Athens Low Rent Housing Nears Completion in 100 Units
Construction of 100 low rent units near Athens by Brindley Construction Co. for $1.2 million is nearly finished.North Athens section largely completed with black topping and landscaping remaining. Bonnie Doone site slightly behind. Units range from one to five bedrooms with 25 set for elderly. Sanders and Associates of Atlanta developed the project. Rent tied to income. HUD must approve turnover to Athens Housing Authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Athens Housing Authority
North
Bonnie Doone Subdivision
Brindley, Construction Co
Pulaski
Bonnie Doone
Sanders and Associates
Atlanta
U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Housing Authority
Trammell Trial Opens In Tax Evasion Case
Government attorney says Seymore Trammell received about 22000 in goods and services not reported on 1967 and 1968 federal tax returns. Opening remarks in the federal income tax evasion trial cite a 5300 car purchase as part of the unreported items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Seymore Trammell
George C. Wallace
Trammell
U.S
Wallace
Drew Redden
Birmingham
Redden
Strother
Honolulu
Minnow Box Attracts Bass To Huey Marina
Huey uses a mesh minnow box at Lewis Smith Lake to lure largemouth bass to a marina near Duncan Bridge. He has observed steady feeding and a growing population of bass including an eight pound seven ounce fish he weighs yearly. The fish could reach ten pounds within a year as the bass learn to take minnows from his hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. D. Huey
Arley
Huey
Lewis Smith Lake
Kyle
Duncan Bridge
Bass Feed and Tricks Highlight Huey Marina Claim
Huey demonstrates bass feeding from his hand at the marina with minnows, aiming to replicate a Tennessee River tale of a jumping bass. Spectators and anglers feed the fish daily, while Huey enforces a no-minnow-box rule to prevent violations.
Agricultural Fair Opens In Athens Limestone County Fair Opens
Limestone County's second fair of the year opens in Athens and runs through Saturday night. Attendance is expected to top records with increased prizes for community exhibits. First place wins rise to 150 dollars with other payouts listed. Dairy show placements and hog show details provided by extension agent Watt Carter. In separate AP item, G R Robin Swift former U S Senator appointee and Escambia County legislator dies at 84 in New York hospital. funeral in Trinity Church, Atmore.
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Athens
Limestone County
Limestone County Veterans Agricultural Fair
FFA
FHA
Watt Carter
Atmore
Ala
G. R
Robin” Swift
U.S. Senate
Escambia County
Swift
New York
Trinity Church
Crisis numbers and actions for emergencies and poisoning
For personal crises call the Crisis Call Center at 355 8000 collect if needed. For possible poisoning contact the Crisis Call Center your nearest hospital or family physician. If unsure of the emergency number dial 0 and explain the emergency to the operator.
Swan Creek Watershed Project Nears Impact Statement
Alabama Wildlife Federation official says an environmental impact statement for the 800000 Swan Creek Watershed project near Athens is nearing completion with results expected this month. Landowners oppose channelization of 13 miles from Athens to the Tennessee River and may sue in U.S. District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Alabama Wildlife Federation
Swan Creek
Tom Wolf
Federation
Huntsville
Tennessee River
U.S. District Court
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Bruce Sherrill
Point Mallard
Point Mallard Park
Alabama Travel Council
Hank Reinhardt
Stephanie Richards
Virginia
Doylestown
Maryse Chollet
Paris
Josey
Mussler
West Germany
Sherri Smith
Miss Point Mallard
Susumu Akiba
Veral
Tokyo
Bobby Herbert
Kentucky
Huey's Marina
Tony Estes
Tennessee
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