Restrictions on washing automobiles have been taken off, according to a statement issued by Mayor Guire Saturday. The rainfall Friday, which reached a total of 3.09 inches, has filled the reservoir furnishing water to the town of Lenoir to such an extent that Mayor Guire believes that it will be possible to allow the use of water wherever it is needed. The water in the reservoir or the lake on Green Mountain has been raised four or five inches since Friday. A rainfall earlier in the week had raised it 12 or 14 inches.
The water shortage was first noted as serious months ago. At that time an order was issued by the town authorities prohibiting the washing of automobiles. The light rainfall during the winter months made the filling of the reservoir slow. The heavy rainfall, however, during the past 10 days has raised the water level to a point where washing of automobiles has been resumed.
The original survey for the water line and dam on Morrow branch has been completed. Soon contracts will be let for building this reservoir and for laying the main to connect with the main from the present line on Green Mountain. This new water supply will be tapped in August or September, Mayor Guire says. This will give Lenoir a water supply sufficient for a town of 18,000 or 20,000 persons.
From the first page of the Lenoir News-Topic, March 20, 1923
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Power Dams Filling Up
Reports from Granite Falls say that the power plant or dam at Old Granite Falls mill has filled up and is now running over. For months past the water in this dam has been low. The Buffalo dam is also running over.
From the first page of the Lenoir News-Topic, March 20, 1923
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Gale in Winston Winston-Salem, N.C., March 19—Today in Winston-Salem and surrounding country opened fair and mild, but as the hours advanced a strong wind arose and the temperature began to fall. The wind reached its highest about 6 o’clock this evening when it assumed the proportions of a gale, and the thermometer registered below freezing. No damage from the wind has been reported.
From the front page of the Durham Morning Herald, Tuesday, March 20, 1923
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Coldest Day in 25 Years
Asheville, N.C., March 19—The coldest 19th of March experienced in Asheville in 25 years was recorded today. While no fear is entertained for the apple crop, it is believed the peach and grape crops in the immediate section around Asheville from which reports have bee obtained will be reduced.
From the front page of the Durham Morning Herald, Tuesday, March 20, 1923
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