The Independent-News, Volume 88, Number 27, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 2 July 1964 — Page 4
Ring Your Bells On The Fourth
One hundred eighty - eight years of freedom! 188 years of colonists struggling in a vast new world: pioneers slowly moving West; Valley Forge; Fort McHenry: Bull Run; Appomattox. Men and women always trying to preserve what they believe in. Flandeni Field. Argonne. Midway. Normandy. Korea, Berlin and Viet Nam. Names in history. To some they will only be names, but to millions of people the names will be a gentle reminder of the context of our Declaration of Independence. Freedom to live. Io be free, and to work for happiness, are but a few of the many reasons thousands of men and women have fought for their country. Are we such a forgetful nation that we can't take 4 minutes out of our lives to help bring back the true meaning of the Fourth of July?
The Flag Speaks
Born during the nation's infancy. I have grown with it. my stars increasing in number, the domain over which I wave expanding until the sun on my living folds never sets. Filled with significance are my colors of red, white and blue into which have been woven the strength and courage of American manhood, the love and loyalty of American womanhood. Stirring are the stories of my stars and stripes. ( I represent the Declaration of Independence. I stand for the Constitution of the United States. I reflect the wealth and
I Am The American Flag
At the conclusion of the day’s activites and prior to the fireworks on the Fourth, the American Legion Color Guard will have Flag Retreat. Flag ettiquette states—“ During the ceremony of hoisting or lowering the Flag, or when the Flag is passing in a parade or in a review, all persons present should face the Flag, stand at attention, and salute. Those present in uniform should render the military salute. When- not in uniform, men should remove the headdress with right hand, holding it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Men without hats should salute in the same manner. Aliens should stand at attention. Women should salute by placing the right hand over the heart. The salute to the Flag in the moving column should be rendered in the moment the Flag passes.
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In the song “America." written by tire Rev. Samuel French Smith and first publicly sung in Boston on July 4, 1832, the last three words of the first stanza are, “Let Freedom Ring." Through the years, the sound of bells has been the sound of freedom. So, this Saturday, the 4th, get out your bells no matter where you are—why not use the souvenir Walkerton Centennial bells or an old cow bell, or ask Grandpa if he has any sleigh bells. It makes no difference if they are old or new —just ring them for four minutes on the Fourth at 1:00 p.m. The entire nation will be ringing them at the same time. ( The large American legion bell will be mounted in the par k at Walker-ton. and the Junior members of the Legion Auxiliary will ring individual bells.
grandeur of this great Land of Opportunity. I signify the Law of the Land. , I tell the achievements and progress of the American people in art and science, culture an literature, invention and commerce, trade and industry. I stand for peace and good will among the nations of the world. I believe in tolerance. , I am the badge of the nation’s Greatness, and the emblem of its destiny. Threaten me. and Millions will spring to my defense.
» When the National Anthem is played and the Flag is not displayed, all present should stand and face toward the music. Those in uniform should salute at the first note of the Anthem, detaining this position until the last note. AU oth ert# should stand at attention, men removing their headdress When tire Flag is displayed all present should stand and face the flag, then salute. You’re tired from the activities of the day; the children are tired and anxious for the display of fireworks. But please, show respect to our flag by standing and saluting the flag of our country,, not just on this day, but anytime the flag is displayed. , The flag is our country—what better way can we show our love for it. than by observing proper flag etiquette.
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NOTICE OF HEARING (STATE OF INDIANA ST. JOSEPH COUNTY ss: LN THE ST. JOSEPH PROBATE COURT ESTATE NO. 16229 IN THE MATTER OE THE ESTATE of Blanche L. Wingett, Deceased Notice is hereby given that the undersigned personal representative of the above captioned estate, has presented and filed: A final account in final settlement of said estate and petition to settle and allow account. Petition to determine heirs Petition for authority to distribute estate. Petition asking for approval of distribution made. Petition for discharge, and that the same shall be heard in the court room of said Court on the 28th day of July. 1964. All persons entitled to share in final distribution of said estate are notified to appear in court on said date and make proof of heirship or claim to any part of said estate and show cause why such account should not be app roved. Weir Wingett Personal Representative Aloysius J. Kromkowski Clerk of above captioned Court Taylor. Gonas & Stephen Attorney for Estate 2tjy9 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed Proposals will be received at the office of the Township Trustee of Liberty Township, St. Joseph County, at 29619 Pierce Rd., North Liberty. Indiana. until 6:00 P.M. E.S.T. July 7, 1964, from reputable manufacturers of motor driven fire apparatus for the furnishing of one complete fire apparatus. The apparatus shall conform to provisions as promulgated by the National Board of Fire Underwriter’s specifications applying to such equipment. Bids must be accompanied by a bidders bond in the amount of not less than ten per cent (109^ > of the bid as a guarentee that the successful bidder will enter into and properly eecure the performance of his contract. All bids must be submitted on bid proposal form recommended by the Indiana State Board of Accounts. Each unit bid upon <nust be priced separately. All bids must be sealed and marked, “Bida on Fire Apparatus". Robeift D. Whitmer, Trustee Lib-
erty Township. Specifications can be picked up at the Trustee’s office bv bidders, Stj2 Mississenewa Dam And Reservoir Now Under Construction Construction of the Dam and Spillway for the S.IBO acre MLssiMdnewa Reaen'oir in Miami County near Peru has begun at a result of the work being done, public use of the Frances Slocum State Forest has been drastically curtailed for the duration of the construction. State Forester Robert Raisch said that out of necessity, the haulage road that serves the construction site runs directly through the service area of the Frances Slocum Forest and
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Most everyone knows at least one homemaker who seems to do everything with effortless ease. Her home is always spotless; she belongs to several clubs; she always has time to help with civic projects and activities. Chances are the only difference between such an individual and the homemaker “who just can't seem to catch vp” is in the way they go about doing things. Many a busy homemaker has teamed, for example, that it is wise to shop locally
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overnight use of the facility wO be curtailed. There will be no twi cession stand or camping facUh ties open to the pdMte. The wt will be available only on « day-use basis for aightseere aaf picnicker. The staff of the property has been reduced to one cue* todian who will maintain picnia areas and supervise state prep* erty. When completed, the S2B million flood control and recreatio® project will offer a 3,180 acne impoundment for public fishing, boating, camping, picnicking and swimming. It is scheduled for completion in 1966 and is being financed in part by the Federal Government and by the Flood Control and Water Resources Commission of the State of Indiana. ’ .
as much as possible. Help- " ing the community grow and prosper, while a good reason, has nothing to do with it. The facts ore that just about anything and everything the homemaker needs Is available in the local community — at a fair price, and service is prompt and efficient. Getting y^hat you want, when you want it, is often a matter of nothing more than a phone call. It can make a world of difference to anyone who places value on their time.