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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1947
Page
8
In Chicago on August 7 a physician who had housed eight homeless veterans faced eviction from his home. The case highlights the doctor providing shelter to veterans amid ongoing housing concerns in the city.
Judge Samuel Heller ordered the eviction of Dr. O A Van Alyen an eye ear nose and throat specialist after a suit by his landlady claiming eight men lived in his nine room home rent free. Van Alyen said the men were professionals single and staying with his wife and him during the summer.
The article notes four children were on vacation after remarks describing their cases as pathetic.
Michigan residents Mr and Mrs Perin Rotter of Flint visit Donnellson area farm. other notices include Mildred Boyles visiting Evan Edwards in Columbus City and Evelyn Williams returning from nurse training in Los Angeles to her parents. H H Gold named Stockport superintendent. local farmer Fletcher recovering after illness at Bellevue hospital. additional brief travels of residents to Kansas Missouri Indiana and Pennsylvania.
Four earthquakes shook eastern Cuba during the night injuring ten and killing one by heart attack in Santiago de Cuba. Debris caused serious injuries, buildings cracked, and power was out for about 100 minutes as residents sheltered in parks. The shocks were felt in nearby towns.
Ad touts a five minute test and a powerful penet rating fungicide to stop athlete’s foot itch. Claims full strength formula reaches more germs to kill the itch. Offers foot comfort with a money back guarantee, available today at Geo. L. McDaniel.
In Havre on August 6 Mr and Mrs S C Wittmer hosted a Haning reunion at Howard Wittings home with 87 attendees including 62 from Illinois. The group later helped celebrate Howard Wittings birthday and two couples marked wedding anniversaries. Relatives and friends visited multiple homes for dinners and calls across the week, with gatherings at Lake Hall Oakville, the Parental S C Wittmer, and various friends.
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