’s Island is well remembered by many Scouts and their leaders as one of their favorite camping spots.)

The very end of June found the older Scouts of the Troop canoeing the Susquehanna River from Hummel’s Wharf to the Clark’s Ferry Bridge. The canoe trip was planned by the Explorer leaders and committeemen and was made under the leadership of Harold Grove, Melvin Wolpert, assisted by Ward Rice and William Mader, who were all Scout Committeemen. The canoes were transported to Hummel’s Wharf on Sunday, June 27 by trucks furnished by Boyd Shaffer and M.J. Wolpert, and accompanied by Ward Rice, Fred Lauster, Calvin Cromleigh, M.J. Wolpert, Jr., Ward Rice, Jr., and Jerry Seabold. The Scouts met at the E.U.B. Church, Monday morning, June 28, and were transported to Hummel’s Wharf by automobiles furnished by Erman Wolpert, Harold Grove, Mrs. M. L. Wolpert, Jr., Mrs. Harry Boyer, Mrs. William Mader and C. W. Hostetler. The party left Duncannon at 8 a.m., arriving at Hummel’s Wharf at 9:30 a.m. The assigning and loading of canoes were completed by 10:30 a.m. and at 10:45 a.m. the trip down the river was started. The first stop was made at Port Matilda for lunch at 12:30 p.m. The party resumed their trip after lunch and arrived at Crow’s Ferry at 5:30 p.m., where their overnight camp had been set up by the following members of the Boy Scout Troop 64: Billy Mader, Richard Mader, Chucky Hostetler, Jerry Seabold, under the leadership of Explorer Scout Roy Hartz, and committeeman C. W. Hostetler. The party enjoyed a hot supper after which swimming and games were enjoyed by all before turning in for a good night’s rest, which was well deserved and earned. The next morning found quite a few reluctant members still in their sleeping rolls at 8:00 a.m. After breakfast the camping was policed and gear was loaded in the automobiles prior to the launching of canoes for the remainder of the trip. The party left Crow’s Ferry at 10:10 a.m., passed Girty’s Notch at 11:15 a.m., arriving at New Buffalo at 12 noon. After an hour’s stop for lunch, the trip was resumed and the party arrived at Clark’s Ferry Bridge at 2:30 p.m. Explorer Scouts who participated were as follows: Larry Klucker, Ronnie Wagner, Bud Boyer, Henry Hain, Ward Rice, Jr., Jim Wolpert, Mick Sload, Jesse Grove, Don Conrad, Jr., Fred Lauster, Jr., Charles Gelbach, John Kennedy, John Andrews and John Wagner. Committeemen accompanying them were: Ward Rice, William Mader, Harold Grove, M. J. Wolpert, Jr.

Saturday July 10, 1954, there was a Swim Meet at the Wallis Pool with troops from Liverpool, Millerstown, Newport, Duncannon and New Bloomfield participating.  In all, there were about 50 Scouts.  Jesse Grove of Troop 64, took first place in the Towel Race, the Troop took second place in the Tug-o-War.  The Four-man relay team, consisting of W. Mader, R. Mader, John Andrews and Don Conrad placed second.  Jesse Grove placed third in the Underwater Race (14 years and above) and Thomas Mutzabaugh tookthird in the 50 yard Back Stroke.  John Andrews won first place in the Hair Carry Race.  The Free-for-All Balloon Breaking Contest was swept by Troop 64.  With all the points totaled, Duncannon Troop 64 took second place in the event with 39 points, just two points away from being tied at first.

Three Explorers and thirteen Scouts attended a week long summer camp at Hidden Valley Scout Reservation the week of July 18 at the cost of $11 per Scout for the week. On July 24, 1954, Troop members participated in the Water Carnival. Representing the Troop was: Row Boat Team 1: Dallas Snyder and Robert Hofer; Row Boat Team 2: Roy and John Hartz; Row Boat Team 3: William Eckrode, William Mader, James Klucker and John Andrews; Canoe Race: Race 1: Douglas Boyer; Race 2: Larry Klucker and Charles Maneval; Race 3: Jesse Grove and John Andrews; Towel Race: Dallas Snyder and John Hartz; Two Swimmers: Fred Lauster, Jr. and John Andrews; Message Relay: Ray Hartz, Charles Hofer, Jesse Grove and Fred Lauster, Jr. Richard Mader, Scout and W. L. Dromgold, Scoutmaster also attended for the week.

On Friday, July 30, 1954 five Perry County Scouts departed for the Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico for a four-week adventure. The first to ever attend from the Troop were Star Scout John Wagner, Life Scouts John Kennedy and Harry Boyer and Eagle Henry Hain made the trip and from Newport Troop 222, Life Scout Park Steele. The ranch was the largest Boys Camp on earth, encompassing 200 square miles of mesa land and plains, speckled with ten mountain peaks and equipped with 304 saddle horses, 300 burros, 45 buffalo, 70 elk, 90 antelope, 3,000 mule deer, besides a myriad of other types of fauna geared to excite the exploratory nature of teen age boys. During their stay in Philmont they become familiar with such exciting place names as Cimarron, Fowler Pass, Webster Pass, and Comanche Pass. They camped in the manner of the pioneers and Indian Scouts, and saw a vast amount of American land, not visited by the ordinary tourist. The Scouts returned August 26 with many exciting tales of their adventures.

With four of our top Scouts exploring Philmont, the Troop participated in the Fourth Annual Field and Track Meet, Saturday, August 14, at the Athletic Field of Carson Long Institute in New Bloomfield. Much like the previous years, there were contests of all sorts: speed, agility, strength, and just plain fun. Five Troops, representing Duncannon, New Bloomfield, Millerstown, Newport and Ickesburg, participated. After the competitive events, the Scouts all sat down and enjoyed a family-styled luncheon, a first for the event. Afterwards, ribbons were presented to the winners, of which Charles Hofer from Duncannon took third place in the 440. It was a good meet and was greatly enjoyed by both competitors and audience. The Chairman of the District Activities Committee, John Long was in charge and was assisted by F. G. Fahnestock, William Mader, Dale Fry, James Kinzer, Ralph Beaver, Calvin Cromleigh, C. W. Hostetler and Warren Hoffman. Charles Hofer and William Mader placed second in the Wheelbarrow race and Duncannon took third in the Egg Toss Competition.

On August 17, 1954 the Troop held Order of the Arrow Elections.  The election was conducted by District Representative of the Order of the Arrow Charles Rohrer.  Charles Hofer and John Hartz received the largest number of votes.

September 13, 1954 Harry R. ‘Bud’ Boyer participated in an Eagle Scout Board of Review, passing with the highest marks and earning Eagle Scout. His accomplishment in earning Eagle Scout made him a member of the first Father and Son to earn Eagle Scout in the Troop. His father, Harry A. Boyer was the very first Eagle Scout in the Troop, having become an eagle on August 15, 1932. ‘Bud’, who was also a member of the varsity football team and the championship high school varsity basketball team, enjoyed many Scouting opportunities and had recently returned from Philmont, one of the highlights of his illustrious Scouting career.

Another first for the Troop, as well as Perry County was a simulated Civil Defense event where Duncannon was the scene of the first “disaster” in Perry County, being presumably bombed during the State-wide alert a few minutes before eight o’clock, Monday night, October 25. Civil defense units were mobilized immediately after the red alert, and sped to Duncannon from other points of the county. Nine fire companies with their ambulances were on the job in an amazingly short time after the “bombs” had fallen. Companies from Blain, Ickesburg, Landisburg, New Bloomfield, Newport, Marysville, Liverpool and Perdix joined with the Duncannon Fire Company in extinguishing the fires while ambulances from the companies, together with station wagons pressed into service, picked up “casualties” from the streets and took them to first aid stations. First aid was administered at the Martin Building, with Isabelle Kunkel and Dr. Paul Karlik supervising. At the Methodist Church, Walter Byers and Dr. H. V. Pfautz were in charge while operations at the station in the Reformed Church were handled by Mrs. Sara Spence and Dr. Louise Miller. Some forty-five casualties were taken to these three stations with the more seriously injured then rushed to the emergency hospital set up in the Carson Long gymnasium in New Bloomfield. At the Duncannon high school, welfare units, under the direction of Mrs. Alberta Pollard of New Bloomfield, and Mrs. L.W. Bell, led more than two hundred person, and an additional welfare unit at the Martin Building over one hundred. Scouts from Duncannon Troop and Explorer Post directed ambulance crews to the casualties by flashlight and aided in the loading of the patients. They also served as runners for the dispatching of the ambulances, since all communications were presumably put out of commission. It was an exciting event and the Scouts and the community proved they were prepared to handle such a crisis.

1954 proved to be a constructive year in many ways and a year of many firsts. Interests in Scouting throughout the years have had their low points and their peaks. 1954 proved to have resurgence in Scouting. The credit for increased interest in Scouting locally laid with the leaders and committeemen, who had worked hard and faithfully in setting up a working Scouting program. The adventures and outings kept the Scouts interested in the program and provided many opportunities which otherwise, they may not have had. The leaders were: Boy Scouts - W. L. Dromgold, scoutmaster and Calvin Cromleigh Assistant Scoutmaster. Explorer Advisor Carl Auxt. Assistant Explorer advisers are Harry Boyer and Donald Conrad. Committeemen are: William Mader, Charles Hofer, Ward Rice, Harold Grove, Ted Berrier, Ernest Hartz, Bill Coleman, James Gelbach, Donald Conrad, Charles W. Hostetler, Melvin Wolpert, Jr., Tom Mutzabaugh, Charles Maneval and honorary member Edward S. Glass. To them, much credit must be given.

Throughout 1954 five Scouts advanced to the rank of Second Class. They were: Douglas Boyer, Richard Mader, Robert Hofer, Dallas Snyder, and Thomas Gussler. Charles Hofer and Larry Klucker both earned the rank of Star. The Troop started the charter year with 25 Scouts and added eleven to their rosters. By the year's end though, four had lost interest, three had moved out of the area and two became delinquent in their dues.

The Committee met on February 17, 1955 and renewed the charter, registering 23 Scouts, not counting the Explorers Scouts who maintained their own charter. Committee elections consisted of William Mader as Chairman, Ernest Hartz, Vice-Chair, Melvin Wolpert, Jr. as Secretary, James Gelbaugh as Treasurer, and Harry Boyer as Publicity Chairman. Boards of Review were then held for Scouts who were qualified to receive an advancement.

On April 19, 1955 the Troop and Explorer Post hosted a Pot Luck Supper at the Duncannon School Building with 130 in attendance. William Mader, the Committee Chair had charge of the Program. Rev. Guy Stambach led the invocation, after which the entire group sang "America" and repeated the pledge to the flag as well as the Scout Oath and Law. Hafner Seig, Neighborhood Commissioner, presented the charters to Charles Hostetler, Institutional Representative, who in turn presented the charters to Scoutmaster Dromgold for the Scout Troop and Harry Boyer for the Explorer Post. Second Class badges awarded were: Jack Snyder, Douglas Boyer, Thomas Gusler, James Klucker, Charles Hostetler, William Eckrode, Richard Mader, Wilbur Laird, Robert Hofer and Dallas Snyder. First Class badges were awarded to: William Mader, Charles Maneval and Dallas Snyder. Charles Hofer and Larry Klucker were presented their Star ranks. Seventeen merit badges were awarded to: Charles Hofer, Larry Klucker, Roy Hartz, John Hartz, Henry Hain, Fred Lauster, William Mader, Richard Mader, Dallas Snyder and Jack Snyder. Explorer Scouts, Eagle Harry Boyer received a Bronze Palm and Eagle Henry Hain received a Gold Palm. Service stars were presented to the Boy Scouts and Explorers. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of an award for 25 years of Scouting to Calvin Cromleigh, Assistant Scoutmaster, for his faithful work to the Scouting Movement of our Community. Afterwards, slides were shown from when the Explorers attended the Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico, and movies from one of their recent canoe trips. Melvin J. Wolpert, Jr. and Harold W. Grove served as narrators throughout their presentation.

The Court of Honor might have sparked interest in advancements as on May 24, 1955 the Committee hosted Boards of Review. Advancing were: Hafner Seig, Jr., David Froggatt and Keith Smith to Second Class and Richard Mader passed his board of review to First Class. Also, final presentations were made to merit badge counselors and Richard Mader earned swimming and lifesaving.

Scouts camped at Hidden Valley July 17 - 23, 1955 and also had a very busy month of October. On the 12th they passed out envelopes for Halloween contributions; picked up the donations on the 19th; on the 18th the Committee hosted another round of Boards of Review with Richard Cooper advancing to Second Class and Thomas Gussler earning the art merit badge; on Monday the 24th the Troop, with the Explorers, girl friends and families, went to Rheam's Skating Rink for a skating party; the 25th were hosted by the Fire Company where they received free rides and lessons on modern methods of fire prevention; and finally, on Thursday the 27th they marched in the Halloween Parade. November 22, Charles Ramp earned his Second Class rank, Thomas Gussler was advanced to First Class and Dallas Snyder earned Firemanship and Lifesaving.

During the beginning of 1956, the Troop meetings in the winter months consisted primarily of the Scouts engaging themselves on working on their advancements and merit badges. February 21, Douglas Boyer and Robert Hofer earned their First Class and Douglas Boyer and Thomas Gusler earned their Home Repair merit badge. Hafner Seig, Jr. earned his First Class on March 20, and the Maneval brothers earned merit badges with Herbert earning forestry and Charles earning scholarship and reading. Charles Hostetler earned music and William Mader earned scholarship and leathercraft. By April, Douglas Boyer had finished his requirements for lifesaving and on April 9, William Mader, after earning reading and citizenship in the home merit badges was advanced to the Star rank.

During the rechartering process in March 20, 1956, the following Scouts were added to the roster: Kenneth E. Asper, Ronald Dimm, James Robert Jones, David Koons, Sammy J. Klinepeter, Lawrence E. Paden, John E. Thomas, Daniel F. Clark, Barry H. Hofer, Frank R. Eckrode. All being 11 years old with the exception of David Koons who had turned 12. It cost $.50 per Scout to be registered and all received an annual subscription to Boys Life which cost the Troop $1.50 per Scout. Following the re-chartering meeting, an Eagle Scout Board of Review was held for Fred Lauster, Jr.  Fred received many laudatory comments and accolades on his performance and accomplishments as a Scout.

April 17, 1956, Fred Lauster Jr. was presented his Eagle Award during a Court of Honor held in the gymnasium of the Duncannon High School by Col. E. L. Holman of New Bloomfield.  The Eagle badge was pinned above the left chest pocket of his Explorer uniform by his mother, with his father proudly standing to his side.

During the Court of Honor, Institutional Representative, Charles Hostetler presented the Troop's new charter to Scoutmaster Dromgold and Advisor Don Conrad, Sr. was presented the charter for the Explorer Post.

Saturday evening, March 27, 1965 well over 500 Scouters and Friends of Scouting in Perry County were on hand for "Scouting in Action" at the Carson Long gymnasium.  They viewed exhibits set up by nearly every Boy Scout and Cub Scout unit in the county.  Pictured right: George Rupp, James Reisinger and Paul Liddick from Troop 64, take part in First Aid demonstration. (Perry County Times Photo, April 1, 1965)

The Scouts of Troop 64 held their week-long camp, July 10-16, 1966, at Hidden Valley Boy Scout Camp.  Swimming merit badges were earned by Bill Carpenter, Rick Boyer, Gary Brinton, and Bill Dissinger.  Canoeing Merit Badges were awarded to Cary Boyer and David Curtis.  Others in attendance were Randy Sloan, who became a Second Class Scout, Steve Bell, Jeffrey Smith, Robert Boyer, Harlow Thompson, and leaders, Scoutmaster W. L. Dromgold and Committeeman Herbert Maguire.  A major event was the critter race, in which a three-foot black snake, owned by Cary Boyer, won first place.  Cary, who found the snake before the race, took it along home with him.

The Flaming Arrow Patrol of Boy Scout Troop 64, won the Klondike sled race at the Klondike Derby held Saturday February 11, 1967 at the YMCA camp grounds.  Ten patrols from eight Perry County Troops participated.  Each Patrol was required to build their own Klondike sled and seven boys of the patrol acted as dogs to pull it.  They were in the field from 9:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.  Scouts from Troop 64 attending were:  Gary Brinton, Robert Boyer, Richard Boyer, David Curtis, Gary Crum, Farley Frye, Charles Hayes, Jeffrey Hershberger, Max Maguire, Harlow Thompson, Jr., and Gary Smith.  Adults were W. L. Dromgold, Richard Boyer, Calvin Cromleigh and Herbert Maguire.

July 25-28, 1967 the Scouts held a four day Indian camping tip at the Ebersole Farm on the Dellville Road near the second iron bridge at Arter's Cottage.  Prior to camp, Scouts from the Troop formed an Indian Dance Team.  On Thursday evening, July 27, 1967 the Indian Dance Team held a public demonstration.  The encampment was under the supervision of Rev. Houseal.

When the Troop re-chartered in March 1968 it re-registered 25 Scouts and processed three new Scouts. Of the re-registered, they had three Life Scouts, Charles Hayes, Gary Brinton and David Curtis; four Star Scouts were Richard H. Boyer, Robert M. Boyer, Herbert A. Maguire and Harlow Thompson, Jr.; the two First Class Scouts were: Carey L. Boyer and David Fuller; five Second Class Scouts: James M. Brunner, William M. Carpenter, Farley J. Frye, Max L. Maguire, and James W. Rissinger, Jr.; eleven Tenderfoot Scouts being Richard A. Beck, Mark M. Bolden, Timmy Boyer, Gary W. Crum, Paul E. Fuller, Jeffrey Hershberger, Russell B. Kiner, Randy Sloan, Gary E. Smith, Jeffrey M.. Smith, and Patrick Brunner. The three new Scouts added were Tenderfoots, William Reed who joined April 11, 1967 and became Tenderfoot May 16, 1967,  John W. Brinton who joined June 20, 1967 and became Tenderfoot July 7, 1967, and Robert Wallace Wright who joined October 31, 1967 and became Tenderfoot November 4, 1967.  The Troop Committee consisted of Charles W. Hostetler, Institutional Representative, Charles E. Magee, Committee Chairman, Eugene A. Boyer, Donald W. Conrad, Herbert R. Maguire, Theodore Berrier, James W. R. Gelbaugh, William D. Mader, Duane H. Curtis, and Rev. David Housel. The Scoutmaster remained W. L. Dromgold, with his assistants being Calvin W. Cromleigh, who had just completed his 31st year in that post, Robert R. Brinton, Robert Brinton Jr. and Brian Maguire.

Boy Scout Troop 64 stayed on Berrier’s Island at the Cove for their first overnight camping trip of the year, April 27-28, 1968.  Robert Brinton and Calvin Cromleigh, Assistant Scoutmasters, and T. B. Berrier, troop committeeman, were in charge of the camping expedition.  Scouts who camped were Mark Bolden, Timmy Bolden, Richard Boyer, Robert Boyer, John Brinton, Edward Brown, William Carpenter, Terry Clouser, Jeffrey Hershberger, Terry Hershberger, Herbert A. Maguire, Max Maguire, Charles Rohrer, Gregory Rohrer, Randy Sloan, Ronnie Cromleigh, Randy Morrison, and Richard Smith.  Just prior to their camp,  Scouts and leaders of the troop also worked on a project together.   Those who worked on a conversation project at the YMCA grounds for five hours April 6, were T. B. Berrier, W. L. Dromgold and Herbert Maguire, leaders and Gary Brinton, John Brinton, Edward Brown, Terry Clouser, Max Maguire, and Ronnie Cromleigh, scouts who passed requirements for the project. 

Otterbein United Methodist Church was the scene of a Boy Scout Court of Honor, Tuesday evening, October 12, 1968 when Charles Hayes, a member of Duncannon Scout Troop 64 received the Eagle Award.

Charles, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hayes, RD 1, Duncannon, is the fourteenth boy to have earned the award in Troop 64.

In addition to 25 merit badges, Charles holds the other Scout Awards of Pro Deo et Patria and 50 Miler.  He is a member of Ordeal and Brotherhood Susquehannoch Lodge No. 11, Order of the Arrow, a National Brotherhood of Scout Honor Campers.

Charles has earned the Mile Swim Award and is a Scout Lifeguard.

He attended the Philmont Expedition at Cimmarron, New Mexico.  He is also a member of the Cayuga Indian Dance Team.

A band member at Susquenita High School where he is a senior, Charles plays in the Harrisburg Symphony. He also belongs to the West Shore Chapter, Order of DeMolay.

At the ceremony the award was presented to Charles by Scoutmaster Lynn Dromgold. About 70 persons were present for the occasion. Refreshments were served later.

Troop 64 hosted a Court of Honor November 14, 1972 where four Scouts advanced and three boys were accepted into the Troop.  First Class ranks were awarded to Harry Hockenberry and Andy Parrish.  Jim Zinn and Glen Stahl each earned Second Class.  The new Scouts joining the Troop were Jimmy Dersham, Alan Houck and Dale Hayes.

Some seventy Scouts from Troops 64, Duncannon; 73, Loysville; 81, Millerstown; 92, New Bloomfield; 220, Loysville YDC; and 225, Blain; descended on the John Achenbach farm off of Route 17, near Millerstown on Saturday, January 20, 1973 for a Klondike Derby.  Each participating patrol constructed a Klondike sled prior to the event and then was required to pull it through eight stations where they encountered Scout skill problems in first aid, map reading, compass, fire building, knife and axe, tent pitching, trail signs and lashings.  At the end of the trail there was a sled race down the field for extra gold nuggets (points).  The Flaming Arrow Patrol of Troop 64 earned second place.

Scouts of Troop 64, Duncannon; 73 Landisburg; 81 Millerstown; 91 Liverpool; 92 New Bloomfield; 94 Shermansdale; 222 Newport; 225 Blain and Post 222 Newport spent the weekend of May 11-12-13, 1973 at the Gettysburg National Military Park.  The Troops camped in McMillen’s Woods on Friday evening.  At 8:00 a.m. Saturday they attended the Visitor’s Center and Museum for the Cyclorama Showing.  They also completed the high water mark walking tour and a visit to the National Cemetery. The remainder of the day was spent hiking the two-five mile segments of the Blue and Grey Compass Trails.  At Saturday night’s campfire each troop presented a skit and sand songs.  During the Campfire, Jon Casey, Troop 64 was tapped for the Order of the Arrow.  Each Troop received a participation ribbon and every individual that completed the program earned the Gettysburg Heritage patch plus the Blue and Grey Trail segments.

The 1974 Spring Camporee was held along Big Buffalo Creek where camp was just below Reach Ridge on May 17-19, 1974.  The theme “Be Prepared” was a great success as most of the event was conducted by the boy leaders of various troops.  Some 125 Scouts and Scouters were encamped.  Saturday was spent on Scout-craft skills and a physical fitness marathon concluded with a tug-o-war over the creek.  Hikes and softball finished the day.  Saturday night’s campfire was attended by an additional 75 parents and Cub Scouts as Patrols had skits and sang.  A church service was held Sunday morning with a collection for the World Friendship Fund of Scouting.  The patrols were in competition with their camping skills the entire weekend with all troops receiving a ribbon.




February 13, 1977, during the Troop Committee meeting, Troop Committeemen positions remained the same.  Dave Curtis remained as Scoutmaster and his Assistants were Calvin Cromleigh and Richard Jones.  Mr. Charles Hoffman Sr., remained as an Assistant Scoutmaster and Advancement Chairman for the Troop.  At the August 9, 1977 Troop Committee Meeting, Scoutmaster Dave Curtis, citing time constraints and obligations preventing him providing a program that he felt the Scouts deserved, handed the reigns back over to Robert Brinton Sr., who agreed to serve as Scoutmaster, temporarily.

During the February 27, 1979 Committee Organization Meeting, the Committee voted and retained the current officers.  The inactive Assistant Scoutmasters were registered as Committmen, leaving only Jon Casey as the Assistant Scoutmaster.  Members of the Committee consisted of Herbert Maguire, Chair; W. L. Dromgold, Secretary; Charles A. Hoffman Sr., Advancement Chairman; James W. Gelbaugh, Treasurer; Wayne E. Casey, Donald W. Conrad, David W. Curtis, Charles E. Magee, Brian R. Maguire, Ken L. Raup, Sr., Robert R. Brinton, Sr., John W. Brinton, Kenneth Hilbish, Norman Watson and Calvin Cromleigh.  Based on the previous year's accomplishments, the Troop earned the National Scouting Award.  It was also during this meeting that the Committee authorized the creation of a Troop library, where they would purchase a large quantity of Merit Badge books,  When signed out, the Scout would be charged .60 cents and when returned, they would get .50 cents back.  During the rechartering process, the Committee agreed to pay $5.00 toward each active leader and $2.00 for each Scout toward Chartering.  Joining the Troop and chartering for the first time were Duane Hammaker and Fred Matter, who would both go on to earn Eagle.

The Troop held Elections on October 2, 1984.  Mike Bell was elected as Senior Patrol Leadewith Scott Hamilton serving as the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader.  Patrol Leader elected with Patrols indicated were: Patrol 1 - Chris Messner Patrol Leader; Members: Mike Kreiger, Bradley Field and Dan Rapp, Dave Rand, William Bell, Jeremy Danko, Glenn Gauker, Jr., Paul Liddick, Ryan Myers, Chuck Steele, Ray Yohn, Jr., and Pat Cohen.  Patrol 2 - Fred Rissinger Patrol Leader; Members: Jason Field, Ty Mutzabaugh, Jonathan Tyson, Dave Kreiger, Chris Brandt, Ed Kriner, Donal Miller, Clark Shearer, Charles Wise, Joe Walsh, Greg Shunk.  The Junior Assistant Scoutmaster were: Dave Messner, Fred Matter, Jody Hoffman and Duane Hammaker.  The Scoutmaster was Dick Messner and the Advancement Chair remain Charles Hoffman, Sr.

Michael Kreiger's Eagle Court of Honor, held at the Assembly of God Church, with Pastor Dale Rosenberg, was held on January 28, 1989 . Mike Kreiger's Eagle Scout Board of Review was held August 22, 1988, with  Mike passing the Eagle Board with flying colors and became the Troop's 34th Eagle Scout.  For his project, Mike had built and installed benches at the PCRA. (Left Picture) Mike's mother pins the Eagle Badge as his father looks on.  (Right picture) Scoutmaster Barry Sheaffer makes the presentation to Mike Kreiger and his parents.

Camp Muckle Ratz, January 1990: First Row (l-r) Brian Rogers, Ken Danko, Chip Jordan, Aaron Rissinger, Brian Reifsnyder. Second Row: Mike Danko, Chris Imler, John King, Thom Hammaker, Jayson Wilt, Steve King. Third Row: Chris Bower, Earl Matter, Chuck Hoffman, Sr., Barry Sheaffer, Ron Jacobs and Adam King.

Duane Hammaker stepped down in 1998 and passed the troop to Thom Hammaker. Presently Thom is serving as Scoutmaster and with his right hand Chris Shive as advancement chairman the troop is experiencing more growth and great retention. Troop 64 stands alone as a great scouting unit and is on the verge of celebrating 90 continuous years of service to youth. Still chartered by the same church, Duncannon holds the record for oldest continuous unit in the County.

Some of the troop highlights over the years include the original trek of scouts hiking to the top of Peters Mountain and erecting an American flag from a standard lashed to a tree top. This went on from the 1940’s under the leadership of Drummy until 1985 when Christopher Messner erected a permanent pole for an Eagle Scout Service Project. After two rebuilds the National park service requested the pole be removed for liability reasons.

In 2004 the troop undertook a great project with the help of a local farmer Mr. Glenn Mitchell who wanted to see the flag flying again and they erected an 80 foot tall pole on the bluff above the Juniata River at the Route 322 and 11&15 interchange. This flag is a permanent troop project and is well supported by the community. The American Legion post 340 not only contributes to the maintenance but also pays the electric bill for the flood lights which illuminate the Grand 30 X 40 foot American Flag. Other annual supporters of the flag from the community include the Duncannon Sportsman Club, The Duncannon Lions Club, and our local Grange organization. Business sponsors include Maguire’s Ford of Duncannon, Aycock Inc., and The Duncannon Borough.

Boy Scout Troop 64 is active in the community always participating in community events such as parades and gatherings. Troop 64 to the best of my knowledge has not missed a Veterans Day or Memorial Day parade in over Thirty years. Always with a large turn out and always looking dapper in their Red berets and Scout uniforms parades are important to this troop. The community supports this Scout Troop because it stands for good things and the citizens see the results. Many former Scouts of this Troop continue to serve the community as EMS personnel, Firefighters, civic and church leaders, and professional contributors to the good of society.

If you take a few minutes and visit the Troop Eagle Scout directory you will get an idea of the magnitude of community service provided by this Scout Troop. Take a look at the Eagle Scout projects over the years and try to imagine the amount of volunteer hours that go into projects of this scope. I believe you will see Duncannon Boy Scout Troop 64 is something very special. I also believe the foundation of scouting established so many years ago in Duncannon has made this possible.

Boy Scout Troop 64 was proud to have another outstanding member of the community involved with them through the years. Richard “Dick” Swank a longtime editor of the Duncannon Record was associated with the troop through the 1950’s and 1960’s. Mr. Swank always an avid supporter of Scouting and great influence through MB counseling and leadership to the Scouts of Troop 64.

Troop 64 has had two leaders awarded the Silver Beaver Award in its tenure. Many troops exist without ever attaining one leader having received this honor. Both W. L. Dromgold and Barry P. Sheaffer are Silver Beavers.

Many Scouts from Duncannon have earned religious awards and are as all good Scouts should be active in their Church. The troop diversity is shown through the various religious awards received by the scouts.

In 1981 three scouts from Duncannon ventured to Fort A. P. Hill, Virginia to attend the National Scout Jamboree. The Scoutmaster representing the Keystone Area Council Troop that year was none other than Duncannon’s own Barry P Sheaffer. The Scouts from Duncannon were Scott Sheaffer, Gregory Strayer, and Fred Matter. All three of which you will find in the Eagle Honor Roll of Troop 64.

I would like to mention a few leaders for Scouting that often go un recognized. These men were great inspirations to many Scouts through their dedication and hard work for the troop. Herbert Maguire, Merit Badge counselor serving many years as a hiking and citizenship counselor; Charles Hoffman Sr. Advancement Chairman; Doug Stine Committee Member; Russell “Butch” Hammaker Assistant Scoutmaster; Kevin Gray Advancement Chairman; Chuck Reed Advancement Chairman; James O Dersham Jr. Assistant Scoutmaster; John Raudensky Sr. Quartermaster; James Gelbach Treasurer; and the oldest Scouter with over 80 years of active service Calvin Cromleigh, who has served as Advancement Chairman, Assistant Scoutmaster, and Committee Member.

Duncannon Boy Scouts hold solid the fundamentals of Scouting while moving forward into the future and embracing new technologies and adventures. Our mission as leaders is very simple and has been around a long time. We strive to provide boys the opportunity to become good men. The Scouting program was designed to do this and if we stand back and observe the outcome when Scouting is presented properly it does just that. Duncannon Troop 64 is thriving proof of the success of the Scouting program.

Many Scouts have been afforded opportunities that other boys have not enjoyed. Scouts are a wealth of information and the great part about the information is what scouts learn as boys are extremely beneficial to them as men. For example the board of review process will give the man who has been through one as a boy an edge during a job interview. Many scouts excel at public speaking because they have learned to do it as a scout. Many merit badges are an introduction to career opportunities; by exposing a young man to the vast array of topics through the merit badge list we may be introducing them to their future career. The other merit badges are important things every man should know such as First Aid, Emergency Preparedness, Pioneering, and Orienteering. To possess these skills will do no person harm, and improve the society in which we live.

While throughout the country Scouting is under attack by various groups who obviously cannot understand the importance of such a program, Scouting in Duncannon is thriving and will continue to do so. The Scout Oath and Law is a code of honor by which the Scouts in Duncannon do their best to live by.

2000 Keystone Area Council merged with York Adams Area Council and became Keystone Area York-Adams Council 544 and later the same year became New Birth of Freedom Council 544

 William A. Fenicle                   Charter 1927 - February 28, 1939                                 12
 Rev. Roy R. Zeigler                   March 1, 1939 - March 31, 1946                                        7
 G. C. Daugherty                          April 1, 1946 - March 31,  1947                                          1
 Edward S. Glass                          April 1, 1947 - March 31,  1952                                         5
 William Mader                            April 1, 1952 - March 31, 1958                                          6
 Ernest Hartz                                 April 1, 1958 - March 31, 1962                                          4
 Theodore Berrier                      April 1, 1962 - March 31, 1963                                           1
 William D. Mader                    April 1, 1963 - March 31, 1966                                           3
 Charles S. Magee                      April 1, 1966 - March 31, 1969                                           3
 Herbert Maguire                      April 1, 1969 - June 29, 1982                                            13
Doug Stine                                    June 30, 1982  - February 20, 1985                          2.75
 Gregory M. Strayer               February 27, 1989  - March 31, 1992                            3
 Bruce Rogers                             April 1, 1992 - December 31, 1994                                 2
 William W. Hobbie              January 1, 1995 - Present                                                   24+

 W. Lynn Dromgold          September 26, 1927 - October 1969                                       42
 Robert Brinton, Sr.           October 1969 - March 31, 1976                                                       6
 James Dersham                  April 1, 1976 - June 20, 1976                                                      2.5mos
 David W. Curtis                   June 21, 1976 - August 9, 1977                                                14mos
 Robert Brinton, Sr.           August 9, 1977 - July 1, 1978                                                     11mos
 Barry P. Sheaffer                July 1, 1978 - September 30, 1983                                          4. 5
 Richard Messner                October 1, 1983  - June 30, 1985                                                1.75
Michael Tressler                  July 20, 1985 - November 5, 1985                                           3.5mos
 Barry P. Sheaffer               6 November 1985 - 13 February 1990                                 4.25
 Duane E. Hammaker      14 Feb 1990- December 31, 1998                                               8
 Thomas C. Hammaker   January 1, 1999 - Present                                                               20+