Lewisville Troop 752

Our History

Leaders that have guided us....

Lewisville's Scouting History

Scouting in Lewisville has always been an important part of the community. From its earliest beginnings, as early as 1936, to the present day, the Boy Scouts of Lewisville have performed important community services. Also, the Scouts have provided a haven for boys, offering not only enjoyable activities, but also teaching valuable skills and helping boys to become better citizens. The Boys Scouts of Lewisville have always been a helpful and significant part of the community.

Scouting in Lewisville began in 1936, with the formation of Troop 50. Under the guidance of W.S. Felts, former Scoutmaster in Troop 45 of Pfafftown, and under the support of various members of the community, such as Ms. Anna Ogburn and Frank Reynolds, the Troop was formed on October 27, 1936, with its first formal meeting on November 3 of that year. Meetings were generally held at the Troop Scout Hut, a cabin donated by Ms. Ogburn. About 10 scouts, among them Norman Bruce, Clyde Craft, Tommy Fulk and Sydney Moser, comprised the Troop, with Felts serving as Scoutmaster for two years until Fred Hauser became Scoutmaster in1938. Troop 50 was very active, engaging in many hikes and overnight camping trips centering around the Scout Hut. Also, many boys attended Camp Lasater, predecessor of Camp Raven Knob, during the summer. As most of the boys became more active in high school and consequently less active in Scouts, the Troop disbanded in 1939, the highest rank earned by any Scout was Life.

Scouting in Lewisville experienced a resurgence in the 1940's with the formation of a new Troop in the spring of 1946. On March 2 of that year, Troop 52 was charted under the sponsorship of the Lewisville Civic Club. W.S. Miller assumed the duty of Scoutmaster. Approximately 25 boys joined Troop 52, providing a strong base for the Troop to work. Membership in the Troop remained high, averaging 20 boys, in the 40's and 50's, and Troop achievement was also significant during the period. Meetings were held weekly, generally at the Scout Hut, occasionally at the Lewisville Agricultural Building. At these meetings, lessons in many valuable scout skills, such as knot tying, camping, and cooking were taught. Under the leadership and tutelage of Scoutmaster W.S. Miller, who was followed by William H-B Perry in 1951, then Francis McMordie in 1956, and along with a number of assistants and the introduction of many committee members, the Scouts of Troop52 advanced in rank, receiving many merit badges and awards. During this period, the Lewisville Scouting effort produced its first three Eagles: Richard Reynolds, James Canter and Jack Kiger. Troop 52 also had some recipients of the God and Country award among them Eddie Hauser and Martin Taylor. The Troop was active not only in advancement but also in community service and recreational activities. This period was one of the Lewisville Scouts' most active periods in community service. Many projects were planned and executed by Troop 52's Scouts and Leaders. One of the most popular projects of the period was the paper drive, with collection bins sponsored by the Troop. Also, the boys helped out in spring jobs for several years, including maintenance of the Scout Hut    ................(to be continued)