One Nation, Under God
One Nation, Under God
Five Malta High School juniors have been chosen as delegates to the American Legion Boys State which will be held in Dillon. From left to right are Mike Matthews, Gary Compton, Bernie Majusiak, Dick Young, John McKeon, Stephen Granat, Charles Barnard and Lynn Mavencamp. 1967.
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April 5, 1917
The warclouds are drawing close. Several hundred people gathered at the Odd Fellows Hall on call of Mayor Harry Cosner to display their patriotism and approve sending a telegram of support to President Woodrow Wilson.
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The situation had its grim side too, as a German farmer from the north country was escorted to the band stand on Front Street and requested to take off his hat and salute the U.S. flag in the presence of a large crowd of citizens. The man had previously been fined $100 for making rough remarks about this country, its people and their attitude tow...
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