From the January 17, 2002 edition of The Wayne Herald:
Project is underway for new flags in Wayne
The Board of Directors of the Wayne Area Chamber began work in December 2001 to acquire new American flags for display in our community.
The goal of this project was to acquire enough flags to adorn Main Street from First Street north to Wayne State College and also east and west through Wayne along Seventh Street. Currently, American flags adorn Main Street eight times per year, though many of the flags being displayed are tattered and worn.
A campaign to raise funds for new flags was begun and the response to this exciting endeavor has been overwhelmimg! To date, the Chamber has collected funds over 50 new American flags, with many of the donations being made in memory of a loved one.
Those who have donated funds for American flags include:
One flag:
Wayne State Council for Exceptional Children; Wayne Community Schools; Wayne Rotary Club; Praise Assembly of God Church; Eveline W. Thompson and Harold E. Thompson,
Jr. in memory of Harold E. Thompson, Sr.; Son's of American Legion Squadron 16 in memory of all veterans; Wesly Beckenhauser in memory of joining the Navy 50 years ago;
Llewllyn B. Whitmore Ladies Auxiliary Post #5291 of Wayne; Irvin L. Sears Unit #43, Ladies Auxiliary of Wayne; Wayne County Disabled American Veterans, Wayne County Chapter #28 of Wayne; Jill and Rob Sweetland and Knights of Columbus Council #8579.
Two flags:
Wayne Eagles.
Four flags:
United Methodist Women; First National Bank-Omaha.
Seven flags:
Wayne Kiwanis Club in memory of all members who have served 30+ years, including Willard Wiltse (deceased); Ken Olds, Jim Hummel, Bob Jordan, George Phelps, Don Koeber
and Dean Pierson (all living).
Twenty flags:
Wayne Main Street Program.
