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March 4, 1936
Windham County Observer
Putnam, Windham County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
North Grosvenordale residents form a local unit of Rev. Charles E. Coughlin's National Union for Social Justice, elect officers including David Derosier as president, pledge to its principles, listen to Coughlin's radio speech, and plan monthly meetings with social events.
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FR. COUGHLIN UNIT FORMED IN NORTH GROSVENORDALE
A large gathering of North Grosvenordale residents interested in the activities of the Rev. Charles E. Coughlin, organized a unit of his National Union for Social Justice in North Grosvenordale Sunday at a meeting in Douville's Hall.
Officers were elected as follows: Unit President, David Derosier; vice president, Edgar Wetherbee; secretary, Arthur Menoche; treasurer, Roland Suprenant. Rules and regulations of the unit were read by Mr. Derosier who also outlined and explained the purpose of the organization. Members who attended pledged themselves to uphold these principles.
Following the meeting, members listened to a radio speech delivered by Father Coughlin.
The unit will hold meetings the first Sunday of each month and members plan to hold social activities and entertainments after each meeting.
A large gathering of North Grosvenordale residents interested in the activities of the Rev. Charles E. Coughlin, organized a unit of his National Union for Social Justice in North Grosvenordale Sunday at a meeting in Douville's Hall.
Officers were elected as follows: Unit President, David Derosier; vice president, Edgar Wetherbee; secretary, Arthur Menoche; treasurer, Roland Suprenant. Rules and regulations of the unit were read by Mr. Derosier who also outlined and explained the purpose of the organization. Members who attended pledged themselves to uphold these principles.
Following the meeting, members listened to a radio speech delivered by Father Coughlin.
The unit will hold meetings the first Sunday of each month and members plan to hold social activities and entertainments after each meeting.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Coughlin Unit
National Union Social Justice
North Grosvenordale
Organization Formation
Social Activities
What entities or persons were involved?
David Derosier
Edgar Wetherbee
Arthur Menoche
Roland Suprenant
Rev. Charles E. Coughlin
Where did it happen?
North Grosvenordale, Douville's Hall
Story Details
Key Persons
David Derosier
Edgar Wetherbee
Arthur Menoche
Roland Suprenant
Rev. Charles E. Coughlin
Location
North Grosvenordale, Douville's Hall
Event Date
Sunday
Story Details
A large gathering of North Grosvenordale residents organized a unit of Rev. Charles E. Coughlin's National Union for Social Justice, elected officers, read rules, pledged to uphold principles, listened to Coughlin's radio speech, and planned monthly meetings with social activities.