The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-23
Joseph Davis Taken
 To Hospital Tuesday
Chapel Street Resident Undefgoes Operation-Legion
 Postpones Picnic August 27
ATERVlllE R. w. Henion Correspondent-2s Driggs STel 35462

Waterville, Aug. 23-Joseph Davis of Chapel street underwent ser- ious operation yesterday morning at the Waterbury Hospital.
 The proposed picnic of the Casper s. Davis, American Legion Post and Auxiliary which was planned Sunday, August 27th, has been cancelled.
 Dorothy Cook, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Everett Cook of Stafford street is vacationing with MT. and Mrs. Maurice Hogan in Harwinton.
 The Waterville girls volleyball team won the City championship last evening, by defeating Wash ington Park, at Waterville. The scores were, Waterville 15-Wash- ington 5; Waterville 15-Washing- ton Park, g. The girls will receive golden volleyball presented by Dr. Edward Claffey, and a loving cup donated by Schneer's jewelry store, the ceremonies to take place at the park, Friday night, 7:15 o'clock.
 Ruth Brennan captain, has nobly lead her team to victory, and during all games of the season has had able support from the players, who were, J. Brodie, s. Platt, K. Williams, K. Dubay, M. Wagner and E. Garrity.
 Members of the Washington Park team included Capta in, E. Canuzi, s. Buckley, D. Shugrue, M. Sanlin, J. Verzier and A. O'Connor.
 The local girls will be guests of the Park supervisors, at spaghetti supper, to be held this evening.
 Teams Split
 The Chase Park boys met the Di- vision street boys last evening in two games following the girls champion ship matches. Each team won one game, resulting in a tie score, the third game being called because of darkness. The deciding game will take place tonight, 7:15 o'clock, at the Park.
 The Waterville track team par ticipated in the interplayground meet held yesterday morning at Hamilton Park.
 In the midget class: the 40 yard dash was won by w. Collins, first; A. Keith, second and F. Maclelland.
 Potato race-R. Wilcox; Relay race was won by Waterville. T.. Knapp, J. Bird and R. McQuarrie.
 Junior Class: 60 yard dash, E. Moriarty; second, R. Brown; pota- to race, third place by Waterville, K. Gustafson; Relay race won by Waterville, G. Miclette, R. Brown, E. Moriarty and A. Ricard.
 Intermediate class: 75 yard dash, Bob Collins first, J. Dalton, second. Relay race won by Watcrville, B. Wagner, B. Collins, John Moriarty and A. Dalton.
 Mrs. George O. Monroe. of 36 Wheeler street passed away this mornirng at her home at six o'clock, following a long sickness. She was one of the pioneer East Side resi- dents, and leaves host of friends. She was a very quiet, home loving person, someone very grand to have known.
 Mrs. Monroe was born in Middle town, Connecticut, and last Septem Der, she and MT. Monroe celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. She is survived by three sons. Ray mond G., Paul A., and Arnold w.; daughter, Miss Glady Monroe, assistant principal of Sprague Grammar School, and a sister, Mrs. Alan Hubbard of Waterbury also a brother, Edwin Anderson, of San Diego. California.
 The funeral arrangements are incomplete at the present time. Bell Commander
 The following officers were relec- ted last evening at the annual meet ing of the Casper s. Davis, Ameri- can Legion Post, No. 136.
 Commander, Andrew w. Bell; senior ice-commander, Clifford Northrop; junior vice-commander Patrick Moriarty; assistant adjut- ant, Frederick Seidel; finance of ficer, William Rooney; assistant fi- nance officer, George Goggin; ser vice officer, Edward Martin; Ath- letic officer, Frederick Poudim; Americanism officer, c. Arthur Du- Bois; Sergeant-at-arms, E. Lester Platt.
 Installation will take place at a special meeting. to be held Saturday evening, September 9th, 8 o'clock, at