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, May 6, 1929
Rain Stops Game
ANSONIA – Rain halted the diamond clash between the Golden Eagles and the Colored Giants yesterday at Colburn Field. The game terminated in the second inning when a heavy downpour doused the players and spectators who scurried to find shelter. At the time, the Golden Eagles were leading by a score of 1 to 0, and the tussle promised to be a closely contested one. Both teams will clash at a later date.
Local Cows Lead
DERBY – During March, the 17 Ayrshire cows owned by Sodom Lane Farm owned by W.B. Randall of this city, ranked among the leading producers in the United States on their average production of 740 pounds of 3.58 percent milk, 26.09 pounds of butterfat, tested under the rules of the Ayrshire herd test. The outstanding productions for individuals in the herd were those of Rosabel’s Last, an 11 year old that produced 1,925 pounds of milk and 78.16 pounds of butterfat, and Patsy Mary, a nine year old that produced 1,738 pounds of milk and 62.92 pounds of butterfat.
Firemen Meet Tonight
SEYMOUR – The monthly meeting of the Citizens Engine Company will take place at 8 o’clock this evening at their quarters on Factory Street. All the firemen are requested to be in attendance as there are a number of matters to be discussed.
Tuesday, May 7, 1929
Italians Plan Banquet
ANSONIA – A number of Italians of this city will meet this evening for the purpose of making plans for a banquet to be tendered for Attorney Vincent Impellitteri, a former, well-known Ansonia boy. Impellitteri was named assistant district attorney last week by District Attorney Banton of New York City. Impellitteri is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore Impellitteri and brother of Sam Impellitteri, the well-known Main Street merchant.
Students In Accident
ANSONIA –Four Pine High School boys escaped without serious injury this morning about 8 o’clock when a Ford touring car in which they were riding turned turtle as the front left tire blew out while the vehicle was turning from Jackson Street into High Street. All four were hurled out of the machine to the roadway and received a bad shaking up and a few bruises, but none required medical attention.
Mother’s Day Party
DERBY – Tomorrow evening the Daughters of Dante will hold a Mother’s Day party in Eagles Hall. All mothers of members are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served, and carnations will be distributed to all mothers present. It is expected that there will be a large attendance.
Wednesday, May 8, 1929
Asks $15,000 Damages
ANSONIA – In a suit returned yesterday in this superior court, Andrew Sobin, of this city, is the plaintiff asking $15,000 in damages against John Wolnick of Ansonia. The sight of young Sobin’s left eye was destroyed after it had been pierced by a bullet from the rifle of MichaelWolnick, young son of John Wolnick. It is claimed that Wolnick was negligent in allowing his son to have the rifle.
Store To Close
DERBY – C.R. Shaffer, who conducts a grocery store on Seymour Avenue, will close the establishment on Thursday morning on account of death in the family. The store will reopen on Thursday afternoon at 1 o’clock.
Monster Shoe Sale
SEYMOUR – Preparations were completed today for the big sale at Shermer’s Shoe in the Keir building on Main Street. Much work has been going on in the store for several days in marking the price tickets on the stock. The entire stock must be sold out as the store now used is to be taken over by the Connecticut Light & Power Company at the close of the month. The sale promises to be the greatest shoe event that has taken place in Seymour in years.
Thursday, May 9, 1929
Injured Foot
DERBY – Officer Frank Manion met with a painful accident yesterday which resulted in injury to the big toe on his right foot. His motorcycle was left standing in front of the Birmingham National Bank, and a New York car in passing knocked it over. Officer Manion was lifting up the machine when it slipped from his grasp and the heavy casing fell on his foot in a way to injure his toe.
Notice
DERBY – To Whom It May Concern. From this date, May 7, 1929, my wife has left my bed and board. I will not be responsible for any debts or bills transacted through her.
Francis Onofrio
Derby Conn. May 7, 1929
Loyal Lassies Meet
SEYMOUR – The regular monthly business meeting of the Loyal Lassies was held last evening in the Congregational parish house, and there was a large attendance. The meeting proved a most interesting one for all. As with a large amount of business, a social hour was held, which was most thoroughly enjoyed by all.
Friday, May 10, 1929
Signs Posted
ANSONIA – The Board of Health has had new signs placed at the city dump on Division Street prohibiting the dumping of automobile parts, beds and other heavy iron material. The new regulation becomes effective today, and the caretaker will watch out that this practice complained of is discontinued.
Expects Many Fights
ANSONIA – Letters have been received in this city from Pinky Silverberg, Ansonia flyweight scrapper who has gone to Australia to sock his fistic fortune. Pinky, who is located in Sydney, has trained hard for a busy ring campaign, and is confident of making a little money besides a good showing in the bouts that have been booked for him. Pinky’s voyage to Australia was an uneventful one, aside from seasickness which he rallied quickly.
Baby Party At Griffin Hospital
DERBY – Next Sunday, which is National Hospital Day, will be observed at the Griffin Hospital with an interesting program, the feature of which will be a baby party for all babies born at the hospital during the past year and their mothers. Over 300 babies have been born at the hospital during the year, and a similar number of invitations have been sent out to their mothers.
Baseball Season Starts Tomorrow
SEYMOUR – The opening of the baseball season for the Seymour High School team will take place tomorrow, and at the same time the first game in the Housatonic League of school teams will be ushered in. The Seymour lads will have as their opponents the strong nine from the Branford High School, hostilities being scheduled to start at 2:30 o’clock.
