May Extend City Water to Russell

Daily Review, Aug. 18, 1949

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Possibility of extending city's water lines to Russell City was voiced by Councilman John Haar at the Monday night council meeting.

Haar asked City Engineer (und newly appointed public works administrator) Hugh Gallaber to study the costs of extending water lines, to Russell City, and asked the cost of moving the Jackson street pumping station to a high point near Mt. Eden.

Chamber Meeting Held at Ashland School

Hayward Review, Jun. 13, 1945

Summary:

The Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce held a meeting at Ashland school due to the absence of a quorum for official business. During the meeting, they discussed several important topics.

Mayor Mays reported on his meeting with Supervisor George Janssen regarding road grading in Russell City. The county authorities expressed that the property value in Russell City might not justify extensive road grading or paving, even though these streets also served as drainage for stormwater.