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The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-01-21
Mrs. McClelland
Hostess AT Club
For Bride-Elect

Mrs. Royce S. McClelland enter
tained Yesterday at the Cape Fear
Country club bridge party and
luncheon in honor of Miss Louise
Washburn, who will be married
this Saturday evening to Lieut.. COL
onel George S. Boylan.
Bridge guests were invited 1or
1880 o'clock and played cards IN
the ballroom, which was attrac-
lively decorated with numerous ar
engagements of spring flowers. AT
1870 o'clock luncheon was served
buffet style from beautifully ap-
pointed table centered with an ar
rangement of spring flowers IN Sill
yer wine coolers.
Invited guests included: Miss
Washburn, honoree, Mrs. Peter
Gordan Bradley Stillman, Mrs.
Winston Broadfcot, Mrs. Hugh
Primrose, Mrs. Charles E. NOEL.
Mrs. Robert C. Cantwell, 3rd, Mrs.
Thomas B. Granger, Mrs. Lee
Spence, Mrs. James S. Lyle, MIS-.
B. Purnell Eggleston, Jr., Mrs.
Josephine Brown Dunn, Miss Cath
crime Snow, Miss Mary Corbett.
Miss Elizabeth HardWicke, MISS
Jane LeGrand, Mrs. Henry Deas,
Jr., Miss Jane Emerson, Mrs. 3.
M. Washburn, Mrs. Charles Worth,
Mrs. George Mitchell, Mrs. George
Roylan, Mrs. ]. Lawrence Sprunt,
Mrs. Raymond H. Holland, Mrs.
Charles B. Parmele, Mrs. Robert
H. George of Bradford, Pa, Mrs.
J. Irving Corbett, Mrs. Lem L.
Doss, Mrs. Robert M. Williams,
Mrs. Charles Becker, Mrs. Louis
3. Orrell, Mrs. John H. Hardin,
Mrs. Lewellyn c. French, Mrs. J..
Dalziel Sprunt, Mrs. Harry StovaH,
Mrs. John Bright Hill, Mrs. Fran
els Curtzwiler, Mrs. Mary Nixor
Hardwicke, Mrs. E. c. Hines, Mrs
James L. King, Jr., of Columbus,
Ca, Mrs. Rinaldo B. Page, Mrs
J. Haughton James, Mrs. E. Kedar
Bryan, Mrs. Vernon G. Avery
Mrs. Lloyd C. Allen, Mrs. Leor
Andrews, Mrs. William G. Broad
foot, Mrs. Charles S. Granger
Mrs. Herbert Price, Mrs. A. Sid
ney Williams, Mrs. Arthur C.
Diehl, Mrs. R Bryant. Hare, Jr.,
Mrs. Oliver Hutaff, Mrs. c. Davic
Jones, Mrs. J. Goodlet Thornton,
Mrs. Wellington Yaple, Mrs. Allen
Sprunt, Mrs. William M. Peck
Mrs. Cyrus D. Hogue, Mrs. Bow
den Sparkes and Mrs. Sam Nash
BIRTH ANNOUNCED
Sgt. and Mrs. D. B. Robinson,
Jr., announce the birth of a son
David Allan, January Is, at Marion
Sprunt annex. Mrs. Robinson j;
the former Helon Skipper of THU
city. Sgt. Robinson is serving OF
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-01-21
BIRTH ANNOUNCED

Mr.. and Mrs. H. R. Powell an
nounce the birth of a daughter,
Char Lynn. January 10, at Marion
Sprunt annex. Mrs. Powell is the
iormer Vivian Langley Of this city.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-01-21
RIRTH ANNOUNCED

Mr.. and Mrs. T. J. Prather an
nounce the birth Of a son, Thomas
Latimer. January 10, at Marion
Sprunt annex. Mrs. Prather IS the
former Bertha Lee Harrell OF Char
1otte
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-07-20

anything at her first meeting but
follow the trend" In other words,
Mrs. Stone wasn't making the mis-
take of jumping in with both feet
first crack out of the box just to
show she was among those present.
She knew almost all of the other
members of the board from her ac-
tive participation in local civic life
and trade union circles. Those who
don't know her too well will prob
ably get acquainted with her before
long because Mrs. Stone isn't the
Polly-sit-in-the-corne type.
Race Not Emphasized
Her election to the library board
was against the established rules.
Other than some encouraging and
well-timed editorials in the local
white press, no special emphasis
was put on her racial background.
Her merits as a candidate were
publicized along with the merits
of other candidates.
In other words, Mrs. Stone was
voted into office because the voters
thought she was qualified, which,
after all, is the way candidates are
supposed to be voted in, and not
just because they are Negro, Chi
nese or vegetarian. Came the dawn
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-07-20

/ Said Wagner: 1.-TWO weeks ago,
on the floor of the Senate, a most
unwarranted attack was made on
the patriotism of our Negro SOL
diers, who compose one-twelfth of
our Army, anu, wko have served
ably and heroically on every battle
front"
The New York Senator, after de-
claring that no evidence had been
offered by Eastland to support his
charges, continued:
at is unfortunate that the Sena-
tor from Mississippi did not consult
the War Department or General
Eisenhower or Lieutenant General
Eaker before attempting to indict
100000 American citizens" All
of the three mentioned denied East
lands charges of inefficiency lev
eled at Negro troops.
To back up his remarks, Wagner
cited various records made and
concentrations earned by Negro
soldiers.
Mead Has His Say
Senator Mead stated: at is I'M
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-07-20

timely and inappropriate, and in
my judgment, distasteful, for any
Senator to make remarks on the
floor of the Senate such as those
made by the junior Senator from
Mississippi, which were derogatory
to the high standard and morale
of colored troops"
Hitting at the low education
al standards of Eastland's
home state of Mississippi,
Mead declared that this
country could become more
effective and recruit an Army
great deal more effective
than the one we have now, "if
vocational training were to be
enjoyed by all of our people
in every State Of the Union,
and if higher standards of edu-
cation prevailed, and if the
public health were raised to
higher standards"
Mississippi ranks at the bot
tom of the 4S states in all of
these.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-07-20
Richard Calhoun
Veteran Pullman
Employee Dies

Richard Calhoun, 354O Smelling,
a retired Pullman employee, age IT,
died after a years illness at his
home, Thursday, July IL.
He was born in Liberty, Mo-, in
1868, and came to Minneapolis in
1910. Mr.. Calhoun began working
for the Pullman company soon after
coming here. He retired after S3
years of service on October 6, 1914,
because of illness.
Mr.. Calhoun was a charter men,
Der of the knights of Pythias
Lodge, Enterprise No. 81, in Kansas
City, Kans.
Funeral services were held Tues
day, July II, at 2 p. m. at Zion
Baptist Church, with Rev. H. W.
Bolts, ST., officiating. Interment
was at Crystal Lake cemetery.
His wife, Joella, six nephews,
three nieces and other relatives sur
vive him. Ideal Funeral Home was
in charge of arrangements.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-07-20
Mill City NAACP
Pldns to Wind Up
Membership Drive
By Marjorie Curry

by MarJOEle curry
Plans to bring the membership
drive of the Minneapolis NAACP
to a close will be discussed at a
meeting to be held Saturday, July
21, at 7:45 p. M, at Phyllis Wheat
ley, it was announced this week by
Curtis Chivers, membership chair
man, who urged all members of the
executive board to be present to
meet with the solicitors.
Mr.. Chivers said: Members of
the board wish to thank the solicit
tors for the fine job they have
done.
eve realize the work of the
NAACP will be a potent force in
the postwar era. We have a new
President and Cabinet who must be
informed of our needs. There are
still reactionary foes to be COM
batted. The foes of a democracy
who fought against a permanent
FEPC must be vanquished.
"This can best be accomplished
through organized action, and
through everyone taking out men,
berships in the NAACP."
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-07-20
Public Mass Meet
Seeks Support
For Coop Idea

The cooperation Of local church
es, social and civic organizations in
the launching of a campaign to
open a st. Paul cooperative store'
will be sought Monday, July %, at
a public mass meeting at Halle @.
Brown, at p. m.
The Rev. B. N. Moore, co-chair-
man of the education committee,
will preside and an outstanding
speaker, yet to be announced, will
be presented. The cooperation Of
the Minister'S Alliance is being
counted upon.
It is the intention of supporters
of the project to affiliate with Co
Ops, Inc, of which the new store
will be the third member. Several
sites have already been proposed
for the location of the business.
Officers of the Coop committee
are: Mrs. Alverta Corum, president;
S. v. Owens, chairman of the loca-
ton committee; Huron Shelton,
treasurer; the Rev. B. N. Moore and
Ashmore Stokes, co-chairmen of the
education committee; John Banks,
Jr., chairman of the campaign COM
mittee, which includes as members:
Lydie Jones, Evelyn Brent, ]. R.
Jonas, Nilee Lewis, Dorothy James,
Hazel Butler, 1. Myrtle Garden and
Gertrude Boldly.
Members of the educational COM
mittee are: Beatrice Coleman, En-
ma Lou Light, Eula Taylor, Beneta
McHie and John Lawrence. Lois
Grissom is secretary.
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after the election, and with it a
feature article in one of the daily
papers announcing that Mrs. Stone
was the first Negro to hold a city
office in Minneapolis! To say the
least, some of the voters who had
marked their ballots for her, were
astonished at the information. Ny
boss, the editor, recalls he over
heard one gentleman murmur
rather dazedly: But I didn't know
about that"
He need have no fear. Mrs. Stone
is thoroughly familiar with books
and libraries, and board meetings
don't brighten her. She will give
Spokesman-Recorder readers a re-
port each month of her activities
NELL DODSON RUSSELL.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-07-20
Mdgnolid Ldtimer
Cited by Red Cross
For Oversees Work

WASHINGTON, d. C.-MisS
Magnolia Latimer of Atlanta, Ga,
and former head resident at Phyl-
lis Wheatley house in Minneapolis,
was among two Red Cross Workers
given citations signed by the late
President Roosevelt and Chairman
Basil O'Connor of the ARC, it was
announced by the public relations
office, this week.
The citations, which were pre-
scented at the Hotel Statler follow
ing a luncheon, were for extended
overseas service. Miss Latimer,
who left this country by clipper
via Newfoundland in September,
1912, landed first in the Irish Free
State, then proceeded to Bristol,
England and London.
She was assigned to the Great
George Street Club in Bristol, one
of the first ARC clubs to be estab-
ished, and the first to be stated
by Negroes.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-07-20

western National Bank, it was an
nounced this week by bank officials.
He also is vice chairman of the
trust committee of the bank.
CLANCY, who started with the
bank as a messenger July %, 1907,
worked in various departments
and was made assistant cashier in
January, 1920. He was promoted
to the vice presidency of the bank
in January, 1929, and in Septem-
Der, 1910, was promoted again to
vice president and vice chairman
of the trust committee.
During his service on the Urban
League board, Mr.. CLANCY worked
very closely with former Urban
League executive secretary, c. W.
Washington, in getting the Mum
singwear company to employ Ne
groes. He is still member of the
board and active with the indus
trial committee.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-07-20

evidence on the charge of refusal
to obey an order was in dispute
and grave doubt.
Navy Reduces Percentage
Meanwhile, Granger has stated
that according to the men he talked
to at Port Chicago, there was a
feeling the surviving seamen
should not have been picked to i'm
mediately go on another reloading
job after their tragic experience.
Granger also stated that the men
directly involved in the mutiny felt
they had been Disseminated
against because their detachment
on the dangerous loading job was
all-Negro, but others left at Port
Chicago did not have any feeling
of discrimination although since
the explosion, the Navy has adopt
ed a policy of reducing the COM
plement of Negroes in ammunition
depots to not more than 80 per
cent of the total.
Despite Navy psychiatrist's
testimony at the trial substan-
tiating certain definite fear re-
actions which men would nor
mally experience after having
been involved in such an explO-
sion, and despite the testimony
of the so seamen, the Court
followed the demands of the
Trial Judge Advocate, found
the men guilty of mutiny, and
sentenced each to so years
Imprisonment after only s.
minutes of deliberatiOn.
Reduction in sentences were lat
er made by the Navy, with ten of
the men being given Is years, "a
given IL years; II given 10 years,
and sentenced to 8 years.
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sion to file additional briefs and for
opportunity to present the case be-
fore him personally.
The NAACP was advised by
Ralph Bard, Acting Secretary of
the Navy, that "the trials were
conducted fairly and impartially,"
and that "racial discrimination was
guarded against" The seamen were
charged with mutiny in August,
1914, for refusal to load ammuni-
ton at Port Chicago after more
than 300 of them had been killed
in an explosion the month before.
Meanwhile, Lester Granger, ex-
ecutive secretary of the National
Urban League, who recently re-
turned from an inspection tour of
naval installations on the West
Coast, stated that it appeared mis-
takes in personnel had helped pre-
cipitate the mutiny.
The men, who were super
vised by white officers, had re-
ceived no previous training in
the handling of ammunition
prior to the disaster. Immedi-
ately after the tragedy, sur
vivOrs who had seen their bud
dies blown to bits before their
eyes, were picked up and sent
to other bases to continue load
ing ammunition.
According to the NAACP, race
and race prejudice was continuous
ly injected into the trial by Lieut..
Commander William F. Coakley. In
a brief presented to and argued
before the Assistant Judge Advo-
cate General of the United States
Navy, Thurgood Marshall, NAACP
Special Counsel, pointed out there
was no legal evidence to sustain
the charge of mutiny and that the
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-07-20
Twin City Groups
Urged to Protest
Ruling on SeQrnen

The NAACP this week urged
all persons and organizations in
terested in securing justice for
seamen in general, to make their
views known to Secretary of
Navy Forrestal Immediately.
The case of the so seamen is the
largest mutiny trial in the his
tory of the United States Navy,
and the first of its kind in the
present war. Pictures and press
releases displaying the fact that
the largest mutiny trial in his
tory involves Negroes, have
been released by the Navy.
Twin City clubs, fraternal or
CARNATIONS and church groups
are urged to send all kilograms
and letters of protest to the
Secretary of the Navy, Wash
ington, D. C.
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proceeds were McALPlN
used to swell the Golfers of her or
ganization which is continuing its
drive to raise $4,000 to carry on
its program for improving the well
fare of Negroes throughout Ameri-
ca and the world with particular
emphasis on the role of women.
Almost as much as the guest OF
honor herself, I felt a particular
pride in the event. Fondly, many
people call her "Ma." l have always
called her "Darling"-and she
seems to like it. 1 think of her as
nv Washington mother" She has
been that now, for over four years.
1 can pay her no greater tribute
than think of her as Mother" for
then I put her in the same class
with that lovely little lady in st.
Louis to whom l owe SO much
who earned the title of mother the
hard way, who prays for my health
and success every day and night,
who taught me right from wrong,
who bled her fingers to the bone
in the kitchen and laundries OF
more financially-fortunate persons
in order that l might go to school
and have access to more opportunl-
ties than she had, whose unselhsh
love taught me to value service to
others above monetary returns.
Rightfully, my Washington
sweetheart belongs in the same
class with the "ittle lady" in st.
Louis, for she too, has taught me
many valuable lessons. For year
and-a-half l sat at her feet as one
of her assistants in the National
Office of the NYA. 1 learned more
during that time in the way OF
practical techniques, spiritual lottl-
ness, determination and service
than l could have obtained in
school, even had stayed to receive
a doctorate.
1 have seen her mind work, her
heart beat, her eyes flash. I've
recorded her smoothly flowing
words when she'd get in an inspira-
tional mood to walk about the room
totally oblivious of me and talk to
the imaginary audience Of youths
and grownups whose burdens she
never discarded.
Fortunately, Pm not jealous. 1
know that to millions of people all
over this land, she is sweetheart"
But know too, that many OF them
must envy me the close touch so
fortunately have had with Mrs.
Mary Mcleod Bethune.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-07-20

Out of the 4,275 veterans of the
Africa, Sicily and Italy campaigns
representing nearly all of the SER
vice branches in the Fifth Army,
only four companies were white.
The men ranged from railway con-
struction outfits to bridge repair
units.
According to a story released by
the Associated Press, the idea of
being sent directly to the Pacific
without first being furloughed
wasn't too well received by most
of the men, who said they would
have "felt much better" if they'd
been allowed to see their wives,
sweethearts and families before re-
Stunning duty.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-07-20

The sailor and soldier, pictured
above, are sons of Mrs. George
Milton, 753 Carroll, st. Paul. A
brother, Jake, and a sister, Mrs.
Mae Campbell, also reside in St.
Paul.
Sam G. Lynch MIC, left, re-
ceived his boot training at Great
Lakes, was then transferred to
Hampton Field, Va, before going
to Mare Island, Calf, from where
he was sent to the South Pacific,
where he is at present. Cpl. Ernest,
right, was sent to Fort Benning,
Ca, for his basic training. He has
served in North Africa and Rome,
Italy, and is now somewhere in
Germany.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-07-20
Hildu SirnIns named
Patron of Art Week
For Hampton Institute

HAMPTON INSTITUTE, Va
Hilda Simms, star of Gamma Lu-
casta," Miss Marian Anderson,
world-famous contralto, Miss Lii
liam Smith, author of the best-sel-
Ter, "Strange Fruit" and John
Wildberg, Broadway producer, will
be honorary patrons of the week
long carts of the Theatre" festival
which will open here on Monday,
July %, with a recital by Pearl
Primus, noted dancer.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-07-20
St. Paul NAACp
To Meet ut H0llie
Sunday, July 29

Reports and pictures from the
Office of War Information refut-
ing Mississippi Senator Eastland's
SANDER of Negro troops will be pre-
scented at the next regular meeting
of the st. Paul branch of the
NAACP, Sunday afternoon, July
20, at 4 p. m. at Halle Q. Brown
House. The meeting will be held
on that date instead of on Sunday,
July 20.
Reports of the progress of the
membership drive will be made.
Mrs. Della Holsomback is chairman
of the membership committee.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-07-20

mot only did these troops pass
the ammunition" General Sayler
said, but on numerous occasions
many of them fought the Germans,
participated in patrols and took
prisoners"
Had High Percentage
The ordnance men operated for
ward ammunition supply points
known as ASP's up front, from
which ammunition of all types was
supplied to infantry, artillery and
armored units. Of 100000 tons
of ammunition transported be-
tween D-Day and We Day, more
than 100000 tons were handled
by Negro EN-, who comprised IL
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-07-20
Coming in
This Pepper

A series of articles on Getting
and Holding Your Job" by Ethel
M. Williams, will begin in the
July q issue of this paper.
The articles will have special
significance to the Negro work.
ers, many with new experiences
and adjustments in industry.
Mrs. Williams, an assistant
personnel director at a large
war plant, has written this spe-
cial series as a contribution to
the workers who are seeking
permanent employment during
the postwar years.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-07-20
Art Exhibit at Library

One mans attempt to promote
racial understanding and friend
ship through art will Be exhibited
at the Minneapolis Public Library
from July q to September % in
the showing of the series of paint
ings, "Uncle Sans Children" by
Floyd E. Brewer.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-07-20
Visitors

Visitors at the Minneapolis Office were: ;
Miss Nancy Norman, Nashville, Tenn. !;
tricia Dawson; Mr.. and Mrs. r. ]. Willis (;
Mrs. Elijah Henderson; and Dwynelle v.
Criss, Kansas City, KAns.
Visitors to the st. Paul Office this week:
The Rev. M. Boyde Patrick, St Marks
A. M. E. Church. Duluth, MINI: Albert F.
Bantam, Jr.; the Rev. J.. w. Phelps I;
Elmer L. Harriss Mrs. PHI Hall Richard
L. Stokes. and w. B. Walker.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-07-20
CORRECTION

The late Major McGaughey, who
died in February, was buried at
Crystal Lake cemetery and not at
Lakewood cemetery, as was stated
in this paper at the time of his
burial.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-07-20

uCe, SHe ISL 1 leu
ting t h e innova-
ton disturb her.
This a m a Yin g
lady, who has a
personal library
of over 500 vol
umes, a nd who
works as an ele-
vator operator at
t h e Minneapolis
Athletic CT u b,
said she didn't do
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-07-20
How to Lose Your License

More than $500 Minnesota mo-
torists forfeited the right to drive
during the first six months of 1945,
according to figures released by the
State Highway Department. There
were GAP outright revocations for
more serious violations of the law
and 1901 suspensions.
Conviction of driving while un-
der influence of intoxicants was
responsible for 773 revocations.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-07-20
Clarence r. CLANCY
Gets High Post
At. n. w. Bank

Clarence R. CLANCY, who served
as president of the Minneapolis Ur-
ban League board from November,
1884 to March, 1889, has been pro-
NOTED to the vice craftsmanship of
the board of directors of the North
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-07-20
College Fund Donated
$4,000 by N. Y. Firm

NEW YORK.-Checks totalling
$4,000 have been received by Unit
ed Negro College Fund headquar-
tiers here from Russell Mcguire,
president of Mcguire Industries,
Inc.
The Fund is seeking $1,550,000
this year for the wartime needs
of thirty-two accredited private
Negro colleges in twelve states and
the District of Columbia.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-07-20
An Uncle Tom By ANY Other Name Is Tom Just the Same

GAln a Of es de Th in whe
praised L. of and
Georgia branch
of III W are in tn san y with have I'M We
a pc o ie n a bh pUiiO Ito of his
8 Of
enemies"
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-07-20
Mrs. Glenn Passes Away

Mrs. Jessie Alexander Glen, for
mer resident of st. Paul for over
twenty years, died in Springfield,
Illinois, on July IL. She is survived
by her husband, Russell; son May
nard Alexander of Chicago, and a
daughter, Jesrose Wade of SPRING
field.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-07-20
ZION CHOIR HAS OUTING

The Senior Choir of Zion Baptist
church held its annual outing at
Theodore Wirth Park, Sunday
afternoon, July 10. A picnic lunch
was served. A large number of
visitors were present.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-07-20

per cent of all ordnance personnel
in the theatre.
General Sayler cited examples
of the courage displayed by these
men who handled such dangerous
job. Members Of the 655th Ord
nance Ammunition Co. unloaded a
trainload of white PHOSPHORUS
shells on December 26 near Sois-
sons, France, while shells were ex-
ploding all around them.
The 57th Ordnance Ammunition
Co. earned the name "The Fighting
57th" when some of its personnel
man SIS troops near the Belgian
border in September, with SO Ger
mans killed.