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Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1956-02-17
Mob Action Shows
Need Of Federal
Laws Against Mob

The mob action the campus of the University Of Ala
bama cited this week by Roy Wilkins NAACP executive
secretary as additional evidence Of the need for con-
gressona legislation against mob violence Of
the Powell amendment to withhold federal funds from euca
tional institutions which refuse comply with the United
cation.
These proposals will be among others TO be urged
upon members of congress by participants In the national
delegate assembly scheduled for Washington March 46 Mr.
wilkins said The assembly, which has been called by the
Leadership Conference Civil Rights win In the
tons capital in an effort to enactment civil rights
bills during this session Of the S4h congress
The NAACP leader who is also chairman of the Lead
ehp Conference said that the assembly expects 1000
delegates representing the so national labor church. civic and
fratea organizations affiliated with the conference Effort
is being made to have delegates from every pivotal
gressonal district in the country
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1956-02-17

DELTA5 IN OBSERVANCE Delta Epsilon
Sigma chapter will observe Founders day by
wofshiping at Wesley Methodist church. Sun
day Members of the graduate chapter are en-
deayoring to do their share along with other
organizations in assuming their civic RESPONSE
bIlities AT present the group has adopted the
Girls industrial school at Fargo as special
project. This fellowship thru worship is an
outward manifestation of one of the prinei-
'T.es enyisioned BY the founders.
sorors appearing in toto are first row:
Mesdames NJ. Williams, c. Dozzell. r. Alex
anter A. Suttles. Second row: Mesdames X.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1956-02-17

SPONSORS FOR ST. PATRIcKs TEA-when
Carver PTA holds its 1856 annual st. Pat
rick's tea, March IL, Philander Smith, Horace
Mann and other choirs will appear on a pro-
gram to entertain the tea Slippers. More than
500 patrons attended the 1855 tea. The pro-
ceeds from the tea will be used to buy addi-
tional playground equipment. Shown in toto
are room sponsors: Front row left to right:
Mrs. Odessa Hood. Baby Rose Colese Crater,
Mrs Elsie Miller. Mrs. Myrtle Birch, Mrs. Es-
tella Gillespie. James Gillespie, Mrs. Aretha
Jones, Mrs. A. L. Ewing, Mrs. Sarah Coleman,
Mrs Florence Brown. Mrs Ida johnson and
Mrs Emestine Wilson.
Second row left to right: Mrs. Emma Nc
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1956-02-17
FraternaI and Civic
Leader Passes at
Home in Fordyee

FORDYCE-Everett z. Scott, a
retired school teacher. Civic and
fraternal leader. died at his home
here Wednesday. Mr.. Scott was
grand high priest Of Royal Arch
Masons. Jurisdiction of Arkansas
al the time of his death.
Mr.. Scott had been i'll for sew
eral weeks, and was bospitalizei
in a Bradley county hospital at
Warren. He was well known over
the state
He vas funeralized Saturday at
II ?. m. by Rahman Temple. No
II. Pine Bluff and J. L. II Smith
See PAssEs-page fors
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1956-02-17
Memphis State College
Gradual Plan to Federal Court
Sailing Tactics
Get Court Test

CINCINNATI, o-The stallng tactics to delay the adj
mission of Negro students Memphis college reached
the federal appeals court here Thursday.
In brief filed with the u. S. Court of Appeals seeking
the immediate admission of Negro students the state
supported college, lawyers for the NAAcP Legal Defense
and Educational Fund Inc attacked decision of the district
court Judge approving gradual desegegaon plan for the
college.
The plan provides for the mixing beginning
1856 the graduate level ending 1890 with the
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1956-02-17

Fariin, Mrs. Edith Burton. Mrs. velma Fra
zier. Mrs. Seatrice Phillips. Mrs. Barbara Cade.
Mrs. Ludie Clinkscale, Mrs Flora Atkinson.
Mrs. Alma Matthews, Mrs. Pearl Scoggins.
Mrs. Ruth Trimble, Mrs. Myrtle Buri<s, Mrs
Leona James, Mrs. Minnie Ruth F1agg and
Mrs. Ruth Began.
Third row left to right: Mrs W. NJ Thomas.
Mrs. Frances W. Jackson. Mrs. Clarence Davis.
Mrs Clara Coakley, Mrs. Myrtel Lewis, Ms
Bobbie Mcdonald. Miss Inez Stewart, Mrs. Ed
ma Bridges. Mrs. Nezzie Brewster, Mrs. Lola
Hite, Mrs. Edna Johnson. Mrs. Alice Baker.
and Mrs. Marie Nowden. Mrs Odessa Hood Is
PTA president.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1956-02-17

plan, means that a Negro seek
ing equal educational opportuni-
ties at the higher educational lew
ell is now In a more adverse po-
sition since the decision in the
school segregation cases than he
was when the separate but equal
doctrine was in effect" the law
yers conclude.
NAAcP Legal Defense attorneys
for the students are ThurEood
Marshall. director-eounsel. Robert
l.. Carter. assistant counsel. both
OF New York. and H. 7. Loekard
OF Memphis. Assisting are ]. Y.
Estes. b. L. Hooks and A. w. Will
lis. jr. Of Memphis and z. Alex
ander LOBBY OF Nashville.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1956-02-17
Alabama Students
Want Negro Coed
Back in Classes

A Systematically group Tues
day urged the University Of Ala
bama officials to readmit Authe-
rine Lucy. Alabama's first Ne
gro student 10 attend an all-white
school in that state.
The Tuscaloosa (AlaD News
said the appeals were drawn up
by previously unorganized
group of faculty members and
See CO-ED-page four
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1956-02-17
Doctors Give Ike
OK on Health; Free
To Seek End Term

A doctors Jury found Presi-
dent Eisenhower physically fit to
run and serve for a second term
in the White House Tuesday.
The verdict brought renewed
hope and inspiration TO the Re-
publican party. But II is still
with the president himself as TO
whether he will seek another
term in office.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1956-02-17
Mississippi High
Court Rules In
Favor Of Negro

The state supreme court Of Mis-
sisSippi Tuesday at Jackson. Miss.
ordered returned 90 Negro
woman. her farm, that she had
been cheated out Of by a Mss.
See NISsIsSIPPI-page four
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1956-02-17
Nashville Opens
Golf Courses 10
Negro Players

Golf courses In NASHVILLE. Tenn.
were opened 90 Negroes this
week following a ruling in district
federal court last month against
me segregated policy in use in
unsupported recrcational facili-
ties
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1956-02-17

DISCUSS DEMOCRATIC PARTY-Congressman William L.
Dawson Chicago calls Governor Avere Hartman at his
home 6 East slst street. New York City, during his visit
city Congressman Dawson TO New York TO at
Democratic State committee dinner at the Sheraton
hotel where spoke with President Truman and
other distinguished Democrats Governor Hartman is shown
with Congressman in the library of his home dis
cusSing issues of the Democratic party.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1956-02-17

RETURSS TO DUTY-Mrs. Marie
Y. Davis, fifth grade teacher at
Wrghtsville. has returned TO her
classroom duties after a recent
Illness. and wishes 10 express her
appreciation and thanks TO friends
in and out Of the city, faculty
students Of Wrightsyille, Pulaski
county teachers association and
supervisor. and also clubs and
auxiliarics OF Mt Zion Baptist
church for telephone calls, cards,
flowers, gifts. visits and prayers.
These courtcsies will be remem-
bered
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1956-02-17
Postponed 80.

The Copeland program. origin
ally scheduled for February 10.
has been postponed TO Wednes-
day. February %. at the Dunbar
Community center.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1956-03-22
Golden Weddings

Golden Weddings
Mrs. Ralph SchWarz, Phone
PA 9-7244 is asking for assis-
tance in obtaining a complete
list of couples eligible to at
tend the Maple Festival Col.
den Wedding dinner. Please call
Mrs. Schwarz if you know OF
people in Chester or elsewhere
who might not have been in.
cluded.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1956-03-22

8 pm. The Rev. Judson
Townley will speak.
Missionary Meeting
Mrs. Roger Campbell, Heath
Road, was hostess to the meet
ing of the Riverview Missionary
Society on Tuesday evening.
Present were 18. They worked
on materials for the African mis-
sionary they are assisting.
Heirways
Born March Is to Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Nichols, son
Christopher Glenn, in Lake Co
ounty Memorial hospital. The
mother before her marriage was
Regina Pishnery.
Touring with Choir
Miss Marilyn Campbell is ex-
pected home late this week.
Miss Campbell a student at Shell
ton College, Ringwood, NJ. is
at present touring lin Tennessee
and presenting programs with
the Shelton College choir.
Personals
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Dill and
daughter, Judy, have returned
after spending the winter in
Tampa Fla.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lynn Battles re-
turned on Friday evening from
their vacation in Florida.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wendall Parr
of New York City recently Wis
tied Mrs. PARIS parents, The
Rev. and Mrs. S. Yohannan and
other relatives here.
Warren Myers, a student at
Shelton College, Ringwood, New
Jersey. is expected home this
week for the spring vacation.
DR.. anad Mrs. A. Dewey Bond
and daughter, Philinda Of Evans
ton, Ill, are expected to arrive
on Thursday Mar. % to visit
his parents. They came here
from Columbus where they had
attended Farm and Home week
Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Bat,
ties and son, John of Columbus
were at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Parr Sunday and
Monday of last week.
Mrs. Donald Gould and dau
ghter, Nancy were in Warner
on Tuesday to attend the funer
al of an aunt.
Miss Elizabeth Craig, who was
called from Barrie, Ontario By
the death of her mother, is still
at her home here.
Mrs. Milan Pelton and Mrs
H. w. McGrew were hostesses
at the Baptist Aid Society din
ner on Wednesday.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1956-03-22

couraged by a acompetent archi-
tect who had investigated the
situation.
Mr.. Wendorff brought out the
need of a comfortable and ade-
quate place, available at all
times for public meetings. Mr..
Tesreau discussed a desirable
location for a new building and
suggested that the six and one
fourth acres on the corner of
Roues 322 and 306, owned by
the town and known as the Town
ship park would be a desirable
location. Mr.. Henry talked on
the purpose and plan for such a
building and recommended that
any plan selected should be de-
signed for future enlargement.
After the panel members had
presented the facts, Mrs. Bond
then called on people in the
audience. Township Trustees,
Forrest Bond, John Richmond
and Lyle Battles emphasized the
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1956-03-22
THE RECORD, CHARDoN, OHIO, MARCH %, 1856

way to solve it.
Mrs. Lennah Bond, Grange
Lecturer, was moderator in the
panel discussion. Five men, rep
resenting as many civic organa-
tions, who had previously
been selected by their organiza-
tions, and had studied the queS-
ton, were members of the pam
ell. These were Lyle Battles,
John Henry, A. J. Wendorff, Ho-
ward TeSreau. Gail Jacobs was
not able to be present.
Lyle Battles told what could
be done legally to raise money
for a new town hall. He said
that the people of the commun-
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1956-03-22
NE w S from CHE T E r

ity could vote a tax levy up to
four mills for a period of sew
en- years. The entire amount
would raise approximately $780,
600 but the full amount would
probably not be necessary.
Present facilities it was brought
out are very Inadequate. The
antiquated building now in use
situated on .38 acres of land,
all seemed to agree, is not
worth repairing. 1t has been
learned since the meeting that
this building was built in 1850. A
previously suggested plan to
build meeting rooms over the
present town garage was dis
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1956-03-22

Pre-Easter Services
Maundy Thursday Union Ser
vice of Tenebrae with commun-
ion will be held at the Chester
Community church March % at
800 pm. Good Friday Union
Service will be held at the Bap-
tist church Friday March 80 at
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1956-03-22
News by Lennah b. Bond
Telephone PARK 9-7016
Does Chester Need a New Town

Does Chester Need a New Town
Hall?
Does Chester Need a New
Town Hall? was the subject for
discussion at an open meeting
held by the Grange On Tuesday
evening. This meeting was well
attended by a representative
group.
The topic was requested that
this matter might be presented
to the people of Chester to ac-
quaint them with the problem
and solicit suggestions as to the
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1956-03-22

for it. There are four basic parts
in planning /. Land use. 2
Transportation or high plan. 3.
Public Facilities. 4 Financial.
Mr.. Laidlow answered amny
questions in regard to planning.
The Township Trustees and
members of the zoning Commits
sion had been invited to come.
The Joint Council of Chester
Organizations meets on the Sec
ond Monday evening of every
other month in the high school
building.
Scrap Paper Collection
The Junior Glass of West Ge-
auga high school have announ-
ced a paper drive. Collection of
paper will start on Tuesday af-
ternoon March 27 and continue
through March %, 90, 80 and 81.
During which time the West Ge-
auga area will be covered. The
center of collection will be at
the high school building.
would be appreciated if the pa
per is tied in bundles. Maya
zines, cardboard and rags will
also be accepted.
Breakfast a Success
The pancake breakfast served
by the Chester Civic AsSocia-
ton at the West Geauga high
school building has been pronou
need a real success. The cooks
and walters were very busy all
day and will be ready to start
making pancakes at 800 am.
on Sunday March 2. Serving
will continue until 200 pm.
Returns from Mexico
/ Mrs. Clarence Messer, Opa-
locka Drive has returned from
Mexico City where she went to
attend the wedding of her son.
Donald Roamn Messer and M
Donald Ramon MeSSer and
Miss Carmen Gutieurrez Correa
were married on March II al
the Santo Nino church in Mexi-
co City. They will live in that
city where the groom is a stu
dent at the University of Mex
leo. Their address is Melchoir
Ocampo H-396-D Mexico City
D. F.
Mrs. Messer made the trip
by plane The time each way
was about II hours. The Wea,
ther was wonderful she reports
ZOning Permits
William Bebout, Chester Zon
ing inspector issued the follow
ing permits last week. William
c. Stone, Wilson Mills Road
addition to residence; Manches
ter Farms, Devon Lane, resi-
dence; wilhelm Kinnaird, Wes
Chester Trail, residence.
Sad Experience
When Joseph Sipan, did no
stop at his brother James place
of business on Mayfield Roae
here, on Tuesday night of las
week, as was his usual custom
James Sipian became alarmed
AS soon as he could close hi
store, he went to his brother!
home in Newbury. Here he fount
his brother Joseph in the from
seat of his automobile, dead.
Golden Weddings
Mrs. Ralph SchWarz, Phon
PA 9-7244 is asking for assis
tance in obtaining a complet
list Of couples eligible to at
tend the Maple Festival Col
den Wedding dinner. Please cal
{ Mrs. Schwarz if you know Q
| people in Chester or elSeWher
: who might not have been in
cluded.
Pre-Easter Services
Maundy Thursday Union Sci
| vice of Tenebrae with commur
ion will be held at the Cheste
: Community church March % a
, 800 pm. Good Friday Unio
= Service will be held at the Bar
! tist church Friday March 80 "a
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1956-03-22
Successful Fish Fry

The fish fry and white ele-
phant sale recently put on by
the seniors of West Geauga high
school was very successful.
There was a profit of 81, 200
which was added to the fund for
the seniors trip to New York
City.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1956-03-22
Shamrock Dance

The Shamrock Dance held in
the Chester auditorium was
very we'll attended. The net pro-
ceeds were approximately $780,
90. This will be used to purchase
sand boxes for the schools.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1956-03-22
Meeting of Joint Council

On Monday evening there was
a meeting of the Joint Council
of Chester organizations A spea-
ker Charles Laidlaw from the
Cleveland Electric Illuminating
Co. had been secured. He was
presented by the chairman, Leo
nard Cowles. Mr. .Laidlaw's SUBJ
ject was Community Plan
ming. He used the word Top
Syism" to describe a commun-
ity that had grown without any
planning. In recent years he
stated that financial Illustration
from Cleveland into Geauga cou
nty. They came so that that
could live more cheaply but
soon decided that they should
have garbage collection, better
schools for their children and
everything done for them. The
tax on the average home is not
adequate to take care of all
of these needs, further stated
Mr.. Laidlow.
A community must plan for
industry and business to help
with the tax burden. Decide
what you want to do and plan
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1956-03-22

need and stated that towns
people had asked them to do
something about it. They wished
further expression of the people
A very helpful discussion fol-
lowed. The summary of which
seemed to be that everyone
present thought that a new town
building was needed and that
the place should be the town.
ship park. The opinions regard
ing size varied. A few thought
that it should be a small build
ing just for meetings of the
Trustees. The majority seemed
to think of a larger building
with social rooms available to
different organizations, a charge
for the use of which would main
tain the building.
One speaker stated that a hall
was needed but we should wait
for building costs to go down.
Several builders present express
Sed opinion that this was not
expected soon. Another speaker
stated that the money was need
ed for other things and cited the
fact that the high school foot
ball team needed helmets.
George Painter, trustee for IA
years, stated that during his
germ of office, the Chester Trus-
tees arranged to have a law
passed in the state Legislature
allowing them to transfer inner
itance tax money which could
have been used for a town hall
to pay school indetedness, A
total of more than $780, 900. 90
was transferred. He felt that
now all should get back of the
much delay auhwl .lanedot
much delayed town hall.
Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1956-03-22
Chester Grange

Chester Grange held the re-
gular meeting on Tuesday eve
ming. Several items of business
were disposed of Lunch was SER
we'd by Mr.. and Mrs. o. A. Ran
ney and Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Ranney. The next meeting will
be March 81. An apple cake
contest was announced for Apr
"a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-04-23

print on q white background.
Like any other bride of her
social status. Margaret also
received hands some silver
dishes. picture frames. cande-
labra. blankets Cream coll
ored), linen. carving sets, crys-
tai, salad bowl, etc.
There we're also dollar-bill
clips in gold for both her and
Cliff. Hers had her initials
below a small gold coin topped
by a diamond and two rubieS
between pictures etched in gold
of the White House on one
side, the Truman residence on
the other. Cliffs had a
large coin with his initials and
a page from the New York
Times bearing the date Of
April 81. 1856.
Besides a priceless red Box
hara rug in the room lay a
hooked rug made for Margaret
by her former school teacher,
Mrs. Madeleine Etzenhouser.
The Rev. and Mrs. H. M.
Hunt, who live across the
street from the Humans, sent
a book entitled, This Love of
Ours" by Leslie R. Smith, the
story of how to build an en-
during marriage.
No presents we're received or
expected from the royal houses
of Europe with whom the Tru-
mans had contact during his
presidency. No invitations to
the simple, small-town we'd
ding were sent to any such
persons. The former First
Lady did reveal that announce
ments were being sent to Sir
Winston and Lady Churchill
and Sir Anthony and Lady
Eden.
X \ \
us your room straight?"
Bess Truman asked her hus-
band before taking this re-
porter to the second floor Sum-
day morning to look at the
gifts.
"Oh, yes" grinned the for
mer President. Then he added
mischieviously. 1.-THE only things
left around UP there are your
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all I did was to whip through
the building. check my bag
gage and join the press. At
this point / should mention ]
was wearing dark glasses.
At any rate I hadn't pro-
ceeded more than a few feet
before a strange man stopped
in the middle Of a telephone
conversation TO wheel around
and ask. "Are you Margaret
Truman?" =. A little later
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-04-23
EXCLUSIVELY YOURS
Margaret dnd Cliff
Exchanged Gifts

gold dish of Derby porcelain
mounted on a stand.
With his display OF custo-
mary humor, Cliffs boss. man.
aging editor of the New York
Times, Turner Catledge, sent
an alarm clock. A little beauty
in black and gold. it was called
the Personal Habit" clock.
Somebody Margaret didn't
know sent her a plain. old
fashioned rolling pin. OBJ
viously it came from a wife
who believes in taking a firm
hand from the start.
The brides fiat silver in the
simple but elegant bead and
scroll pattern numbered at
least 100 pieces. Given by the
family and close friends, it in
cluded "a spoons of every
needed type-24 teaspoons, IL
iced teaspoons. IL coffee
spoons, dessert spoons. serving
spoons, etc.
Midst other gifts placed
around in the second floor bed
room cleared for this purpose.
were samples of the complete
set of porcelain for IL places
sent by Gov. and Mrs. Averell
Hartman. 1t was beautiful old
Herenden china with vegetable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-04-23
BY BETTY BEALE

The wedding gifts Margaret
and Cliff exchanged were one
secret they insisted on keeping
from the press in advance Of
their wedding, and they sue
ceeded. Cliff gave Margaret
the single strand of beautiful
pearls she wore with her we'd
ding dress. She gave him a pair
of onyx cufflinks each centered
with a small diamond.
* x X
Former President Harry S.
Truman wore a very serious
mien as he walked down the
aisle Saturday afternoon to
give his only daughter Marga-
ret in marriage. Had he been
nervous, he was asked after
wards?
mo, I was trying to keep
water from running down my
cheeks" he said smilingly trac-
ing the path of tears with his
forefingers. Despite reports
to the contrary, Mrs. Truman
said she didn't cry. She thinks
one should hide ones emotions
in public.
x
Democratic candidate for
president Adlai Stevenson sent
the famous bride a green and
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son-in-law's." obviously de-
lighted at having another male
in the family to help share
feminine reprimands.
X + II x
Mrs. Truman said she had
breakfast alone with her SON.
in-law the two mornings he
spent in Independence. tMr.
Truman had long since had
his and Margaret was not yet
upD She and Cliff had a long
talk each time and she was
pleased with the impressions
she got of him. You can tell
so much more by how a person
talks at breakfast than by his
dinner conversation" Bess
pointed out.
X \ +
Believe it or not, the Tru-
mans have not seen Mar
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garet's last installment Of her
memoirs now out in the cur
rent Good Housekeeping. Mrs.
Truman didn't realize that
Souvenir" winds up with an
excellent interpretive descrip-
ton of herself and the 33d
President of the United States.
:. One of her relatives sub
scribes to the magazine and
has been lending it to her
when she was through with
it, but as yet she hadn't passed
this copy on to her. explained
this down to earth Missourian
who cares not a whit for pomp
and circumstance.
4 X Il y
Mai. Gen. Ralph Truman,
cousin of the ex-chief execu-
tive. told wedding reception
guests that the local veterans