Sunday, June 4, 1978

The Cincinnati Enquirer

Spend a day at Fort Scott Camp

Rain or shine, promoters of the Fort Scott Camp's upcoming 
shindig are planning a fun-filled day to celebrate the opening 
and dedication of the Msgr. R. Marcellus Wagner Youth Lodge.

All former campers, counselors and friends of the camp are 
invited to spend a day at camp, June 10, before this year's 
camping season begins June 11.  Refreshments will be available 
from noon on with cocktails at 4 p.m. and barbecue dinner 
following the 6 p.m. dedication of the lodge.

Cincinnati Archbishop Joseph Bernardin will dedicate the 
building.  William J. Keating, president of The Cincinnati 
Enquirer and former Fort Scott counselors, will emcee the 
program.

The lodge is a 6000-square-foot winterized building, according to 
Rev. John E. Porter, generate director of the camp, and will 
provide sleeping quarters for special camp events or off-seasons 
retreats.  "This is the first winterized lodge on the grounds and 
a major step for the camp," said Father Porter. "The building 
will hold 50 campers in two dormitories."

The lodge is being dedicate to the late Monsignor Wagner, the 
second camp director from 1924-1959, in appreciation of his 
efforts.  It was through his work the camp expanded into a boys' 
and girls' camp and additional buildings were constructed, 
according to Father Porter.  The camp, in New Baltimore, Ohio, is 
owned and operated by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.

Honored guests for the afternoon will include Loretta Young, Mrs. 
Louise Wagner, sister of Monsignor Wagner, and Mr. and Mrs. 
Edward Grever (Mrs. Jane Wagner is niece of Monsignor Wagner).

H. Garrett Frey is chairing the fund-raising campaign and the 
event with the assistance of Fred Ratterman.  For donations of 
$25,000 or more, a room in the lodge will be named for the donor; 
$5000 or more a section of the lodge; $1000 name listed on a 
bronze plaque as sustaining sponsor and $100 listed on a special 
plaque as donor sponsor.  To date, Frey said $100,000 in 
donations and three rooms have been realized toward the goal of 
$250,000.

Admission for the day of dedication is $50 for two.  Three cars 
will be given away that afternoon.  A portion of the admission is 
tax deductible.  Reservations may be made with the office, 426 E. 
Fifth St., Cincinnati 45202.  No deadline has been set and 
reservations will be accepted at the camp gate June 10.