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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1975
Page
7
The Star Spangled Banner gained official national anthem status in March 1931, though the Army and Navy had long recognized it in practice. The change formalized a long-standing recognition by military branches and the public.
The text describes Francis Scott Key, a lawyer and amateur poet, composing most of the lyrics in minutes on an unfinished letter during the Fort McHenry bombardment. Mey witnessed the scene from a prisoner exchange boat in Chesapeake Bay, and after his release the text reached a Baltimore printer who published it. The song was set to an English tune from the era.
Rolfe Rams scored 31 points for fourth at the Ram Relays held Thursday. Schaller led with 58 points, Armstrong 49, and N W Webster 38. Rolfe placers included Randy Martin in pole vault and other relay and field events, with district meet at Royal upcoming and a conference event slated next week at Bendixon Memorial Field.
Lucille Luft, Charlotte Elg, and Ella Ss. with Mary Allen led the high individual 3-game totals, while Arnold's Auct and Record Democrat posted top team scores. Individual game leaders included Lucille Luft with 173, Alice Freeman 170, and Irene Swartz 168, in a meet featuring sayings about global fellowship.
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