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Domestic News April 15, 1936

Windham County Observer

Putnam, Windham County, Connecticut

What is this article about?

In Putnam, 8-year-old Eugene Brassard Jr. of 325 Main Street was slightly injured Friday night when struck by a Southbridge, Mass., automobile at Bridge and Main Streets intersection. Driver took him to nearby Dr. John J. Russell for treatment; boy sent home. Police investigated but did not hold driver.

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PUTNAM BOY, 8, IS
STRUCK BY AUTOMOBILE

Eugene Brassard, Jr., eight-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Brassard of 325 Main Street, was slightly injured Friday night when he was struck by a Southbridge, Mass., automobile at the intersection of Bridge and Main Streets. The driver stopped immediately and took the boy to the office of Dr. John J. Russell which is situated nearby.

The boy was treated and allowed to return to his home. Police investigated but did not hold the Southbridge driver. The father of the victim is a road foreman for the Town of Putnam.

What sub-type of article is it?

Accident Transportation

What keywords are associated?

Putnam Accident Boy Struck By Car Eugene Brassard Jr Southbridge Automobile

What entities or persons were involved?

Eugene Brassard, Jr. Eugene Brassard Dr. John J. Russell

Where did it happen?

Putnam

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Putnam

Event Date

Friday Night

Key Persons

Eugene Brassard, Jr. Eugene Brassard Dr. John J. Russell

Outcome

slightly injured, treated and allowed to return home; driver not held

Event Details

Eugene Brassard, Jr., eight-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Brassard of 325 Main Street, was struck by a Southbridge, Mass., automobile at the intersection of Bridge and Main Streets. The driver stopped immediately and took the boy to the office of Dr. John J. Russell which is situated nearby. The boy was treated and allowed to return to his home. Police investigated but did not hold the Southbridge driver. The father of the victim is a road foreman for the Town of Putnam.

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