Newspaper Clipping Notes Beginning of Camp Sail-Ho Balboa

Larry Steimle — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:26:45 +0000

This newspaper clipping tells of the beginning of Skipper Steimle’s Balboa camp years…likely printed in 1937. Text of article is as follows:

[beginning of article missing]…of Leonard N. Steimle, instructor in the science department at Beverly Hills High School. He also wishes he could own an airplane, play the piano, and read at the rate of 1000 words per minute.

A graduate of U.C.L.A., Steimle took post-graduate work at U.S.C., and has taught in local schools for eight years, six in the elementary division and two in the high school.

–Goat Hunter–

He enjoys swimming, radio engineering, archery and Boy Scout work. Shooting two wild goats on Catalina with a bow and arrow was one of his most exciting experiences;…

Balboa Beach Camp for Boys Brochure

Larry Steimle — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:13:32 +0000

Here’s a scan of a 1938 brochure cover from the Balboa Beach Camp for Boys run by Leonard “Skipper” Steimle (click on the image to see a larger version). Were you there or do you know any of the sponsors?

Here’s the text from the scan:

Front:

Balboa Beach Camp for Boys

Sailing at B.B.C. (photo caption)

Southern California’s Favorite Spot for Sailing and Swimming
Balboa Island, California

Camp Season
Period 1 June 25th to July 15th
Period 2 July 16th to Aug. 5th
Period 3 Aug. 6th to Aug 26th
1938

Back Cover:

Skipper Steimle - Sail Ho! Balboa » Photos

Newspaper Clipping Notes Beginning of Camp Sail-Ho Balboa

Balboa Beach Camp for Boys Brochure