Louise A. Wood, 78; Ex-Head of Girl Scouts (original) (raw)
Louise A. Wood, 78; Ex-Head of Girl Scouts
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May 19, 1988
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Louise A. Wood, former chief executive officer of Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., died of cancer Monday at her home in Aurora, Calif., about 60 miles east of San Francisco. She was 78 years old.
Ms. Wood was national executive director of the Girl Scouts from 1961 to 1972, when she retired. During her tenure as its leader, the organization had four million members.
Ms. Wood held various jobs with the American National Red Cross during World War II and until 1953, and in 1947 she was awarded the Medal of Freedom by President Truman for her services.
Ms. Wood was born in Mankato, Minn., and earned a bachelor's degree from Macalester College in St. Paul and a master's from Teachers College of Columbia University.
Surviving are four brothers: Dr. Earl Wood of Rochester, Minn.; Dr. Harland Wood of Cleveland; Dr. Chester Wood of Orlando, Fla., and Delbert Wood of South St. Paul, Minn.
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