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March 4, 1936
Windham County Observer
Putnam, Windham County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
In Putnam, 12-year-old Raymond Menard suffered minor back injuries Saturday night when his sled collided with a car driven by Edward Bragg of Norwich on the state highway. He was treated at Day Kimball Hospital; police found no fault with the driver.
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BOY COASTER HURT WHEN
SLED RUNS INTO AUTO
Raymond Menard, 12-year-old son of Mrs. Mary Menard of School St., sustained minor injuries to his back Saturday night when he coasted into an automobile driven by Edward Bragg of Norwich. The boy was taken to the Day Kimball Hospital where his injuries were described as not serious. Putnam police investigated. They said the boy slid from a hill near the home of the late C. Dwight Sharpe into the state highway and directly into the path of the Norwich auto. Bragg was reported to have made every effort to avoid hitting the youngster. He was not held.
SLED RUNS INTO AUTO
Raymond Menard, 12-year-old son of Mrs. Mary Menard of School St., sustained minor injuries to his back Saturday night when he coasted into an automobile driven by Edward Bragg of Norwich. The boy was taken to the Day Kimball Hospital where his injuries were described as not serious. Putnam police investigated. They said the boy slid from a hill near the home of the late C. Dwight Sharpe into the state highway and directly into the path of the Norwich auto. Bragg was reported to have made every effort to avoid hitting the youngster. He was not held.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Sledding Accident
Boy Injured
Car Collision
Minor Injuries
What entities or persons were involved?
Raymond Menard
Mrs. Mary Menard
Edward Bragg
Where did it happen?
School St., Putnam
Story Details
Key Persons
Raymond Menard
Mrs. Mary Menard
Edward Bragg
Location
School St., Putnam
Event Date
Saturday Night
Story Details
Raymond Menard, 12-year-old son of Mrs. Mary Menard, sustained minor back injuries when his sled ran into an automobile driven by Edward Bragg of Norwich. The boy slid from a hill near the home of the late C. Dwight Sharpe into the state highway. Bragg tried to avoid the collision. Police investigated; no charges against Bragg.