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PAGE SIXTEEN LONG ISLAND TRAVELER-WATCHMAN THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 1975 AN OPEN HOUSE celebrated the golden anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sidor, Sr., Church Lane, Aquebogue, who were married June 6, 1925. Daughters, Mrs. Irene Underwood and Mrs. [Dorothy Costanten, and son, Michael, Jr., were the hosts for friends and relatives. Photo by Prancke Studio Riverhead Bicentennial Fly Your Flag June 14 Taken from the Files of the Bicen tennial History Committee, Edna H. Yeager, Chairman. Did you know that Riverhead is the depository for onei of the most controversial pieces of Revolutionary War memorabilia that there is? That is the Hulburt Flag and it is in the Suffolk County Historical Society Museum on 300W e stM a in St., Riverhead. When this flag was displayed at the World’s Fair, 1939-40, in its sealed shadow- box, guarded by state police day and night, the controversy was really on. Does this flag really predate the Betsey Ross flag? When you visit the museum, notice the similarity of this old flag to our p resent flag and you can be the judge. Here are some of the facts. When Captain John Hulburt of Bridgehampton got his orders to go to Fort Ticonderoga, he asked permis sion of his next in command to make a flag and to carry it at the head of his company of 75 men. He and his men were at the surrender of the Fort in 1775. A number of prisoners were taken at the surrender and these were assigned to Captain John Hulburt to be taken to Philadelphia. They reach ed there when the Continental Con gress was in session; you can imagine theexcitement, when with flag flying, he marched his prisoners through the street where that august body was meeting. It can be assumed that Francis Hopkinson, a s o n e o f the three that came to see Betsy Ross, saw Hulburt’s flag with its 13 stripes, seven red and six white and a field of blue with 13 six pointed stars, made note of it, and kept it in mind. After this assignment, Hulburt came back to Bridgehampton and some years after his death in upstate New York, a musty roll of newspaper was found in a house in Bridgehamp ton and it contained the flag and his muster-roll. Historians are still a rgu ing whether this flag is the first Stars and Stripes. In the first years of the Revolution ary War, Americans fought under many local flags of different designs and colors, but the time came when the colonists wanted one flag with appropriate emblem and colors to fightunder. Finally on J u n e 14, 1777, CHARTER'FOR RIVERHEAD KEY CLUB was presented by Riverhead Kiwanls Club with, left, Lieutenant Governor Jerry Vlllani presenting credentials to President Ricky Roberts. Ann Priapi, Vice President of the Key Club, looks on while, right, Kiwanls President Elect Richard Young fills in for President Mike Velys. Photo by Pranck® studio MR. AND MRS. CHESTER HALLAM stand proudly after their marriage on Saturday afternoon, June 7, with center, Riverhead Town Supervisor John Leonard who was on hand to congratulate the newlyweds. The Hallams met at the Riverhead Nutritional Program which is held at 213 East Main Street, Riverhead, and early interest developed into nuptials with their colleagues on hand to wish them well at the reception. Photo by Peter Stevens Wadinsf River Winners Of. Chamber Awards ♦ JOHANNE DURKIN .929-4129 the Continental Congress passed the following resolution; ‘‘Resolved, Thai the flag of the 13 United States be 13 stripes, alternate red and white, that the union be 13 stars, white in a blue field, represent ing a new constellation.” Congress did not indicate how the stars should appearintheflag. Many designs were used, but usually they appeared in a circle. By 1794, two new states had joined the Union. Congress decided to add two stars and two stripes, but as more states joined, it was decided that to add more stars and more stripes would make the flag too cluttered. On April 4, 1818, Congress set the number of stripes to 13 again and ordered a new star to be added to the flag on July 4, after the state joined the Union. Still, Congress did not say how the stars should be arranged, but later on. Presidential order fixed the position of the stars. So on June 14, Flag Day, fly your flag as a dedication to the men and women who fought and died building our country. This Saturday, J u n e 14, is the big day here at the Wading River School. It is the day of the Annual Fun Fair sponsored by the School Association. Starting time is 11 a.m. to4 p.m. There will be games for ten cents, pony rides, books, plants, handmade items, and you can purchase refresh ments. Admission is free and there is something for the whole family. There will be gifts for Father’s Day too! Raindatesar6June21 and 22, so plan to attend. Cub Scout Pack 94 held its final,Pack Night Tuesday, May 28, at the Wading River School. One of the highlights of the meeting was the Pinewood Derby. The best looking car was made by Stephen Oakley. Trophies were awarded, first place, Webelos, Jeff Carter; first place, second year Cubs, Stephen Oakley and first place, first year cubs, Brian Bernard. The judges were three boy scouts from Pack 94. The other high light of the evening was the Arrow of Light Award. This is bestowed upon the Webelo boys who will be learning the Cub Scout phase of scouting and entering Boy Scouts. The following participated, Scott Uehlin- ger, Ralph Heisterman, Ed Kneski, Gary Polaski, Claude Pragliola, Bill Tooker, Lorin Ciricione, Larry Vogt, Jim Sykes, Jeff Carter, Keith Magli- ola, Robert Hauser and Michael McGuire. Three boy scouts also took partin the ceremony. Congratulation, boys! Expo badges were presented to the following boys and their fathers, who participated in the Exposition in Cutchogue in May, Scott Uehlinger, Mike McGuire, Jeff C arter and father, Robert Hauser and father, Keith Magliola and father, and Lorin Cir- cincione and father. Also 21 boys received a total of 33 awards. 4-H News On S aturday, June 7, the Riverhead Pins “ N” Needles 4-H Club went on an outing to the Long Island Game Farm. We saw all kinds of animals and flowers. We stayed and had our lunch in the picnic area. Before returning home, we went to the souvenir shop and bought sjou- venirs to bring home. We would also like to thank Mrs. Blasko and Mrs. Pipcznski who took their time to drive us. DonnaBugdin Annual Flag Day At Riverhead Elks On Sunday, June 15, at 8 p.m. the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elk’s, Riverhead Lodge No. 2044 will hold their annual Flag Day ceremony at the Lodge on East Main St., Riverhead,. The program consists of a p resenta tion of flags of the United States which played a prominent part in the history of our country. Guest speaker will be Frank Conlon, who had been chief training officer in the Suffolk District Attorney’s Office for many years. The Peconic Chorus will also be present to offer a selection of patriotic American songs. The public is welcome to attend this ceremony and bring their families. There will be coffee, cake and sand wiches and soda following the affair. Esteemed Leading Knight Robert Leonard and Elks John Mattie and Fred Briel are in charge of the program. All the den mothers and assistant' den mothers were presented with certificates of appreciation by Cub Master Ken Bensen. The last event of the year is the Cub Scout Family Picnic which was held June 7 at the Wading River Community Park. All who attended had an enjoyable time. On Wednesday, May 29, combined Brownie Troops held Fly-Up Cere monies in the Wading River gym nasium for parents and friends. The girls who “ flew u p \ into Junior Troop 644 were Jennifer Ames, Kelly Mitch- ner, Marybeth Mohring, Jeanne Vall- ely, Diane Condon, Christine Wick ham, Tanya Esper, Kathleen Harris, Ginger Condzella, Elisa Dilg, Erin Hoenig, Meighan Meeker, Megan McCabe, Christina Palermo, Debbie Swenson, Laureen Tooker, Maureen Tiske, and Cindy Peterson. Con gratulations, giris. Refreshments were served and all had a good time! Brownie Troop 627 held a Court of Awards recently. The girls attending were awarded 3-B Badges, the Inter national Patch. Culture Patches, His panic and Black Afro Patches. The impressive ceremony was attended by parents and refreshments were served. After you attend the Fun Fair on June 14, why not take the family to Mattituck to see the Wading River Fire Department, the Ladies Auxiliary and the band “ The Buckaroos’’ march in the North Fork Volunteer Firemen’s Association’s parade and Olde Fashion Drill. The parade starts at 6 p.m. sharp and the drill one half hour after the parade completion. In case of rain, the parade and drill will take place on Sunday, June 15, at 1 p.m. Come on down and cheer your local hard working firemen on! I would like to wish all fathers who read this column a Happy Father’s Day on Sunday, June 15. LAURINE TULEJA The Wading River Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Miss Laurine Elizabeth Tuleja and Robert Hichborn have won the Scho lastic Achievement Awards this year. These deserving young people were two of many who applied for the award and they will each receive a check to help pay for their tuition expenses. Miss Tuleja is the daughter of Reverend and Mrs. Louis Tuleja of Sound Road, Wading River. She currently is a senior at Earl L. Vandermeulen High School in Port Jefferson. She plans to attend Rad- cliffe College in Massachusetts in pursuit of a liberal arts degree. Mr. Hichborn, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hichborn of Lewin Hills, WnHine River, will attend Clarkson ROBERT HICHBORN University in Pottsdam, N.Y. Heplans to major in electrical engineering and computer science. He is presently enrolled as a senior at Riverhead High School. This is the fifth year the Chamber has awarded this scholarship. Each year the Chamber works very hard to raise money for their Scholastic Achievement Award program and the job of evaluating and choosing these young people is a difficult one. 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