This week in history!
From the digital files of The Evening Sentinel, courtesy of The Ansonia Historical Commission.
Note: the summaries are paraphrased from the original Sentinel articles if parts of the original were unreadable.
Monday, Nov. 28, 1927
Old Man Found Helpless On Sidewalk By Police
ANSONIA — Alexander Rachuba was taken to the Griffin hospital early this morning suffering with what was said to be a broken leg. Rachuba, who is an old man, was found by police on the sidewalk near his home at 56 North fourth street at 5:30 this morning. He was unable to walk and it was said he suffered a broken leg. How the man received his injury police did not learn. He was taken to the Griffin hospital by Officer William Ahearn in the police ambulance.
Naugatuck Tramples Over Ansonia by 42 to 7 Count
ANSONIA — With the velocity, force and ruinous effect of a stampeded herd of fiery Arabian chargers, Naugatuck high school’s football cavalry trampled madly over the weak, non-resisting warriors of the Ansonia high school Saturday afternoon in the annual classic at the Athletic field. The thundering herd from the Rubber Borough flattening and mangling the Lavender forces under its flying hoofs as it dashed with unrestrained pace onward to a sensational 42 to 7 triumph.
Owner Located
DERBY — An automobile that had been left parked near the corner of Main and Minerva streets for the past few days was thought by the police to have been a stolen car or possibly abandoned. Reporting the find at the police station this morning, inquiry was at once made with the aid of the Tel-o-type of the motor vehicle department through the Hartford police, and it was found that the auto was owned by a Main street resident.
25th Anniversary of Casagrandes Celebrated
SEYMOUR — More than 125 friends and relatives from all part of Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York helped Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Casagrande of 70 Humphrey street celebrate their silver wedding anniversary. A reception was held yesterday afternoon and evening and needles to say many Seymourites were on hand to wish the Casagrandes many more happy anniversaries. The couple also received many beautiful silver gifts.
Tuesday, Nov. 29, 1927
Pinky Training Hard for Fight Saturday
ANSONIA — Pinky Silverberg, the flyweight boxing champion of the world, is doing plenty of work daily in order to be in the best possible condition for his bout with Ruby (Dark Cloud) Bradley of Holyoke, Mass. Saturday night at the state armory in Bridgeport. The fight, which is listed for 10 rounds, promises to be a fiery affair.
Becoming Typists
DERBY — Members of the police department are becoming adept at manipulating the new Tel-o-type machine that has been installed in the police station. The officers have been instructed to familiarize themselves with the operation of the machine, particularly in sending out information to the other cities in the state whose police stations are equipped with the machine. The keyboard is similar to that of typewriter, although not as complicated, and from the headway that the cops are making in fingering the keyboard, they are sure to be proficient Tel-o-typists before long.
Placed on Probation
SEYMOUR — August Melkum of Grand street was fined $5 for intoxication by Judge Robert L. Munger in the court of common pleas, New Haven, this morning and was given a 30 days suspended jail sentence and was placed on probation for breach of the peace.
Wednesday, Nov. 30, 1927
State Agrees to Pave No. State Street
ANSONIA — The state highway department has agreed to build a permanent roadway 18 feet wide on North State street. Ansonia’s share of the state road fund for 1927 and 1928 will be used for the purpose. The city will take over the new road after it is constructed and maintain it, the same as Maple and Franklin streets where the roads were built by the state and later turned over to the city.
Improvement Plan Will be Discussed
DERBY — Formal plans will be discussed tonight at a meeting of special committee composed of member of the Naugatuck valley Chambers of Commerce that will have for their purpose of the beautification of the Naugatuck valley and the cleaning of the Naugatuck river. This project has been the center of interest throughout the valley cities and towns for a number of years, but it was only recently that actual steps were taken to bring it about. Members of the committee are to assemble in the Hotel Clark dining room at 6 30 o’clock.
More Complaints
SEYMOUR — Townspeople are again registering complaints of the smoke and stench coming from the Kerite company dumps and believe that something should be done to ameliorate the alleged deplorable condition.
Thursday, Dec. 1, 1927
To Hear More of the New Ford Car
ANSONIA — Ansonia will get its first full description of the new line of Ford automobiles Friday. A public reception to be held by local dealers is part of the national introduction of new Ford models. The doors of the Ford showrooms of Dutee W. Flint at 382 Main are to be opened promptly at 8 a.m. The new Ford cars are said to be the product of several years of study and planning by Henry Ford and his engineers in the great Ford laboratories in Dearborn.
Hotchkiss to Elect
DERBY — The December meeting of the Hotchkiss Hose company will be held tonight at the headquarters on Caroline street at 8’o clock. As this is the annual meeting of the local fire company, it is urged that all members be present, as one of the important business items will be the annual election of officers. Following the business session, a social hour will be enjoyed and the members will participate in a bowling match.
Engagement Announced
SEYMOUR — Mr. and Mrs. Louis Senger of 98 Meadow street announce the engagement of their daughter Matilda to Tilden E. Thompson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Thompson of Westfield avenue, Ansonia.
Extra Parking Space
SEYMOUR — Permission has been granted for the use of the railway station parking plot and that to the rear of the Seymour Trust company on First street for automobiles attending the firemen’s ball tomorrow night.
Friday, Dec. 2, 1927
Mrs. Catherine Cass Enjoys 88th Birthday
ANSONIA — Mrs. Catherine Cass of North Prospect street, one of the community’s oldest and best know inhabitants, celebrated her 88th birthday yesterday. The occasion was not alone remembered by Mrs. Cass but by her friends and neighbors also who gathered at her home in the afternoon to wish her happiness and present her with some handsome and pleasing gifts.
Phone Now Working
ANSONIA — The phone at the Busy Bee Valet Service tailoring establishment on Main street which was out of order for a few days has been repaired and patrons may once more communicate by wire with the shop. The phone number for the Busy Bee is 184.
Police Baffled by Safe Burglary
DERBY — There are no new developments in relative to the burglary at the store of Alberto Muratori & Co on Sixth street last Saturday and it looks as though the identity of the burglars would remain a mystery. The police are satisfied that the burglary was pulled off by people who are well versed in the game, and while their identity is much desired, the latter gave the burglars credit for getting away without leaving behind the slightest clue of who they are. Since the job was successfully carried out, the police have not been idle but have been working from all angles. Thus, however, they admit to having no headway.
Stage Set for Fireman’s Ball
SEYMOUR — All thoughts in town are turned to the outstanding social event of the season, the annual reception and ball of the Citizens Engine company fire department in Georges’ hall tonight. Brinkman’s 10-piece orchestra will give a concert worthwhile attending from 8 to 9 o’clock at which time the grand march will start with Chief Albert Maybury and Mrs. Maybury leading the procession.
