Fairhope, Al.
'BLUE STAR' DESIGNATION
Two signs have been erected designating Scenic Highway 98 through Montrose as a Blue Star Memorial Highway: a program started by the National Garden Club in the 1940s to honor service members fighting World War II.
A blue star displayed in homes at that time indicated a family member serving in the armed forces.
The Montrose Garden Club raised the $3,500 cost for the two signs; and plan flower gardens at their bases.
'BLUE STAR' DESIGNATION
Two signs have been erected designating Scenic Highway 98 through Montrose as a Blue Star Memorial Highway: a program started by the National Garden Club in the 1940s to honor service members fighting World War II.A blue star displayed in homes at that time indicated a family member serving in the armed forces.
The Montrose Garden Club raised the $3,500 cost for the two signs; and plan flower gardens at their bases.
Comments
most veterans from before 1972 were drafted, had to go in and to war or face being jailed by the dreaded local draft board. WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam.
on their 18th birthdays, all young men were required to sign up for a lottery based upon birth days of the year. selection made according to needs of the military.
i was assigned a low number, myself, all by chance balls blowing around in a big jar.
the draft was ended in 1972 the Nixon Administration and all volunteer force established.
personally, i think there needs to be some kind of national service program again now , give back to country instead of just taking.