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The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-10-17

which MT. Lewis has adopted. They were not asked to do so. but MT. Ehrendreich's report is to the effect that MT. Lewis is entitled to a greater increase than we think the new rites will bring"
 "In the case of the Juneau Water Company, the matter of a reason able return is fairly simple prob lem to solve, but more complicated one is to work out a rate schedule which will bring just tthat return. The new rate schedule may not be perfect None could be devised by human ingenuity which would be perfect, without the use of meters. and all those who are competent to determine, have always advised that meters are not practicable in town like Juneau. But I am confident that the new rates will result in a net return which will be well within the limits set by law. MT. Lewis has never received at any time flair and reasonable return, and I am certain that he will continue to be satisfied with little less"
 At the meeting of the council last Friday I endeavored to state what, in my opinion, was the legal status of the matter. It is this As the law and ordinances now stand there is no regularly established rate schedule, that is, none established by law. There is none except that established by the water company. There has never been one. If there had been one it would make little difference for the facts which have been presented and the reports to the council indicate that a new schedule of rates is imperative. The council could now do one of two things. It could go into court and file suit and ask that the new rates be enjoined, or it could employ en- gineers, accountants and attorneys and order a full rate hearing. Either course would be expensive MT Lewis would not oppose either. Pending a determination of the law suit, or pending the rate hearing the new rates would continue. Let us say that all this would require not less than six months. It am confident
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-10-17
POTENT POISON, FORMULA 10S0, I5
 TOPIC FOR LIONS

The 1080th material tested in a Denver laboratory has given the U. s. Fish and Wildlife Service highly lethal weapon for use against pre- datory animals, Dorr D. Green told Lions Club members today. at the weekly luncheon meeting in the Baranof Gold Room
 Green. chief of the FWS branch of Predator and Rodent Control, emphasized that "ten-eighty' is not ceing used in Alaska.
 Sodium Fluoroacetate. or 1080 was developed during the war, when
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-10-17
54 OUT, $ ARRIVE
 PAN AM WEEKEND

Pan American World Airway. carried 109 passengers in and out 1 of Juneau over the weekend, with 54 departing and 55 arriving, as follows.
 ] From Seattle: Delbert, Marion Susan Applegate. D. E. Burford, J ! Barlow, A. Barlow, Lester Clark
 Mrs. Robert Cunningham, LeRoy
 Cease, R. w. Donk, Charles Frey mueller, William Ford, Neil Gal ] lagher, Nellie Moeichko, William Meals, Kenneth Nordby, Rose Osage, H. L. Petzold, Ruth Petzold Mrs. w. M. Triplette, Flora Wood worth, Paul Wrangler, Harriet Chil- ten, John Bavard, Indahl Bertmus- sen Mrs. Hazel Baker, Mike Baker, Malice Baker, Wallis George. E. H. Glcss, Henry Horstdaniel, R. fl. Knublauch, Joel Lynn, J. McLaugh- lin, Leota Mabry, Thorpe McClusky, E. s. Nelson, L. T. Peterson, Ruth Charteris. H. w. Handy, MT. and Mrs. J. B. Warrack, s. J. Paul.
 E. R. Clark, A. J. Fraser, F. A. Haberbarger, A. c. Monninger, G. Monninger, c. w. Robinson, Mar icn Sanford, D. G. Turner, E. F. Watkins, w. E. Donnely.
 From Annette: Mrs. M. G. Vel ente.
 For Ketchikan: Harold Glaser, w. c. Graham.
 For Whitehorse: Lena Fletcher, B. w. Hages, Roy Aff, w. J. Yorker J. B. Walker.
 For Fairbanks: Jack Klumb, Will jam McDowell, B. F. Syendsen, Chester Allen, Ross Morrison, J.. Humphries.
 For Seattle: Mir. and Mrs. Lee Dunlap and child, Claire Dunlap, Trcndis Larsen, Sgt. E. Inman, w. c. Mcdonald, Patricia Pailesy, R. Nimlke, Mrs. c. w. Cady, Howard D. Stabler, Mrs. John Manour, S. Hutton.
 Theodore Coburn, R. Lundquist, c. Davis and child. T. R. Morrison, K. L. Roach, E. A. Mayer, The Rev. Sweeney, Pete Boiling, Clem Jer- auld, MT. and Mrs. w. Turner, liar old Thompson, C. Sheppard, L. Ut- ness, L. Blair, B. Looney, Mrs. L. Green.
 Eula Daugherty, David Dunton, Zach Gordon, Mrs R. Eagle, Mrs. Betty Herrold, Joe Herrold, James Herrold, MT. and Mrs. Leo Hall and two children, Olaf Hansen, Leonard Wilson, Jon Wallace, Fran cis A. Stejar, Lois Jund, Euby Alend, Mrs. William Campbell, G. Lawrence, Omar Bratton, Floyd Bartross, William Gerving.
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ATTORNEY FOR JUNEAU
 WATER COMPANY EXPLAINS
 NEW SCHEDULE OF RATES

At the meeting of the city coun- cil last Friday eevning, MT. H. L. Faulkner, who appeared on behalf of Mir. R. F. Lewis, owner of the Juneau water system, stated to the council that he would make state ment for publication regarding the new rates. Today he gave the En- pire reporter the following:
 "The water rates which were in effect until September 1st of this year, were established by the com- pany fifty years ago. There is no ordinance of the city establishing rates. There has never been any such ordinance. It has been left to the water company to make its own water rates and these have not been changed in all that period"
 When the city council was negoti- ating for the purchase of the water system in 1946, MT. Walter Stuart, who was employed by the city as an engineer and a rate expert, advised the city against the purchase and he stated to the council that if the city did purchase the system it would be faced with the necessity of making an immediate increase in rates"
 "Operating costs have increased several hundred per cent in the past ten years. Large sums of new capi- tai have been invested by MT. Lewis in extensions, improvements and re- placements, although his return through the years has never been sufficient to permit MT. Lewis to make any adequate depreciation The water company (which is MT. Lewis) has never made reasonable return on the investments in the water system. While gross revenue has increased slightly the vastly greater and ever increasing operat- ing costs have been steadily closing the small gap between the gross re- ceipts and the net return"
 "The new rate system has been put into effect for the purpose of raising part of the additional reve- nue which must be obtained if the water system is to continue to func- tion. It is hoped that the re- mainder may be obtained through collections from some few consum- CTS who have in the past been de- linquent in payment of even all of the old rate. Both new sources of revenue are necessary"
 "The mayor and city council have been interested in the water rates because they have imposed on them the duty to see that rates are not too high. When the new schedule was worked out by MT. Lewis, it was presented to the city council. The council was not asked to con- duct a full rate hearing with all the expense that would involve. However, the council did undertake to make an investigation, and it em- ployed MT. Ehrendreich, certified public accountant for that purpose. :"
 At the meeting of the council last Friday night, MT. Ehrendreich submitted his report. The law al lows the owner of a public utility a fair and reasonable return on in- vested capital. MT. Ehrendreich's report, based on examination of fig ures given for gross return, and op- eratlng costs, states that MT. Lewis has not been getting a fair and reasonable return and that rate increase is justified"
 "Il fairness to MT. Ehrendreich and the council it should be stated that neither he nor they undertook to approve the particular schedule --- .--.-------
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BUY HOME HERE

MT. and Mrs. William Weir have purchased the James s. McClel- Ian home in Douglas and are nov ing in this week from their Juneau home.
 Mrs. Weir and young son, Will fam, only returned last week from the states where they visited at Orchard, Wash, home of MT. and Mrs. Wm. F. Snyder. Mrs. Weirs grandparents.
 The family are not newcomers, having lived in Douglas until mov- ing about a year ago to Juneau. Mrs. Weir is the daughter of MT and Mrs. A [. GoetZ. In Seattle,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-10-17
DOUGLAS
 NEWS
REORGANIZE D.F.D

At the regular meeting of the Douglas Volunteer Fire Department Thursday evening, over 25 mem bers answered to roll call, it be- ing the largest turnout for some time, and with great many chang es proposed, new set of bylaws was read.
 Robert L. Anderson, president of the Department, conducted the meeting, at which some of the busi- ness included. sponsoring fall dance for the benefit of Mrs. Jack Langseth has been most faithful and enthusiastic worker in the past years since the Department was or ganized until few years ago up- on moving to Juneau; Mrs. Lang seth, who is now confined to her home, was also a willing worker for the Department; re-sponsor the Douglas Boy Scouts and to sponsor a show at the Douglas Theatre in the near future, as a fund raising event for much needed materials and supplies for the Douglas Troop. Read and voted on each section of a complete new set of bylaws as written up by Fireman Rex Her mann, assisted by a committee, and which follows somewhat the text of the Jurieau Volunteer Fire De- partment set of bylaws.
 One of the major changes in the bylaws as read, was the organi- zation of a third company. The Department formerly only consisted of two companies, where it will now be three companies of IS men each with a total of 47 active fi-cmen. The third company will be organ ized chiefly of fishermen and oth- CT men who are cut of town during the five months of summer but who are faithful and active in the De- partment during the other seven months. Except for Company No. 3, all firemen will have to attend a minimum of six regular monthly meetings and three fire drills each year in order to be in good stand ing. The president will give writ ten notice to each member prior to the meeting, which is also a new system and which should in- crease attendance
 The new bylaws also creates an honor roll system, whereby any member having served five years actively may ask to be placed on the honor roll, still maintaining all the privileges of the Department except for voting. This system is designed to create openings on the Department roll for younger men in the community who are anxious to serve, yet keeps the old CT members in the Department par italy active.
 All the changes in bylaws will be voted on at the next meeting of the Department, President An derson stated, and hoped all mem bers would be in attendance.
 New refreshment committee ap- pointed consists of Wm. Cuthbert, Joe Reidi, Jr, and Tauno Niemi. New maintenance committee: Val Poor, Les Hoisington, and Shelly Reed.
 Following the meeting a Peters burg shrimp feed, served by Milford Marshall and Wm. Dore, was en- joyed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-10-17
EAGLES TONIGHT

Guy Russo, president of Eagles Aerie No. IF, announces an im- portant meeting of the club for this evening, Oct IT, in Eagles1 Hall. He states it is urgent for all members to be in attendance as new set of bylaws have been written and are to be acted on tonight.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-10-17
TO ANCHORAGE

Mrs. Jesse Snyder was a plane passenger to Anchorage Saturday to join her husband for a short visit. MT. Snyder, a Bureau of Mines foreman, is being transferred from completed project to a new one.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-10-17
FLEEKS HOME

MT and Mrs. Dayton Fleek and family have returned home from a two months vacation in the states the family picked up new Olds- mobile on arrival and toured by automobile. returning over the Al askan Highway,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-10-17

White Sewing Machine and Gift Shop, across from Coast Guard Bldg, Woolens 72-inch wide, $2.95 and $3.95. 26 St
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-10-17

a To-day trip to inspect work at the Bethel and Kanakanak hos pitals.
 Two events are scheduled by Lions for next Week-the regular Monday luncheon meeting and a Ladies Night Halloween party Saturday night in the Gold Room.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-10-17
AMBULANCE FUND

Special showing of the film Fish , ing In Alaska" 8 p. m., Method ist Church, Tuesday evening. Pub lie invited. 26 2t
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-10-17
BAND PRACTICE AT 8

The Juneau City Band will hold the weekly practice tonight at 8 o'clock in the Grade School audi torium
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-10-17

Mrs. Wier visited old acquaintances, including the Charles Tucketts, Mrs. A. M. Quinzy and Peggy Cochran.
 Nugget Chapter No 2, order of Eastern Star will meet Tuesday eve ming, October Is, for a regular meeting, at which there will be utilization and balloting, accord ing to announcement.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-10-17

DO XMAS SHOPPING NOW! with Real Silk Hosiery Mills. Nylon gowns, slips and 100 per cent Nylon sweaters.
 $ P E CT AL
 Our S2.65 Nylon Hose $1.50 limit ed time only. Call Hazel Mcleod, 514, for appointment. 26 It
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-10-17
SEATTLE VISITOR

Henry McEachern of Seattle is l guest at the Gastineau Hotel.
The echo., 1949-11-15

ership, sound executive organiza-
ton, business fundamentals, SER
vice and specific mail suggestions
= Belief in forecasts of an end of
war prosperity was so strong that
it forced part Of the predictions to
come true early this year." he said.
Opportunities for beating the
Squeeze" through increased sales,
reduction of costs and stepping up
of customer service are far greater
than at any time in the history of
the us, jackson pointed out. q
7 "America's resources, both ply
steal and mental, are largely un-
tapped" jackson said, and noted
that thousands of executives were
developed by the various services
during the war. "These, with the
unrecognized within an organiza-
ton can quickly return the pre-war
age level to top management. BUSH
ness must return to the funda-
mentals known by all funda-
mentals that have been dormant
during prosperous years"
The echo., 1949-11-15
Agency Popularity
Contest

The Executive Board has launched
an agency popularity contest to
terminate in the December Board.
The presidents viii continue to be
given a 25c voucher for each new
member added CT each renewal from
the Convention on back. He will al
so be given a vote TO reach member
added and he in turn will notify the
office as to the agent ne wishes to
cast his vote for.
For the benefit Of all concerned
we are in this issue publishing the
names of all the agents and giving
their addresses. Should any local
lodge wish to get in touch with any
Of the agents they will know their
addresses:
Reverend f. B. Blackman, Box 100
Bassfieild.
VIM. Kinslow, Box 4O4, Waynes-
boro.
Charley Bowens, Ri. /, Box 70,
Jayess.
Rev. W. C. McDuffie, 1911 7th. ST.,
Gulfport,
Aaron Trotter, Box 285, Picayune.
J. c. Williams, Ri. 2, No 48, Toom-
suba.
A. j. Barnett, 212 Willis Ave, Hat
tiesburg.
Agent Ames Johnson of Macon
W. R. Smith, Magee.
The agent receiving the largest
number of votes will be given nice
portable radio in the December
Board. Who will be the winner?
That remains to be seen. By all
means cast your vote for one of the
agents,
The echo., 1949-11-15

The other evening we turned our
club meeting into an employment
bureau for members. All of us
have been wanting to earn extra
money, so we decided to scout"
then report findings to each other.
And by meeting time, many MEM
bers had started work on their
extra income projects. One had
turned her hobby, dressmaking, in
80 a money making profession;
others were tipping at home, and
others had become special manu-
tactdrers representatives - selling
20 their friends IN their homes.
One Of these girls, Jean Johnson,
formerly of Cincinnati, Ohio; told
Ns about Fashion Frocks, manufac-
turers of ladies dresses in her old
home town, for whom she had Just
become representative. She said
she was one of about 10000 such
representatives, showing attractive
ty illustrated fashion cards to wom-
en- and taking orders for clothing.
Jean SAID it was possible to make
anywhere from $500 to $4,000 a
week. depending on the amount of
eime spent Best of all, she ex-
Iained, it could be done in spare
'-urs, without interfering with her
; ne or family at all!
It was really interesting to learn
-: the many ways we housewives
e earn little extra income. And
IN prices so high today, there are
+rany Of US who are very glad to
sn'a those spare hours into cash1
The echo., 1949-11-15
Tell Them Both Sides

am afraid that some of our local
presidents, when selling new bust
ness for the Association, fail TO tell
the applicants exactly how the AS
ISOLATION operates for fear they will
not be able to sell them policy. But
| think, in fact I know, it is better
to tell them before you sell them the
policy than to nlislead them.
Tell them that the amount paid at
the death of a member fluctuates,
that is, IT is up one quarter and down
the next quarter depending
on the number of deaths we have in
any particular quarter.
II an applicant is told the truth
in the beginning he Will know what
to expect
- = a.at1-- -zzAN
The echo., 1949-11-15

We want to thank the many presi-
dents who attended the opening of
the new H. B. A. Hall at Palmer
Crossing. We, too, want to thank
the presidents that wanted to come
an dcould not get here and sent
President Knox a donation. We had
a splendid crowd and everyone
seemed to have enjoyed our get to-
gether. The local program was rem
dered by the vice president Of lodge
23l, Sister Pearl Ryans. Then the
Introduction of visiting presidents
and the General Secretary was done
by Agent A. ]. Barnett
Reverend James Patrick, General
Chaplain Mrs. Irene Allen, Hatties-
burg; Mr.. G. D. Cotton, West En-
terprise; Mr.. Austin Buckley, Petal;
President Joe Knox; Miss Matte L.
Larkin, General Secretary, Meridian;
Rev B. J. Hines, Hattiesburg; and
Prof. Joe Knox, Jr.. of Hattiesburg.
A song was sung, When l Can
Read My Title Clear" Miss Larkin
then made splendid talk on the
new Building. Then. a few remarks
from Prof. Joe Knox, Jr. Devotion
was led by the General Chaplain,
Rev. Patrick. Song, Il Heard The
Voice Of Jesus Say. Prayer by the
Chaplain. Song Sermon, Rev. B.
j. Hines, his subject was They
Built A House For The Lord Be
Cause They All Had A Mind To
Work.. After the sermon, a song
was dedicated to President Knox.
"Oh When I Come To The End Of
My Journey" by the Congregation,
led by Sister Maggie Myles. Money
raised. S3638.
Mrs Annie Willis, Reporter.
The echo., 1949-11-15
LAUDEBgALE NEWS

On October 30th, Mrs. Judia Grace
save her husband a surprise birth
day party on his 53rd birthday at
200. Dinner was served. The din
ing room was beautifully decorated
with fall flowers. Greetings were
hanging on the wall Gifts of many
kind were given. Guests We're Mr..
and Mrs Charlie Wilson and fam
lily, Deacon A. L. Love, Miss Carrie
Naylor Mrs. c. B, Rush, Mrs. Liz
zie Grace, Miss Ollie Mae and Thel-
ma Clark After dinner, we all en-
ioyed a round enter
tainment.
On November oath, Thanksgiving
Day, the Home Mission is rendering
a program at Pleasant Grove Church.
Rev. w. M Weatherspoon will
preach the sermon. All the mem
bers are to be present and the pub
lie is cordially invited to come and
take an active part and help make
that day great day.
Mrs. c. B. Rush, President
Sister J. A. Grace, Secretary
Mrs. c. B. Rush, Reporter.
The echo., 1949-11-15

Mr.. and Mrs. John Dewey Johnson
are proud parents of a baby girl
whom they have named Carolyn
Faye. This is the seventh child of
the young couple who have six girls
and one boy. MI. and Mrs. A. j.
Buckley are also progressive in a
large family OF girls and one boy
whom they lost recently.
The echo., 1949-11-15
" 81 FvurE ~ - wWTyR -
A-A.4 90 A-4lss -, " 4hSA
Dear Miss Larkiu.

Dear Miss Larkin:
Please report my trip to Porter
vile as a delegate to the Associa-
ton from our church at Hattiesburg.
We had a lovely session, well at
tended, and the financial report was
fine. The spirit was high.
We had a glorious time at Brother
Joe Knox's opening on the fourth
Sunday The General Secretary
was present, accompanied by Bro
Their G. D. Cotton, AS istant Secre-
tary of the Executive Board. My
president Mr.. A. ]. Barnett is on
the Sick List, also his daughter We
hope for them a speedy recovery.
Reporter.
The echo., 1949-11-15

Mrs. Nilone GasaWay, very true
and faithful member Of lodge mum
Der 231, is on the sick list. Sister
GasaWay is very dutiful to attend
The meeting of both her lodge and
church, when she is able to go.
She is always willing to do her best.
We all hope for her a speedy re
coVery.
The echo., 1949-11-15

ASSOCIATION at
their annual
meeting here.
jackson point
ed out tn at
many firm S
move forward
d e S pite a IL
changes in the
economic a |
structure be-
cause of pro-
gressive lead
The echo., 1949-11-15

The West Enterprise School Fac
ulty consists of Prof S. Owens, Prin-
cipal, Mrs. Gleneth Carlisle, Mrs.
Eunice Edmonson, Mrs. s. Owens,
and Mrs. Johnnie Pearl Hunter. All
reside in West. Enterprise.
The echo., 1949-11-15

MIR. Robert Pillows, one Of the
well known citizens of Palmer Cross
ing died on October 10TH and was
taken home in Columbia, Miss, for
funeral services. He leaves a wife
and a host of other relatives and
tLiends.
The echo., 1949-11-15
NOTE!

Agents w. c. McDuffie of Gulfport
and w. R. Smith Of Magee do not
have cuts, however, they will APP
preciate your vote in the agency
campaign.
The echo., 1949-11-15
y TELLS HOW TO
,"BEAT THE SQUEEZE''

n CHICAGO-"American business
can reach new heights through
objective thinking, right direction
and inspiration" Robert w. Jack
son. keynote speaker, told members
of the Direct Mail Advertising
The echo., 1949-11-15
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In this issue of the Echo, we are
herewith publishing the names OF
ali the deceased members who have
been reported to our office for pay
nent IN the December Board. IL is
understood that all death certifi-
ates are to be properly filled out
nd notarized before said claim IL
hslb.e or payment. We hope that
he Presidents have looked after all
IF their business.
The death list follows:
!. Ike Taylor, No 400, Claud
Gavin, president, Cliftonville.
.. Nancie Thomas, No. 1885, Wal
Ter Tate, president, Brooksville.
3. John McLain, No. 80, John
Scott, President, Stonewall.
4. Mary c. Hussey, sr., No. 147,
Joe Hussey, President, Meridian
S. Ardella McCullum, No. 1873,
Rev VIM. King, president, Magee.
g. Lucia Jones, No. 30, A. J..
Barnett, resident, Hattiesburg.
2. Jennie Jasper, No. 40, Sam
Jasper, President, Quitman.
g. Ed West, No 215, j. c. Jordan,
president, Waynesboro.
9. Amos Spears, No. q, Floyd
OFT, president, Toomsuba.
10. Mollie Mcdonald, No. 23O,
Robert Lotion, President, Shubuta
d. Annie Jones, No. 2l8, H. S.
Jones, President Vossburg.
r. L. ". HARDY, No $50, C. L.
Pierce, Jr, President, State Line.
13- Matte Brooks, No. l39, T. E.
Ellie, President, Meridian
a. Sam Monger. No. $50. Mrs.
Annie Baxtrone, President, Phila-
delphia.
49, Elijah Cotton, No. SO, shellie
Perkins, President Shuqualak.
16. Marge Davis, No. AT, Alex
McMillion, president, Rose Hill.
II. Ethel Robertson, No. 90, G. B.
Arlington president, Laurel.
IS. Will Baxtrone, No. $50. Mrs.
Annie BaXtrone, President, Philadel-
phia.
10. Lucalla Warren, No. 222, Allen
j. Woodland president, Shubuta.
20. Nettie Anderson, No. 90. G.
B. Arlington, president, Laurel.
81 Minnie V. Mclaughlin. No.
ISL, j. H. Mclaughlin, president,
Desota.
%. Rachiel Wilson, No. So, FLOYD
Coins, president, Ellisville.
%. Richard Pearson, No. 26O, M.
Page, president, Laurel.
"a. Mary Clark, No. 112, ]. C..
Coleman, President, Dekalb.
Is. Nancy Peters, No. 1873, Aaron
Trotter, president, Picayune.
26, Lille M Carter, No. 3, R. w.
Radclltf, president, Toomsuba.
q. Jim May, No. 95, Mrs. Annie
Rodgers, president, Langsdale.
%. Nora Brown, No. 80, Mrs. Cal
lie Clayton, president, Laudcrdale.
The echo., 1949-11-15

Brother jim Adams, a member Of
Number DBL is on the sick list and
has been for number Of years.
His friends wish him a speedy re
cOVery.
The echo., 1949-11-15

Presidents are kindly k d to
write the name of the agent on the
back of the application blank when
sending in new members or renewals
that they want to cast their vote for.
Secretary.