The Archive · 1937

Proposed Water System

The second part of the Mayor's dive cussion dealt with the proposed water supply system. He pointed out, tha this was no small undertaking in its) and that It was hoped that the In stallation could yo right along with the building of the wider streets, In Soochow 380,000 people require nue water for use dally, not to mention the needs for sanitary equipment, Tt proposed to bring the water from the lake near the Fifty-three Arch ride and this water Is now being {ested t0 s00 if It is sullable for use, The Mnancing Ix to be attempted by securing $1,000,000 from the Government and to raise $500,000 locally, Thus the proieet would become n cooperative undertaking of the Govi ment and people, The business mectins followed ni the officers were elected for the com: ing year:—the Rev. LIH. M, MeNully president, Miss Ruby Satterfield, vieepresident; Miss Loretta" Cravwfor Secretary: Miss Helen Yates, (rensuroi and Prof, D. L. Shereriz, "bishop. 'This was the Fast business meeting of the Association as the May musteale will be held May 8 and the plenty the first week In' June.

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