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Oak Progress on New City Bridge
Construction progresses on the concrete and steel bridge over Carroll Creek at Beatz Street between West Church and West Patrick. Delays from high water are ended. the contractor LeRoy Hoke leads a large crew as footings and abutments are sunk. The old swinging bridge is removed and to be moved opposite the pool for Jefferson Street extension. Carroll Parkway plans advance with six inch water main. Baker Park receives two bronze tablets honoring Joseph D. Baker and city officials. Razing of the Bantz building near West Patrick and South Court proceeds. Ameri can Oil plans a filling station after cleanup. Police Court fines Kenneth Wickham and Harvey Perkins for street fighting. Say you saw it in The News.
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Carroll Creek
Beatztreet
Seatween West Church
Patrick Streets
LeRoy Hoke
Carroll Parkway
Bentz Street
West Patrick Street
College A
Con Jaying
Water Street
Baker Park
Joseph D. Baker
Frederick
Otder
Bantz
West Patrick
South Court Streets
Atte Fs
American Oil Company
South Court Street
March of Progress