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January 2, 1958
The East Hartford Gazette
New Britain, Hartford County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
Abandoned infant Little Francis, found in Rev. Henry J. Murphy's car at Blessed Sacrament parish, is gaining weight in East Hartford Hospital from 5 lbs 7 oz to 5 lbs 14.5 oz. Police have not located the parents, and he may enter foster care soon.
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Little Francis Gains Weight
Little Francis, the baby abandoned last week, was doing well in East Hartford Hospital this week. The hospital expected him to leave soon.
Thursday his weight was up to 5 pounds, 14 1/2 ounces. He was 5 pounds, 13 ounces when found week ago Monday night and fell to 5 pounds, 7 ounces last Thursday.
Francis was found on the seat of the Rev. Henry J. Murphy's car in the driveway at Blessed Sacrament parish, of which Father Murphy is pastor. He was about a day old at the time.
Detective Capt. Joseph Ciccalone said Thursday that police had not been able to locate the mother or father of the abandoned child. If they are not found, Francis probably will go into a foster home soon.
Little Francis, the baby abandoned last week, was doing well in East Hartford Hospital this week. The hospital expected him to leave soon.
Thursday his weight was up to 5 pounds, 14 1/2 ounces. He was 5 pounds, 13 ounces when found week ago Monday night and fell to 5 pounds, 7 ounces last Thursday.
Francis was found on the seat of the Rev. Henry J. Murphy's car in the driveway at Blessed Sacrament parish, of which Father Murphy is pastor. He was about a day old at the time.
Detective Capt. Joseph Ciccalone said Thursday that police had not been able to locate the mother or father of the abandoned child. If they are not found, Francis probably will go into a foster home soon.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Curiosity
Medical Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Recovery
What keywords are associated?
Abandoned Baby
Infant Recovery
Weight Gain
Police Investigation
Foster Care
What entities or persons were involved?
Little Francis
Rev. Henry J. Murphy
Detective Capt. Joseph Ciccalone
Where did it happen?
East Hartford Hospital, Blessed Sacrament Parish
Story Details
Key Persons
Little Francis
Rev. Henry J. Murphy
Detective Capt. Joseph Ciccalone
Location
East Hartford Hospital, Blessed Sacrament Parish
Event Date
Last Week
Story Details
Abandoned one-day-old baby Francis found in priest's car, initially lost weight but now gaining in hospital; parents not located, may go to foster home.