davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
.ELKS TO HONOR
 SONS OF LEGION
Veterans Sons to Receive Flag With COlOrfuI Cere-
 monies June IA

Committees were officially ap- pointed today to complete prepa- rations for the American Legion's participation in the Waterbury Lodge of Elks' annual observance of Flag Day, June 14th. The pres- entation of an American flag, a traditional feature of the ceremon- ies, will be more elaborately staged this year than ever. The Sons of the Legion, recently organized here and including sons, whose fathers are members of Corp. Coyle post or other units of the Legion, will be the re- cipisnts of the flag. Exalted Ruler Walter A. Jarvis of the Elks has named a special committee to super wise arrangements for the B. F O. E. Commander George Karnofsky today made known his selection of committee workers.
 The presentation of the colorS at the Elks' home with ritualistic cer- emonies will be preceded by parade in which the various veterans units of the city will march. Several drum corps will also take part.
 The Legion's committees include: Reception, Past Commander Robert F. Birt, chairman, Harry Liebes- kind, Colonel William J. Shanahan, Michael Toomey, Walter Angle, Will liam T. Harrington, Newton w. AL exander, J. Peter Costigan, Joseph A .Hackett, George McDuff, Walter DewS.
 Invitation committee: Past Com mander William T. Harrington, chairman, Finton Niver, Joseph A. Hackett, Wallace Inglis, George Karnofsky.
 Publicity committee: Adjutant Jo- seph A. Brenneis, Raymond J. Fan- ming.
 Sons of Legion: William Dwyer, Chester Haude, Charles Melville, John Clark and Fred Hager.
 Parade committee: Senior Vice Commander J. Peter Costigan, chairman, Newton w. Alexander, George Karnofsky.
 Drum corps: Past Commander George McDuff, chairman.
 Members of the Sons of Legion who will accept the flag on behalf of the squadron: Captain Walter L.. Angle, Jr., First Lieutenant Dan- iel J. Mahaney, Jr., and Second Lieutenant William T. Harrington, Jr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
Subversive Groups
 Had Set M-Day
Continued from Page D

your discretion. You know the source of those G-2 reports. You know the personnel comprising the meetings. You know that subsequent events have proven every single re- port correct.
 Army Must Demur
 "If Gen Craig can be given this in the utmost confidence so that it doesn't reach the administration because I believe he should be so advised because a time may come when a demur will have to be taken by the Army.
 But in the event that this infor- nation gets beyond him it means the life of the operative now situ- ated within their center. My per- sonal belief is that it would be much better to discuss it with the general personally upon your next visit to Washington. Give him the contents but do not give him copy of the report. It is time that our high command knew the exact status of the communistic situation in this country"
 Investigators said there was noth- ing to show whether Moseley ever talked to Craig about the matter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
Rep. Fitzgerald Dies
 At Home In Ansonia
Outstanding Figure in General Assembly, State Fra-
 ternal, Business Circles, II Since Sunday

fore being elected again last fall He served ct Hartford in 1881 and 1887, and was reelected to represent this town at the 1899 session.
 Rep. Fitzgerald was well-known throughout the whole Naugatuck valley, having many friends in Wa terbury and other cities. He was past grand chief ranger of the For esters of America, and a member of several other fraternal organiza- tions.
 At the Capitol, his speeches were always awaited with great interest. He delighted to speak on patriotic subjects, and was called on for eul- egies on Washington's Birthday, Lincoln's Birthday and other such occasions. He was possessed of a keen wit, and often engage in the rough and tumble debate in the house.
 Surviving are his wife, three daughters, and 6 son, William Fitz- gerald, prominent Naugatuck funer- al director.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20

Waterville, May 20-The Victory Banquet of the Everyman's Bible Glass will take place tonight, at 6:30 o'clock, in the parlors of the Grace Methodist church with the Red Army having the honor of winning the seasons contest by a score of eight points.
 The banquet is an annual event and takes place ata the end of the season of Bible Class meetings, and is served by the losing army which in this case is the Blue Army. The major-generals of the two armies were Allison Hughson and Minot Greene, with Joseph Caron, com mander-in -in-chief. Rev. Edward Han- son of Emmanuel church, of New Britain, will be the guest speaker, and Charles Probert will lead in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
'PINAFORE' CAST
 DELIGHTS CROWD
St. Johns Cast to Offer Operetta Again Wednes=
 day in Naugatuck

The second performance of M. M. s. Pinafore" presented by the Glee Club of the Young Peoples Society of St. Johns Episcopal church was attended by a large audience last night in the parish hall. A third performance will be given by the group Wednesday in Naugatuck.
 Members of the chorus were Muriel Hansen, Mildred Wooster, Orphia Hushlow, Edith Hansen, Mary Richmond, Ann Gigliotti, Be- atrice Mahoney, Helen Farnlof, Constance Lucas. Clara Shepard, Dorothy Clark, Malvina Schuster Constance DeBarba, Helen Smith, Ruth Logue, Norman Farnlof. Ro- bert Goodenough. Joel Post. How ard Parsons, Robert Keidell, Ed ward Schoek, Edward Holman, Will liam Brewster, Christopher Gillis, Donald Mahoney, Robert Neale, Ernest James, and Edward Adams.
 The production staff was as fol- lows: Manager. Mary Baker; stage and lighting, Wilbur Duxbury; pro- grams and publicity. Lester Shep- ard; tickets, Mrs. Edgar Farnlof; properties, Evelyn Hardwick; cos tunes, Geraldine McNary; make up, Wilbur DuXbury; prompter, Marie Hanson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20

Continued from Page D Seamon of Perth Amboy, New Jer- sey, a c. P. A. and registered muni- cipal accountant.
 A subpoena required Brown to bring to court all records perti- nent to the work he has performed for the state in the Waterbury grand jury probe and trial, and in addition, the amount of money he and his assistants have received in return.
 Who the state will call at the conclusion of the cross examination of Brown is just as much a mys- tery as how lengthy the defense presentation of evidence will be. Defense counsel have not made statements, although 1t has been indicated that several of the de- fendants will take the stand in their own defense.
 Mayor Frank Hayes will take the stand, according to a statement by Attorney James D. 0. Murray, his counsel.
 Thus far the state has spent $92,- 900 on the grand jury probe and trial, exclusive of fees of the states attorney and staff, and the fees of Warren M. Brown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20

steadily closer to war.
 The source of the alleged infor- nation that subversive elements had an "M-Day" was not given in the confidential reports.
 At 1:3O D. m. Monday begins the public telling of plot and counter plot. Four persons have been sub poenaed. Two are to be questioned aDout the circulation of the warn ingS against "M-Day" and about the persons and organizations said to compose the alleged anti-semitic movement. Two are Maj. Gen. George Van Horn Moseley, retired, former commander of the fourth corps area, and George Detherage, chief of Knights of the White Ca- mellias, who telegraphed Chairman Martin Dies, D., Tex, of the in- vestigating committee yesterday that a committee had been appoint ed to plant a pansie dedicated to you and all the boys"
 Patriotic Motives
 In a statement in California last night, Moseley said his interest in the campaign to counteract the al- legged subversive plot was motivated by patriotic, Christian, and Amer ican principles" because he wanted ito save America from herself"
 The others under subpoena are Chairman John D. M. Hamilton of the Republican National committee and Felix McWhirter, Indianapolis, president of the peoples state bank. They were said by the committes to have had correspondence with Captain Campbell.
 The "M-Day" allegation was dis seminated by Campbell on March l, committee investigators said, and declared that a group of persons in an old, exclusive New York club planned to seize control of the gov ernment. The date of "M-Day' (mobilization day) was given in the report, but the investigators refused to reveal it.
 Testimony at secret hearing oi the committee Thursday, revealed by Dies later, showed that the infor- nation of the alleged revolutionary plot came from a man supposed to be a club waiter. He overheard con- versations in the club and informed Dudley Pierrepont Gilbert. wealthy New York social registerite.
 Tell Craig About It
 The committee said that Moseley in a letter to Campbell dated from the Atlanta Biltmore hotel March 14. suggested that the March 1 re- port should be called to the atten- tion of Gen. Malin Craig, chief oi tasff of the U. s. Army.
 T was particularly interested ir the report of March 1 which you sent me-" this letter said. Tt strike: me it would be well to let Craig set that report. But if I send it on tc him I'd like to be able to tell hin brefiy and confidently something ol the source of probable reliability oi the information given. Would there be any objection to this?"
 On March l6. the investigators said. Campbell replied to Moscle, from Greensboro. saying:
 Now relative to General Craig As discussed with you in Atlanta, lam leaving this matter entirely (
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
Bible Class Holds
 Party This Evening
Victory Banquet to Be Given in Methodist Church Par=
 lors-Legion Convenes Tuesday
ATERVIllE ". Henion, Corespondent-23 Dggs St-Tel

the singing of songs during the evening. Addresses will be given by past presidents of the class, and an invitation has been extended to the State Federation officers to attend, also the Bible Class of the Thomas ton Methodist church.
 The Ladies' Aid Society, under the direction of Mrs. Arthur TwelveS, will assist with the banquet.
 Church services to be conducted tomorrow will be as follows:
 St. Michael'S Church-MaSSeS will be held at a. m. and Il o'clock. Rev. Francis Higgins officiating.
 Waterville Union Church - Miss Elizabeth M. Weeks, minister. Sum- day School will take place at the usual hour of II a. m. but the even- ing service will be omitted, so that members of the parish may attend the Missionary Conference of the Gospel Missionary Society at the Peoples Church, in New Britain.
 The male quartet of the Water vile Union church, members of which include Carl Froelich, Charles Akley, Leroy Bair and Robert Ben ninghoff, will sing at the afternoon and the evening meetings.
 During the afternoon session, Miss Weeks will be a speaker, and she has chosen for her subject Gods Tests"
 St. Paul's Episcopal Church
 Rev. Raymond M. D. Adams, rec tor. Holy communion service at g a. m. Sunday school at 9:45 o'clock, and morning prayer and sermon, Il a. m.
 Grace Methodist Church
 A regular meeting of the Every mans Bible class will be held at 9:15 when Gift Butcher will preside, in the absence of Frederick Book. Roy Ferris, a former president of the class will be the guest speaker and Charles Probert will lead the song service.
 Church service will take place at 10:30, Sunday school at 11:45 o'clock and evening church service at 7:30 o'clock.
 Morning service will be held at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
FUNERALS

The funeral of James J. Daly will be held Monday morning at 8:15 o'clock from the home, 27 Walnut avenue, with a solemn high mass at o'clock in the Church of the Sacred Heart. Burial will be in the old St. Joseph's cemetery. The funeral of Robert J. Doherty will be held Monday morning at 8:l5 o'clock from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main Street, with 8 mass in St. Margaret's church at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in the new St. Joseph's cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p. m. today.
 The funeral of Miss Elizabeth T. Lawlor was held this morning at 8:15 o'clock from the home, 154 Baldwin Street, to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, where a solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated at Q o'clock. Burial was in the family plot. Calvary cenie- tery.
 Funeral services for Charles Haw- kins Chapman, 60, manager of the Waterbury division of the Connecti- cut Railway and Lighting Company, will be held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in St. Peters church, Ches- hire. The body will lie in state at the church from noon to o'clock. Rev. Dr. Norman Howell, rector, will be in charge of the services. assisted by Rev. Dr. John N. Lewis, rector of St. Johns Episcopal church.
 The funeral of James J. Fitzgerald will be held from the Mulville Fun eral Home, 270 West Main Street, Monday morning at 8:15 o'clock to St. Patrick's church. where a solemn high mass of requiem will be cele- brated at g o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot, Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
Joseph L. Belleville
 Dies At Newington
Prominent Local Mortician Succumbs at U. s. Veter-
 ans Hospital Funeral Arrangements Announced

[ After the war he entered btisi- ness in New York, and remained in the metropolis until he established his undertaking firm in Waterbury in 1927.
 MT. Belleville was prominent in local church and fraternal activities. He was a communicant of St. Ann's church, and active in mems societies of the parish He was associated with several French social and wel- fare groups.
 He was Q member of the Water- bury lodge, of Elks, the Franco American Social club, the St. Jean Baptiste society and the Fo9esters of America.
 Survivors include his wife, Mrs Aurora Belleville; two brothers Philip of Lynn and Albert of Togus Me: three sisters, Sister Mary Philomena of the Sisters of st. Ann of Worcester, Mass; and Misses Ida and Josephine Belleville of Lynn.
 Friends may call at the funeral home after o'clock this evening
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20

lily plot at St Jean Baptiste ceme- tery, Lynn, Mass. Other funeral ar arrangements were not complete this morning.
 A native of Lynn, MT. Belleville entered the undertaking business more than 30 years ago. He estab- lished his firm in this city 12 years ago, and since that time had won many local friends.
 MT. Belleville received his early education in Lynn, then entered the College of Nicolet, Quebec. Later he studied at St. Johns seminary Brighton, Mass.
 He then became mortician and practiced that profession in Lynn until 1917, when he joined the army. He served 10 months in France as band sergeant in headquarters company, 301st F. A., A. E. F.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
JOHN HEANEY, SERIOUSLY HURT Howard COokson's Car Crashes Tree to Avoid l;
 Hitting Dog <

Swerving to avoid hitting a dog, Howard Cooason, 25, of 3t Terrace avenue, crashed into q tree on the Greyston road, Terryville, about 3 o'clock this morning. John Heat1ey, 20, of IS Boydep street, one of three passengers in the car, was taken to St. Mary's Hospital with . possible broken back and other injuries.
 Other passengers in the car were Fred Stevens, 19, of 1755 Thomaston avenue, and Edward Davies, 8, of 78 Sheffield street.
 Heaney was taken to St. Mary's Hospital by Samuel, William, and James Battenton. He was reported resting comfortably this morning. The extent of his injuries have not yet been ascertained, authorities said.
 The accident was investigated by Motor patrolmen Joe Loval1o and Leo McKenna, who reported Cook son said he crashed into the tree after swerving to avoid hitting dog in the road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
Young Priest To Sing
 First Mass Tomorrow
Father Sullivan Ordained Thursday to Oficiate at St. ln s Margarets Church at n A. M.

Thursday at St. Joseph's cathedral, Hartford, will celebrate his first solemn mass at Il a. m. tomorrow at St. Margaret's church.
 The son of MT. and Mrs. John P. Sullivan, of 126 Chestnut avenue Father Sullivan was born in this city. He first attended St. Marys parochial school, but later transfer red to the Sacred Heart parochial school, from which he was gradu- ated.
 After attending Crosby high school, he entered St. Thomas sem- mary, Hartford to begin his studies for the priesthood. He completed his preparations for the receipt of Holy Orders by studying for several years at St. Bernard's seminary, Roches- ter, N. Y. Father Sullivan is for mer employe of The Democrat.
 Following his first solemn mass tomorrow, Father Sullivan will greet relatives and friends at an informal reception at the home of his par entS.
 Assignment of Father Sullivan and the other newly ordained priests will be made soon by Most Reverend Maurice F. McAuliffe, bishop of Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20

(Ccntinued from Page D pendent on the referendum bill and the city manager charter,
 Should a referendum on the city manager charter be or- dered by the General Assembly, 1t is expected that Democratic, Republi- can and Independent Democratic organizations will fight the proposed change in the system of city govern ment.
 The Republicans, it would appear at the present time, have more to lose by a primary battle, with its resultant hard feelings, than the Democrats. The COP. organiza- ton plans to do all in its power to avoid a contest, but lillian Republic cans are emphatic in their state- iments taht there will be 8 battle ,in- less Alderman Perriello is given the nomination for mayor. It is not likely, with this strong sentiment, that MT. Portfolios supporters will consent to his being given Q "con- solation prixe" in the form of nom nation for tax collector, or some such office.
 The Democratic organization admit tedly has been almost completely in. active, but its leaders are not at all pessimistic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
CIVIC THEATER IN
 BENEFIT OFFERING

An audience of 300 persons at Elks' hall last night enjoyed the Civic theater's production of "The Late Christopher Bean." The pro- ducticn was staged to replenish the theater treasury.
 Members of the cast were J. Fran cis Roland, Eleanor Culhane, Beatrice Wood, Adele Jenks, Char lotte Benedict, Frank Phelan, J Freeman Coffey, Cy Rossin and Tom Hogarth. Mrs. Gene Stett- bacher directed the play.
 The production staff follows: Set and paintings, Helen Miner and Rosalie Rose; stage manager, Ellis Akins; prompter, Evely Alexander; electricians, R. O. Mills and Douglas Hogarth; makeup, MT. and Mrs John s. P. Castle; properties, Clarissa Deming; costumes, Hazel Collins.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
MINIMUM WAGE
 LAWS FOR WOMEN

Hartford, Conn, May 20--(UP)- The legislative labor committee to- day approved a bill extending Con- nccticut's minimum wage law for women and minors to include men ns well.
 Under terms of the bill. the pres- ent minimum wage statute would be repealed and a new all-inclusive law substituted. Agriculture and domestic labor would be exempted
 The bill provided the state labor commissioner may name a wage board to investigate conditions in an industry on complaint of any citizen. This board was required tC report within 60 days. The com mission may or may not accept it; findings.
 The wage boards would Dc com uoSed of nine members. three rep. rcsenting industry. three labor. ant three the public.
 Senator Cornelius M0ylan, R. Hartford. chairman of the labol cmnmIttce, said the bill had the ap. rrovaI of tho labor department ant I1nion orsanizAtionz.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
JACKIE CRADY'S
 FUNERAL TODAY
tContinued from Page l)

(Continued from Page D including policemen, firenaen, Boy Scouts, neighbots and volunteers took part at some time in the quest
 The hunt had led to the dragging of the Scovill dam several times, but without any trace of the body. Dur ing the search, every means of trac- ing the boy was used, including bloodhounds and airplanes, the draining of several ponds and swamps. An area of several square miles was searched almost inch by inch.
 The body was sighted Thursday night by Olivia Gasparri, 1T, of Har- pers Ferry road, who saw 1t floating in the water. Police Lieut.. Joseph McEvoy and Patrolman John Muir phy, aided by several civilians brought the body to shore.
 Dt. Harold ?. Merrill, after an autopsy, said that death was the result of accidental drowning. There was no evidence of foul play, he re- ported to Coroner William B. Hen- messy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
Joel Dickern1an
 "StDeeps'' Winner

Joel E. Dickerman of B Gen. tral Ave-, custodian of the vault at the Citizens and Manufac- turers National bank for many years, is recipient of hundred pounds, equivalent to approxi- mately $500, in prize money from the Irish Hospital Sweep stakes, it was learned by the Democrat this morning.
 MT. Dickerman was informed of his good fortune by the Democrat at work this morn- ing. His ticket serial numbers were FIX 9116S. The lucky man had his own ticket in his pocket and the numbers correspond al- though he admitted he has not received his receipt as yet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20

Joseph L. Belleville, 50, operator of the Belleville funeral home, 68 Clay street, died last night at the U. S. Veterans hospital. Newington, where he had been under care since May 8 for a heart ailment. News of his death came as a shock to his many friends in the community, particularly to those of French descent.
 Burial will take place in the fam-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-20
OBITUARY

LA PALA1E- Joseph o. IAPalme, 78. of IA Bank stret, died this morn- ing at St. Mary's hospital after . brief illness. He was well known throughout the city, having been em- ployed for fifty years ct the Miller 0 Peck O., up to the time of his retirement three years ago.
 MT. LaPalme Is survived by one son, Oswald L. LAPalnae of Holly wood, California and one brother, Henry LaRalme of WalthAfn, Mass.
 The funeral will be held from the Bergin funeral home, 2o0 East Main street on Monday morning at SIS o'clock to St. Ann's church where q solemn mass Of requiem will be cel- ebrated at e:45 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday and Sunday.
 n...t- fI. ..aAa alak