1962 Press Photo James Pardue shows police wooden stick used in bank robbery

James Purdue, 37, shows police wooden stick he said he used in robbing a Nashville bank of $8,100 today. Purdue, an automobile salesman, said he took the money when he was refused a loan for some medical expenses. He was held under federal bank robbery charges.

Photo is dated 1962.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.