The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-05-30
Flag Dedication
We'll Attended
Fitting Services During
Presentation of
Post Colors
tBy Rev. P. e. Petersen)


The flag presentation service held
at the high school ON Wednesday ev.
ening of last week has been declared
one of the most beautiful festivities
of our community. The hearty spirit
of patriotism manifested, the excel
lent program rendered and the pres
entation of the magnificent colors to
the Veterans of Foreign Wars and
to the American Legion post. made
this an occasion of prominence and
| beauty. Under the able chairman
ship of Prof Geo. e. McCracken,
whose Introductory remarks sounded
the keynote of the evening, the well
arranged program was enjoyed with
much delight. Mr. Geo. J. Kenny.
the principal speaker, presented the
flag as the emblem of our unity ,uour
power, our thought and purpose as a
notion. 1t floats in majestic silence
above the hosts that execute those
choices, whether in peace or war.
Presentation of the flags and col
ors procured and prepared by the
| Red Cross and American Legion Aux
iliary, was the main event of the ev-
ening. Mrs. F. e. Nichols. on behalf
of the Red Cross. presented the col
ors to Commander II. A. Clarke.
''The flag speaks to us of the past,
of the men and women who went be-
fore us and of the records they wrote
upon il. II has no other character
than that which we give it from gem
Grafton to generation. From its birth
until now II has witnessed great
history. has floated on high the lofty
ideals of a great nation" said Mrs.
Nichols. Capt. Clarke in behalf of
the Veterans of Foreign Wars, re-
ceived the colors with profound ap-
probation. His words were both in
spirational and patriotic, full of
pathos and moved by sacred memoir
les of service under the stars and
stripes.
Mrs. Gladys Mckenzie, as president
of the Legion Auxiliary, spoke of
the honor conferred upon her and the
organization she represented in being
given the distinguished honor and
pleasure of presenting the colors 10
the local post of the American Legion
an organization which stands for the
| highest ideals of Americanism, loyal
TO its nation, devoted to the interests
of the people, law abiding, ready to
serve In peace or war. The address
of acceptance by Commander Bryan
Laveaga was the climax of the even
! ing. This excellent young man spoke
on behalf of himself and comrades in
words that touched the hearts And
when he mentioned the fundamental
principles of the Legion and the
splendid ideals for which these noble
heroes are making a stand, the aud
ience was thrilled with enthusiasm
and pride.
The music of the evening was ex-
cellent. The band under Prof Clin-
ton rendered several beautiful sell
e tions. The community is proud of
this organization and long may it live
to serve. Mrs. Trabert is always ap-
preciated. Her sweet voice charms
and delights. Mr.. Daniel Evans is
another favorite with the public and
rightly so. His modesty and rich
voice is a happy combination. The
song, How Betsey Made the Flag" !"
given by Cousie and Elinor Covers
ton, Pauline Williams, Fredda Bing-
ham and Catherine Moorehouse, was
another pleasing feature of the even
ing. The recitations by Miss Faye
Graves and Miss Leota Landers dis
played brilliant ability and elo-
quence.
The success of this ceremony. con-
Quoted with such refinement and
good taste, is in no small measure
due to the initiative and genius of
Mr.. Geo. w. Rabjohns, man prom
inent in social and religious activities
of the community. May the service
stand as a token of the high esteem
in which the people hold both the
old and young veterans who so will
ingly served under "Old Glory"
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