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Daily Review, Aug. 30, 1950
Summary:
Governor Earl Warren will receive a third letter, this one from E. S. Oie, requesting aid for the Russell City water crisis. Oie's letter highlights the dire sanitary and water conditions in Russell City, emphasizing the need for intervention to prevent potential epidemics like diphtheria or typhoid. Oie appeals to the governor for assistance, as the county of Alameda has not taken any action to address these concerns.
Daily Review, Aug. 31, 1950
Summary:
Harry Bartell, chairman of the county board of supervisors, addressed questions from Paul G. Willetts, chairman of the Eden Council for Civic Unity, regarding the water situation in Russell City.
Bartell encouraged further communication if additional questions or concerns arise.
Daily Review, Sept. 01, 1950
Summary:
County Board Chairman Harry Bartell clarified that there were no plans to provide water to Russell City, addressing a misunderstanding. While discussions had taken place on water access, no concrete plan existed.
Bartell mentioned an agreement for a 12-inch water line or two six-inch lines, but there was confusion about the size. The county offered road funds in exchange for the larger line, but the city disagreed on the motive behind this offer.
The city already had a large water line capable of serving Russell City and was...
Daily Review, Oct. 17, 1950
Summary:
Russell City resident, Mrs. Ruth Manwarren, responds to Peter Gulbrandsen's characterization of Russell City as a shanty town in an article in the Daily Pacific Builder. She acknowledges concerns about sanitary conditions but refutes the notion that Russell City is a war-induced casualty, citing historical records dating back to 1907. Mrs. Manwarren points out that some modern homes exist in the area, but restrictions hinder further improvements. She highlights challenges in obtaining essential services like water and sewage, and expresses...
Daily Review, Nov. 17, 1950
Summary:
The Alameda County Health Department conducted an assessment of the garbage disposal problem in Russell City. Four men advised families on three disposal methods: dumping at the Russell City grounds, hiring a contractor for pickup, or burying the garbage on their property. A follow-up visit is planned to check compliance and report findings to Supervisor George Janssen.
Daily Review, Dec. 01, 1950
Summary:
A Russell City Civil Defense Council is in the initial stages of organization. A mass meeting convened by the Russell City Civic Club took place, where Detective Stanley Petersen, assistant to Sheriff H. P. Gleason, provided an overview of the national civil defense program and the role of local units. Attendees were given loyalty oaths, which must be signed by volunteers and returned to specified addresses before the next meeting to establish the Russell council.
Daily Review, Apr. 07, 1951
Summary:
A meeting held at Mt. Eden school aimed to determine the community's preference for sewers and address concerns about annexation to Oro Loma or the City of Hayward. The meeting, chaired by Mrs. Dorothy McMahan, faced challenges in controlling discussions. William Jackson, owner of Jackson Hospital, favored Hayward's proposal, emphasizing individual choice. Most attendees in Mt. Eden seemed hesitant about sewers at this time. Sable Robbins supported sewers by July 1952. Louis Camenzind suggested exploring sewer options with Hayward. Jackson...
Oakland Tribune, Oct. 07, 1953
Summary:
Alameda County has allocated $50,000 from its road funds to support the improvement of three streets of county-wide significance in Hayward. Supervisor Harry Bartell suggested that this allocation could enable Hayward to use its own funds to extend water mains to Russell City. In a prior extension, water lines had been directed to the National Guard base at the Hayward Airport, but the city claimed a lack of funds to extend them further.
Oakland Tribune, Jan. 23, 1954
Summary:
Early this morning, a fire engulfed a five-room home in Russell City, forcing a family with nine children to evacuate. No family members were injured, but they were only able to save the clothes they were wearing when they escaped the fire.
Oakland Tribune, Jun. 15, 1954
Summary:
The Alameda County Planning Commission recommended the approval of an application to establish an auto wrecking yard at 9077 Russell City Road near Russell City. The yard, proposed by Melvin Lackey, will encompass a three-quarter-acre site situated on presently undeveloped semi-marsh land.
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