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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1971
Page
8
Snodgrass leads Elk Two Mile watershed project with six proposed dams to curb flood damage. delays due to land acquisitions slow construction as residents fear displacement and critics question recreational use. discussions cite past tragedy guiding cautious progress amid opposition.
The Charleston Rotary Club elects Dr. William A. Benfield Jr. as president succeeding I. N. Smith Jr. Officers include Marshall Buckalew first vice president F D Drumheller secretary and William H McKee treasurer. Directors list Benfield Buckalew Davis II P Davis Jr Drumheller Gates Jr McKee Peyton Smith Thomas I Venable. Gen Earl M Wheeler, former Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, to speak today.
The Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority has operated a public bus line for ten months, becoming the first regional authority in Ohio to take over a privately owned system. It won a property tax levy in participating communities, secured a $5.1 million federal grant share, hired a general manager, and took over Community Traction Co. The system serves 33,000 riders daily, with an 11-member board that may operate beyond city council jurisdictions. routes fares and schedules fall under board authority.
Patrolman W W Wallace had a rough day on Kanawha Boulevard near Vine Street when a woman ran a stop sign. He halted to issue a citation, then another female driver struck his motorcycle while he prepared to dismount. He was treated and released with minor injuries. motorcycle damage was about 500 dollars. The speeder fled.
Peoples Bank of Point Pleasant is constructing a new facility at Jackson Avenue and 22nd Street on a 2.2 acre site former A&P property. The 2.2 acre site will host parking drive in and walk up services and occupancy is expected this fall. President Vitus Hartley Jr. says the bank has grown from 150000 in assets in 1965 to over 5500000 and the architect is Clinton L. Bryan of Charleston.
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