The Independent-News, Volume 102, Number 4, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 1 July 1976 — Page 5

BRIEF HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES FLAG

Congress convened at Philadelphia on June 14, 1777, to spend the day upon routine matters. Progress of the Revolutionary War to date gave its leaders an optimistic view of the future. But Congress had to continue with the struggle with the many problems of the day. Its journal for that day records formal proceedings, but preserves nothing of the discussions which attended them. Several requests for money were passed, a letter read and referred to a committee and various sums of money appropriated for several militia companies. Next in the journal of Congress for that day came a short but momentous one-sentence entry: “RESOLVED: that the flag of the United States be made of thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.” Thus, was born the Stars and Stripes in one brief resolution, unatteded by even a single word of introduction or explanation. The colors of the Flag may be thus explained: The red is for valor, zeal and fervency; the white for hope, purity, cleanliness of life, and rectitude of conduct; the blue, the color of heaven, for reverence to God, loyalty, sincerity, justice and truth. The symbolism of the Flag was interpreted by George Washington as: “We take the stars from Heaven, the red from our mother country, separating it by white stripes, thus showing that we have separated from her, and the white stripes shall go down to posterity representing Liberty.” By 1818, it became evident there would be too many stripes, so Congress enacted that the number of stripes be reduced and restricted henceforth to thirteen, representing the thirteen original states; while a star should be added for each succeeding state. That law is the law of today. The United States Flag is unique in the deep and noble significance of its messge to the entire world, a message of national independence, of individual liberty, of idealism, of patriotism. The flag first rose over thirteen states along the Atlantic seaboard, with a population of some three million people. Today it flies over fifty states, extending across the continent, and over great islands of the two oceans; and two hundred and five million owe it allegiance. It had been brought to this proud position by love and sacrifice. Citizens have advanced it and heroes have died for it. It is the sign made visible of the strong spirit that had brought liberty and properity to the people of America. It is the flag of all of us alike. Let us accord it honor and loyalty. Several points to remember in

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paying homage to the Flag — 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 headress with the right hand, holding it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Men without hats should salute in the same manner. Women should salute by placing the right hand over the heart. The salute to the Flag in the moving column should be rendered at the moment the Flag passes. When the National Anthem is played and Flag is not displayed, all present should stand and face toward the music. These in uniform should salute at the first note of the Anthem, retaining this position until the last note. All others should stand at attention, men removing the headress. When the Flag is displayed, all present should face the Flag and salute. The American’s Creed (W. Tyler Page) I believe in the United States of America as a government of the people, by the people, for the people; whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed; a democracy in a republic; a sovereign nation of many sovereign states; a perfect union, one and inseparable; established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes. I therefore believe it is my duty to my country to love it; to support its consitution; to obey its laws; to respect its flag; and to defend it against all enemies. (Adopted by Congress, April 13, 1918) Orville Easterday Unit 189 American Legion Auxiliary BETTER HOMES CLUB MEETS The Better Homes Extension Gub met on Monday evening of this week in the Community Building, Walkerton, with the meeting being opened with the salute to the flag under the leadership of president Cathy Hostetler, followed by the club creed. Roll call was answered with a seed and plant exchange. The installation of the following officers for the next two years was held with Mrs. Gyde Stickley, president; Mrs. Rick Ruby, vicepresident; Mrs. Harold Eddinger, secretary; and Mrs. Wayne Cover, treasurer. The lesson, “Quick Tips on Sewing Stretch Fabrics," was given by Mrs. Branson Hiatt and Mrs. Alda Ray. Plans were made to go to the Wagon Wheel Playhouse, Warsaw, on August 19 to see “Don’t Sit

Under The Apple Tree.” The annual picnic will be held on July 19 at Mrs. Clyde Stickley’s. Members are asked to bring a guest and a covered dish. Hostesses for the evening were Mrs. Stickley and Mrs. Ruby. HOLD SHEPPARD REUNION The 1976 Sheppard Reunion was held at the John Johnson residence, in Walkerton. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sheppard and family; Mr. and Mrs. William Sheppard and family; Mr. and Mrs. Mario Veluz and family; Mr. and Mrs. Jay Moran and family and Don Moran, all from Chicago. Also Mr. and Mrs. James Smith and family, Mr. Robert Lemar, Frank and Joe Sheppard, from Culver; Mr. and Mrs. Milton Sheppard and family, from Chesterton; Sally Sheppard, from Plymouth; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Johnson and Ed and Donna Klopfenstein, Walkerton. A great time was had by all. FINCH-REAMER REUNION ENJOYED The 36th annual Finch-Reamer Reunion was held on Sunday, June 27, in the lovely yard of Katie and Wendell Eldred, South Bend. It was a beautiful day. There were 64 present. The bountiful pot luck dinner was enjoyed by all. During the business session, Glen Rogers, of Angola, was elected president; Emmett Clarke, Koontz Lake, vice president; and Marge Clarke, Koontz Lake, secretary-treasurer. Florence Finch, of Angola, was the eldest present. Shanna Moose was the youngest and Mr. and Mrs. L. Moose, of Galva, Illinois, traveled the greatest distance. Games were played as well as lots of visiting with all having a good time. NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that the Board of School Trustees of Polk-Lincoln-Johnson School Corporation, St. Joseph-Marshall-LaPorte Counties, Indiana, at a regular meeting on July 6, 1976, at 7:00 p.m. in their meeting place in the Office of the Superintendent, 506 Roosevelt Road, Walkerton, Indiana. will open bids for the following: 1. Gasoline for school owned buses, mowers, and driver training cars 2. Fuel oil to be delivered to John Glenn High School, Walkerton, Indiana A guaranteed anaylsis must be submitted on Form No. 95 as prescribed by the State Board of Accounts with non-collusion affidavit properly signed. The bids must be received by mail or in person at the Office of the Superintendent of Schools, or delivered to the meeting place before the hour of 7:00 p.m. on the date given above. Bid specifications are available in the Office of

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the Superintendent. The Board of School Trustees reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids. BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES POLK-LINCOLN-JOHNSON SCHOOL CORPORATION

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