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Under Mr. Hodges and his troop committee and parents' club, the Boy Scout Movement in Anacostia had reached a high peak.  In 1946 the Scoutmaster passed from the Chica-bound Mr. Hodges to Mr. George Johnson, who kept troop 534 at a respectable level in District Scouting activities.  Mr. Charles Sims became Master in 1947. Just as the farmer had his good and bad seasons, so it was with the Scouts of Anacostia.  1948 was a bad season for the scouts.  There were many
who were willing to follow, but no one to lead them.  Mrs. Gladys Parham, who was a faithful cub worker, took it upon herself to find someone to lead the Scouts.  Setting out with a determination of her own, and the hopes of the boys behind her, she found a leader in Jasper Hill.  She was awarded the title of Mrs. Scoutmaster of troop 534, and the even greater title of a "second mother
for the entire troop because of her efforts.

The troop continues to progress under its present leaders; earning the reputation of being the hikingest, yellingest troop in the District.  The scouts have received awards from many because of their expertness in poultry raising.  Mr. Hill has encouraged the Scouts to keep the home of Frederick Douglass free from weeds.

Anacostia will long remember and continue to be proud of such Scouts as Lawrence Robinson, Roger Hodges, Elmer Tyler, William Price, Marshall Lee, Thomas Ross, John Butler, Richard Glover, Carlton McKenzie, Gary Freeman, Phil Watts, Rupert Sims, Robert Butler, Rudolph Thompson, Jack Smith, Carl Jenkins, Ralph Ware,
Kenneth Washington, Dickie Ray, Van Dike Walker, Henry Halton, R.N. Dixon, and many others. These men are responsible for single organization of colored boys.

A. E. Gross
Interviews with Mr. J. Hill, Scoutmaster, Troop 534 and Mr. L. Robinson, Ass't Scoutmaster.

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THE BARRY FARMS UNIT OF THE JUNIOR POLICE AND CITIZEN'S CORPS

On Saturday, September 17, 1950, Mr. James Carter, Sr., sponsor and organizing force behind the Barry Farm Unit - saw his dream for Anacostia boys and girls become a reality.  On this day, the first shovelful of earth was removed from
the ground at the corner of Pomeroy and Stanton Roads, Southeast.  This will be the site of the one-story clubhouse for the Anacostia section.  The clubhouse will be known as the Barry Farms Unit, and it should be ready in less than a year.  It will have indoor facilities for games, music, boxing, and outdoor facilities for such sports as basketball.

The Barry Farm Unit of the Junior Police and Citizen's Corps was organized in October 1946 under the sponsorship of Mr. James Carter, Sr. and leadership of Officer Oliver A. Cowan.  The members of the Adult Committee and Advisory Board
are residents of Anacostia and Alumni of Birney School.

They are as follows:  Mr. Arthur Jones, Mr. Lawrence Booze, Mr. Leonard Cook, Mr. Albert Young, Mrs. Audrey Carter Allen.

The Barry Farm Unit's aim is to prevent juvenile delinquency.  The members have their own officers and each child is responsible for the proper operation of the unit.  At the present time, the meetings are held at the residence of Mrs. Beatrice Anderson every Wednesday at 7 o'clock.  However, this is only  temporary arrangement until the completion of the new club-house.

Many interesting activities are engaged in and developed by the Barry Farms Unit.  At Christmas time the unit has an adult committee which gives baskets to the poor, toys to the children, and clothing in cases where it is possible.  All the work that is done by the various adults is volunteer and is under the direction of the J.P.C.C. Headquarters which is located at 720 Barry Pl N.W.

A choral ensemble has been organized under the direction of Mrs. Audrey Carter Allen.  This group sings at various places in order to raise money for helping various project.  Funds for the function of the unit are also derived from other activities given by the children and donations
from citizens of Anacostia and vicinity.  Some of these other enterprises engaged in by the children have included plays, radio programs, television shows, and religious musical and literary
programs in many churches in Washington.

The continued support and patronage of the community will further the work and progress of the Barry Farms Unit of the Junior Police and Citizen's Corps.

A. C. Robinson
Interview with Mrs. A. C. Allen.
Submitted document of Mrs. A. C. Allen. 

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