Mrs. Gunn's Diary: Feb. 7, 1942

She has a baking day; Boy Scouts support war activities

Sugar shortage be damned. Mrs. Gunn had what she called a “baking day,” producing a chocolate cake, ice cream, and “apples for the church.” Meanwhile, her boys “were busy all day with Scout work.”

The war gave new opportunities for service for Boy Scouts. Paid subscribers can read on about some of their activities.

The 1940s vintage Scout canteen and flashlight, being offered by a dealer on eBay, caught my eye because the owner was K.Smith. But not this K.Smith!