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House Damaged by Fallen Tree
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A garage and house at 537 S. Randall Avenue after a gust of wind blew two box elder trees into them. The trees were at the rear of the Owen F. Glissendorf's property at 533. S. Randall Avenue. Ritchie D. Lewis, who lived at 541 S. Randall Avenue, was pinned against the wall of the house but was uninjured.
September 2, 1948
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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