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Photograph was edited for publication purposes The Valley Columbus Banquet Hall also known as the Knights of Columbus Hall is located at 14450 Valerio St., Van Nuys. Photograph caption dated April 30, 1960 reads, "Robert Johnson, 13-year-old Boy Scout of Troop 223, received his Eagle Scout badge from his mother, Mrs. John Johnson, 6734 Tobias St., at Court of Honor ceremonies in Knights of Columbus Hall, Valerio street and Van Nuys boulevard. His father, rear and Scoutmaster John Huckestien took part in the presentation. Robert, who hopes to become an Explorer Scout, is the first member of Troop 223 to receive the top scouting honor. He's an eighth grader at St. Elizabeth's School in Van Nuys."
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Valley Columbus Banquet Hall (Van Nuys, Los Angeles, Calif.) Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scouts--California--Los Angeles Boy Scouts--California--Los Angeles Mothers and sons--California--Los Angeles Fathers and sons--California--Los Angeles Families--California--Los Angeles Scout leaders--California--Los Angeles Teenage boys--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Badges--California--Los Angeles Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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