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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26

Speculation that possible action may not ensue for several months was based on the belief that the Justice Department will not act until the Internal Revenue Bureau has completed It's review and made recommendations
 Slow Progress
 The Treasury Department stat ed that special agents of the In- ternal Revenue Bureau are expe- diting their explorations into the Waterbury situation but progress is slow. A group of agents are devoting their time exclusively to the probe.
 Tt is almost impossible to guess when our work might be com- plete," said one O. the agents to- day. Our task is 8 thorough re- view of records, coordinated with readjustments and reconciliations. This is slow work and we shall be at 1t for some considerable time."
 Local attempts to gain inklings of the progress of the probe have been in vain. Agents decline to discuss their activities. At times as many as 12 agents have been working here, with headuarters in the post office building. Several conferences have been held with Judge Ernest A. Inglis, who pre- sided at the conspiracy trial, and Special Prosecutor Hugh M. AL corn, who pleaded the states case.
 Agents At Trial
 Agents were in almost daily at- tendance at the trial. Although numerous of the defendants in the trial, and several who were censored by the extraordinary grand jury are understood to have been queried by the agents, only one was actually seen by 8 news paperman entering the quarters of the investigators. He is Philip Coppeto.
 Records employed by the state in the trial have been viewed by the income tax investigators. Photostatic copies of the records have been secured by the federal men. In addition, when Judge Inglis ordered the records stored at the Waterbury National Bank, he said they would be available to proper parties," undoubtedly meaning the federals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26

The members of the local chap ter of the Sons of Hermann so- ciety have their annual outing tomorrow afternoon and evening at Lithuanian park, Lakewood. Three grand lodge officers, two of them from out of town, are ex- pected to attend. They are Fred crick Eiesenbort of New Haven, grand president, and Charles Brandeis of Seymour, grand sec- retary, and Alex Drapatin, grand vice-president, of Waterbury.
 Plans for the outing, which is to start promptly at noon have been completed by committee headed by Richard Krause, head of the local unit. Assisting him have been Jacob Breuer, Albert Mitchell, Joseph Stortz, Edward Kosl0sky, Emil Katzmeier Joseph Hoffman Fred Cramer, Jr. and Richard Gr0etZenback.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
Miami=BOund

The 44th annual encampment at Miami, Florida, was the destination of four delegates from Fannick post and auxiliary, Jewish War Veterans, who left here yesterday. In the group were Past Commander Rudy Hennick, Color Bearer Jack Sha- piro, Auxiliary President Mrs. Bes- sic Block and Miss Lee Abrams.
 Other delegates to the national convention are scheduled to leave tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26

(COntlnued rom Page U or Q quo warranto action, which would call on the mayor to show by what right he continues to hold office.
 T hate to go ahead with anything further" said MT. Upson. I'm in hopes that the mayor will resign before I have to take any steps. I've never seen situation in which so many people are vitally interested. The rank and file are showing a great deal more interest than the politicians"
 The town chairman said that sev- eral persons had talked to him about @ tax strike, whereby taxpayers would refuse to pay the October in stallments of their taxes. He said he had told them he did not favor any such plan, and that its conse- quences to the city would be ex- tremely serious.
 Should a special session of the legislature be called and removal of the mayor voted, the city would be ruled by a commission, probab- ! ly appointed by the governor, until 1 Mayor Hayes term expires Jan. l. This would prevent Aldermanic President Patrick M. Perriello from assuming the mayoralty, as he prob ably would if Mayor Hayes should be busted in superior court pro- ceedings.
 MT. Upson said he had heard some talk of requests being made to the governor by local residents for 8 special legislative session.
 Expense of such session, how ever, would be great, and 1t is be- lieved the governor will consider the matter at length before taking any such action.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26

Ter that he had repeatedly and publicly stated that the ends and the objectives sought by the Ger man Reich were just and reason- able," and informed him that "the nations of the modern world may even now construct foundation for a peaceful and happier relationship if you and the government of the German Reich will agree to the pacific means of settlement accepted by the government of Poland"
 The government hoped that a way still might be found to preserve peace, but prepared to cushion" this country against the impact of war.
 Acting Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison and Admiral Louis Stark, chief of naval operations, as- sured the president that the navy is ready for any emergency"
 The president conferred for two hours with the members of his cab inet. Soon afterwards, the state de- partment announced an elaborate plan for evacuating thousands of American citizens from Europe. This plan, the department said, was worked out in conferences with the navy department and the maritime commission.
 The announcement said the nor- nal facilities of American flag ves- sells were sufficient at the moment to bring home all the Americans who wish to come. Only merchant ships and passenger liners will be used. In unusual emergency, the three U. s. warships now in Eur opean waters may be used to trans port citizens from danger spots to places of safety where they can em- bark on regular passenger or freight ships for home.
 The department said the govern ment would not bear the cost of bringing its citizens home. but ar- engagements have been made where- by American consuls may advance small sums to Americans who are stranded without funds.
 Arrangements also have been made for diplomatic missions to take over protection of foreign interests in event of a rupture of diplomatic relations.
 The American Red Cross notified the state department 1t is prepared to cooperate with the American government in solving problems that may arise in event of hostil- ities.
 Attorney General Frank Murphy announced his department had opened counter-espionage head. quarters in the Panama Canal xone, Puerto Rico, and Alaska where out- lying naval and cir bases arc being constructed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
Car SkidS

Skidding on WatertOwn ave- nue near the municipal stadium, a car operated by Mrs. Claude Ricketts of Bantam crashed into a telephone pole and fire hy- drant yesterday afternoon snap ping both at the base. Mrs. Ricketts was uninjured. No ar- rest was made by Sergt. Charles McWeeney, who investigated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
MERCHANT SHIPS
 DASH FOR PORTS
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ing Myra Brown of Newark, N. J., who said, we don't know when we will get home now" had boarded a tender out to Cowes Roads from Southampton and waited two hours in vain for the Hansa.
 The Bremen's sister ship, Europa, is at sea, eastbound. The St. Louis was scheduled to sail from New York today with 800 passengers on 8 cruise and John Schroeder, direc- tor of passenger traffic, said she would sail on schedule and that the New York, of the Affiliated Ham, burg American Line, also in part, would sail Wednesday on schedule. He denied the company had received any orders to the contrary.
 Italy's order caught most of her ships in home ports. The Roma canceled a West Indies cruise with TOO passengers last night and re- mained here awaiting orders. The vulcania, which left Boston yester- day for Europe, was the only Italian liner at sea.
 The Cunard White Star Lines flagship Queen Mary was three days out of New York, headed for Eng land and it was believed she would be held there. The Mauretania was to leave here today with 975 passen- gers. The Aquitania was due here Tuesday; the Brittanic at Cobh to- day; the Georgic here tonight; the Scythia in Galway today and the Franconia here Monday. The Brit ish liners Queen of Bermuda and Monarch of Bermuda sail today for the island and return Wednesday when, 1t was reported, one will be withdrawn to serve as transport.
 The French liner Normandie was at sea bound for New York; the He De France for Havre; the Champlain for Havre; the De GraSse for New York.
 The Scotch Anchor Line announc- cd that its California and Caledonia had been withdrawn from the Glas- gow-New York Line and held at the home port. Both had been heavily booked. The Pennsylvania of the same line was due tomorrow; the Cameronia left here Wednesday for Glasgow.
 It was estimated that 50,000 Amer icans were in Britain, France, and eastern Europe awaiting passage home. Accommodations were sold out weeks in advance and many were buying mattress space on deck at regular passage rates. The United States Lines ordered the President Roosevelt to leave Havre Saturday midnight, canceling Q trip to visit to Hamburg, and head directly for New York. The Manhattan, due at cobh. Ireland, Tuesday, was ex- pected to load up with Americans and start home ct once. emitting other scheduled stops. The Wash- lneton also k at sea, headed for Cobh.
 Britain requisitioned the cruise zhIp Jarvia Bay at Singapore and the cathay at Bombay fof troop |zanepostA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
Chamber Sessions

Chamber sessions of superior court will be conducted at Litch- field next week, August 28-Sept. l by Judge Arthur F. Ells. The fol- lowing week, September 5-8, Judge Robert L. Munger will preside at New Haven. During their respec- tive sessions, the judges will be the only superior court officials holding court in the state.
 Regular sessions of court open September 15, and criminal terms will open September 19.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
Burglars Get Away With Eats,
 Sunday Smokes

Cigars, cigarettes, ham and turkey comprised the loot of thieves who broke into Mat thew Shea's tavern at 335 Wall nut street last night. An outer door and two inner doors were smashed to effect entry.
 A cigarette machine was broken, police reported, 15 car tons of cigarettes taken, in ad- dition to four boxes of cigars. Turkey and ham, stored in the kitchen, were dev0ured.
 Detective Lieut.. John Calvin Is Investigating.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
Seasons End

The opening of schools Sept. 9th, witnesses the close of many vacation resorts for children, in- cluding the children's farm at Bantam lake, which is conducted under the auspices of the Water bury Lions club. A highly suc- cessful season at the farm will come to a close Wednesday.
 Although the farm took care of 8 smaller number of cases this year, those selected were more needy, and required longer recu- peration periods. Careful selec- tion was made possible through the efforts of the children's com- mittee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
DICI0IA ARRESTED.
 UNDER $2OO BOND

Naugatuck, August 26. - Tony Digioia of 799 North Main street, Waterbury, arrested yesterday on a charge of violating the liquor control act, will be arraigned in brought court Monday morning.
 He was arrested yesterday in Un- ion City by Police Chief John Gormley, Captain Anthony Malone, Sergeant Anthony Farrar and State Liquor Commissioner Nichols while driving truck without a license to deliver liquor.
 A quantity of beer was seized on his truck. He is out under bonds of $200.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
GRAND JURY NOT
 TO MEET SOON
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(COntinued from Page D tendere and one other is fugitive from justice.
 Whether the grand jury will con- tinue investigations and recommend further prosecutions is a question which cannot be answered at pres- ent, because of the secrecy of the jury's proceedings.
 Final Report Due
 It is certain, however, that they will reconvene. if only for the pur- pose of rendering final report and to be dissolved. The final report will deal with matters investigated fol- lowing the issuance of the 72 page report on May 19.
 After issuing the report the jury continued sessions until July l, call- ing numerous witnesses. including heads of both political parties. reg istrars of voters, city court officials, jail officials, and former inmates of the county jail. It was runored that 6 previous election formed the basis for the jury's investigations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
RETURNING HOME

Paris, Aug. 26-(UP)-Paul Nag giar, French ambassador to Moscow, is returning immediately to report to the government on the unsuccess- full negotiations for a British FIT en h Russian non aggression treaty. 1t was disclosed today. How ever, it was declared there is no question of an indefinite recall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
At Worlds Fair

The Mattatuck Drum corps of this city and the Putnam Pha- lanx of Hartford will take part in the Centennial Legion pa rade at the Worlds Fair Sunday afternoon. Thirty busses have been chartered to convey all the groups to the fair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
Spotlighting Brass City News
Pay Tribute

Casper Davis Post, American Legion, will pay tribute to Jo- seph Davis, who died yesterday morning, by meeting in a body Sunday night and going to his home. MT. Davis was an active member of the post.
 The organization will meet at Fraternity Hall in Waterville at 7o'clock and then proceed to the Davis Home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26

sail. A guard was posted at the gangplank to see that 1t didn't.
 Paulhus said, Pilot Gendron was virtually kidnaper."
 T went down to the wharf to see what was going on and the Koenigs- berg's gangplank had been drawn up,' he said. T called to the mas ter and told him that clearance pa- pers had eben cancelled and he could not sail. He replied that or ders had come from Germany and he intended to leave immediately"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
Government Orders

A $37,125 order from the U. S. government has been given the Waterbury Farrel Foundry & Machine Co.,, according to an announcement from Washington by Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins.
 The order, for the war de- partment, is for cartridge load ing machines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
Proclamation Due Today

Well informed Nazi quarters re- ported that instead of making the speech, he would make formal proclamation of some sort to the German people today.
 Hendersons talk with Hitler, Hen derson,s departure for London and the cancellation of tomorrow's speech were about the only specific
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
2O% Dividend

Scovill Manufacturing company has declared a dividend of 20 cents a share, payable October 2 to stock holders of record September 15. The previous payment was 15 cents a share.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
Federal Probe Of Tax EvasionW We'll Underway
Prosecution of Conspiracy Trial Principals Not Expected for Several Months-Secrecy Maintained
Special to the Democrat)

Washington August 26. = Possible Federal prose cuon of defendants the Waterbury conspiracy trial for alleged income tax evasons and frauds is at least several months hence informed officials said today Officials stated that the Internal Revenue Bureau pushing its investigation, but that it impossible to make very rapid headWay
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
FUNERALS


 Rev. Francis Smith of Branford yesterday offlciated at the funeral services for Louis A. T. Darre, at the Alderson funeral home. Burial was in the new Pine Grove ceme- tery. Bearers were Eugene Miglino, Rudolph Dahl, L. Pellintz, T. J. Egan, John w. Bowling and c. G. Sundstrom.
 The funeral of Mrs. George o. Monroe was held yesterday after noon at the Anderson funeral home. Rev. Raymond M. D. Adams, rector of St. Pauls Episcopal church off, ciating. Bearers were Walter An- gel, Arthur DuBois, Harry Leonard. Edward Cookson, John M. Lynch, and Lorenz Harms. Burial was in new Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26

Ths first of c series Of new HHine- layers now being constructed in spanish shipyards was launched re- gently ct El FefTol.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
MASSES

GLADNEY-A first anniversary sol- emn high mass of requiem will be celebrated Monday morning. Aug ust 2Sth, at 7:30 o'clock at St. Francis xavier's church for the re- pose, of the soul of the late James J. Gladney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
DIED

BRUCATO-In this city, Aug. 25th, 1899, Anthony Brucato, of Danbury, Conn. Funeral arrangements later. from Colasanto Funeral Home, 934 Bank St.
 PIsTONE-In Plattsburg, N. r., Aug. 24th. 1889, Rocco Pistone, of 227 Orange St., this city. Funeral are arrangements later, from Colasanto Funeral Home, 934 Bank St.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26

 Lorenz Harms. Burial was in new Pine Grove cemetery.
 Sunday Services
 Church services to be held tomor- row will be as follows:
 St. Michael's church-Masses will be held at 8 a. m., 9:15 a. m., and Il o'clock. Rev. Francis c. Higgins, officiating.
 St. Pauls Episcopal church. Rev. Raymond M. D. Adams, ector. Holy communion service at 8 a. m. and morning prayer and sermon at 10 o'clock.
 Waterville Union church-Sunday school will be held at 10 8. m. and evening church service at 7;30 o. clock.
 Gospel hall-Morning service will take place at 10:30 a. m., Sunday school at 12 o'clock, noon, and eve- ming gospel meeting at 7:30 p. m.
 Grace Methodist church-Rev. Warren F. Sheldon will speak on the subject, "A Preview for Labor Dal," at the 10:30 8. m. church service.
 Mrs. George Caldwell of Hunt ingdon avenue was hostess at card party held at her home Wednesday evening. Setback and pinochle were played, and those present included: MT. and Mrs. John Waters, MT. and Mrs. Wallace Adams of Thomaston, MT. and Mrs. James Waters, MT. and Mrs. James Duncan, the Misses Eleanor and Kenneth Waters, Alfred Ayotte, Mrs. Mary Snagg and MT. and Mrs. George Caldwell.
 Mrs. Chested Brickett of Sprague street entertained at her home Thursday evening for the benefit of the Casper s. Davis auxiliary. Those attending were as follows: MT. and Mrs. Frank M. Brickett, MT. and Mrs. Ted Blotney, Mrs. Esther MacMillan, Miss Betty Ashel- ford, Buddy Taylor and William Camp of Milford, Conn, also Mrs. Mae Smith, Mrs. Ella McMahon, Mrs. Eileen Caldwell, Mrs. Clara Wright, Mrs. Amelia Burger and MT. and Mrs. Chester A. Brickett.
 Games were played throughout the evening and prizes were award- ed to Mrs. McMahon and MT. and Mrs. Blotney. Several piano selec- tions were rendered by Mrs. Cald- well, and the Brickett boys, Frank and Chet, with Buddy Taylor enter tained with banjo, guitar and har- monica selections.
 The evening came to close with the serving of light refreshments.
 Members of the Casper s. Davis post, American Legion, and auxil- iary, are asked to meet Sunday eve- ming at 2 o'clock at Fraternity hall, to go in a body to the Davis home on Chapel street, to pay their re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
OBITUARY

BRUCATO-Anthony Brucato, 52, of Danbury, died at the Waterbury hospital last evening. Born in Italy, he had lived in the United States for the past 35 years. He was a former resident of this city, and only recently had departed for Dan- bury, where he was working as a farmland.
 Survivors include Frank Brucato of Waterbury and Salvatore Brucato of Brooklyn, N. r., brothers, and Mrs. Domenic Stella of Brooklyn, N. Y, 8 sister.
 The funeral will be held from the Colosanto Funeral Home, 934 Bank street, at a time to be announced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
GERMAN BOAT IS
 HELD AT QUEBEC

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Members of the Casper s. Davis post, American Legion, and auxil- iary, are asked to meet Sunday eve- ming at 2 o'clock at Fraternity hall, to go in a body to the Davis home on Chapel street, to pay their re- SpectS to MT, Davis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26

DOWNEY-Dr. Honora Isabella Downey of Meriden died yesterday at her home in that city. Among the survivors are sister, Dr. Nellie V. Downey a resident of Meriden, and 8 brother, Maurice Downey, of this oity. The funeral services will be held Monday morning at g o'clock at St. Roses church in Meriden.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
HITLER URGED
 TO MAKE PEACE

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evening and Sunday afternoon and evening.
 The funeral of Mrs. George O.. Monroe took place yesterday after noon at 2 o'clock at the Alderson funeral hone in Waterbury. Rev. Raymond M. D. Adams, rector of St. Paul's Episcopal church officiat- ed. Bearers were: Walter Angel, C.. Arthur Dubois, Harry Leonard, Ed ward Cookson, John M. Lynch and Lorenz Harms. Burial was in new Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26
UPSON ASKS HALT
 IN TAX PROTEST

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-26

PSTONE-Arrangements for fun eral services for Private Rocco Pis- tone, 20, of 227 Orange street will be announced later. Pistone was a member of the 102nd Infantry, 43rd division of the Connecticut Ma tional Guard and was killed by Q bolt of lightning during the recent war games at Plattsburg. N. Y. He was an employe of the Gabriel Den- tai laboratories in this city.
 Survivors include his parents, MT. and Mrs. Rocco Pistone, two brothers, William and Daniel, and two sisters, Molly and Jane, all of Waterbury.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-29

Exclusive features of the anti
freeze protection provided this year
by National Carbon Company, Inc,
which will make good motoring for
Milford drivers this winter. will be
emphasized at the "Prestone" anti
freeze meeting Friday evening. 0cto-
ber 20. at p. NJ. EST, at the Com
munity Hall. All automotive special
lists. dealers and garagemen through
out the section are invited to be
present as guests of the National
Carbon Company. Inc. and their
wholesalers.
Those who attend this meeting
will see. it is promised. a new kind
of commercial motion picture in a
new kind of program. They will see
the first industrial film made by
March Of Time, new use of a Com
ing Attractions" presentation, and a
Walt Disney entertainment feature
used for the first time on a CONNER
cial program. These films will pre-
cede RIP Van Wrinkle. Jr.". this
years "Prestone" anti-freeze feature.
March of Times first industrial
picture will tell the laboratory story
of "Prestone" anti-freeze. Under the
title of "Anti-freeze-A Story of
Scientific Research" the develop
ment of automobile protection is
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-29
SAND HILL

The prayer meeting met last Fri
day evening with Mr.. and Mrs. K. ].
Sharpe with large crowd attending.
II will meet next Friday evening with
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Marvel. of
Georgetown.
There will be services at Sand Hill
on Sunday as follows: Sunday school
10 A. NJ, preaching at II A. NJ. Rev.
E. N. Wright, pastor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Preston Workman
spent the past weekend with Mr..
and Mrs. Edward MCGEE. of near
Frankford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merrill Harrington of
Delmar. spent the past weekend with
Mrs. Martha Workman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Courtland Workman
of Georgetown called on Mr.. and Mrs.
Elmer Blizzard and Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Walls of near Milton last
Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall Wilson of
Milton, called on Mr.. and Mrs. Court
land Workman last week.
The first anniversary of the prayer
meeting and homecoming service
will be held at Sand Hill on October
Sth at 300 P. M. We wish everyone
that has ever attended one of these
prayer meetings, please be present.
Also all friends Of the church.