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Show Mi - Feature SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY JUNE 9, 1699 11 Oer the land of the free and the home of the brave Barbara Pyles In adopting the flag on June able to verify the claims of ConBy 14, 1777 the Continental gress resolved that the flag of the United States be 13 stripes, alternate red and white, that the Union be 13 stars, white in a blue field' representing a new constellation. But who designed our nations flag and who made it? Many hi storians are very sure Canby. Its true Washington was a frequent visitor to Betsys home. He was well aware of her skill with a needle. She embroidered the ruffles on his shirts. And according to historical records, Ross did make flags, and records do show that Elizabeth Ross that Congressman Francis made ships colors. The account Hopkinson designed the first of Ross making the first flag is a Stars and Strips. Few believe wonderful story. Too bad there that Betsy Ross, a young Phila- is no conclusive evidence. Undelphia seamstress, sewed the fortunately in the days of Betsy first flag. Ross, the Southern Utah News to According history, wasnt around to record the claimed he had de- events of the day. Hopkinson signed the flag of the United What happened to the first States of America while serv- flag? No one knows for sure. ing on the Continental Navy But there is one thing that alBoard. In 1780 he submitted a. most everyone knows, Old Glory bill to the Board of Admiralty is the symbol of our great r.a- askingwhether a Quarter Cask tion. It represents freedom, jus- of the public wine was a good tice and equality for all. The price for his work. The Board American Flag graces such forwarded the letter to Congress places as schools, statehouses, and Congress passed it along to federal buildings, courtrooms, The Board of Treasury. After churches, and homes. Few people realize that the getting the Hopkinson was told he was not fl ag that flew over Pearl Harbor the only person consulted on the on December 7, 1941 was the design of the flag. The Board of same flag that flew over the Treasury also felt that men who White House when the Japa- drew a high salary should per- r.ese accepted surrender terms. form a few extra services for the Its inspiring to think that Neil public. In short many of his political adversaries did not deny that Hopkinson had a hand in designing the first flag, they just didnt want to pay him for his run-aroun- d, preserve it. May God continue to Bless America. will be up again presents Nightly Dinner Specials Wednesday - Spaghetti & Meatballs $6.95 Thursday - Teriyaki Chicken Stirfry $6.95 Friday - Salmon Filet $8.95 Saturday - Pt. Filet Mignon $11.95 Sunday - Gold Dust Chicken $6.95 Monday - Meatloaf $6.95 Tuesday - Chicken & Dumplings $5.95 Free Admission Beains at dusk at the base of historic Manti Temple For more information, call toll free: (888) 2558860 ed six-point- five-point- Armstrong placed the American Flagon the moon, and that Barry Bishop placed the American Flag on top of Mount Everest. But there is sadness when we "ee the American Flag draped over the caskets of the brave men and women who gave their lives to The Mormon Miracle Pageant hS5)5 included a star. Betsy objected. She said a star was not as artistic star. Being a as a whizz with the scissors, she cut out a star in a matter of seconds to prove her point. five-point- fr Flag Day, on June 14th. A Story of Eternal Love work. As for the claim that Betsy Ross sewed the first flag . . . there is no written record of the sewing of our first flag. One story says that a committee led by George Washington asked Betsy Ross to make a national flag. Its said that Washington showed her a rough drawingthat six-point- Pictured above is the avenue of flags, shown on Memorial Day at the Kanab City Cemetery. The flags ed 't- ed - According to legend, Ross got the job. It wasnt until 1870 that William J. Canby, a grandson, told about Washingtons visit. The story spread rapidly, but many historians doubt 'the authenticity of that story. Numerous searches into government records, personal diaries, and writings of Washington were conducted, but no one has been ? - - :;N- hr- ed All specials include soup or salad bar herb roll! and home-mad- e - I Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Reservations r 4t ,' Im your new'iju. or. Stop by to sayfVi. (435) quality insurameyjy Neighbor service'. We also feature daily breakfast & lunch specials! 1 - Linda Osborn, Agent 310 South 100 East Kanab 644-268- 3 Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. State Farm Insurance Companies 5 ft provide backed by Good I 644-829- Home Offices: Bloomington, Illinois v Takeouts Available - |