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Section Two -A Page Six THE McJJENftY PLAINPEALER Thursday, June 3# 1965 GRAND UNION FLAG GADSDEN FLAG IUNKER HILL FLAG THE MOULTRIE ?LAG ? THE CONTINENTAL FLAO STARS AND STRIPES COWFENS FLAG •ETSY ROSS HAO FLAG OF 179S FLAG OF CONFEDERACY FLAG' OF 1912 "I swear, before the altar of God, eternal hostility to every form of tyranny over the mind of man." These are the words of a great American patriot, Thomas Jefferson. At the time when a people who had declared their independence, struggled to found a nation, Mr. Jefferson's words summed up the feelings of Americans who were rallying to fight for their beliefs. In the midst of this struggle, Old Glory was born. General Washington, standing at attention as the first Stars and Stripes* flew at the head of the Continental Army, said, "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." The British Ensign was flown in the colonies before ,the revolution. This flag was later modified . . . the red cross of Saint George and the white cross of Saint Andrew were shifted to the canton, with the field consisting of seven red and six white stripes representing the colonies. This was the grand union flag. The colonies resented the British Ensign more and more. Soon most of them flew their own banners. Use Symbols The symbols on the first colonial flags were pine trees, anchors, rattlesnakes and other insignia commemorating the day by day struggles against the wilderness which was at every American's doorstep. The words cut out and sewn to these banners were Hope, Liberty, Don't Tread on Me, Appeal to Heaven . . . signifying the dreams of freedom and nationhood. The Gadspen flag was one of the most popular colonial flags. It was emphasized with a coiled rattlesnake on a yellow field over the words Don't Tread on Me. Our first sea-going flag flew over the cruisers commissioned by General Washington. This flag consisted of a green pine tree standing tall and stalwart on a white field with the legend An Appeal to Heaven. The first distinctive American flag to be displayed in the South flew over the fort on Sullivan's Island in the Channel at Charleston, South Caro- F O O D • GRADUATION • CONFIRMATION • SMALL WEDDING • Or Just EATING COMPANY Try Our Beef Pak To Go Cooked. Sliced and in Gravy 3 lb. Minimum -- No Maximum -- $1.10 lb. (Advance Notice Please) DUSTY'S PIZZERIA Lakeland Park 385-4853 Home Delivery Service HAG OF TODAY lina, when the British fleet attacked on June 28, 1776. The fort, defended by Colonel William Moultrie and his small garrison of regulars and militiamen, witlistood the attack so ably, the British were forced to withdraw. This was believed to have postponed a British invasion of the South for a long while. From the blue uniforms of the garrison and the white crescents which the men wore on their caps came the incentive for the design of the Moultrie flag. The large blue field has a white crescent and the cutout letters POSTPONED TOUR OF TOWNSHIPS RE-SCHEDULED The thrice postponed tour of Hartland and Alden townships by the McHenry County Planning Commission has been rescheduled. The new date is Friday, June 4. Besides the members of the Planning Commission, the zoning committee of the county board will make the tour, and anyone else interested is welcome. The group will meet at the Court House Annex at 12:'15 p.m. Cars will be pooled an;l the tour will leave the Annex at 1 p.m. sharp. The township Supervisors, Raymond Murphy and Elbert Kingsley, with their Road Commissioners, Kenneth Zimmerman and Chris Thaagaard, will be hosts and guides for the tour. . That will complete this study for the west half of the county. Plans are being made to tour the east half this summer and fall. GREGORY GREEN VALEDICTORIAN AT CAMPION HIGH CAMPERS HOLD OPEN "TENT" ON SATURDAY Weekend Menu Cues Liberty sewn across the bottom of the field. State Flag Rhode Island was one of the first states to create its own flag. It bears an anchor on a white field with the word Hope reversed on a blue pennant or scroll . . . thirteen'white stars oh a blue canton. On June 14. 1777, Congress acted to straighten out the confusion. A colonial public relations expert and proponent of a symbol for American patriotism proposed the first Stars and Stripes . . . and Congress jwssed the flag resolution. It declared: "^The flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and while, and that the Union be thirteen stars, white, in a blue field." From this resolution, the flag which has become the symbol of freedom the world over, came into being. According to legend, Betsy Ross, an expert needlewoman of Philadelphia, was asked in 1776 to design a national flag suggested by General Washington. The actual facts are obscure . . . and it was onei)f her descendants who brougKt the Story to light in 1870. More recent history of the United States flag will appear in a future issue of the Plaindealer. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR EXCISE TAX REFUND OFFER (Get details at our store) WE HAVE AIR CONDITIONERS BUY NOW AND $AVE EARLY BIRD SPECIAL G.E. Thin Line Room Choose From Our Huge Selection Prices Start At 103^^1 CAREY Appliance Inc. 1241 N. Green Street #lPi*Wwl!lll| GREGORY GREEN Gregory C. Green, son of Mr. and Mi's. Charles J. Green of 919 N. River road, McHenry, will be Champion high school's valedictorian on graduation morning, May 27. Greg has maintained a 96 average in his four years at Campion, two full points higher than any other senior in his class. Greg has accomplished many things in his years at Campion. The most noted of these are winner of the Junior essay contest last year; a National Merit finalist this year; winner of an "A" rating in the state speech finals this year and a member of the debate and forensics league for four years. "Tn the National Forensics League, Greg received their highest award. Next year Greg will be attending Boston. College on a full tuition scholarship. BE WISE - USE THE CLASSIFIEDS The Woodstock Wood-Chucks Campers and Hikers will have an open "tent" and camper on Saturday, June 5, at the Northwest corner of the city of Woodstock. Twenty-five families will camp out Saturday night and the public is invited to a campfire that evening. The only thing necessary is 'to bring a cup for coffee. Open house will be from noon until 5 p.m., when the public may inspect tents, canvas toppers and hard top trailers. Don and Marlene Malo of Wonder Lake are co-presidents and extend an invitation to open "tent". FACTORS IN DROWNINGS A state Public Health Department study of 130 drownings in Illinois last summer pinpoints overest.imation of one's swimming ability and swimming in unsupervised areas as chief factors in drownings. At least 35 per cent of those drowned were classed as good or average swimmers and in spite of this, many misjudged their stamina, strength or skill. Of the 130 drownings, 113 were male victims. Five of the six persons drowned in private swimming pools last summer were children; the drownings occurred when no one was present as a "life guard." rMUSIC STUDENTS , REGISTER NOW | pifiif Appetizing soup and salad mates provide interesting and taste-tempting fare for lunch or supper. For instance, this shimmering salad of tuna, green peas, and crisp diced apples molded in orange-pineapple flavor gelatin is a satisfying entree, preceded by mugs of steaming hot Cheddar cheese soup and crusty toasted bread. Molded Sea Jewel Salad 1 package (8 ounces) orange- 1 tablespoon vinegar pineapple flavor gelatin % cup mayonnaise % teaspoon salt 1 can (7 ounces) tuna, DaBh of pepper drained and flaked 1 cup boiling water % cup drained cooked peas % cup cold Water % cup chopped red apple Dissolve gelatin, salt, and pepper in boiling water. Add cold water and vinegar. Stir in mayonnaise and blend well. Chill until very thick. Fold in remaining ingredients and pour into a 1-quart mold. Makes 4 to 6 servings. I I ^ Most Popular Instruments | 385-7700 FOR SUMMER SEMESTER • Limited Openings • 1 FREE LESSON ! • If You Register This Week | SHAY'S Music World 1220 N. Green St. Air Conditioned Studios j DR. JOHN F. KELLY OPTOMETRIST At 1224 N. 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