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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated November 30, 1956 reads "Rangers, commandos like to work. Unselfish service for God and for others is outlook developed by group. Club members learn to tackle jobs with will, do them quickly and well and with right spirit. Shown above is Larry Younkers of Pacoima as he helps prepare ground for clubhouse site." The article partially reads "The Valleywide Rangers and Christian Commandos, with a program based on training boys and girls as 'youthful leaders, safe to follow,' are spreading 'juvenile decency' by chain reaction." Second boy, on the left in photograph, is unidentified.; See images #00146438 through #00146443 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Christian Commandos Boys--California--San Fernando Valley Clubs--California--San Fernando Valley Shovels--California--San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits Valley Times Collection photographs
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