April 4, 1974
Heavy rains closed the Porta Via Motel on Long Street after the sewers in the area backed up and forced sewage up through the toilets and showers, and flooded all 15 units and three apartments. Elpie Poe said this was the fifth time since January that sewage has flooded the motel during heavy rain, but this time was the most serious.
Fred and Darlene Naeve purchased Mid-City Market and began operating it…