Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-05
HOST OF VETERANS IN
ARM|ST|CE DAY PARADE
Greatest Display of Patriotic Fer.
vor Since Return Of Soldiers
to Mark Event.
MANY BANDS WILL BE IN LINE
Legion Members View Pageant ms
Event OF Civic Importancc-Wiil
Have Salutary Effect, Is Belief
of the Committee.

y big outpoaring, of war veterans
,ha, is e feature the cslebra-
da Sn OF nans fsr Pay on next Thurs
made by the Richmond Post OF the
American Legion. The event Is to be
marked by the greatest display of
patriotic fervor that has been seen
mere since the return OF Richmond's
soldiers from the world war, accord
ing to plans outlined, and will be
participated In by every service man
and woman, civic organization and
home In the city.
Armistice Day is one CT the two
days each year upon which the
American Legion will take leading
part in celebrating. the other being
memorial Day. Successful consum-
which rapidly are nearing completion.
call for the participation OF from four
10 five thousand men and women who
are expected to compose one OF tho
largest parades witnessed in this CITY,
The parade itself will be the chief
feature OF the celebration, and will be
concluded with the presentation OF
Victory medals to Richmond's dis
tinguished soldiers.
Plans Near Completion
Members OF the legion view. the
parade this year rs an event OF
civic Importance and are bringing
that phase of tho matter directly to
the attention of all former service
men. whether or, not they are mem
bers of local post. 1t has been
pointed out that the general state of
unrest that prevails throughout the
country has opened fertile fields for
ccTai sections have created situations
that has occasioncd trouble in the
handling. II is felt that display OF
military strength. represented by
several thousand veteran soldiers,
who could be mobilizcd on short no.
ttce. will go long way toward prc-
venting any disturbances from such
a cause here.
Designate Units ParticipntInr.
An important feature OF the parade.
that Will be brought directly to tho
attention OF all Richmond people.
units participating. Men who served
in the same units, companies. regi-
ncnts or sections will DO grouped
and banner will indicate tho serv-
BY this means the broad scope of the
activities in which Richmond SOL
dicrs participated will be brought
home to Richmond. people in n way
It is the plan of the legion to have
every man in uniform. although this
will not he required Efforts now
are being made to secure service at
the uniforms given them upon dis
charge. State and city officials arc
giving their heartiest support to the
celebration plans and civic organiza-
tions also arc to cooperate to the
fullest in making this observance OF
Armistice Day equally as great as
that of two years ago.
There most assuredly will be 4
place in the parade for the co,orcd
soldiers" stated John a. Cutchins.
commander OF the Richmond Pest
No. J.. last night In discussing Armis-
tee Day plans. Not only that. but
We have extended n special invita-
tion TO the local colorcd posts to parl
ticipate and believe they will join
with us In observing this day and In
showing respect to the comrades who
lest their lives for the very things
that have been incorporated in the
iegionaircs' creed. No matter II they
are not members of the colored posts,
the anne invitation that has been cS-
tended other service men applies 10
them. And II might be well to state
that there Will be plenty of bands to
provide the cadence