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Ritzville-Journal Times

September 21, 1922

Car Damaged by Collision

Just as Rev. Just and family were getting ready to drive to Pullman Monday morning for Evangeline and Beata and William to re-enter college, their car was badly damaged in an auto collision. Fortunately, the damage was confined principally to the fender and body of the car, leaving the motor in running order so they were able to make the trip.

The accident occurred as William was driving the car downtown to put some air in the tires before starting. At the intersection of First Avenue and Palouse Street, the...