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Show Cadmus Club learns about Constitution Cadmus Club vice president, Drucilla Smith, welcomed members to the January meeting held in the Old Bell School. The prayer was given by Mae Winters, followed by club business. Afton Atkinson proposed that club members show their support of the new city library by making a minimum contribution of $5 each to the building fund. Stating that while many have already made contributions, con-tributions, this would be done in the name of the club. The proposition passed unanimously and the money will be donated in March. In the past, the Cadmus Club has donated many dollars to the library for the purchase of new books and they are pleased to see the progress in the new library building. Education Committee member, June Monson, introduced and gave special welcome to Robert Emal. Bob was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, later moving to California. He was 17 when he graduated from high school and joined the Navy, where he served on a destroyer as a radar man with the 7th Fleet in World War II in the Pacific. ! He came to Utah after the war and attended BYU, where he met his wife, Gen. They are the parents of five children and they have five grandchildren, who lovingly call Bob "Papa." On June 2, the Emal's will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. Bob graduated from BYU with a B.S. degree in elementary education and received a Master's degree from the University of Southern California. He has had a long career in education, teaching and as principal at Hillcrest School. He retired last July after serving 37 years in the Alpine School District. "We the people," begins the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States of America and Mr. Emal began by expressing his love and respect for this document. He said that since most of us automatically become citizens and don't think much about the type of government we have, many of us are novices about the Constitution. He continued by discussing this document and its importance in our lives. He stated that one of its virtues is its vagueness which allows us to extend its definitions. He reminded club members that 55 men met over four months time to prepare the Constitution and these men represented 12 of the 13 states and had many diverse interests. They came from very different backgrounds and ranged from young men to old statesmen. Emal reviewed the seven articles, explaining a little about each and then discussed the 24 amendments, commenting on several of thera George Washington was the first to sign the document at the formal signing on Sept. 17, 1787, and ratification by the states followed. Emal added that the Supreme Court is the keeper of the Constitution. He closed his remarks by stating that, "While giving structure to a democratic form of government, the Constitution has withstood wars and has been able to adapt to political, economic and social changes. Few things in the history of our great nation have fared so well, aged as gracefully, and endured en-dured such fierce challenges as the United States Constitution." The club members gave Mr. Emal a firm applause as they echoed his sentiments and feelings for this sacred document. Hostesses, Avera Williams, Ina Page and Mae Winters, served refreshments and members visited, enjoying friendship and association. |