The United States Flag Code which establishes rules on how to properly fly the flag, was created at the National Flag Conference in June 1923. Years later, the American Legion passed a resolution about flag retirement ceremonies for flags considered no longer serviceable. Those flags are to be collected and ceremonially destroyed by burning. A new flag collection box has been installed in front of McAuliffe’s Ace Hardware, 1299 W. Fifth St. Above, Camdyn Bartow, daughter of Dale and Claudia Bartow, is seen placing a well-worn flag in the new flag box. Officials said the box will be emptied and flags will be appropriately destroyed.
(Photo submitted)