Ballew Resigns as
City Manager
The resignation of Mr. John W. Ballew, who for the past four
years has been city manager, was accepted with regret by city council last
night. Mr. Ballew will remain in his present position until his successor is
chosen. He has purchased an interest in the Fulmer Furniture Company and expects
to be with his partner, Mr. J.S. Jones, in the conduct of that business.
The city has had no more faithful employe than Mr. Ballew,
who is regarded as one of the best all-round men in Hickory. He has been at his
post all the time and has had supervision of a multitude of details. He retired
from a public position in which there is much responsibility and less appreciation
to enter business on his own account and his many friends will wish him
success.
The city fathers transacted little new business last night.
The ordinance in regard to hog pens was passed on the second and final reading
and after April 1 it will be unlawful to keep hogs within 500 feet of a street
or residence other than that of the owner of the pigs. It was remarked at the
meeting that little or no complaint had been registered against the ordinance,
while much commendation had been shown.
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