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Domestic News January 19, 1939

The Redwood Gazette

Redwood Falls, Redwood County, Minnesota

What is this article about?

Cars driven by Walter Wille of Waterbury and Leonard Splinter of Lucan collided near Wabasso on Friday around noon, injuring three people. Splinter was unconscious with a forehead gash and his car wrecked; Alvin Wille (passenger) shaken with bruises; Walter with face cuts and car damage. Parents arrived from Good Thunder.

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2 Injured When Autos Collide

Wabasso—Cars driven by Walter Wille of Waterbury and Leonard Splinter of Lucan collided at the intersection a half mile west and south of Wabasso Friday. Both cars left Wabasso about noon, Splinter driving west and Wille south. Splinter was unconscious for some time and suffered a gash on the forehead. His car was completely wrecked. Alvin Wille, riding with his brother, was badly shaken and received bruises. Walter sustained cuts on the face. The front of his car was smashed. Mr. and Mrs. Gust Wille, parents of the Wille boys were called from Good Thunder and arrived shortly after the accident.

What sub-type of article is it?

Accident Transportation

What keywords are associated?

Car Collision Wabasso Accident Auto Injuries Wrecked Car

What entities or persons were involved?

Walter Wille Leonard Splinter Alvin Wille Mr. And Mrs. Gust Wille

Where did it happen?

Wabasso

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Wabasso

Event Date

Friday

Key Persons

Walter Wille Leonard Splinter Alvin Wille Mr. And Mrs. Gust Wille

Outcome

leonard splinter unconscious for some time with gash on forehead, car completely wrecked. alvin wille badly shaken with bruises. walter wille cuts on face, front of car smashed.

Event Details

Cars driven by Walter Wille of Waterbury and Leonard Splinter of Lucan collided at the intersection a half mile west and south of Wabasso. Both cars left Wabasso about noon, Splinter driving west and Wille south.

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