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The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1947-04-03

The qualified voters of Hdrdin have oppor
tunitY April 7. l947. to soy whether not they
want to continue to have natural gds service otter
the expiration OF present franchise. So that
they may know what they will be doing in voting
new franchise we think they should have full
information as to what gas franchise is. what it
does md what it gives to the gas utility company;
what it binds the city to and what obligations it
places on the city and its people. We offer this in
formation in question and answer form.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1947-04-03

form because it must meet with
certain requirements. All army
agencies as well as numerous
national and local civic and
patriotic organizations will be
prepared to assist next OF kin
in filling out the forms, ne
said
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1947-04-03
SARPY CLUB

SARPY CLUB
The Sarpy Home Demonstra-
ton club held their regular
meeting, Friday, Mar. Is at the
home of Mrs. George Kenney
with Mrs. Perry Cox and
Arlynne Cox as hostesses.
Members present were Mrs.
George Kenney, Vaughn Shep-
pard, Mrs. Dan Eggart, Mrs.
Coyal Redding, Miss Arleynne
Cox and Mrs. Ed Benzel. Guests
present were Mrs Myrtle Mum
gall of Beaver, Wyo. and Miss
Shirley Redding.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1947-04-03
Why Ask for Renewal Before the Old
Franchise Has Expired?

natural gas utility con not stop and start its
operations like peddler's cart. Once started it
must operate continuously without q moments in
terruption or hesitation. To do this the utility must
have four things; franchise or permit to engage in
BUSINESS, supply OF gas. system through which to
deliver gas and the personnel or organization to
operate the system and the business The franchise
is the thing that enables the utility to know how
long il is going to be allowed to remdin in business
how long it can plon for with reasonable certainly
This it must know before it make plans for q
gas supply, for providing or maintaining system
for building and keeping together Organization.
1t must know in advance long time in advance
how long il is going to be in business. 1t must plan
far oheod Natural gas must be found. it cannot be
made. 1t con not even be found at will. 1t must be
hunted for. The system cannot be allowed to run
down to be rehdbilituted in moment With hun
dreds Of customers having thousands Of dollars in
appliances ond equipment at stake. the utility
not wdt until the lost moment before finding out
whether or not its continued services ore going to
be wunted, leaving all planning in abeYunce until
that final moment. To do SO would he TO ask its
customers to tuke an unustfuble risk. The sole
question to be determined in this election is whether
or not Hardin is TO have gas beyond the expiration
Of our present FRANCHISE If So we must know it now.
II not our customers should know it 1t is just
that simple.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1947-04-03
Does the New Franchise Give the Gus Comp
Anything Thut 1t Does Not Have Under
The Present Franchise?

The new rcnchise gives to the gas company
exactly the same rights and privileges it now has,
no more und no less. 1t gives to the gas company
the right lay pipes in the streets d alleys dnd to
sell and collect for gas within the city limits, and
nothing else. Neither Of them wds or is exclu-
sve franchise
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1947-04-03
ESsl.;
Who Are Qualified Voters?

Owners Of real estate located in the city. who
live inside the city limits, whose appear on
the tax rolls as taxpayers. Ownership Of personal
property alone does not qudlifY voter to vote.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1947-04-03
Whot Is the Reel Question to Be
Decided in This Election?

Since the beginning Of the Big Horn Oil Cos Dew.
Co. all earnings have gone back in the improvement
and developing Of the Hurdn gas field with the
exception of 81 which is paid to the stockholders.
During the last two years $40000.00 has been spent
for Improvement and more would have been spent
if pipe had been uvdildble.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1947-04-03
Whdt Does the Franchise Holder get From the City?

Whot Does the Franchise Holder get From the City?
Permission to lay pipes in the streets and alleys
and to sell and collect for gas within the city limits
1t gets absolutely nothing beyond this Any sruc-
lures above ground must be on land acquired by
the utility the clY private citizen.
Does the Franchise Holder Get the Exclusive Right
To Engage in the Gas Utility Business Within the
City?
1t does not. The laws Of Montana do not per-
nit the granting Of exclusive franchises.
Con Another Gas Franchise Be Granted During
The Term OF ON Existing Franchise?
Yes A Montcna city moY grant as many gas
franchises as its qualified voters may DESIRE 1t is
not even necessary to show any need for second
gas utility Under Montana law certificate Of
public convenience und necessity is required. The
qualified voters have complete authority.
What Obligation Does the City or It's People
Undertake During the Term Of Franchise?
None whatever. except to permit pipes TO be
Ibid in the streets and alleys. On the other hand
the holder Of the franchise undertakes the obligG-
ton to render gas service clear through to the ex
pirdtiOn OF the franchise.
Whut Does the City Bind Itself to
In Granting q Gus Franchise?
Not thing except tlat it will permit pipes to
be loid in the streets and alleys and permit the
franchise holder to sell and collect for gas.
Does the City Grunt a Monopoly
In Granting Franchise?
1t does not for it may grant other franchises, as
many and as often as the qualified voters desire.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1947-04-03

Refreshments were served at
the close of the meeting. The
next meeting will be April 80
at the home of Mrs. Vaughn
Shepard.
Processed cereals may be re-
stored to whole grain levels by
the addition of thianine, niacin
and iron. Cereals are enriched
voluntarily by many manufac-
turerS.
ShOp in Hardin!
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1947-04-03
Gas Franchise Facts

or be in accordance with the rules oId regulations
prescribed by the Public Service Commission
Does the Franchise Bind the City or Its
People in Any Way?
Only that the gas company will be permitted to
lay pipes in the streets and alleys and to sell ond
collect for qos during the term Of the franchise or
until the franchise is revoked for 1t does not
prevent the city from granting onother gas fron-
chise at any time. The franchise binds the gas
company to provide gas service throughout the lite
OF the franchise but does not give the company
any exclusive rights.
Who Con Vote on This Franchise?
Any resident, toxpayng freeholder can vote.
This means that the voter must reside within the
city limits; must own real estate within the city
limits; the voters nome must be on the tax rolls.
Why Is 1t Important That Every Person
Qualified to Do So Register and Vote?
Because the law requires possession OF q trdn-
chise to enable gas company to engage in the
gas public utility business in any Incorporated city
town, franchise must be granted if that city or
town is to have gas service cnd only the qualified
voters grant q franchise Ledvlng it to others
to do the voting because it to pass might
result in failure and in the complete loss OF gas
service. The gas consumers have too much at stake
to take any chances.
What Is the Reel Question to Be
Decided in This Election?
This election will decide whether or not Hordin
is to have gas service after the present franchise
expires in 948 Hardin will be assured of gas
ice for rs years if the franchise is granted. will
have no assurance beyond W years if the franchise
is not granted The question is to have or not have
gas service. 1t is simple as that.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1947-04-03
What Guarantees Does Franchise Give as to
Rates and Service Standards?

The state low thut set up the Public Service
Commission put into its hands full and complete
control over utility rates and service Standards Any
provisions covering these things in franchises then
outstanding were Immediately nullifed dnd any
such provisions in q new franchise would be entire
lY without effect. That is covered by state law and
no franchise can change it.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1947-04-03
Does the Franchise Permit the Gus Company
To Set Its Own Rules?

All the rules covering service Standards, quuly
and extent Of service, rates dnd prdhtices ore fixed
and prescribed by the Public Service Commission
Of Montana under the state laws which set up the
Commission and prescribe its duties and powers
The franchise permits the gas company to make
and enforce any reasonable rules and regulations
in the conduct Of its business" but under state ldw
all such rules and regulations must be approved by
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1947-04-03
Con the Franchise Be Revoked Before

Its Expiration?
Revoking the franchise con not, in itself, i'm
prove poor service or create more favorable terms
1t con only destroy the service completely. Since
the real interest Of the public is in seeing that it ads
qood qas service under reasonable terms rather
than in Furnishing the utility for failure to render
good service, the public should have more protec-
tion against poor service than would be provided by
threat Of revocation Of the franchise For this red
son state law has put the control Of utility service
Standards rates. rules und practices in the honds OF
the Public Service Commission and hos provided
severe penalties for failure to perform in accord
ance with. und abide by, the regulations prescribed
by the Commission This gives protection against
abuses ond at the some time. guarantees continu-
once OF service. However, to further insure the pub
lie ogoinst any abuse Of the privileges and rights
granted, the proposed franchise provides that the
city may revoke the franchise at any time within its
life for gross violation Of city ordinances. tor grossly
unsatisfactory service to the consumers. or tor vlo-
lotion OF or failure to comply with any all Of the
terms Of the franchise. Thus the public will be
doubly protected. by state law through Commits
sion regulations, and by the provision contained in
the franchise ITSELF
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-06-12

Better a pat on the back while
living than a bucket of tears on the
face when dead.
William L. Brownell.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-06-12
Couple Married At
Pastors Home Here

Wedding of Miss Norma Jean
Bushong, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Bushong of Beaverdam to
Clarence Burkholder, son of Mrs.
Sarah Burkholder of Bluffton was
solemnized at the Ebenezer Mennon-
ite church parsonage in Bluffton,
Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock. Rev.
Howard Landes, pastor of the church
officiated.
The couple was attended by Mr..
and Mrs. Harley Burkholder, brother
and sister-in-law of the groom.
The bride wore white wool suit
with white accessories and corsage
of red roses. Her ornament was a
strand of pearls the gift of the
groom. Her attendant wore a teal
blue suit with white accessories and
corsage Of white gardenias.
Mr.. Burkholder who served three
and one-half years in the army is
employed at the Hi-Speed filling sta
tion in Beaverdam where his wife
also is employed. They will reside
with his mother near Bluffton on
their return from a short wedding
trim.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-06-12
Flag Day TO Be Celebrated In Ohio
On Saturday; Dates To June l777

night of September Is, 1914, de-
scribed in our National Anthem.
This flag continued to be the official
flag until 1918 although five more
states had been added.
It had then become apparent that
a stripe added for every new state
would soon render the flag unwieldly
and a bill was signed by President
Monroe on April A, 1918, restoring
the design of the flag to the original
thirteen stripes but one star for each
state.
Every state has a designated place
in the blue field according to the
time of admission. Ohio's star is the
first one in the third row, the state
being the 17th to be admitted in the
year 1903.
Until 1912 there was no official
standard for the proportions of the
flag. Up until this time square and
oblong flags of every description ap-
peared on the market. On October
10, 1912, President Taft issued an
executive order in which the proper
tions of the flag, regardless of size,
were definitely prescribed.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-06-12

An impressive candlelight eere-
mony in the Ebenezer Mennonite
church, west of Bluffton, Sunday
evening at o'clock united in. mar
riage Miss Ruth Jones, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence E. Jones Of
Bluffton, and Dwaine Amstutz, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Amstutz also
Of Bluffton.
The church was beautifully dec
Grated with mockorange blossoms.
The double ring ceremony was read
by the Rev. Howard Landes, pastor
of the church, before an altar bank
ed with white gladioli and palms
lighted by tapers burning IN four
seven-branch candelabra.
Nuptial music was presented by
Ralph Balmer, pianist and cousin of
the bridegroom, and Mrs. Mabel.
Steiner and William Herr, brother
in-law of the bride, who sang
Because" "Oh Promise Me-" II
Love You Truly" and "The Lords
Prayer" Mr.. Balmer's selections
were ave Maria" "Leibestraum,"
"Serenade," "Calm As the Night"
and Through the Years"
Given in marriage by her father,
the bride wore a gown of white
satin with fitted bodice, long tapered
sleeves and a full skirt ending in a
train. The sweetheart nec}:line was
accented with a single strand of
pearls, a gift of the bridegroom.
Her lace-trimmed veil of illusion fell
from a coronet of seed pearls and
her bouquet was of white rosebuds.
Miss Martha Jones, who attended
her sister as maid of honor, was at
tired in a frock of pink nylon
marquisette. She wore a halo of
matching net and carried a bouquet
of pink rosebuds.
The flower girls, Misses Louise
and Carole Herr, neices of the bride,
were dressed in matching frocks of
pink and blue organdy with match
ing headdress. Master Gary Herr,
nephew of the bride, wore a white
wool suit and carried the rings on
white satin heart shaped pillow.
Wayne Amstutz, twin brother Of
the groom was best man; ushers
were Clarence Jones, Jr., Paul Win
gate, Maynard Amstutz and Harold
Diner. -~
The brides mother was attired in
grey crepe dress with black acces-
sories while the bridegroom's mother
wore black with white gardenias.
Following the ceremony a recep-
ton was held in the church parlors.
For their Eastern trip the bride
selected a blue suit with black ac-
cessories and a corsage of white
rosebuds. After their honeymoon
the couple will reside at PIT South
Main street, Bluffton.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-06-12

B1uffton residents are asked to dis
play the flag on Saturday which win
be officially observed as Flag Day.
The state Of Ohio officially cele-
brates the day with flag display
commemorating the birthday of the
flag which came into being on June
IA, 1777.
On this date, the Continental Con-
gress Of the United States passed
resolution as follows: Resolved, that
the Flag of the thirteen United
States be thirteen stripes, alternate
red and white; that the Union be
thirteen stars; white on a blue field
representing a new constellation"
At first there was a great deal of
debate as to which procedure should
be followed. Some thought a new
star and a new stripe should be
added every time a new state came
into the union. AS matter of fact
when Vermont and Kentucky came,
new stars and new stripes were add
ed in 1875.
It was this fifteen striped flag
that few over Fort McHenry in
Baltimore Harbor on that historic
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-06-12
In MemOriam

In loving memory Of J. I. Lugin-
buhl, who passed away one year
ago, June II, 1916.
Loving and kind in all his ways,
Upright and just to the end of his
days.
Sincere and true in his heart and
mind,
A beautiful memory he left behind.
He had a nature you could not help
loving,
A heart that was more pure than
gold.
And to those who knew him and
loved him
His memory will never grow old.
Sadly missed by his Wife & Family
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-06-12
Couple Weds In
Church Ceremony

A double ring ceremony in the st.
Johns Reformed church, Sunday
afternoon at o'clock united in mar
riage Miss Joan Clark and Don T.
Critics.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Paul Clark Of Grove street.
The bridegroom is the son of Mr..
and Mrs. J. G. Critics of Wapakon
eta.
Bouquets of yellow roses and pc
onies, and lighted candles formed
background for the ceremony per-
formed by the Rev V. c Oppermann.
Mrs Christine Wenger presided at
the piano and played before and
after the ceremony.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wade Shook, broth
er-in-law and sister of the bride at
tended the couple The bride was
attired in a street length dress of
white jersey With pink accessories
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-06-12

and her corsage was of pink roses.
Her sister wore a black dress and
white accessories with a corsage of
red roses.
The bride was graduated from
Bluffton High school this spring.
Mr.. Critics who is attending Bluff
ton college, is a graduate of Co.
lumbus North high school and at
tended Ohio State university. He
served three and one-half years in
the air corps.
Mr.. and Mrs. Critics are residing
on Grove street.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-06-12
Mayors Notice

Bicycle riders on the sidewalks
are asked to exercise special care in
regard to pedestrians. Please re-
member that pedestrians at all times
have the right of way and riding
especially in the business section
should be sufficiently slow as to have
the bicycle under control for stop
ping quickly if necessary,
w. A. Howe, Mayor 9
News Want Ads get results.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-06-12
Student Tickets
For Ohio State Fair

Students may obtain tickets for
admission to the Ohio State fair,
August % to % inclusive, by call
ing at the high school office. All
students in grades and high school
including seniors Of 1947 are eligible
for tickets,
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-06-12
BIuftOn Band Is
limited To Play

Bluffton High school band has
been invited to play with others
in the float and band parade
as one of the features of Leipsic's
1947 homecoming to be held August
29 through Labor Day.
Each participating band will be
paid fee instead of prizes.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-06-12
Next Sunday Is Fathers Day; Was Given
Official Sanction By Coolidge In 1924

Father - the one who pays and
pays -- will come in for his share
of tribute on day Of commemora-
tion known as Fathers Day, to be
observed here as in the rest of the
nation on Sunday.
For the sake of the record, it can
be stated that the day was originat-
ed by Mrs. John Bruce Dodd of
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-06-12

Spokane, Washington. It was given
official sanction by President Cool
idge who, in 1924, urged annual OBJ
servance of the day.
For most families observance of
the days means the purchase of a.
practical gift for dad since most
men are not sentimental over flowers
or poetry or fancy remembrance
cards.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-06-12
At Junior Red Cross
Meet In CIeUeIdHd

Miss Mary Ann Smucker, daugh-
ter of Rev. and Mrs. J. N. Smucker
is representing Allen county at a
national Junior Red Cross peacetime
convention in Cleveland this week.
Billy Peckham who represents the
Lima schols together with their spon-
sor, Mrs. John Ridenour make up
the group in this area.
News Want-Ads Bring Results.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-06-12
High School
Office Hours

Supt. r. S. Lanham announces the
following office hours at the high
school for the summer months:
Monday through Friday, morning
$3.50 to 11:30; afternoons / to 3
o'clock excepting on Thursday after
noon when the office will be closed.
The office will also be closed on
holidays.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-06-12

Talleyrand, the French statesman,
said, Everybody wants to live a
long time but nobody wants to get
old"
Evening star., 1947-08-21
| NLRB Will Dismiss
1900 Cases Unless
| Unions File Affidavits
By the Assoe;atsd Press

Many unions today face the
prospects that their pending
complaints against employers
will be wiped off the Govern
ment's books under provisions OF
the aft-Hartley Act, effective at
midnight.
Robert N. Denham, general counsel
OF the National Labor Relations
Board, said more tnan S,co0 back
cases in NLRB field offices, including
all union petitions for plant cleo
tions, will be dismissed unless the
unions register and file nom Com
munist affidavits under the new law
within 20 days.
Today is the final day of the
Wagner Act as it has existed for
II years.
Under New Act.
Tomorrow, labor and management
will be under new and thoroughly
revised Wagner Act. For one thing,
unions will be subject to charges OF
unfair labor practices" for the first
time.
This revision of the Wagner Act is
the most important part of the Taft
Hartley law which Congress enacted
over President Truman's veto on
June %.
Today is the last day for the sign
ing Of closed-shop contracts. Any
such contract signed today can run
no longer than one year. CUnder a
closed shop, the employer agrees to
hire only union members and fire all
nonunion people)
The 5000 NLRB cases affected by
Mr.. Denham's ruling last night are
more than three -fourths of all those
pending before the board.
In order to keep a case alive, not
only the local union which began
it but also It's national union and
any other parent body (CIO or AFL,
for example) must comply with the
filing requirements of the new law,
Mr.. Denham has ruled.
Policy Not Announced.
Starting tomorrow, this compli-
ance also will be necessary before
the NLRB can accept new COM
plants or petitions from unions.
Neither the CIO nor the AFL has
announced a formal policy on filing
the required information and the
statements from their officers swear
ing they aren't Communists.
About 10 CIO unions, including
the biggest ones, have announced
they won't use the NLRB's services
This would relieve them of the need
| to file
Some AFL unions have announced
they will file the required documents.
The AFL's policy will be clearer
after its Executive Council meets
September in Chicago.
A big independent union, the In
ternational Association Of Machin-
lists, registered at the Labor De-
partment yesterday and furnished
THE required information about its
finances and structure
Evening star., 1947-08-21
S., 100 Bad Checks Passe'
Found Of Unsound Mind

Bernard Brookes, So, who was
indicted on August IL on charges
of causing worthless checks for sums
totaling $500 to be transported in
interstate commerce, yesterday was
found to be of unsound mind by a
jury in District Court lunacy hear
ing.
Assistant United States Attorney
Edward Molenof said records indi-
cate Brookes was flyer and men,
ber of the famous Lafayette Esca-
drille in World War I. Brookes had
been quoted earlier as saying he
was a friend of many prominent
persons in aviation.
Immediately after Brookes had
been found of unsound mind, JUS
tice Richmond 3. Keech, who pre-
sided at the lunacy hearing, ordered