Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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JUNE IS. 1956 Your Money's Worth SYMBOLS ON YOUR D Do you know what the words "Annuit Coeptis" and "Novus Ordo Seclorum" mean? Or what the numerals n/r vvut i ivii_y\_\^Liyvyv v i uiiu nit? symbol of a circle containing a pyramid and an eye stand for? You should; you've seen them countless times all your life. The chances are that right now in your pocket or purse there's at least one piece of paper and maybe there are several pieces of paper on which you can see what I've written above. r or meso woras, numerals and this symbol are on the green back of every one dollar bill circulating in this land. And over 1.2 billion dollar bills are in our hands today. Over the weekend, while waiting to hand a dollar bill to a sales clerk, I suddenly "saw" for the first time in years the design on the back and as I stared at the symbols, I was shocked to realize I had forgotten most of their meaning. "If I have forgotten," I said to myself, "the chances are so have millions of other Americans" and I made a mental note to do some research and pass it on. Then by startling coincidence, 1 received a study just made of precisely this by "The Chris tophers." With a grateful bow to them for digging out the facts for me, here they are for you. Take a Look Take out a dollar bill, look at the green back, and let's go. In the circle on the left side, you'll see the: Pyramid. This stands for "strength and duration," according to William Barton, one of the men who played a major part in the design of the Great Seal of the United States between 1776 and 1782. In short, it represents the material power of our country. Eye. Directly above the pyramid is the "Eye of Providence"?and although it's separate. it completes the pyra; A T ? T~> -- 1 111m. 11 wits nciijiimin rranKlin who first suggested the "Eye of Providence in a radiant Triangle" to emphasize that our material strength must always be under the watchful eye of Providence. Annuit Coeptis. These words circling the top of the Seal also imply the nation's dependence on Providence. For the words mean "He (God) has favored our undertaking." Novus Ordo Scclorum. These three Latin words directly under the pyramid mean, "A new order of ages." They were meant to signify that the new republic had introduced a new age into the world?an age in which people themselves would be able to exercise their God-given rights of self-government. ivlIK'n.XXV I. At the base of the pyramid are these Reman numerals which add up to 1776?the year of the birth of the United States as an independent nation. OLLAR BILL Now study the circle on the l ight side and you'll see the: Eagle. The eagle is a symbol of strength and victory. It became our national emblem in 1782 when it was chosen for the Great Seal. Shield. The shield on the eagle's breast signifies self i irucnnjc*. it contains i?5 snipes ?a reminder to each individual state that it was expected to help protect the freedom of all the states. Bar. The bar across the top of the shield stands for Congress?as the unifying, binding force among the states. Claws. In the right talon of the eagle, you will see an olive branch, and if you will study it closely, you will note that it has 13 olive leaves. In the right claw, you will see a bundle of 13 arrows. The olive branch and the arrows symbolize peace and war and were included to remind the states of their obligation to strive for peace and against war. King of light. Finally, above the eagle's head is a ring of light surrounding 13 stais. The stars represent "a new state taking its place and rank among other sovereign pow CM S ..." ..a ioup- ? jbaSte? Alvin Whitmire. Clinton, has undergone an operation at Hay's Clinic. Lorraine Patterson. Clinton, underwent surgery at Greenville General hospital. Mrs. Joe Terry, Clinton Mills, is recovering from an arm injury. Furman Brown is a patient at State Park. Columbia. S. L. Oakley is a patient at State Park. Columbia. Mrs. Inabelle Hooper. Clinton. remains ill at her home. Ralph Stewart. Clinton, continues ill at home. Mrs. Alice Kuykendall, Clinton, is a patient at Hay's hospital. Jay C. Pierce. Clinton, is recovering from an appendectomy. Dennis Robinson. Clinton, underwent a tonsillectomy .June 5. Buck Wilson. Clinton, is in Self Memorial hospital. Greenwood. Brenda Gail McCarson, Clinton, has returned to Shriner's hospital for further treatment. ?O? Things have a way of working out for the best. Other people's troubles are never as bad as ours, but their children are always a whole lot worse. THE CLOTHMAKER I rs Mi LYDIA CUB SCOUTS?These a: shown with the boys are Mrs. Clyde Smith, Cubniaster and Miss Margare > LYDIA TEEN-AGERS ELECT < for 1956 are shown above. Sealed ai Willard, vice president; Sue Hamiltoi man of the clean-up committee. Sta the activity committee and Melvin k f' V I It - 4 B a ^ i 4 MB9 ^ l^FiT ^Wf PACK MEETING?Members of Meeting, watching Bud Fuller toss rii SELF-DISCIPLINE ON w HIGHWAYS lir. 1 i ? I u c nope everyone win oe d just as cautious about high- h way safety as they were can- n tious about making plans for tl that vacation. Self-discipline a is an important factor on the s; highway. Practice the Ctolden p Rule as you drive along, and \n m " v V i V Li J ITv fX l re members of Cub Scout Pack Trammell, Den Mother: Mrs. J. T. ;i Blakely, Dtn Mother. I. % k i WAU DFFICERS?Officers of fhe newly e JoAnn Tharp. chairman of the j n, treasurer; Lois Franklin, secreta nding are Ronald Corley. presiden Bailey, chairman of the refreshmei gas - _ --- -" iB . ffi i HHBsf Cub Scout Pack 90. Lydia Mills, igs. Mrs. Clyde Trammell, one of Ih *e can all return safely. Some of our folks will work a uring the vacation week to V elp clean up and with the o laintenance work. When ti leir vacation time comes a round, they'll be doing these s< imc things ? wrestling with y lans and preparing for a ti wonderful week. s 7 I 11 I / mMmnz. No. 90, Lydia Mills. Leaders Lanford. Den Mother; Horace ' ! -i T - i ; 'f I j j I formed Lydia Teen-Age Club srogram committee: Peggy Sue ry and Frenceen Smith, chair t; Wayne Fuller, chairman of it committee. ^ I ^11 ? Is are shown al their last Pack e Den Mothers, is shown at left. A little circus was playing village back in the hilb. Hiile the band was playing, ne oldtimer watched the rombone player furtively for while, then turning to his on, no said: "Don't let on ou're watchin' 'im. Thai's a rick to it ? he ain'1 really wallerin' that thing."