Travis Ransom with book

Judge Travis Ransom holds the 90-year-old book upon which he based his Flag Day remarks to those attending the celebration Saturday in Linden. The elementary grade school text book was published in 1931 but is still notable, Ransom said.

“It starts off in a significant way,” Ransom said. “It starts by describing how one should be a good citizen in the family. Cooperate and respect the family.

“Then, one can transfer those values to the school room and be a good citizen there. The books is filled with good wisdom, and I’m learning a lot reading even if it’s old and on the elementary level. One learns a lot.”