davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-30
Two Cut In Argument
Over Hubby Of One
OF The 2 Combatants

An argument about one Of the
combatantss husband sent two
women TO the Receiving hospital
Friday. both suffering from stab
wounds and lacerauons
Miss clyde Brown. -. lOil Hi
nois. was treated FOR stab wounds
in the left side, arm. hack and
legs. and lower abdomen. While
doctors were treating Miss Brown,
Mrs. Anna Wilson. 30. 1915 Illinois,
came in for decorations Of the wrist.
She said that she had been stabbed
by Miss Brown during an argument
about Mrs wilson's husband
Charles. In front Of 1o1l Illinois
Mrs. Wilson was held by police.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-30

gia, and president OF the Alta
Mr. Dobhs, an eloquent speaker
with deep knowledge OF the his
iorical background OF the Negro.
was singing the praise OF Dear Old
Georgia from the moment he set
foot on Detroit last Wednesday 10
see the Louis Pastor fight. until he
departed sunday evening.
Georgia Greatest State
Georgia il the greatest state in
the Union declared Mr.. Dobbs,
and Negroes own more business ir
Atlanta Than in any other city in
America
There is better race relation
ship in the South today than at
any other time In the history OF the
United States he said "lr other
generations the Negro had TO con-
tend with the ex-Confederate SOL
der who hated the Negro. Today
you meet The son OF this ex-soldier
who has forgotten most Of the ra-
cial hatred possessed by his pa
rents
AT the same time. the young Ne
gro has been well trained and de-
mands the respect OF every ore.
"a The close OF the Civil War
those whites who had fought in the
Confederate Army were not allow
ed TO hold public Office. Only Ne
eroes and carpet-baggers held these
offices, and this brought about con
fusion and strife. AS result. we
had the ku klux Khan and such
Negro phobists as Vardeman. Ben
Tillmar and Hoke Smith. who rose
10 Office on this race hatred.
Another Reconstruction
But today there's another Re
construction period, and the Negro
OF the South has risen To an ad-
yantageous position. Today the
Negro owns % million acres OF lard
in the South, and in many OF the
counties OF southern states are the
largest Tax payers. In addition.
they have gone into business, pur-
chased beautiful new homes. ard
worked out their own housing prob
lens.
Fifteen years ago there was not
a public high school in the Sonth.
Today there are more than so. The
attitude OF the whites 20 years ago
was TO keep the Negro In ignor-
ance. Today that same white man
knows that an educated Negro is a
beuer citizen, ard causes less
trouble.
The numher-one citizen of the
South today Is none other than Dr.
George Washington Carver. the
great scientist At Tuskegee insti-
tute. The text hooks for the sixth
grade students in Georgia. both
white and colorcd. have The life
story ard picture OF carver in
them.
Two OF The lagest Negro busi-
ness institutions in the world are
In the South North Carolina Life
Insurance company, Durham. NC.
and Atlanta Life Insurance com
pany, Atlanta. And The bank in
Durham. located in the down town
section Of the city. has on deposit
more than TWO million dollars. and
one-ihird Of The depositors are
white. The Citizens Trust IN AL
lania. with approximately one mill
lior on deposit. also has large
number OF white depositors.
Yes, conditions are really i'm
proving in the South. and there's
only one thing we really need-the
unirammeled use OF the ballot. We
must 20 out and fight for that be-
cause the whites are not goirg to
give II 10 us"
Mr. Dobbs was accompanied 10
Detroit by his son. John j. Dobbs.
Jr, a sophomore at Morehouse col
lege. He was one OF the speakers
for President Roosevelt during the
last campaign, speaking in New
York, New Jersey. Connecticut.
Delaware and Maryland.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-30

They were not at the hght.
hut they enjoyed The outcome
of The championship contest
lust - much as tho large
crowd that attended the hout
IN Briggs stadium last We'd
ns>day nighi. Gathered around
The radio. they heard the an
nouncer tell 81 the four knock
dpwns of Pastor IN The hrSt
round. another Ia the Second
round. aud the hnal knockout
in The eleventh round. The
ien>eness in This home In The
eighth. when Pastor clipped
lne on The chin and had him
eroggy. was inst ne great ~ II
was among the thousands NJ
the rlngside. In the party
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-30
Some Valuable Information
Historical Research Survey Reveals Early
Story Of Michigan Negroes

continuation of the work of the Historical Research
survey Of the WPA. and the possible publication of the
results of that work indicated Friday following 4.
meeting group Of interested citizens in the dining
room of the Lucy Thurman YWCA
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-30

The South Is Going Thru Another
Reconstruction Period And The
Condition OF Negro Has Improved

Those blase cyncs of the North who doubt that tbo
has been improvement in conditions in the South dr
the past Is or 20 years, should talk with John w Dobb
retired postal clerk grand master of the Masons Of Geo
ga and president of the Atlanta Civic Political eao
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05
SONS OF COLUMBUS
 HOSTS TO FRIENDS
Over 700 Attend Program Staged Yesterday at
 Liberty Hall

The Sons of Columbus and ladies' auxiliary yesterday enjoyed a long program of activities at Liberty hall, the events including play, dinner, songs and dances and other features. More than 700 persons enjoyed the celebration, which lasted from 2 p. m. to Il p. m.
 I'll Legionario," a two-act play, was presented by the Marconi dra- matic troupe of New Haven, with some local residents taking roles. Well-known local entertainers of- fered their specialties. Music for dancing was played by Pagano's or cheStra.
 Speeches of welcome to the guests were made by Daniel Morrelli and Mrs. Marie DiLeo, presidents of the Sons of Columbus and the auxiliary.
 The committee in charge includ- ed Mrs. Nicholas Augelli, chair man, Albert Feretti, co-chairman, Copcetta Fusco, Donate Guerrero, Mrs. Rubino DeMecco, Mrs. An toinetta Lupone, Mrs. Rose Fili- pelli, Mrs. Mary Scarzella, Mrs. Marie De Franco, Mrs. Carmella Biondi, Mrs. Catherine Ginga, Mrs. Louise Vincenzi, Mrs. Rose Ander- son, Louise Marticello, Mrs. Car mella DiFederico, Mrs. Philo- mena Iannacone, Sophie Ianna- come, Antoinetta Valletta, Mrs. Angela Marelli, Mrs. Carmella Di- Donnizio, Mrs. Philomena Coviello. Mrs. Mary Coviello, Joseph Mor- elli, Nicola, Mancini, Attilio Lat tanzio, Antoine DaPonte, Enrico De Dupo, Nicola Augelli, Pellegrino Dacchio, Nicola Iaccaruso and Domenico PeSce.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05
GEORGE HAUSER,
 0AKvILLE, DIES
Community House Care- taker to Be Buried Toe
 morrow Morning

Oakville, June 5-George Hauser, caretaker of the Oakville Community House died Saturday afternoon at his home on Hungerford avenue af- ter short illness.
 Before he retired from business MT. Hauser had been manager of the Carroll theater on North Square. A native of Germany, he came to this country fifty eight years ago. He moved to Oakville from Waterbury about twenty years ago, and was president of the Oakville Community association, and a former member of the fire district committee.
 MT. Hauser was the second oldest charter member of the Waterbury lodge of Elks. The lodge will conduct the Elks' service this evening at o'clock at the Clark Funeral Home, 20 State street.
 Survivors include his wife, Helena (Doerr) Hauser; 8 son, Walter G. of Larchmont, N. r., four daughters, Mrs. Frederick Littlefield, Newport, Maine; Evelina Hauser, assistant di- rector of the Waterbury Council of Girl Scouts; Mrs. Esther Parker, Hartford and Mrs. John Brock; Grass Valley. Calif., a sister, Mrs, Anna Leisring, Waterbury, and two grandchildren.
 Funeral services will be held to- morrow morning at 10 o'clock at the Clark Funeral home. 20 State street with Rev. Oscar Locke, pastor of the Congregational church in charge Burial will be private.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05
TECH RIFLEMEN AWARDED TROPHY
LeavenwOrth Win Junior Competition Sponsored
 By Brass City Club

Leavenworth high schools rifle team captured first honors and the Charles A. Templeton trophy yester- day in the junior division of the fourth annual small bore matches sponsored by the Brass City Rifle club. Eric ''Swede" Johnson of Ham den. !, nationally renowned rifiemaa, captured the Naugatuck Valley ali- around championship by posting a score of 1,188 out of possible 1,2o0.
 Members of the Leavenworth team competed against Bridgeport and the Waterbury Girls Rifle club. Scores of the winning team are: Joe Vitas, 1898; Jack Sherwill, 194: Robert Witty 192; and David Lavallo, 1s0. Three victories are required to retire the Templeton trophy permanently.
 Miss Lucille Pastor of Waterbury, 6 junior rihewoman won the won1- en's meet with a high card of 1Sl, won seco. d honors with 18s.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05
Unusual Plea Made
 In Accident Trial
Lawyer Claims His Client Did Not Hear Impact of His
 Truck After It Hit Another

ache, and did not know he hit any thing, although he thought he had sscraped" something.
 LeMay testified he stopped irnlne- diately after the collision and blew his horn, but the Spopza truck con- tinued on its way. He said gaso- line attendant and a boy on . bi- cycle vert attracted to the scene, by the noise of he impact. Damages, he said, were taken care of by Sponza later.
 Attorney Gruskay said accidents of this nature are an everyday occurrence in traffic and, although drivers involved should stop, very few of them do so. He said his clients intentions were obviously against evading responsibility, as he paid for the small damages af- ter he was informed by police of the collision His clients head af- fiction, he, said, should be consid- cred in this particular case, and offered to present a doctors state- ment,( if the court was not satis- fled.
 A MT. Pinto, who said he was riding with Sponza, testified he was not aware of . collision.
 Nolles were granted to the fol- owing drivers for alleged violations of the rules of the road: Lawrence Michaud, 22, of 118 Meadow street. $10; Arthur Bell, 52, of 97 Cherry street, $10; Morris Besnovich, 55, of 48 Kaytonne avenue, $6; Emery Moller, 40, of 38 Madison street, $5; Michael Martone, 20, Pierpont heights, no payment! Alphonse R. Salvatore, 20, Southington road, $10; Robert Schwartz, 3l, 34o Cooke street, $10.
 A nolle on payment of $5 was granted Mary Gregalot, 46 of RED. l, charged with driving without 8 license, and a nolle without pay ment was granted Algred visochis of Oakville, charged with failure to grant the right of way.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05

An unusual plea was presented In traffic court by Atty. Maurice Gruslzay defending John Sponza, 27, of n Dikeman street, arrested May 19 on a charge of evading re- sponsibility after an accident on Walnut street near East Farms. Atty. Gruskay said his client did not hear the impact of his milk truck when 1t came in contact with another, driven by Armand Le May Judge Theobald E. Conway deferred sentence until Friday.
 Motor Patrolman John Mcdonnell testified he was not present at the scene, but investigated the matter tha evening. He said Sponza old him he did not think he had done enough damage to stop. when, driv- i1lg south on Walnut street, his trucks left front fender struck the left rear fender of DeMay's north bound automobile. Officer McDon- nell testified Sponza admitted he did not stop.
 When called to the stand, Sponza said he has been .undre a doctors care for the past year because of head ailment which affects his nose and ears. He testified that at the time of the accident he was suffering from an intense head-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05
DRAMATIC CLUB ENJOYS STEAKS
OtIighters" Are Dinner Guests at Y Camp at
 Smiths Pond

The "Footlighters," dramatic group of the central branch of the Waterbury YMCA, held its annual meeting at the YMCA camp at Smith pond, Watertown. Swimming, sports and . scavenger hunt fea- tlred the afternoon, topped by a steak supper over an open camp fire.
 Directly after supper, a business meeting was held in which three productions were planned for next year; the first to be given at the Waterbury Woman's club about the second week of October. Officers for the coming season were elected. Mrs. Eleanor Rocket, president; Miss Anne O'Neill, vice-president: Francis Clark, treasurer; and Mrs. Viola Clark, secretary. Josepr Blans- field was elected to the board of directors as a member at large.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05
RECORDED MUSIC
 FEATURES COURSE

Walden Trimble and Paulette Wolozin, directors of Learning to Listen" the informal music course presented each Monday and Tues day evening at Crosby High school. will present the following recorded concert program this evening:
 Theme and Variations In
 Miinor .............,. Haydn
 Symphony in D Major (Clock
 Symphony ........... Haydn
 Symphony in Q Major tox-
 The program viii also include Benny doodmasi's "variatione on q Theme Prom Christopher Colum- bus" and "La Comparsas" Mexican processional
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05
K. ofC. toHonor Late
 Jim Arnold Tonight
Final Debates to Be Held in Memory of Departed
 Columbian Squire

of Columbus for the past several weeks.
 Mrs. James M. Sullivan of Franklin street, grandmother of the late Jimmie" Arnold, in whose memory the medals are do- mated, will be the guest of honor. It is in memory of Jimmie" an outstanding scholar and member of the Columbian Squires that the debates have been conducted for the past several weeks, with CYO teams from various parishes com- peting.
 The awarding of the medals to- night to the successful contestants will coincide with the first anni- versary of his death.
 St. Lucy's will uphold the affir- native on the subject of tonight's debate, while the Immaculate Conception will argue on the nega- tive.
 A record crowd is expected to attend the debates, which will be broadcast from WATR starting at 8:30 o'clock. Judges will be Supt. of Schools Thomas J. Condon; Probate Court Judge Patrick Healey and City Court Judge Ed ward Mascolo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05
CITY GOVT WILL
 MEET CHANCES
(Continued from Page D

(Continued from Page D fishes a separate city water fund.
 Another provision would have the mayor and other city officials take office in Oct. rather than in January, as at present. The bill provides a fine of $10,000 and a maximum term of 10eyears in prison for city officials failing to turn records over to their successors.
 Other provisions would eliminate the surplus resource sinking fund, make the clerk of the city court turn motor vehicle department abstract fees into the city treasury, oblige the city clerk to prepare a revised copy of the city charter after each ses- sion of the Legislature, and re- quires that contracts be let out only after competitive bidding.
 The sweeping charter change bill was adopted in both houses without a dissenting vote.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05
OBI7UAR

DOWD-Mrs. Mary Dowd, widow of Michael Dowd, died yesterday morning at her home. 16 Bridge street, after a brief illness. A na- tive of Ireland, Mrs. Dowd came to Waterbury 51 years ago and always lived in the Baldwin street section. She was communicant of the Church of the Immaculate Concep- ton and a member of the Rosary confraternity of that parish.
 Survivors include @ daughter, Mrs. Alfred J. Charest of Waterbury; a sister, Miss Bridget Barrett, of .Ire- land: and 8 grandson, Joseph Char est, of this city.
 The funeral will be held from the Mulville funeral home. 270 West Main street, Wednesday morning at 8:15 o'clock with 8 solemn high mass at g o'clock in the Church of the Immacuate Conception. Burial will be in the new St. Joseph's cemetery
 MORIARTY-Michael Moriarty of 226 Meriden Road died Saturday evening at St. Mary's hospital after a short illness. A native of Ireland he had been a resident of this city for fifty years. He was employed at the Scoyill Manufacturing Company for 35 years previous to his retire. ment in 1928.
 MT. Moriarty was well known in the Eastern section of the city hav- ing been a cornmunicant of S6 Peter and Paul church and mena- Der of the Holy Name Society of the parish. He was a former member of the Scovill Foremen's Association.
 The funeral will be held to-mor- row morning at 8:l5 o'clock from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main street to SS. Peter and Paul church where . solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at { o'clock. Burial was in the family plot in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05
GAS MEN TO FORM
 NEW STATE GROUP
Association Will Try tQ Curb General Unfair
 Business Practices

Formation of 8 state association of gasoline dealers, to be known as the Gasoline Dealers Association of Connecticut is expected to be effected ct a meeting Wednesday night in New Britain. Forty-seven dealers met Friday at the V. F. w. rooms to organize a New Britain branch.
 President Edward Lane of the Waterbury association, and Pres ideut Peters of the Bristol branch addressed the New Britain dealers, who are headed by ex-Mayor George A. Quigley.
 MT. Quigley, who is being assist ed by President Lane in the organ ization of the state association, said that the principal purposes of the united group will be to stamp out rlinous competition and general un- fair business practices. Numerous dealers face bankruptcy, he said, be- cause of some of the practices, par- ticularly price "wars." MT. Quigley said that he has found dealers rea- dy and willing to organize for the improvement of their business and working conditions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05

One of the largest gatherings to ever attend a meeting of the Young Mems Republican club will De on hand tonight when the or ganization holds its regular meet ing at the Hotel Elton. The meet ing will get underway at p. m. and will be presided over by Har- cid Post president of the club.
 Richard Belden, president of the Young Republican club organiza- ticn of the state will be one of the principal speakers. Another prin- cipal speaker will be state treas urer Joseph E. Talbot of Nauga- tuck.
 Both Mfr. Post and Harold Had ley, secretary of the local organi- ration urge all members to attend tonight's meeting as it is con sid- cred to be one of the most import ant that the local group has held.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05
CRIMINAL CASES
 START TOMORROW
Fourteen Are on Superior Court Docket - Judge
 Wynne Presides

States Attorney William B. Fitz- gerald held a series of conferences today in preparation for the opening of the June criminal session of su- perior court tomorrow. The session will open at 2 o'clock with Judge Kenneth Wynne presiding.
 Fourteen cases are prepared for hearing tomorrow. Guilty pleas will be followed by sentences. while dates for trial will be assigned in other in- stances.
 Rev. T. o. Bobilin, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church will recite the invocation. States Attorney Fitzgerald will be aided by Assistant States Attorney Walter w Smyth and County Detective Roland G. filling in the presentation of the cases.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05
SOUTH ELM MAN
 WINS DISCHARGE

Salvatore Santora, 32, of 53 South Elm street, arrested Saturday on charges of assault and breach of the peace, was found not guilty when arraigned before Judge Theobald E, Conway in city court today.
 santora was arrested following @ disturbance in store owned by Car men Iamberti at Pond street, where the former was delivering cases of soda. Santora testified he struck Lamberti with his fist to protect himself after the latter hurled two empty bottles at him. The argument involved payment of a soda bill, and the court ruled that evidently Lam berti lost his temper.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05
FUNERALS

The funeral of Joseph Veilleux was held from the Mulville Funeral Home, 27O West Main street this morning at 8:15 o'clock to St. Mary MagdaIen's church at g o'clock where a solemn mass of requiem was cele- brated by Rev. Thomas McGarry. A musical program was rendered with Patrick Martin as soloist. Bur- rial was in Calvary cemetery with committal services by Father Mo- Garry. The pallbearers were: Xa- yier Thiffault, Alfred Veillette, Ernest Soucy, Wilfred Vallerand, Jo- seph Therrien and George Austin.
 The funeral of Luigi Cambino was held Saturday morning from the home, IA Russell street, with a requiem high mass celebrated by Rev. Dennis J. Birarelli at the Church of Our Lady of Mount Car mel. Burial was in the family plot, Calvary cemetery. Bearers were Michael and Albert Cianciulli. Michael, John and James Diorio ana Joseph Fagano.
 The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth OI,oughlin Creem was held this morning at 8:15 o'clock from the home 10s2 South Main street to St. Patrick's church where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock by Rev. William Wirkus assisted by Rev. Bernard Foster and Rev. John German, c. s. SD. Burial was in new St. Joseph's cemetery with committal services by Fathers Foster and German. The pallbear- CTS were: George Harper, Thomas Mullins, Francis Mullins, Finton J. Connor, James Burns and James Creem.
 The funeral of John F. Heaney was held this morning at 8:l5 o'clock from the Lunny funeral home, 25 Central avenue to St. Mi- chaers church where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. Francis Higgins. assisted by Rev ]. Oliver Cronan and Rev. John Gallagher. The members of the 0. Y. O. and the Holy Name society of St. Michael's parish visited the funeral home last evening. Burial was in Calvary cemetery with com initial services by Father Higgins. The pallbearers were: William Brennan, Robert Greatorex, Noel Porch, Jr. George Lanoue, Walter Lanoue and Roland Clark.
 The funeral of Mrs. Theresa (Fab- iano) Scozzafava was held this morning at g o'clock from the Maiorano Funeral Home, 95 Willow street to Our Lady of Lourdes church where a solemn mass Of re- ouiem was celebrated at 9:45 o'clock by Rev. Edward J. Farrell assisted by Rev. Rocco Nadile and Rev. Vim cent Bodnar. A musical program was rendered by Professor Gaetanc Giaquinto, organist and Mrs. Julia Morone sang Kormans Requiem Mass. Joseph Lesotte, soloist, rem dered 70 Mentum Passionis" at the offertory, "Panis Angelicus" at tho Communion and Nearer My God Tt Thee" at the recessional. Burial wal in Calvary cemetery with committa services by Father Nadile. The pail. bearers were: Thomas Cosgrih Patsy Famiglietti, Frank Caputo Thomas DeL,eo, Donate Marsele anc Gaetano Amatruda.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05
EDISON MILLER HURT IN FALL Motorcyclist Suffers From Possible Fractured
 Skull

Edson Miller of IT Irion street, was admitted to St. Mary's hospital this morning suffering from pos- sible fractured skull and fractured left clay:cle sustained in fall from his motorcycle as he was coming out of a gasoline station at Spring and Scovill streets.
 He was taken to the hospital by Edward Prager, of IT Meadow street, and Dominic Siamiciola of 43 Spring street. The accident was investigated by aPtrolmen James Little and John Murphy.
 Hospital attaches described his condition as good" at press time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-05
WEST POINT FUNERAL

Newport, R. l., June 5.-(UP)- Funeral services will be held at the United States military academy at West Point tomorrow for Miss Lillie Hamilton French, 85, New York author who died here Saturday. Episcopal Bishop James DeWolf Perry of Rhode Island will officiate.
 Daughter of an army chaplain and native of West Point, N. F., Miss French was formerly a staff mem Der of Harper's Bazaar.