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Show r Feature r SOUTHZBK UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY JUNE 11, 1W7 rw w m President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation in 19 16 to establish Flag Day, then on August 3, 1949, President Truman signed an Act of Congress that designated June 14 as National Flag Day. and they Old Glory is the symbol of our worthy thought, idea. the adopted great nation. It represents freeIn 1893, following the sugges- dom, justice and equality for all. tion of Colonel J. Granville The American Flag graces such Leach, the Pennsylvania Soci- places as schools, statehouses, ety of Colonial Dames adopted a federal buildings, courtrooms, resolution asking the mayor of churches, and homes. Few Philadelphia, others in author- people realize that the flag that ity and private citizens, to have flew over Pearl Harbor on Dea public showing of the Flag on cember 7, 1941 was the same June 14. flag that flew over the White House when the Japanese accepted surrender terms. Its in14 as the Flags birthday. Four years later, George Balch, a teacher in New York City, planned Flag Day ceremonies for the children of his school. The State Board of Education of New York thought it was a note- June By Barbara Pyles I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Almost everyone knows that Flag Day, the anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777, is celebrated on June 14. The idea of an annual Flag Day is believed to have started in 1885 when BJ Cigrand, a schoolteacher, made plans for students in the Fredonia, Wisconsin Public School, District 6, to observe Interested In sketching, drawing, life studies? Charcoal or medium ofyour choice! Call or spiring to think that Neil Armstrong placed the American Flag on the moon, but how sad it is to see the American Flag 644-303- that the Stars and Stripes has been through 27 versions, the last one being in 1960 when Hawaii was admitted to statehood. There is no official record to show why or how the colors were selected. Some say George Wash- ington characterized the elements of the flag this way: the stars were taken from the sky, the red from the British colors, and the white stripes signified the secession from the home coun- try. We all know that the 13 stripes stand for the original 13 colonies. As for why the stars were in a circle? Let the 13 stars in a circle stand as a new constella-- , tion in the heavens, said George ; 9 0 Lunch and Dinner Prime Rib - Come and enjoy our hot & delicious, food and homey atmosphere! Lumber - Windows - Doors - Insulation Roofing - Sheetrock - Cement - Block - Fence Supplies (Chainlink, Hog & Cow Panels) Coolers - Hardware - Plumbing Supplies Electrical Supplies - Paint - Tools WashingtcntThat Washington actually said this is not known for sure.) Yes, there are a lot of stories Breakfast Steak & Eggs 5 For Every Building Need -Contractor Sales - Homeowner Sales Bids Custom Ordering Delivery Forklift Rental draped over the casket of a veteran who gave his life to preserve it. Its believed that Congressman Francis Hopkinson of New Jersey, most likely designed the first Stars and Stripes. Some people believe that Betsy Ross, a young Philadelphia seamstress, sewed the first American Flag for George Washington. According to historical records, Ross did make flags, but few historians believe that she made the first American Flag. However, records do show that Elizabeth Ross made ships colors for Pennsylvania state ships. What happened to the first flag? No one knows. It must be remembered that in those days people did not have the benefits of TV or the press to record the events of each day. We do know Golden Hills Restaurant r r 644-515- fte lysmte - , surrounding the American Flag, but we do not have the proof to support every one of those stories. There is one thing we do know for certain: that the American Flag is flown in the land of the free and the home ofthe brave. May God continue to Bless America. 648-260- 2 Mt. Carmel Junction Specials of the Week - 12" 4x8 Sheetrock $322 2x4 Studs - $2sa -- Both Cash and Carry only PPG Paint Prcdccts CIA Abrasives June National Oxygen & Acetylene Swamp Cooler Specials CFM Window Mount CFM Window Mount CFM Down Draft, 1 3 hp CFM Down Draft, 1 3 hp 4800 CFM Down Draft, 1 2 hp 5500 CFM Down Draft, 1 2 hp 6500 CFM Down Draft, 1 2 hp 2800 3300 3000 4300 L 14 motor- motor- motor- motor- motor- - $258.75 $356.25 $347.50 $431 .25 $436.25 $533.75 Welding Supplies 801-644-25- $56250 To I celebrate, get a dozen Largest Inventory in the Area! C.C. Auto Parts Qmt napa 26 418 East 300 South ,.IJLB474J J Rose j Month! B Isl1 ! long-- stemmed ! roses for $25. . I Psrts Jwith coupon) Kanab Floral , 22SS 100 E 44-29- 1 g 1 |