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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-03-05

On Friday evening, Feb. 18th,
The Silver Canning Co., of Colora,
Md, held their annual grower meet
ing and banquet with OPA approval
in the Dining Hall Of the West Not
tingham Academy. About 95 grow
ers and other guests attended from
Cecil, Lancaster, Chester and Har-
ford Counties.
After nice supper served by the
school, Mr.. Francis S. Silver, Senior
partner of the Company acting as
POSTMASTER, welcomed the guests
and thanked the growers for their
assistance in making 1942 a sue
cessful season, advising that 61,-
900 cases (the largest in the Com
pany history had been packed of
which $1,000 cases, or $50, were
delivered to the Government for use
by the Armed Forces.
More Corn Needed in 1943. He
advised that in 1913, it would be
necessary to pack even more as
Government would need 42%, or
$4,000 cases, and larger pack must
be made to assure at least IS 70
delivery to the Company's regular
customers and the consuming trade.
He stated that the Company hop
ed to contract 1909 acres, vs..
600 contracted and canned last year,
and hoped to produce q pack OF
10000 cases. To assure maximum
production, each grower was urged
to make a special effort to secure
an increased yield of high quality.
3-Ton Corn Clubs and Prizes An
nounced. Mr.. Silver, on behalf OF
the Company, announced that 3 ton
Corn Clubs would be organized. and
that the members producing the
highest yields of yellow or white
corn would be paid prizes of $1,000,
$500, $500, $2.0O, and 500 per
measured acre as first, second, third,
fourth and fifth prizes, respectfully.
Separate prizes would be paid to
growers of each type. Winners
would be announced and prizes
awarded at settlement date, Nov.
goth. Prizes will be paid in War
Bonds and Stamps as this is "War
Crop Effort.
Growers Urged to Coeperate iIl
Pulling and HadiIhg C0fns o. Sil-
yer announced tentative hauling
costs for 1s43, and urged growers
to work together in pulling their
crops, and asked growers with trucks
to cooperate in hauling their neigh
bors' corn for which he promised
the Company would advance, II de-
sired, payment on account of the
grower whose corn was hauled.
The Speakers we're then introduc-
ed: County Agent, ]. z. Miller OF
Elkton, told those present that they
should produce all the food they
could in the form of milk, meat,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-03-05
CECIL MARCH
OF DIMES
is SUCCESS

Mrs. Robert c. Mackey of near
Elkton, chairman of the mile Of
Dimes" declared that despite the
commission of the usual birthday
ball due to the gasoline and tire
situation, contributions almost en-
tirely from individuals amounted to
1,569.66.
According to officials the results
compare favorably with previous
drives that included the usual ben
eft dance at the armory.
Contributions are listed as fol-
lows: Triumph Explosives, $973.40;
National Fireworks, $132.36; Cecil
County school. more than $500.
Cecil Co. schools-Cecilton Ele-
mentary and High schools, $16.48;
Chesapeake City High and Element
airy, $500; Elktton High, $16.62;
Elementary, $11.42; Howard Street,
$1O.O5; Colored, $3.6S; Parochial
School, $500; Elk Mills, $500;
Pleasant Hill, $1.37; Leeds, s7.12;
Cherry Hill, $17.00; Kenmore, IS.
10; Calvert High, $3.50; Element
airy, 1881; North East, $19.S9; Ele-
mentary, $22.23; Perryville High,
$5.25; Elementary, $63.10, Port De-
post, $14.25; Rising Sun High,
$500; Elementary, $16.12; Jack
son, 1898, Harris, $2.10; Colora, AS
rs; Rowlandsville, $1.25; Union,
$2.35; North East colored, 800.
The committee wishes to thank
the public for their generous contri-
buttons.
lakewood School, $3.50; Pilot,
$3.22; Liberty Grove, $3.50; New
Valley, S1.00 Rowlandsville, $1.00.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-03-05
End Md. WAC
Co. To Go To
Daytona Beach

Colonel d. M. Cheston, Baltimore
District Recruiting and Induction
Officer, announces that the forma-
ton of End Maryland WAAC Com
pany Is now under way.
The LIST Maryland WAAC Com
pany, $50 strong, reported for train
ing on February 4th at the 3rd
WAAC Training Center, Fort Ogle-
thorpe, Georgia. This group OF
WAAC enrollees took their oath Of
Office in the Legislature at Anna
polls ON January 29th.
The End Maryland WAAC Com
pany will report for training at the
End WAAC Training Center, Day
tona Beach, Florida, ON March 10,
1913. Maryland women who are in
terested in joining the Women's
Army Auxiliary Corps, and who
wish to be included in this End
Maryland WAAC Company, may do
so IL they apply Immediately.
Plans are under way for mass
induction ceremony, and applicant
should be prepared to leave for the
Daytona Beach, Florida, Camp on
or about March 9Th.
WAAC requirements are that an
applicant must be between 81 and
"A years of age, inclusive; that she
be United States Citizen and able
to submit proof of birth and citizen
ship at the time of making applica-
ton; she must have no dependents,
and no children under IA years of
age; she must be of good character,
and must be able to pass a mental
and physical examination.
Applicants may secure informa-
ton and application blanks through
their local WAAC Civilian Commit
tee, or by applying by letter or in
person at the WAAC Recruiting
Station, Equitable Building, Balti-
more.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-03-05
MORE CECIL
BOYS INDICTED
INTO SERVICE

The following young men from
Cecil County have been indicted
into the armed forces of the United
States and left this week for Camp
Meade, Md:
Vernon A. McNatt, Elkton; Char.
les A. Mcdaniel, Perryville; Walter
M. Cameron, Jr., Rising Sun; Roy
J. Ward, Perry Point; George W.
Cameron, Rising Sun; Robert e.
Bretenbach, Elkton; Esko H. Kesti,
of Rising Sun; Charles H. GRAPHICAL,
of Charlestown; Kyle w. Grear, of
Stewartstown, Pa; Harry L. Will
liams, of North East; r. L. Price,
Landenburg, Pa; Benjamin e.
Price, Middletown, DEL; Raymond
B. Baker, Port Deposit; John D.
Minister, of Elkton; Harry A. Hart
man, of Keyser, w. Virginia.
Colored: John Z. Brown, Elkton;
William H. Wilson, Elkton; Richard
s. Jones, Conowingo; Thomas W..
Owens, Port Deposit; Edwin r. Cor
nish, Port Deposit.
The following were assigned:
John M. Seminar, Elkton, to Ma
rine Corps; Standby Evans, Jr.,
Elkton, to Marine Corps; Charles e.
Mccarthy, Jr., Perryville, to Navy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-03-05
Judge Fills Juror
Vacancies

Associate Judge Albert Constable
has excused the following jurors
from service at the March term OF
Cirucit Court for Cecil County and
drawn in their places jurors as fol
lows:
Cecilton district-John Brown
excused and Walton D. Bidgood
drawn James P. Mccoy, excused and
James Boyer, drawn.
Elkton district-Peyton r. Har-
risoR, Excused and William d
Fowfsfs dfawn; warren w. Bould-
en-, excused and Charles e. War
burton, drawn.
Fair Hill district-LeRoy H
Scott, Jr., excused and Harry A
Lungren, drawn; Edward Mckenzie
excused and Harry w. Strahorn
drawn.
North East district-Robert c
Reeder, non est and Harry Cos
lett, drawn; George A. Wingate, ex
cused and Frank B. Conway, drawn
M. Van Reynolds, excused and Mill
err Lum, drawn.
Rising Bun district-Jose p l
Boldly, non eat and William M
Pogue, drawn; Perry A. Gibson, ex
cused and John L. Tosh, drawn.
Seventh district-Horace Smith
non est and Chester Kimble, drawn
Oakwood district-George c. Mill
er, excused and GUSTS s. Dempsey
drawn.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-03-05
Fibre Plant Damaged
By Fire

The fibre, mill at Newark, Del,
was damaged by fire ON Friday
morning to the extent of $1,000.
Tina beet fram the fire set on the
sp2IHKIaf system which caused most
ofSthe damage to large number of
rolls Of finished paper. The water
pohring down on the large rolls Of
paper split them wide open.
The large felt conveyer belt and
the copper wire which carries the
paper through the dryers was de-
stroyed.
The fire was believed to have been
caused from friction which set IRE
to the felt and wood floor beneath
the large paper machine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-03-05

Marriage licenses were issued last
week at Elkton to- Marion Blakley,
10, of Colora, and Jean F. Boyd,
Is. Of Perryville, Md.
Frank w. Emerson, FL, Havre de
Grace Md, and Della e. Rope, Is,
Rising Sun, Md.
The Caldwell family have moved
from near Rising Sun to their new
ly purchased home above Pilot
which they purchased from Amos
Moore.
Private Walter e. Anderson, Of
Rising Sun, has been promoted in
the Air Corps, Army Air Base, Salt
Lake City. Utah, to Private First
Glass.
Mrs. Clarence L. Hurt, Of Roa-
noke, Virginia, is spending some
time at the home of her mother,
Mrs. Wiley M. Cecil
Mrs. Aleck Crothers, Merchant
Vile, N. j., was the Sunday guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey w. Ewing.
The many friends of Willett YER
kes, OF Calvert, are glad to know he
is able to take short walks around
the village.
The Local Board Of Religious
Education met Tuesday evening
with Rev. and Mrs. Frank White.
Mr. Paul GRAPHICAL. South River,
N. j., was the recent guest of Mr..
and Mrs. Glenn Graphical.
Prayer meeting Wednesday even
ing at the home of Mrs. Harry
Thomas.
Mrs. Eugene Hite is visiting
relatives in La Crosse. Va.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-03-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Morgan, of
Evansville, N. j., have announced
the marriage of their daughter, Miss
Lucy, to Mr.. Russell *Beckwith, son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. w. T.. Beckwith, of
Cecilton. The ceremony was per-
formed at noon Saturday, February
n, in the Bishop Coleman Calvary
Episcopal church, Wilmington, by
the Rev. ]. Randolph Field, rector.
The bride, who was attended by
her sister, Miss Mary Morgan, wore
a navy blue suit with corsage of
gardenias. The matron of honor
wore poudre blue with corsage OF
forget-me-nots and Johanna Hill
roses. Mr.. William Beckwith served
as best man for his brother.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-03-05
Stockholders Okay New
Management

The new management Of Triumph
Explosives, Inc, has been confirmed
by the stockholders.
Thesplants were taken over By tho
Navy last October on charges Of
management Irregularities which
later assaulted In federal iudict-
ments.A
The confirmation, through unan-
imous election of the new directors
approved by thte Navy, followed Q
statement by the new president
Benjapain F. Pepper Of Philadelphia.
that Unexpected the Navy to return
the company "to full private operat-
ion inqthe. near future.
The Mavy-approved directors are
PepperskW. T. Kilborn, w. r. REM
mel, r. p Tucker, r. Templeton
Smith, Charles w. Bennett, Robert
D. Fsrguson, and John II. Lucas
of Pittsburgh.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-03-05
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL MENTION

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Come
munity Fire Company, of Rising
Sun, will meet in the Recreation
Room of the Fire House on Monday
evening, March sth, at eight o'clock
Capt. and Mrs. e. Lee Bannister|
of near Liberty Grove, are receiving
congratulations on the birth of g
son, born on February %, at Havre
de Grace Hospital
Tech. sergt. Samuel Ksim, Of Fort
Houston, Texas, was visitor last
week at the home Of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. s. z. Keim.
Miss Anna q. Haines, Jefferson
Hospital, Philada., was the week.
end guest of Mr.. and Mrs. e. l..
Haines and family.
Miss Ann Robertson, Washington,
d. c., was the weekend guest of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
b. Robertson.
The local Board OF Religious Edu-
cation will meet Tuesday evening
with Rev. and Mrs. Frank White,
7:45 p. M.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Paul Keen and
son Bobby, Perryville, we're week.
end guests of Rising Sun relatives.
In Union hospital, Elkton, son
was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton
Brown, of lakewood.
Paul Bicking, Baltimore, was the
weekend guest of Rev. and Mrs. J.
r. Bicking.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hewitt Groves, Bal
timore, visited Mrs. Clara b. Keen,
Friday.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-03-05
Rat on Board
Representative

Mrs. Rodney Fraser, Of Elkton.
has been appointed Community Re-
preventative For the Ration Board
for Ceuil County. Mrss Fraser. on a
voluntary basis, will also act as a
ilason ofiesr between the Defense
oouacll and the Ration Board. and
be responsible tor education and
publicity tor the sneral public and
for the securing Of volunteer help
for the Ration Board,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-03-05
Can Have Auto Tires
Recapped

Owners Of passenger automobiles
and light trucks now have tires re-
capped without a Ration Board GER
tificate, beginning, February 20, the
office of Price Administrator an
nounced Friday night.
The order was issued, the OPA
explained, to conserve present tires
and the reclaimed rubber stocks OF
the nation.
Dealers also are permitted to
have tires recapped and returned to
them without a certificate.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-03-05
Head Of Millersville
College Resigns

DR.. Lands Tanger, who has been
president of the Millersville, Pa,
State Teachers College since 1929,
has resigned, to take effect at the
end of this semester. He expects to
remain in Millersville following his
retirement.
DR.. Tanger was born near Stras-
burg and was superintendent of the
Reading public schools when elected
to the head Of the Millersville Col
lege.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-03-05
Ration Board Post Filled

Mrs. Rodney Frazer of Elkton
has been appointed community rep
resentative for the Ration Board for
Cecil County. Mrs. Frazer, who
serves on voluntary basis, will act
as liason officer between the Def
ense Council and the Ration Board,
and will be responsible for educa-
ton and publicity for the general
public and the securing OF volunteer
help for the registration for Ration
Book Q, now in progress in the coun-
ty.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-03-05
f.. And M. Academy
To Close

After more than half q century
the Franklin and Marshall Academy,
college preparatory school, in Lam
caster, Pa, will be discontinued
July is with the retirement of DR..
Edwin M. Hartman, principal of the
school for 46 years.
The school enrolment totaled 1870
boys, this year, but thirty-eight OF
them have withdrawn to enter the
armed forces.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-03-05

The engagement Of Miss Edyths
Austin Of Hacks Point, to Seaman
Paul wesley Murphy, U. 8. n, was
announced at q party given recently
by Seaman Murphy's parents, Mr..
and Mr. Frances Murphy, S16 New
Road, Elsmere, Del. Seaman Murphy
is witt he Navy in the South Paeir
fic ars
Mrs. Charles Lee, Of Elkton, am
nouncae the engagement Of her SIS
ter, MS Aosalie Leila Little, Of Or
ford, "a 10 Mr.. Elmer @. Rose, Of
Tough ehnanon. Pa. Miss Little H.
empoISkd ct the A G P store Of Or
| ford. Mr. Rose ia employed at the
Nationzi Vnlcaniaed Fibre Company
in Wizln1n6ton. Del. The Wedding
| viii t4ks 1lace In the near future
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-03-05
Steele--Wehb

Mr.. and Mrs. e. B. Steele Of Con-
owingo, Md, announce the marriage
of their daughter, Elaine Ann, to
VILLAIN Webb, Of Lancaster, Pa.
The5couple were married at Ellicott
CityF Md, January 1, 1943. Mr..
Webb is still attending college, and
Mrs. Webb is residing with her
parents.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-03-05
Town Board Elects

Frank Murphy, for the past sever.
al years president OF the board OF
town commissioners at Charlestown,
was rejected for another term at
the annual election February %.
Others named were Charles Denni-
son, secretary; Donald Barnes
treasurer. The above officers will
serve 90 board OF commissioners
with J. w, patchsll and Charles
Cooper.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-03-05
OverdaiH--Purnell

Miss Helen Ruth 0verdaiff be-
came the bride Of Calvin Edward
PurnelI Sunday afternoon, Feb. 81,
lat o'clock, at the Methodist Par
sonage, Rev. ]. ]. Bunting ofaciat.
ing.
Miss 0verdaiff 10 o daughter OF
Mr.. Homer Overdaif Of Johnstown,
Pa. Mr.. Puruell Is a resident OF
LElkton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-03-05
Wins Citation For
BRAVERY

Corp. Melvin j. McCummings. son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin j. McCum-
ninEs of Rising Sun, has been
awarded the Purple Heart medal for
bravery in action. He is in the Bush
nell General City Hospital at Brig
ham City. Melvin enlisted four years
ago in the regular army and re-
Gently saw action at Guadalcanal,
being seriously wounded in the hip
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-03-05
JacksOn--Reynolds

/ The marriage Of Miss Ruth L..
jackson, of 1912 Delaware Avenue,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A.
jackson of Elkton, to Staff Sergt.
Richard w. Reynolds, Army Air
Corps, took place Saturday, Febru-
airy q, in Union Methodist Church,
near Elkton.
Miss Myra L. Gibbs, 1912 Della
ware Avenue, was maid of honor
ana only attendant for Miss Jackson.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-03-05

Harvey w. Ewing. of Rising Sun;
Horace B. Lilley, Elkton. both De-
mocrats., and Albert Winchester. of
Perryville, Republican, were APP
pointed by Governor O'Conor last
week Supervisors of Elections for
Cecil county. The only new member
Is Mr.. winchester who succeeded
Tobias Rudolph, Of Elkton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-03-05
Bill To Change
Marriage Law

]. wilmer Cronin, State Senator
from Hartford County, has introduce
ed bill in the State Senate where
by the marriage law would be
changed 90 that marriage licenses
could be issued Immediately to
members of the armed forces.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-03-05
Post Office Applicants

Applications for the Warwick
postofice are as follows:
Mrs. Belle p. Robinson, War
wick, Md; Mrs. John Morgan, Geo.
ilton, Md; Mrs. Catherine c. Will
son, Warwick. Nd; Mrs. Bessie
Conner. Warwick. Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-03-05
Traps Big Beaver /

A beaver weighing over 40 pounds
was trapped in the waters of the
Octoraro, near Lindiey Jackson's
mill. Bartville Pa, on February %.
1t was caught BY William Piping,
Quarsyville. r. 8.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-03-05
Johnson--Farner

Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Johnson, an
1punce the marriage of their daugh-
ter, Lucille, to Willard Farmer, both
Conowingo. They were married
Hhruary 20. 1913, by Rev C. w.
sxton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-03-05
Tanker Launched At
PerrvviIlc

A large costAl tanker, measuring
225 feet In length and IS feet in
width, built BY the Lancaster iron
Company, at Its yards at French
town, near Peryville. was launched
ON wednesday last. II. was named
Cotton Valley"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-03-05

Jesse N. Howell, of Camp Rodney,
Ik Neck, has been appointed. by
&erim Ralph Robinson, deputy
ieriff for that part of the county,
adfWas sworn in before Clerk of
6s Court Ralph Crothers. last week.
Evening star., 1943-12-09

studio wardrobe department along
1909 lines, and around his neck is q
high, starched collar belmont style)
with q conservative four I'm hand
tie. However, he is wearing his own
socks-which are Of brilliant blue
and yellow plaid.
The wardrobe man takes one look
(see HEFFERNAN, Page BID
Evening star., 1943-12-09
All Is Not Passion
AS Cameras Grind
On 'KiSmet' Set
BY HAROLD HEFFERNAN.
HOLLYWOOD

For the first time in five weeks Of
production, love-red-hot, Hays
office -border-line love - came to
"Kismet," now being filmed on a
MGM stage. Everybody was a-twit-
ter. All who possibly could get a
pass were on the set, eyes a-poppin
hearts a-flutter-for two of the
screens most adept lovers we're to
come a-clinch. Let's take a look at
the scene:
Marlene Dietrich lies on a divan
in a harem. Her costume Is Just
what you'd expect of harem cos
tume-filmy. She's what the boys
at the drug store call "a rare dish"
All right, now, here comes Donald
Colman-and, boy, what get-up!
He's logged out in turban and sheik-
ish garb. He enters at the rear and
in his eye is a rompish look. He
strides over and without any pre-
liminaries starts making impas-
stoned love to Marlene.
They've been rehearsing since
early morning and Colman confides
to us that it will be okay by him If
they fool around that way all day.
However, they decide to shoot the
scene. The cameras turn and in
comes Colman, still with that look
in his eye.
There you are, you wonderful
creature" he says. i've hunted
high and low for you We had that
wonderful week together and then
Evening star., 1943-12-09

Rutherford and many others act
out highly touching account of
what goes on in the lives OF the
little people who make up a power
full Nation.
Irving Pichel's direction of Hap
py Land" makes fortnight use of
every device which is associated
with what the motion picture trade
knows as the tear-jerker. 1t does
so, however, with an honesty and
simplicity which give the story an
Irresistible appeal, which makes ac-
ceptable even the introduction of a
& hostly grandfather character
played by Harry Carey whose duty
1T Is to explain that individual hu-
man suffering is an inevitable part
OF making America happy land.
The role Of the village druggist
Is the fundamental one in Kantor's
story which has caught the fancy
OF a great audience in its original
serial and novel forms. 1t fits
Ameche with snugness that has
been lacking In some of his prev
ious and much more pretentious
pictures and he acts 1t with an
altogether commendable under
standing OF its implications.
Lou Marsh is a man whose con-
sumate achievement is his son. In
him he finds compensation for all
that has befallen him, the fighting
OF war he felt was futile. the loss
OF the girl he felt he should have
married, the vague sense that there
Is less to life than the surface
would lead one to believe.
The flashback method is used for
telling the story of Lou and his SON
When the story opens the customers
OF the drugstore are asking whahhe
has heard of the boy and a minute
or two later comes that fateful tele-
gram from the Navy Department
that the latter has been killed in
action. Subsequent passages tell
the whole story leading up to LOUIS
tragedy, the aftermath of World
War I, the birth Of the son, his
growth. his first awkward, poignant
love affair, his days as a football
hero, his graduation from high
school, his discovery of real values
IN members Of the opposite sex, his
reaction to war in Europe and his
feeling that isolation is a dishonesty
that can be corrected only by en-
llstment In the Navy. That is all
there is to it, that and the news of
the sons death which turns the
father bitter to the point almost OF
insanity, but it adds up to some
thing deeply moving and satisfying
and to the credit of the motion
picture industry.
In addition to Ameche, a number
OF others participate notably in this
simple saga of an American family
IN wartime. Miss Dee is altogether
satisfying as the wife and mother.
Mr.. Carey as the ghostly grand
father who voices the moral of
America, Miss Rutherford as the
small-town American girl who
knows the proper loyalties and
Roland Crane as the son.
Happy Land" has been given
production entirely worthy of it AS
one Of the most direct and honest
war stories the movies have found
1t In their wisdom to tell