Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 138, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 June 1918 — UNION NOT THE FIRST. [ARTICLE]

UNION NOT THE FIRST.

DeMotte, Ind, June 18, 1918. Editors, Clark & Hamilton: I write you in regard to Union township being the first in the county to dedicate a Service Flag in honor of their boys. May 12th (Mothers’ Day), Keener township dedicated her service flag with a progfam ait the M. E. church in DeMotte, While our ceremonies were not as elaborate as those of Union township, they were fitting and good. Mrs. L. N. Wells made the presentation speech, and our pastor, Rev. Cody,'made a patriotic address and a fittting tribute to “our boys.” At that time we had nineteen stars, now we have twenty-five. We neglected having this written up at the time, which I suppose accounts for us not getting the honors. While we extend to Union township our congratulations on their fine tribute to their boys, we claim the honor of being the first township in Jasper county to so honor our soldier boys. “Honor to whom, honor is due.” Our flag hangs in the window of our bank. Hoping this may meet With approval. I am sincerely your, MRS. CHAS. SPENCER, Chairman of Keener Township War Mother’s Organization.