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Show 1 pledge allegiance Its just 31 words, but where did the Pledge of Allegiance come from? Did it come from our countrys beginning? Or does it have a different stoiy? , In 1888 James Upham, the publisher of Youths Companion, a popular magazine for youth, wanted all American children t lov. Whats t n e countrys !, he Mary Lou Lou by Mary Hoggard pro- posed that boys and girls save their pennies and contribute them to a fund to buy a flag to raise over ever school. He wanted schools "from Maine to California to have an American flag flying over them. As a result, children bought flags for 30,000 schools. The Youths Companion publisher realized that felt children needed something to say to honor these new flags. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The Bruce and Christine Adams family gathered in Durango, CO for a three-da- y But what could it be? family reunion. Alisa and Jeff Bellamy began to work and Nielson were the organizers on a warm evening in August 25 family members and the 1892, his task was complete were Allen and Jen, with one sentence. "I pledge attending and Alisa Jeff, Robert and allegiance to my Flag and to the Jinger, Ryan and Jymie, SumRepublic for which it stands -- mer and R.L., Kenneth, lots of one nation indivisible - with grandkids, and dad and mom. liberty and justice for all. Time was spent fishing, Within weeks, school children cards, visiting, going playing across the country recited the show to the pledge and it became known as and in and taking the supper the Pledge of Allegiance. at Alactivities and The country was changing scenery Slide. and Purgatory pine rapidly and in 1923 at the first The Nebeker Clan chose to Flag conference in Washington, have their family reunion at D.C. it was decided that the at the lodge Geyser Pass high first line was confusing and so in the La Sal Mountains. They were made from "my changes flag to "the flag of the United States of America. They also felt the pledge should be said with the right hand over the heart, so the change was made. In 1954, Congress made final changes when they added "under God" after Congressman three days visiting, riding horses and playing spent baseball. Even Granny Clio played ball and hiked around. All seven ofVic-to- r Louis Rabaut argued that and President Abraham Lincoln children Vickys attendhad called the United States were: ing Kyle, "this nation, under God in his Marisa, Bruce, famous Gettysburg Address. C h a n t e 1 , Congress voted to make it part Aleigh, Blaine plus their of the law of the land. dent Benjamin Harrison The pledge is now more than spouses and children, and friend. about proclaiming a "Colum100 years old but still, as Craig brought a Clio claims it was mighty bus Day and having the new United States citizens across American flags raised at the America, we salute our flag and warm at the timberline and schools across the country at country each time we say: "I the flies and nats were in abundance. They hadnt even this special celebration. pledge allegiance to the flag of been invited. The president loved the idea the United States of America, Juan and LouAnn Hansen and made Columbus Day a and to the republic for which it national holiday, however he stands, one nation, under God, have been on the go and en- - r America would soon be celebrating the 400th anniversary of Columbus trip to the new world. Mr. Francis Bellamy, the magazines assistant publisher went to Washington, D.C. to talk to Presi- !-- . V vW ' MONTICELLO HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL The Monticello High School honor roll is based on receiving credit in at least six classes. Students taking college classes will be included on the second term honor roll. Seventh and eighth grade honor roll will be listed when the second trimester classes are over. THE SAN JUAN RECORD Wednesday, July 4, 2001 - Pge joying every minute of it. They visited Juans brother-in-law, Glen Wight in San Luis 11 ones enjoyed watching profes- sionals perform. The girls learned ballet, tap, jazz and Berlin was chosen to audition for the Dance Caravan Dancers which was very In El Monte, CA they visited exciting for this nine year old. and attended the high school The group had spent the night graduation of grandson in Mesquite prior to running Michael. Michael is the son of into another San Juaner. Steven and Vicky Hansen. The Buck and Edna Rogers was and it Leaving California, Carolyn Smith families off to Boise, ID to attend the had their reunion at the Smith home. The days were spent missionary farewell of grandson Caleb, who will serve in swimming, visiting, playing Tiicson, AZ. He is the son of games and eating good home David and Christa Hansen. cookin. All of the Rogers sons: LouAnn was the driver and Alan, Dwight, Dan and MarJuan was the map navigator tin and their families attended and all went well. What a , plus Carolyns children, Joe wonderful time they had visfrom Salt Lake City and Tifiting and enjoyfany from Grand Junction. In comcase you missed my column the ing of family. earlier, Carolyn and Edna are pany Keith and I sisters. Funeral services were held spent four days in Mesquite, at the Baptist Church for Ofie NV visiting son Miller. She was laid to rest Michael, Cece next to her husband Ralph in and grandson the Monticello Cemetery. Ofie William. was one of the first people my Michael and husband met when he came to Keith attended town. She worked as a waitthe annual ress at the Out West Cafe and Truck Show in fed him and his brother Wesly Las Vegas. If you are into well. Ralph and Ofie and famtrucks, that is the place to be. ily were next door neighbors One morning, while Keith was to my family when I was growbuying his breakfast biscuit at ing up. If you climb one of the McDonalds, who should he big cottonwood trees in Tbdd meet but Monticello-ite- s Westcotts yard, you will find Berlin and Kenneth Millers initials. Cyndie daughter Eldredge. Lyn and Shirley Carter are Obispo, CA. They were shown hip-ho- p. the sights, dined on fish and watched the sea at Marro Bay. The Lori Farr School of visiting her mother Katy Dance from Blanding had Pipkin and brother Fritz and been-t- o Las Vegas for a one Barbara and other family week Dance Caravan Camp. The 17 girls and six chaper- - members. See ya all next week! 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