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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1954-03-05

with q fitted bodice e emhrOider-
ed net and fun gathered skirt. bal
lsFsnA length Bridesmaids AGias
Kay Taylor and Miss Barbara
Early. sister Of the bride. wore
gOwuB Of jOnquil yellow net over
taffeta, with camisOle tops. fea-
tured fun gathered skirts with
tiny rows OF ruffies from the
waistline to the hemline. The tops
were enhanced with matching net
stoleS They carried noSegays Of
sweetheart roses In peach and
pink colors conferred with white
carnations.
Cherry Russell and Sylvia Car
nett. nieces Of the bride were the
flower girls. Their dresses were Of
blue taffeta, fitted bodices and full
skirts ankle length. They carried
nosegays OF pink rOsebuds and
white carnations. Theodore Car
nett, nephew OF the bride was the
ringbearer. His suit was navy blue
with knee length trousers and he
carried the ring on a white satin
pillow,
Mr.. Kenneth Robinson was the
groom's best man. Ushers were
MeSsrs. Edgar jackson and Rich
ard Green.
Immediately following the cere-
mony, q reception was held at the
home OF the Rroom'S parents, 9s2
Bryant Aw N. The brides table
featured crystal candlesticks hold
ing white tapers and a three tier
ed wedding cake topped with the
bride and groom ornament.
Mrs. Early, mother Of the bride
chose q blue two piece dress trim
med In black. blue hat and black
accessories. Mra jackson, mother
Of the groom wore q cocktail dress
OF ivory faile. land carried black
accessories. Both mothers cor.
sages were OF yellow jonquils. Mrs,
Cecilia Patterson, grandmother Of
the groom. wore an iridescent
changeable taffetA dress, street
length and a five strand necklace
OF pearls.
Hostesses were Miss Patricia
Moore. cousin Of the bride. who
registered the guests; Mrs. Jackie
williams, and Betty Strader sis
ters OF the bride, dispensed the
punch: Mrs. Rose Mary Gibson,
who cut the cake; Mrs. Myrtle
Banks and Mrs. Queenie Thomp-
son attended the gift room.
Flowers for the church decorR-
lions which were used for dCcora-
tons at the reception were tho
gift Of Rev. and Mrs. Charles NJ.
Sexton.
Mr.. and Mrs. jackson received
many useful and beautiful gifts.
They are at home at % Hoag
Az. N. Mr.. Jackson viii be leaving
for the armed services around
April LIST.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1954-03-05
w0NIANs AUXILIARY To Mt.
PAUL NAACP To MEET

The womAn'S Auxiliary OF the
81, Paul NAACp will hold its
regular monthly business meet
ing sunday. March 7 at 4 p. m,
with Mrs. Sarah johnson, 0AS
Iglehart Az. aA hostess.
Following the business meeting
refreshments will be served.
Mrs, Allie Mae Hampton ID
president
EaquiFettcH Social Clubl Ths
Eaqulrettea Social Club met Fri,
day. February 20 at the home ol
Mrs. Margaret Tendle. 1919 Tim.
berlRke Rd. The next meeting will
be March II at the home of Mrs
Mary ProppS. 400 Kent ~.
Three .O'CIOck Bridge CIubi Mira
Leroy LaGenberry, sal It, An.
thony Az, will be hostess 90 the
Three O'Clock Bridge club on Sat.
urday, March ~.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1954-03-05

man OF the George Washington
tea held at Border church Sunday,
February n. Mrs. Windsor Crews
name was incorrectly listed as
Wenzel Crews. Mrs. william L.
Scott Is circle chairman and Mrs.
Helen Underwood Is president Of
the Woman's Society Of Christian
Service.
New Arrival: It's another sister
for the Chatham children at slS
Aldrich Av. N. Their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Erby l. Chatham pre-
scented them with a new playmate
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1954-03-05

jacket was buttoned down the
front to the waist line with pearl
buttons The full gathered slGirt OF
satin was bGllerinA length.
A pearl coronet held her waist
length veil Of lace which ended
in a point below the waist In
back. She wore white brocaded
satin pumps. She carried a bou-
quet Of white roses, carnations and
hyacinths with satin ribbon
stre&mers.
The wedding party included
Miss carlotta Early. maid Of hon
or and twin sister Of the BRIDE,
wearing a tonquil yellow net over
matching tRffeta gown fashioned
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1954-03-05

The vows were exchanged be-
fore . background Of huge vases
OF roses gladiolas, ssasonable
flowers In assorted shades and
palms.
A program OF wedding music
was presented by Mr.. J. w. Moul-
TIRE. organist, who also aceompan-
led the soloist. Mrs. Dora Hardy,
who sang, Until" proceeding the
ceremony.
Entering on the arm Of her
father who gave her in marriage,
the bride was radiantly beautiful
in a gown Of ivory satin, camisole
top with a fitted lace jacket fea-
turing long buttoned sleeves tap
ering to points at the wrist. The
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1954-03-05
Social and Personal
Z MINNEAPOLIS

New Citizen: It's boy at the home of Mr. and Mrs Grant
W. Jackson 2407 Fifth Av s. David Wayne Febru.
IL in General hospital Mr. and Mrs Frank Swemne are
maternal grandparents and Mr. Charles Jackson paer
nal grandfather.
Omission: Mrs Elsie Lewis name was omitted as cochair
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1954-03-05
Social and Personal
& ST. PAUL x

Pagmatsa Sorority; PragmaeiA Sorority will meet FRI
day. March at the home OF Mrs Bessie Mansfield 9T9 Charles
st. Committees will be appointed at this time.
New Home; Mrs Beatrice Boyd has purchased threepex
home az lO2 Marshall Av She and her daughter MarVa Ann
still residing their present address, sS7 Iglehar Av
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1954-03-05
CONSTANCE IRELEEN EARLY WED TO
THOMAS GRANT JACKSON IN PRETTY
BORDER CHURCH CEREMONY

Inc marriage OF Miss Constance eleen Early daughter Of
M and MIRA Leland Edward Early "a Willow St s. E. and
Grant Jackson of Mr. and Mrs Edgar Grant Jack
SON OF SS2 Bryant Ay NJ both Minneapolis was solemnEed
m Sunday February 2S, at Border Methodist church.
The Rev. Charles n. Sexton officiated
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-11-16

Wilson's also received a SIS cash
prize.
v. Y. Protfitt, Of Curdsville. was
the second place winner and re-
ceived a $40 award Eric Flanna-
gan. j. Branch Forbes. Edward
McCraW, Frank Derrenbackcr
of SnoWden Farm and D. H Raj
ney won duplicate prizes OF 25
pounds of permanent pasture
mixture. The Buckingham Rull-
tan Club and a local feed sup
plier gave the prizes.
Guest speaker of the evening
was DR. Raymond Pinchbeck, dean
Of Richmond College, who spoke
on the significance Of Armistice
DAY now officially Veterans Day
Other contestants were present
ed certificates of membership in
the Virginia Pasture Club for
their participation in the con-
test They were J c. L!ghtfoot
Forrest Guthrie. J A. Anderson.
Snowden Farm. r. H Bruce Y E.
Bailey, w N Morris and sons,
Frank H Johns, G NJ Han
Also. G H Elcan. Jr... Lyndel
Connaster l. T Maxey Erwin
Seago. Billy Chappell. w A Pen
nington, Ray Boatwright w H
Jones, } Harrell Ship. Edgar M.
Johnson and Harry f Wise
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-11-16
F0rk: Union Instructor To Emcee
Buckingham wedding Nou. 10

Captain Joseph keenan,. an In
structor at Fork Union Military
Academy, will NC the Bucking-
ham County Wonien's Club spon-
sored Womanless Wedding. beme
presented this Friday, Nov 10. at
Buckingham Central High School.
A graduate OF Farmville High
School, Captain keenan, holds 4
degree in drama and speech from
Indiana University He has scored
as an actor writer and director
and his experience includes. stage,
radio, TV and motion picture
work Captain keenan, was re-
Gently discharged from the Army
where he served as pilot in
Korea
The cast Of the wedding in
cludes Frank Johns and t. ].
Bailey as the bride and groom.
Nick Hurt as the Tilted sweet
heart and Randy Wesson as the
preacher Others IN principal
roles are Joe Coleman and Paul
Jones as the mothers Of the bride
and groom, Gordon Baldwin Tom
Morgan, Aubrey Yancey. Cary
Hughes, and William Johnson arc
The bridesmaids
Nearly 80 people all male have
parts in the production Refresh
ments viii be available and door
prizes are to be given, there Is
an admission charge.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-11-16

IongNood Tuesday evening.
Week end guests III the Seay
home were Mr. and Mrs r. L
Seay. Jr, and Lonnie. Mr. and
Mrs Marshall 5eay. Pam. and
Miss Betty Seay Sunday after
noon callers were Mr. and Mrs.
Branch Seay
Nj ana Mrs O. b Maxwell
visited their daughter. Mrs. r. II.
Flood. Wednesday afternoon. Miss
Mary Ann Davidson spent the
week end With her family.
Returns TO Work
Mrs Thompson i back in
school after a weeks battle with
flu. Sunday dinner guests IN the
Thompson home were Mr. and
Mrs. Wilson and Jane and Mr..
and Mrs Walden and Nat.
Mrs Herman Anderson spent
Monday IN Richmond
Mr. and Mrs Bobby Morgan
ana MISS Mary NODle spent tNt
week END with Mr. and Mrs Ell
nest Morgan
Mrs. lyanhoe Morgan ana
Nancy Patricia spent Wednesday
with Mrs Hattie Morgan Other
visitors were Mrs. c. j Spencer.
Miss Mar ha and sherman Self.
Juan Anderson and / friend
Coleman Fige, drove up from
Richmond Sunday for the dly
with Nh and Mrs Jack Andar-
SON sunday night callers IN the
Anderson home were Mr. and
Mrs Chborne Beatty and their
sons
MI and Mrs Branch Forbes
called on Mr. and Mrs. Emmett
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-11-16
Dillwyn Airman
Leaves For Korea

Ale George Adams. son OF
Mrs Mataha G. Keller. Of Route
2 Dillwyn. proeessed recently at
Parks Air Force Base Calf with
The 2349th Personnel Processing
Group enroute to Korea.
Prior to his shipment to the
Far East Altman Adams was
stationed at Travis ALB. Calf.
Before enistinq III the Air Force
IN January Of 1850. Amman
Adams attended the Cumberland
High School.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-11-16

McCra@ Sunday
Miss Billie Morgaus work has
been IN nearby counties NJ late
So she has made frequent VISITS
to her horne here She, with MISS
Louise. Didk and DOUG, came for
the week fnd Mrs C3wan spent
Monday With her mother
Livingston Visit
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Flood SPENT
Sunday al Lovingston w..h the
Mucous
Mrs. Co4K Gillian ana Glenn
Baldwin qalled III the Gillian
home sunday Mrs Gaorge Eld-
ridge was . week end guests ln
the same home
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-11-16
AndersonyiIle

Mi and Mrs Meade Anderson
and Mrs. Jack Anderson went to
Richmond Saturday where they
We're joined BY Jimmie ana took
II the Homecomne game between
Wake Forest and the University
Of Richmond They topped a plea
SAINT day by having dinner with
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-11-16

Wilson's Orchard jus. north Of
Dillwyn, We're proclaimed Pas
ture Kings Of 1854
County Agent r f Ellis placed
the crown on Ovid Davidson who
accepted the award for him and
hls brother who was ILL., The Da-
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-11-16
William and Ovid DaUidson Named
954 Buckingham Pasture Kings

The Buckingham Pasture Club
ound up With two kings m
leH annual contest completed last
eek AT an award program held
riday III Dllwyn Elementary
rhool two brothers, Ovid and
lillian Davidson. owners of Da-
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-09

is in the inland trapping district
The following counties are in
the Lake Erie trapping district:
Lucas, Ottawa, Erie, Sandusky,
Lorain, Lake, Geauga and
Ashtabula. All other counties
are in the Inland Trapping Dis
trict.
Trappers are urged to famili-
arize themselves with the fol-
lowing regulations. Traps set to
take fur animals shall be identi-
fled with a durable, waterproof
tag on each trap bearing the
name and address of the user,
or have name and address of
user stamped unto the trap in
legible letters.
Setting traps in or on any cart
or wagon road or path ordinarily
used by domestic animals or
human beings is unlawful. 1t is
also unlawful to set traps with
in five feet of any muskrat
house, not including a bank den.
Use of snares or deadfallS is
illegal.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-09

curlicues. No ITO" or For" be-
fore the name. No NO" before
the street address. And no need
for comma after the street
number. This, too can cause mis-
reading.
Four lines are generally best;
ID name; ~ street address
80 city; (4) state,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Clark
123 Fourth Street
Pleasant City 5
Connecticut.
Also, here are some pointers
for addressing cards to ministers,
To Protestant clergyman
without a scholastic degreee:
The Reverend Peter Brooks
To Protestant clergyman
with a scholastic degree ODD,
for example).
The Rev. DR.. Thomas Phelps
Tor: The Rev. Thomas Phelps
D. d.
To clergyman and wife:
The Rev. Tor The Rev. Dr. and
Mrs. Paul Leigh
Cor: The Rev. Paul Leigh
(Or: The Rev. Paul Leigh and
Mrs. Leigh
(Or The Rev. DR.. Paul Leigh
and Mrs. Leigh
To Roman Catholic priest:
The Reverend Joseph Kenna
(This is the correct form OF
address also for Greek Orthodox
priests, and Anglican priests who
are addressed as "Father.")
The initials Of the order may
be added:
The Reverend Joseph Kenna
S. j.
To Monsignor:
The Right Rev. Monsignor
Paul f. Breslin
Or: The Very Rev. Monsignor,
depending on his rank.
THE" should always be writ
ten before the word Reverend
when used with the name of a
clergyman or priest. The Rever-
end The Reverend DR.,
The Right Reverend The
Very Reverend. Why? Because
Reverend is not a title-like
"Mr" or 'Dr." Reverend" is an
adjective, an adjective of court
esy used in addressing those in
in the spiritual profession. "
Therefore never write "Rever-
end John Goode'" always
The Reverend John Goode.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-09

Pictured above is Lillian Low.
EFT Quick, a native of Noble
county, who for many years re.
sided in Caldwell with her moth,
er, Mrs, Eliza Martin Lovett.
Mrs. Quick, who now lives in
Alliance. has been a member Os
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-09
REAL ESTATE
TRANSFERS

Emma Sailing, ct. al, /
"a. Schafer, Enoch TOW
20.77 acres.
Willard D. Lashley to
James and Helen L. M
Seneca Lake, twoithirds
n.
Leslie Nathan Crum, dec
to Nellie Crum, ct. al !,
township, SO acre.
Nellie Crum, ct. al, to
ard Verna Dotson, Stock
ship, .86 acre.
Nellie Crum, guardian of
Crum to c. F. and Verna D
Stock township, .86 acre.
Belmont Electric Coop,
to The Huntington Ma
Bank of Columbus, as tr
supplemental indenture.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-09
Local Attorneys To
Taxation Institute

A Federal taxation institute
will be presented by the Bel
mont County Bar Association at
the Belmont Hills Country Club,
St. Clairsville, Saturday, Dec. ii.
The institute is open to attor-
neys in Athens, Belmont, Jeffer-
son, Guernsey, Monroe, Morgan,
Noble and Washington counties.
Atty. David A. Johnston Jr. of
Columbus, will explain the 1854
Internal Revenue Code as it
affects partnerships and Bruce
S. Culp, professor of law at
Western Reserve University,
will speak on Estates and
Trusts"
Atty. Albert B. Arbaugh of
Canton, will describe the Gods
as it affects individuals. AVS, !
Lewis B. Henderson Of Marti41s
Ferry, president of the Belmont
County Bar Association. will
preside at the all day institute
which will open at 1920 a. m.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-09
PROBATE C0Up
NEWS

Report of sale returned oeli' S,:
filed in the land sale Of oliii .
erick NJ. Cox, admir-, of Mar, y 1ou' "
81 - '''~ -e" 4 mot
Second and final account OF
Gerald E. Carrell, filed in the
guardianship of George Nc
Garry. For hearing Jan. 3.
Inventory and appraisement
filed in the estate of John Otis
Ralph.
Authority issued to transfer
certificate of title to motor
vehicle in the estate of Paul
Miller.
Will of John F. Hill filed for
probate and approval.
Bond approved and letters of
guardianship issued to w.
Hughes Barnes, guardian of
Mary Wilson Barnes.
Commission and deposition of
witness to will returned and
filed in the estate of A. M. Rad
cliff.
Will Of Mal1-IAL- 5!=akes filed. j
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-09

To 'flex' the price on our total
production downward to world
prices is unacceptable to US"
| Newsom listed advantages of
the tWo-price system as: % re-
turns to farmers would be as
large or larger than under either
OF the other programs under con-
slderation; ~ Production con-
trols would be greatly minimized
and eventually eliminated: (3)
Farmers would be free to pro.
duce and compete for world
markets without governmental
subsidy; "a cost of the CURRENT
program to the taxpayer would
ne greatly reduced and ~~.,rlv
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-09


er, Mrs. Eliza Martin Lovett.
Mrs. Quick, who now lives i
Alliance, has been a member O
the Salvation Army in that cit
for many years, and also a faith
full worker in the organization
She is shown in the picture
caught by a photographer as sh
distributed Salvation Arm
magazines.
For many years, Mrs. Quicl
worker as type setter for Mr.. J
S. Harris while he had charg
Of the Noble County Republical
weekly newspaper and late
after he established the Leade
in 1899,
Mrs. Quick will be pleased t.
know that Caldwell has Sal
vation Army unit, and at pre-
sent is putting on a drive TO
funds for Human needs ant
Welfare Service" and has beer
for several years, serving alway
at the point of human need.
L, E. Potts is chairman of tht
organization and II. w. Morgan
edge is treasurer. The commit
tee includes Rev, Walter II
Brown, Harry A. Semon, Marvin
p. Wood, Mrs. NJ. Atkinson, Mrs
Ila Clymer, b. w. Ullman anc
Mrs. Dallas Bates.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-09

Do you know:
That: if you want your
Christmas cards to be informal
your name on them must be your
informal name. Your informal
name, whether imprinted OF
written, is your signature after
the message:
Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year
Ruth and Peter Holly
That: 1t is absolutely incor-
rect to use your formal name
whether imprinted or written
after the message. This is incor-
rect:
Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year
Mr.. and Mrs. John Frost
That: When the wife signs the
Christmas cards to be sent by
her husband and herself, she
should, courteously, sign her
name last:
Peter and Ruth Holly
That: When the names of hus-
band and wife are imprinted al
the end of the message, the
wife's name comes first:
Christmas Greetings
Ruth and Peter Holly
That: When the names of the
whole family are included in the
signature, whether written OF
imprinted, the fathers name
comes first:
Joe and Josephine and Joey
The name of several children
may be included in this informal
way: The Nelsons-John and
Mary, and Polly and Joan and
Johnnie.
Or: John and Mary Nelson
and Polly, Joan and Johnnie.
Address Envelopes
Here are five tips to give your
envelopes that weil-grocmed
look that they should have:
Write in your very best hand
writing.
Do not abbreviate Exceptions.
''Mr." and "Mrs." obbreviating is
a lazy persons way of writing.
Warming: Authorizations are
the chief reason for mishaps ia
envelopes. Particularly in the
names of states and provinces.
1t is often difficult to figure out
whether it is N. ]. or N. Y:
Mo or Me. or Md.
Write in full: Street, Avenue,
Road, Park, North, South, East,
West.
Do not write any unncrpSSaI,v
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-09

Raymond Eugene Smithberger
is the six-months old son of Pvt.
and Mrs. Edgar r. Smithberger
of Lower Salem, route /. Grand
parents are Mr.. and Mrs. James
Harriettsville and Alex
Smithberger of Lower Salem,
route l. Mrs. Mary Doan of
is the great-grand-
~ o4Iar
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-09
Trapping Season Now Open In Noble County;
Use OF Shares Or DeadtaIIs Is Illegal

Oho opened last Wednesday and the pheasa
closed Dec Closing date for the taking of musa MINK
skunk the inland trapping district is jan
81 1855 closing the taking of mink and ms
in 1855. Noble County
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-09

Ohio's 81 electric utility plants
were 9996 on coal and 10 on nat
Aural gas in 1858, according to
she National Coal Association.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-09
Here Are Important Tips On How To
Address (OHedLY Thai Christmas CARD

The Christmas greeting card goes hand with
the Yuletide.
Speaking of Christmas cards remember right
of signing them,
In Noble ounty, well community
discussion of what is right what wrong
addressing cards Christmas time
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1954-12-09

ff it's advertised I'm The Journal
Say SO when You are buying.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1954-03-05
Ambitious Program Indicates
YOUNG REPUBLICANS
SHARPENING LANCES

ELEPHANT TRUMPETINGS, of
fetal news publication of the Mon
tana Young Republicans, edited by
Harriet Miller, Helena, came to OuI
attention this week.
The official YR publication is a
punchy presentation and Vol. II, No.
2, February, 1854, contains informa-
ton on the Boulder bond issue, Ref
erendum SO, and says the March is
sue will have material on Referendum
81, the Warm Springs bond issue.
YRS ask their people to support the
two bond issues.
They also set forth Young Repub-
licans "Four-Phase Action Program"
for 1854. The program calls for set
ting up two agencies for assembling
information for candidates and legis-
lators.
1. A Campaign Research Commit
tee which will "have information on
political issues available for candi-
dates desiring it,.
2. Legislative Assistance Commit
tee to function prior to and during
the legislative assembly, to offer as
sistance to legislators.
A state publicity committee says
ELEPHANT TRUMPETINGS, will
sell Republicanism to the voters
through educative, constructive and
combative publicity, of which their
official publication is part, along
with offering speakers at public gath
erings and efforts to obtain free
newspaper space and radio time.
Young Republicans at their 1858
convention in Helena resolved to sup
port the Presidential Primary refer
endum, increase state legislators pay,
and their executive committee has
recommended support for lowering
the voting age to IS, and constitu-
tional legislative council, according
to the publication.
Finally, YRS are out to increase
their membership 100 per cent and to
seek out candidates who can win in
the next election. Toward that eff
fort they are preparing kits to aid
of new clubs and hold |
ing contests to increase membership. |
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1954-03-05
WAYS AND MEANS Of

Continued from Page One)
the Montana commission, and public
service commissions in other noun
tain states, resulted in the monopoly
| being able to increase its dividends
from $3.50 to $1.65-or ten per cent
for the last quarter of 1853. Yet,
according to Cleo F. Craig, president
of American Tel. & Tel. (Which owns
81 per cent of MST&T stock, in
Wall Street Journal, Feb. %, even
higher rates will be sought in many
of the states in 1854. This, in spite
Of the fact that AT&T shattered all
previous earning records in 1853
when the utility's net earnings went
from $406.6 million in 1852 to
$478.5 million in 1953-or an in
crease of II per cent in net profits
over the near record year of 1852
MDU DID ALL RIGHT, TOO
Montana-Dakota Utilities came be-
fore the Commission, contending it
was not making any money on its
recently acquired Billings Gas Co.
The Commission, as in the MPCo.,
and MST&T cases, was generous and
granted increases which, according
to THE YELLOWSTONE NEWS, Bill
lings, will drain an additional half
million dollars per year out of Bill
lings alone. Commercial users in Bill
lings are finding their gas bills up 80
to so per cent reports THE NEWS
in an editorial. (See reprint else
where in this issue.)
Despite protests by the Attorney
General that MDU had not proved
its case in contending that the Bill
ings Gas divisions capitalization
should be "watered' by 100000
in order to increase plant value
used for rate-making purposes, the
Commission went ahead and APP
proved the 100000 addition.
Communities paying MDU more for
gas as a result Of the 1853 increase
in addition to Billings, are Laurel, |
Belfry, Bridger, Edgar, Fromberg,
Joliet, Park City and Silesia.