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, April 22, 1929
Valuable Dog Stolen
ANSONIA – A valuable dog belonging on the premises of Lindo Gaudio of 308 Main St. was stolen last evening and the owner told police he knows who took the canine, the leash of which had been cut from the animal’s kennel.
Pocketbook Stolen
ANSONIA – Mrs. A.E. Cawthra of 557 Hawthorne Ave., Shelton, reported today that while shopping at the Woolworth store on Main Street at about 4 o’clock Saturday afternoon she had her pocketbook, containing valuable papers and about $20 in cash, stolen. Mrs. Cawthra said she and her daughter were at one of the counters looking over some goods when the latter called her attention to some lace. She placed her pocketbook on the counter by her side, and when she turned a moment later, it was gone.
SHS Has Big Squad of Players
SEYMOUR – The Seymour High School’s first baseball meeting of the year was attended by about 50 candidates, of which 10 are last year’s veterans. Because of the bad weather, the candidates were not brought together before. This is one of the largest turnouts in years at the local institute. Most of the students trying out for the team are lower classmen, which indicates in years to come that the local school will have a team of veterans.
Tuesday, April 23, 1929
Pinky Arrives
ANSONIA – A letter received in this city yesterday from Pinky Silverberg, flyweight boxer, reported that he arrived safely in Australia and is prepared to jump right into ring action. All during the voyage, Pinky had daily workouts and is in good condition for his bout. The Ansonia fighter escaped the pangs of seasickness, and he enjoyed the trip greatly.
May Day Program Being Arranged
DERBY – Preparations are being made for the May Day program which is to be held by the public school children of the city on the green May 17. It will be the first affair of its kind in this city, and the arrangements are all practically complete. Some 476 grade school children will participate in folk dances, nationality dances and gymnastics exercises. The affair will open with a street parade at 1:30 o’clock, the parade to be led by the Harvey and Hubbell band of Bridgeport. The Lincoln Irving and Franklin School drum corps will make their first appearance in this parade, and the high school drum corps will also participate.
Second In Biscuit Contest
SEYMOUR – Miss Valentina Mikullch, a local student at the Seymour High School, won second prize in a biscuit baking contest held by the home economic students at the school last week. The young miss was awarded $2 as a reward for her efforts.
Wednesday, April 24, 1929
Had Birthday Party
ANSONIA – At the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. George Francis, Robert Francis was tendered a birthday in honor of his 12th natal anniversary. Twelve schoolmates of Robert’s were in attendance at the affair which was an enjoyable one. The Francis home was tastefully decorated for the occasion and an attractive color scheme of pink and white was used in the plan of adornment. Games were played and when the youngsters sat down to a tasty repast, each received a desirable favor.
Vacation Next Week
SEYMOUR – A week’s recess will be given the pupils in the public schools next week, and upon the close of the schools Friday, there will no session in any of the buildings until May 6. Many of the public schools throughout the state are to suspend for a week at this time. This will be last recess until the long summer vacation is declared in June.
500 Dogs Still Lacking Licenses
SEYMOUR – With only six more days remaining, only 200 of the possible 700 dogs owned in town have been registered, it being estimated that there are fully 500 that remain unlicensed at the Office of the Town Clerk. One week only remains for the licensing of the dogs. An extra dollar will be charged against all those who are delinquent. This penalty is one that is charged by the state and the money goes to the state department.
Thursday, April 25, 1929
Y Circus Tonight
ANSONIA – Everything is in readiness for the YMCA circus this evening, and it is expected that a big crowd will be on hand both tonight and tomorrow night. A fine program has been arranged and should be highly entertaining. The show will start promptly at 8 o’clock.
Vault Contract Not Awarded
DERBY – The finance committee met in the city clerk’s office yesterday noon to consider the various bids made for furnishing the city with a fireproof vault to be used in the town clerk’s office for records, but failed to award the contract. The committee desired further information from some of the bidders before entering into the contracts.
Rotary Club To Hold Anniversary
SEYMOUR – The first anniversary of the institution of the Seymour Rotary Club will take place one week from tonight in the Woodford Memorial Hall. The affair is one that the membership have been looking forward to for weeks, and from the reports made, everything is going along well for a successful event. Tickets are selling fast, and the committee in charge are busy men. Delegations are to be present from New Haven, Waterbury, Derby-Shelton, Naugatuck and Ansonia.
Friday, April 26, 1929
To Work Overtime
ANSONIA – Tax Collector Andrew Nolan and City Clerk Paul Schumacher will both keep their offices open Saturday afternoon for the accommodation of those who desire to pay taxes or secure the 1929 tags for their dogs. Next Wednesday is May 1, the last day for payment of taxes without interest charges, and for securing dog tags at the regular price.
On Daylight Time
DERBY – The Derby Post Office will go on daylight saving time on Monday morning,
Brigade Practice
DERBY – The St. Mary’s Bridge baseball squad will practice tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at Pioneer Field.
Another Concordia Event
SEYMOUR – Many interesting features are being arranged for the card party to be given tomorrow evening in Concordia Hall by the Concordia ladies. The weekly affairs have been highly popular, and it is planned to continue them as long as the weather permits.
