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Show THE MONTH OF JUNE Lowell says "What is so rare as a day in June." Nothing, unless un-less it be a desire to be worthy of tthe moral Jlessons which June conveys. June is the month when nature is very generous, as a trip to any of the hillsides surrounding Bingham will convince con-vince one wild flowers of every description are seen on every hand. June is the month when . happy brides come forth and the marriage altar witness many nuptials, as if the month is adapted for the blessings of unity. un-ity. So generous is this month as it broods over the sanctity of human life that many a mother has named her daughter after this month. June is the month for high school and college commencements, com-mencements, as the doors of these great (educational institutions institu-tions swing open a veritable ar my of youth from one end of our land to the other branches out. . "Commencement" shall be Worthy of the name. School days are days of preparation and commencement should mean the beginning of one's education. We must not forget, either, that June 14th is Flag day. On that day we unfurl Old Glory. To the people of Bingham the Stars and Stripes mean much to them. It stands for all that is just, noble no-ble and true, it is to them the symbol of life and freedom. The flag defends him who defends it, by integrity, manhood and service. Its beauty is the power of free institutions, long may it waive and the month of June ever be loved. |