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Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-11-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Dudley Robey has
announced the forecoming mar
riage of their daughter, Miss Lo.
rea Revena to Mr.. Ohio Andrew
May on Sunday, December 18th al
the Shady Grove Baptist Church.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-11-21

ans Hospital at Jackson, MISSISSIPPI
ri. We hope and pray that he will
soon recover and be home again
real soon. His wife is Mrs. Ar
della Barnes of Laurel, MISSISSIPPI
pi is in the Hospital at Laurel.
We pray that she soon RECEIVERS.
Mrs. Merandia Sullivan is still
on the sick-list. We hope and pray
that she soon be up again. Mrs.
Magazine Billiard is doing fine.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Owens
daughter, Miss Essie Lee Owens
married Mr.. Johnny Crawford on
October Is, 1859 at Z o'clock pm.
Mr.. Crawford lives in Detroit,
Michigan. Mr.. Owens went to De-
troit, Michigan to visit his child
rem. We hope he had a safe trip
there, and is enjoying himself. We
also hope that his daughter and
son-in-law have happy marriage.
The Couton County and joint
Woman's Institute met Saturday
and Sunday, November 14-15, 1859
at the Lilly Valley M. B. Church,
Mt. Olive, Miss, Rev. Reed pastor.
The Institute was opened with
singing, and then the president
announced the house in order for
business. After all committees
were appointed, Rev. S. L. Farley
preached a. wonderful sermon. At
ter taking up the offering, we
adjourned for lunch.
The evening service began at
$3.50 pm, with singing by the
junior girls. Mrs. Leola Barnes
read the scripture, the 23rd Psalm.
Prayer by the band. The presi-
dent, Miss Collins, announced the
house opened for business. After
the business session, we enjoyed
some mighty fine remarks from
the matron, Mrs. Leola Barnes.
The lesson was taught by Mrs.
Allie Crosby. She was enjoyed
very much. The service was then
turned back in the hands of the
women. Rev. S. L. Farley preached
another soul-stirring sermon. Of
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-11-21

Mr.. Willie Simmons visited his
uncle, Mr.. Zeb Collins in the City
Hospital at McComb, Mississippi
Tuesday night, November 10th.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-11-21

The Eastside City Wide Usher
Board met with the Shady Oak
M. B. Church Sunday, November 8,
1859 at 6 o'clock pm. Devotion
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-11-21
M akTN,eA sNIssATsss

Darrell Atkins S. has been chosen poster boy for the New
March OF Dimes January 1860 symbozng The National Foun
datons attack birth defects arth and polio three major
crpplers of human life National Foundation Originally for
poo) organization of the New March of Dimes will fight
these diseases by patient training medical profess
SIGNALS the kind that developed the Sak vaccine
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-11-21

We sympathize with the Thomp-
son and Graham families, in the
loss of their niece and cousin, Miss
Beatrice Graham, who passed Sun
day evening in her home.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-11-21

The Friendship M. B. Church
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-11-21

Hanging of the Greens, Sunday,
December 6, 4 p. M.
A special feature of the Hanging
of the Greens will be a Pageant by
the School for the Deaf.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-11-21

On the sick list this week are:
Sister isabel Smith, Sis. Ida Mae
Grinstead, Bro. Lynora Bryant,
Sis. Deliza Bryant and Sis. Mamie
Smith. We are praying that they
will soon overcome their conditions.
Sis. isabel Smith condition is
improving. During her illness her
sister Mrs. Pearline Delane, 3144
Washington Blvd, Chicago, H., has
been with her for six weeks.
Tho st. Paul NJ. B. Church held
its regular service Sunday, Novem-
Der 18th. Sunday School at 10
o'clock. The Sunday School was
called to order by the Supt. The
Junior church was in charge of the
II o'clock services. The pastor
preached a soul-stirring sermon.
The house was filled with the spir-
it. Rev. L. E. McEwen, pastor,
secretary, Bro. Dan Barnes.
Visiting Sis. Deliza Bryant dur
ing her illness were her sister,
brother, their mother, Mrs. L. Vic
DRY Bryant and Mr.. S. Q. Bryant,
of Gulfport, Miss.
Rev. L. C. Pickens, Pastor
Miss Tereatha Bryant,
reporter
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-11-21

Mr.. and Mrs. John L. Jefferson
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert M. Varnado
Mesdames Ara Burks, and Pearl
B. Williams attended the 124th
Anniversary Services at Mt. Helm
Baptist Church in Jackson, Mis-
sissippi Sunday. While in the city
they were the guests of Miss Hat
tie Nixon and Mrs. Sarah Brown.
Mr.. Willie Simons motored to
Jackson Monday, November 9th to
carry his uncle, Mr.. Richard Sim
mons to the University Hospital,
Jackson, Mississippi for an exami-
nation. Mr.. N. F. Forrest accom-
panied them.
Mrs. Sarah Bell Dean will leave
Friday for Charleston, Mississippi
as delegate to the State Federation
of Women's Clubs.
Mr.. Willie Simmons visited his
uncle, Mr.. Zeb Collins in the City
Hocpi+o1 o+ McConoh MiSSicSinni
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-11-21

Mrs. E. D. MCGOWAN is home
again, after being in the hospital,
Mercy, for over a week.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-11-21
SOCIETY SLANTS

Mrs. Ora Bell Wallace has re-
turned to Detroit. Michigan after
visiting a week with her parents,
Rev. and Mrs. L. E. Johnson on
Rose Street and Rev. and Mrs. E.
w. Wallace on West Pascagoula
Street.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-11-21

Mrs. Hazel Bennett has announc-
ed the forecoming marriage of
Miss Emma Louise, Hodges to Mr..
Sylvester Miller on Sunday, De-
cember 18th at the College Hill
Baptist Church.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-11-21
EDWARDS news

Last rites were held for Mr..
James Thurston, from the Pleas
ant Grove Baptist Church, Ed
wards, Mississippi, Sunday, No
vember Is, 1859 It IL o'clock pm.
Cooks Funeral Home. and Enter
Prise Burial Inc. in charge of ar
engagements. Interment in Pleasant
Grove Cemetery. He is survived
by a wife, Mrs. Thurston, three
daughters, four grandchildren, four
great-grandchildren, five brothers,
Rev. Felix Thurston, Hazelhurst,
Mississippi, Mr.. Nose Thurston,
Washington, D. c., Mr.. Charles
Thurston. San Francisco, Californ-
ia. Rev. Eliash Thurston, Chicago,
Illinois, Rev. Morgan Thurston,
Chicago, Illinois, three sister, Mrs.
Hattie Turner, Chicago, Illinois,
Mrs. Ora Mack, Chicago, Illinois,
and Mrs. Alta Davis, Edwards Mis-
sissippi. There is a host of other
relatives and friends, who are kin
to Mr.. James Thurston.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-11-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Turner
of Detroit, Michigan spent brief
visit in the city with their sister
and brother-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs.
Percy Greene. The Turner's are en-
route home after visiting friends
and relatives in New ORLEANS, La.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-11-21

Mrs. Merandia Sullivan is still
on the sick-list. We hope and pray
that she soon be up again. Mrs.
Magazine Billiard is doing fine.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-04-09

out of town. Instead of oVerpow-
ering this handful of men the
raiders again used subtlety in
stead of force by telling them they
were General Crooks bodyguard
going out to intercept a party of
Rebel raiders reported ranging the
neighborhoOd. On this intelligence
the picket stood aside.
Four or five miles further the
boom Of cannon was heard giving
the alarm. Although sixty rugged
miles interviewed between them
and safety the kidnapers with a
good head-start breathed easier
Yankee troops dominated the Sec
tor that had to be traversed. During
the flight Union cavalry was sent
in pursuit from both Cumberland
and New Creek Those from Cum
crland came in sight of the es-
capees, voluntary and involuntary
Shots were fired but to no pur-
pose.
The Rebels and their prisoners
finally arrived in safe territory. In
"a hours they had ridden 80 miles
in wintry weather over mountains,
valleys and streams with very lit
tie nourishment for man or beast.
Enroute to General Early's head
quarters at Stanton, Virginia, Gen
eral Kelley, as might be imagined
was not in eXhuberant spirit
Crook, a younger man, was almost
imperturbable. He is said to have
seen humor in the episode, and to
have ribbed" Kelley in jocular
fashion. Both men, together with
their captors, expected the war to
end in matter of weeks The
COnfederacy was in its death
throes. All the military knew this
at the time. Under the circum-
stances the courageous exploit oil
the Rangers did not attract the
attention it deserved.
Some years after the War Gen.
eral Kelley bought Swan Meadows
originally part of the pioneer ASH
by farm in the Gortner community
The house he occupied until hi.
death in 1891 is now habited by
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Lichty
General Crooks military career
was long and controversial. Before
his death in 1880, at the age of 81
he ard Mrs. Crook had planned t.
spend their declining years in Gar
rett County. They built very un
usual house atop a hill west o
Oakland village. For several year,
it was the summer residence o.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-04-09

his life. Mr.. Fay's story was pub
lished by the Baltimore Sun many
years ago.
BY the time Of thc Cumberland
exploit OF February 81, 1865 1t
Jesse Mcneil had succeeded his
father, John Hanson Mcneil, as
leader OF the Rangers. The elder
Mcneil had died of wounds re-
ceived III an action near Mount
jackson, Virginia, in October 1864.
Now to get on with the story of
supermen Rangers. Let US begin
with a quote from John Baptist
Fay's account
1t Mcneil consulted me as TO
the feasibility of getting into Cum
berland and capturing Generals
Kelley and Crook. He referred to
suggestions l had made his father
during his lifetime, to capture
General Kelley, and informed me
Of his desire to capture both gen.
erals if on examination it was
found to be practicable. Cumber-
land was my native place. l had
ON several occasions entered it
with ease-once remaining a week
and on my giving Mcneil every
assurance that his design could be
successfully executed it was deter
mined to make the attempt. ! was
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-04-09

commissioned to proceed at once
to Cumberland and its vicinity and
prepare the way for our entry by
learning the number and position
OF the picket posts, the exact To-
cation of the sleeping apartments
Of the generals, and any other
information deemed necessary.
With me went c. S. Hallar, teen
age lad from Missouri"
Fays mission was successfully
carried out. Cumberland was then
a town OF about eight thousand
people. Between six and eight
thousand Union troops occupied
the city. Besides Kelley and Crook
three other Union generals were
tarrying there-Generals Light
burn, Duvall. and Rutherford B.
Hayes, the latter future President
of the United States.
At a pre-arranged rendezous Fay
reioined Mcneil and 81 Gideon
picked men. Travelling at night the
party forded the icy waters of
Potomac west of Cresaptown and
took the New Creek road, now the
McMullen Highway. Every move
was fraught with peril. Union
forces were in complete control of
the surrounding countryside Their
cavalry vigilantly patroled all the
roads leading to and from Cumber-
land.
Two miles outside of Cumber-
land cavalry picket was en-
countered. He was caught IN
awares by these thieves" of the
night who captured and silenced
him. One pistol was discharged, an
occurrence that endangered the
whole enterprise and which it had
hoped to have avoided.
1t was an hour and a half be-
fore dawn. A thin crust of snow
was on the ground. Tread silently
and lightly; not the sound of
crunched snow or the crack of a
tWig must betray their where
abouts.
The second and inner picket was
a mile away at the junction of the
old Frostburg Pike NOW Braddock
RdD and what is now Green
Street. This post was quickly sur
rounded and captured without
shooting or noise Now the party
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-04-09
Horse Shoe Run

Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Evans and
Harper were business visitors in
Eikins, Saturday.
Mrs. Carrie Wolfe and Mrs.
Frank Parks, of Kitzmillcr, were
visitors Of Mr. and Mrs. c. c.
Evans, Wednesday evening
Mr.. and Mrs Jack Krieling, Jr.,
ana daughter, Of Cumberland, Wis
tied Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Whitehair
and son, Sunday. Other visitors
during the week were Sue Ann
Brick, of Davis, W. Va and Mrs.
Homer Evans.
Visitors during the week of Mr..
and Mrs. Loren Lantz and Helen
were Harry Evans, Delmas and
Vorla, Mrs Sylvia Evans and
Violet Mrs. George Roth, Thelma,
Harold and Nancy, Mrs. Guy
Hauser, Gloria. Carolyn sue, and
Harper Evans: Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Elsey, KingWocd. w. Va; and Mr.
and Mrs. Clifford Elsey, of Brook
side, w. Va.
Those visiting Mr.. and Mrs Cecil
Evans and son, Sunday, were Mr.
and Mrs. Leo Harper and Char
lotte, Mr. and Mrs Leonard Stem
pie and Larry, of Leadmine, W..
Va; Mr.. and Mrs Harold Evans
Junior, Kenny. and Mike OF Oak
land Judy and Evelyn Carr Of
/ Thomas, w. Va; Mr.. and Mrs.
Glenn StraWser, Roger and Alien.
of EglOn. w. Va.
/ Mr. and Mrs. Loren Laniz and
Helen. accompanied by Mr. and
Mrs. George Lantz, of Aurora, Wis
tied MIR. and Mrs. Chester Free
land, and Mrs. Ada Wiles. of AL
bright, w. Va, Sunday afternoon
Mr. and Mrs. George Roth and
family visited Mr.. and Mrs. Grover
Evans and family. Sunday evening
Austin Schmidt left Sunday TO
enroll at the University at Balti-
more.
Mrs Elizabeth Helmick returned
to her work at Horse Shoe Run
store, after spending two weeks
with her daughter in Clarksburg,
w. Va.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-04-09
OAK PARK

The CBYF of the Oak Park
church completed payment Of a
church pew when they paid $4,000
balance This is one the young
peoples projects.
The Women's Work Group of
the church will have their month
ly meeting, Monday evening, April
10. Mrs. Frank Biser, missionary
director will have charge Of the
program.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Borrell and
Leslie visited in Fairmont, w. Va,
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Mitchell
Weeks. Mr.. Weeks was the Supt
of the Bureau Of Engraving in
Washington. Mrs. Weeks was for
merly Thekla Fundenburg, the
author of The Centennial History
of Oakland, Crook Crest is now
owned by Z. L. Bussey, an cXecu-
tive of Pennsylvania Electric.
Reprinted from The Glades sta
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-04-09

was inside the picket lines and
near the heart of the slumbering
city.
Two squads Of ten men each
were detailed to effect the capture
of the generals by going to their
hotel rooms where they were
asleep. Instead of being quiet
now that they were completely
surrounded by the enemy they
feigned their alliance with tic
boys in blue by whistling Yankee
tunes and bandying words with
isolated patrols and guards as
they rode up Baltimore Street to
destiny. Some of the men wore
Federal overcoats. In the dim light
no difference could be noted be-
tween the blue and the grey.
One squad led by Sgt James w.
Kuykendall stopped at the Bar
mum House where General Kelley
was quartered. This building later
was for many years known as The
Windsor Hotel. AS this is being
written it is being razed. The
ground on which it stood is TO
be used as a parking lot The men
quickly got the drop on the sentry
at the door and disarmed him.
They went upstairs. entered Gen
eral Kelley's room, aroused him,
and with menacing carbines,. and
pistols requested him to dress
quickly, informing him that he was
q prisoner of Robert E. Lee. Kel-
ley ard his adjutant. Major Mel
win, were taken down to the street
and mounted on horses held at
the hotel entrance.
The other squad in charge of
Sgt Joseph L. Vandiver went to
the Revere House, a hundred or
more feet up the same street
where General Crook was Sleep
ing. This famous Tavern of Stage
Coach days now houses the Ken
neweg Grocery Company In cap
turing General Crook the same
routine was followed as in the
capture Of his colleague. The Gen
erals, although brave as lions, had
no chance to resist Carbines and
pistols are eloquent persuaders.
After securing the flags, includ-
ing headquarters flags. the whole
party rode down Baltimore Street
in a quiet and dignified manner
to a large livery stable then To-
Gated where Baltimore Street
crossed Wills Creek by the Chain
Bridge From this stable several
fine horses were taken including
"Philippi", General Kelley's favor
tie charger, named for the first
battle Of the war at Philippi, West
Virginia. General Kelley was seri-
oU3ly wounded there.
The raiders then turned left to-
ward the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal and came Unexpectedly up
on dozen guards. They were
Immediately surrounded and cap
tured. After destroying their guns
and ammunition the captured SOL
diers were abandoned as the raid
ers could not be encumbered with
more prisoners. 1t was time toI
make speed The column gallopedl
along the towpath of the Canal
until halted BY a picket a mile
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-04-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Richie
visited Mr.. and Mrs Ernest Spoer-
lcin. Sunday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Eddie De-
witt and family, Mt. Lake Park,
visited Mr.. and Mrs. w. f. Spoer-
lcin. Saturday evening.
Mrs. Ernest Spoerlein attended
homcmakers meeting Tuesday
afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Groves. Deep Greek Lake.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-04-09
Two Big Ones
Continued from Page Nine)

Continued from Page Nine)
Mr.. Fay's own account as found
in one of his scrapbooks loaned
the author by his daughter Mrs.
Helen Howes of Arlington. Viz
ginia. 1t is because of the authe n
ITCHY of the material as derived
from the author both Of the plot
and its account that 1 think ii is
timely for the readers of Amelj can
history to get straight the s.ory
about Kelley and Crook; and chat
it is also fitting the story be pub
lished in Oakland where the
author Fay spent long section Of
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1959-04-09

over the weekend
Don Teagarden, Bedford, Pa"
spent Sunday at home.
Mr.. and Mrs Norman Smith and
sons were in Smithfield, Pa ON
business, last Thursday evening.
Mrs. Norman Smith visited Mrs.
Lcbmn Meyers, Sunday evening.
Sara Rubenstcin visited Mrs.
Smith, Monday afternoon.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-05-22
SINGER SEWING CENTER

The FormvIle Singer Sewing Center has been oper-
oting at its present location on North Main Street for
over six years. 1t has been represented in Formvlle for
the post IS years.
The Singer Sewing Machine Company is Q famous
American industry It's trode mark IS one Of the top best
known in the entire world. os it takes its place in the top
three With Coco-CoIo and Kodak
The manufacture and sale Of Singer Sewing Ma
chimes began in 1851, and vacuum cleaners we're added
about 30 years ogo.
With the exception Of one small enterprise, Singer
IS the only manufacturer Of sewing machines in the
United Stotes.
Patrick Collins, manager Of the FormviIle office.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-05-22

sold there ore more Singer Sewing Machines in the
homes il the Forn7viiIe oreo than there are telephones,
9 condition thot is typcoI in North America.
Collins was manager Of the Charlottesville store
before coming to FormviIIe. He olso served IS rnonoger
OF the Singer store IN Harrisonburq. after stortina wok
with the Singer organization il His home town in Norfolk
The FarrnviIe bronch Is one If the 800 Sinqer
Sewing Center II the vi s and Canada Singer employs
more than ',6.OOo people end he's nine footories IL the
Y y as we'll oS several in foreign countries.
The Formvile office serves hor1emakers II Prince
hdyxafd, Buckingham, Cumberland. Nottowoy, Charlotte.
Amelo and P~owhatdn counties.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-05-22
Noe.
we don't
u.peol 70 your
Practical Value
of Buying Where You Liue
we're talking about

For instance ... mediate for q minute on what q
comfort il IS to have people ground you. PorttculorY
people who ore doctors, druggists, fifernen, plumbers.
mechanics. merchants and other taxpayers.
They ell come with towns like Fornvile Towns
come with business. Your business builds Formville. #
YOU spend your nickle in netghboring cities you may
help TO send some Of our handy people 10 the bio city.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-05-22

Maybe it will even eliminate your job. Certainly It
decreases the profits on whatever business you are in,
and reduces the volue OF any property you may own in
tins drea
We're soeiol critters. and depend on each other for
many things But When you scratch somebody else's
back Pc sure he stands where Tie cen scratch yours in
turn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-10-27

who gave birth a week after
he was shot. won a divorce.
She received custody OF their
two children, a boy and girl
now Is and 8 years Of age, re-
spectively.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-10-27
BirreII Granted
BruziI Injunction

RIO DE JANEIRO. Oct. q
(AP).-Lowell NJ. Birrell, New
York financier, won an impor-
tant round yesterday in his
fight to avoid return to the
United States on a $14 million
stock fraud charge.
Brazil's National Appeals
Court issued an injunction
against the Ministry of Justice
to halt cancellation of Mr.. Bir-
rell's residence papers. The
papers would permit him to
stay and work permanently in
Brazil.
The government can appeal
the courts decision to the Su-
.preme Court.
Still pending against Mr.. Bir-
rell is a police charge that he
entered Brazil illegally last July
by using a falsif1ed Canadian
passport.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-10-27
Medal of Honor Movie
Wrinkles Army Brows

by the Army-Air Force Motion
Picture Service because 1t de-
grades the Medal of Honor"
But the final decision has not
been made on whether the
Army-Air Force Motion Picture
Service will buy the film for
showings on air bases and Army
posts. The deputy chief of
staff for personnel, Maj. Gen.
Robert w. Porter, jr., will make
the formal decision on Army
use of the film.
The picture also has been
shown to Air Force officers who
say a decision will be made
either by the Board Of Directors
of the Army-Air Force Motion
Picture Service or by the Air
Force personnel chief or by the
staff of the Army-Air Force
Motion Picture Service. The
Air Force does not seem to be
as provoked with the film as do
Army spokesman.
The Navy, after viewing the
film, is now negotiating for pur-
chase of prints and intends to
show them to the sailors, a
Navy spokesman reported.
The movie is about a search
for Medal of Honor candidates
during the Mexican border CAM
paign against the Pancho Villa
bandits. The movie suggests
that genuine heroes were
mighty scarce during that &C
ZION. q a4sfft5 rT1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-10-27

1t will be colder tonight in the
Gulf Coast and the Middle Mississippi Valley;
and central Plains Scattered showers
expected in the extreme North Atlantic
and in Western Pennsylvana-AP WhephotO Map.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-10-27

The chance of the new Hol-
lywood movie about Medal OF
Honor winners being shown on
Army posts seems slim today
Army officials think the movie
is an insult to winners Of the
most coveted decoration.
The picture. They Came to
Cordura," will be shown to
sailors on their ships, however.
The outlook for airmen is still
in doubt.
Official Army spokesman say
the movie depicts Medal OF
Honor winners in such a way
as to ridicule military heroes.
The film, produced by Column
bia Pictures, is being shown
now in downtown Washington.
A Pentagon statement today
said: vs..
"A screening committee rec
commended to the Army staff
that the picture They Came
to Cordura' not be purchased