Item 12 · Waterworks · Correspondence
PWA Letter to J. E. Perry Acknowledging Water Subscription Agreements (Docket 4825)
March 21, 1935 · 1 page
Synopsis
A letter on Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works (PWA) letterhead from Washington, D.C., signed by W. H. Maroney, Senior Examiner in the Finance Division, to Wedowee City Clerk J. E. Perry, regarding Finance Docket No. 4825. Maroney reports that subscription agreements showing about 108 potential connections to the proposed Wedowee water system had been sent to the Administration by Congressman Joe Starnes, together with a certification from the Mayor. The PWA copied the data and returned the originals for the town's files, and says the application is receiving further study in light of the new information. The letter shows the town gathering pledges from prospective customers to prove the system could pay for itself, and the involvement of its congressman in pressing the application.
Key facts
- About 108 potential water connections pledged via subscription agreements
- Agreements forwarded by Congressman Joe Starnes with Mayor's certification
- Reference: Finance-AKM-Docket No. 4825
- Original agreements returned to the town (enclosures)
- Application placed under further study
Transcription
FEDERAL EMERGENCY ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC WORKS WASHINGTON, D.C. March 21, 1935. Mr. J. E. Perry, City Clerk Wedowee Alabama In reply please refer to: Finance-AKM-Docket No. 4825 Wedowee, Alabama Dear Mr. Perry: Subscription agreements indicating approximately 108 potential connections to the proposed water system have been transmitted to the Administration by the Honorable Joe Starnes, Member of Congress, together with a certification from the Mayor. Copies have been made of the data presented and we are returning the originals for your files. Further study is being given to your application in the light of this additional information. Sincerely yours, [signed] W. H. Maroney W. H. Maroney Senior Examiner Finance Division For the Administrator Enclosures
Physical description
Official letterhead; ink signature; rust/brown spots at left margin; folded corners.
