New Britain herald., 1919-08-26
P.. P..AINVIELE NEWS AMERICAN LEGION
 ORGANIZES HERE BrOCk-BarneS Selected as Name
 for New Post ARMY NURSE H0NORED
PlanNiIlc Camp Grounds Closed Be- cause of Typhoid EpidCmic-lEX- service Men Banquctcd by Fire mcn-lCc Delivery C,irtailcd.

The local CX-SerViCe men showed wonderful spirit last evening when they turned out in large crowds at the Grange hall to attend the meet Ing Of the American Legion, which had been called by Major Augustine Green. The meeting was opened by Dr. L. II. Frost with Major Green presiding. Dr. Frost reported for the committee on by laws. It was de- cidcd that the by laws be temporarily adopted as recommended by the state organization. The executive commit tee was authorized to make modifica- tiOnS necessary.
 Major Green reported on the com nlittee in charge of the selection of names for the local post It was then voted that the two highest names be chosen as permanent ones for the post. The voting resulted in the choosing of the names of Brock Barnes Post of the American Legion.
 A. J. Prior, chairman of the en- tertainment committee in charge of the arrangements for the barbecue to be held at Lake Compounce at an early date, reported that the outing could be held with ease. Dr. l.. H. Frost, Ralph Newell and John Pet
 
 tee 10 find a suitable location for permanent club rooms. which will be supported by the local business men.
 The selection of the name for tho post, Brock Barnes, will meet with hearty approval in the town as no other more popular selection could have been made.
 Brock is for Miss Monica Brock, daughter of NIr. and Mrs. Peter Brock of South Washington street. who was the only PIainville woman to enter the country's active service and give her life while in that service. Miss Brock was an army nurse. She was enlisted in the regular army and enjoyed none of the privileges of Red Cross nurses. She enlisted in Brooklyn, N. Y. and waited some time before being sent overseas While on French soil she was stationed near the front lines with an army hos pitaI unit. She was devoted to her work and her duties She overworked herself and could not be persuaded to leave the hospital while there were wounded to attend to. Thus she for feited her life for the close proximity of the front lines and the incessant roaring, of the guns caused her to
  which later caused her death at hospital in Washington, D. c. Miss Brooks memory could not have a more fitting memorial than the con nection with the local post of the Am merican Legion.
 Private Francis Barnes, son of Mrs. Harriet Barnes of Broad street, was but a mere youth when he sailed for France with the 102d II. $. infantry as a mem Der of Co. l. of New Britain. He was that same youth that volunteered for dangerous work in No Mans Land and that same boy when death overlook him while on the perIous mission, Barnes was the first plainVile boy to make the supreme sacrifice. His death was but a forecast of what others were to do later. He received a citation, post mortem, and the local legion could no better pay tribute to him and his ia mily than by using his name with the permanent name of the Plain vile post
 Camp Grounds Closed.
 Despite the report made by pr. J. x. Bull last Saturday that no fur ther cases of typhoid fever have or iginated at the Plainville camp grounds and that there is no need for local people to worry over the sit'la ton. John T. Black, state board of health commissioner, issued an orde" yesterday afternoon closing the camp grounds until further notice. 1n- spectors from the department of health arrived at the grounds and will continue to keep the place undc: ObSerVa tion.
 While investiga tions have failed to reveal the exact source of the dis ease, it is thought by members of the health department that the grounds have been infected With the much dreaded germ and further investisn- tons will be made shortly.
 An investigation several weeks aEo revealed the fact that a man dc1tN- cred milk in a garbage wagon. The wagon is said to have been frequently vet from garbage when being used for carrying milk which was in can". Ii is thought by the health depart ment officials that the disease might l have developed from this source. Word was received yes! erday that the Epworth League Of New Haven has planned to hold it's camp meet ings at the grounds from Au8usi 90 until September z. buf owing to ;19@ ! drastic mea5u rc enforced by f51e state board of health. the meetings may be ' post pOnPd-
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