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Photograph caption dated March 24, 1962 reads "Al Apuzzo, center, a student at San Fernando High School, receives the 'Youth of the Month' award from the Pacoima Coordinating Council for his role in rescuing 8-year-old Craig Schnitger from the Pacoima Wash last month. Presenting the award to the 15-year-old Boy Scout are, from left, Jerry Adler, chairman of the Youth of the Month Committee, and Mrs. Archie Chieves, council president. Apuzzo was honored at a community luncheon."
Pacoima Coordinating Council Boy Scouts of America High school students Teenage boys Boy Scouts Award winners Men Women Awards Associations, institutions, etc Pacoima (Los Angeles, Calif.)
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