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thinking of a career in conservation. He was shown around by 1. C. Munn, Superintendent of Gas Distribution. Lee Smits of Sales had a heart-to-heart chat with John Krygier, a 17-year-old, who is interested in forestry. Bayard Blessing, IS, learned more about his goal -photography-in touring with Chief Photographer W. W. Sweet. Ken Latwinski, a 16-year-old with hobbies in music, bowling and basketball, received some pointers on the legal profession from Ford Kennedy, Assistant Secretary in charge of the Land Department. Another aspiring lawyer, Robert Lawler, obtained a wealth of professional guidance from Ray Meurer, Advertising and Sales Promotion Manager. Fred Kaiser checks model plane made by Scout Jack Duffy.

Eagle Scouts discuss careers on tour of our Company

Tips For The Future H ow

CAN a boy obtain some helpful advice in choosing a lifetime career? One way: By becoming an Eagle Scout. In the Detroit area, business and industrial firms annually invite about 180 Scouts to be their guests for one day. Each youth discusses his proposed vocation with an employee who either is in that field or has special knowledge of it. This year's Eagle Scout Recognition Day on March 20 was under the chairmanship of Fred A. Kaiser, our Vice President and General Sales Manager. Michigan Consolidated acted as host to eight Eagle Scouts. Each youth talked over his future with a Company employee. Then, after touring various departments, Scouts and their "sponsors" attended a banquet. The speaker was Dr. Harlan Hatcher, president of the University of Michigan. Our Scout guests represented a wide range of interests. For example, IS-year-old Jack Duffy is

1. C. Munn and Lee Smits take scouts on tour.

M. W. Elert of Sales also gave a real "pitch" to Kenneth Lough, 13, on the ins and outs of the legal profession. Edwin Pratt of Grosse Pointe plans to study geology or mining. His sponsor was Robert Batten, our Assistant Chief Engineer. Richard Sims, who is captain of his school's Safety Patrol, garnered tips on being an accountant from Charles Fowler, Supervisor of Budgets and Statistics. "Eagle Scouts this year wanted to know about practically every occupation-except one." Mr. Kaiser reported. "Strangely, no one inquired about becoming a mortician."

Our Cover: McLouth Steel Corporation in Trenton.

Mildred Taylor of our Wyandotte office takes advantage of an Ecorse park for relaxation.

Aerial shot shows dynamic Wyandotte Chemicals Corp.

DOWN RIVER

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A PARADOX America's Fourth Seacoast Is Tops For Residents and Industry

OWN RIVER - a unique and golden paradox where a family can have its cake, and eat it. A pleasant spot to live and an ideal site for industrythat's the area southwest of Detroit, along the world's busiest waterway, a new and fast-growing business and cultural complex known as "Down River Detroit." Unlike many areas in other parts of the country, its essential resources are built-in. For the prospective industrial plant it offers an ideal combination of fresh water, fuel and power, transport, labor, raw materials and ideal accessibility. It also offers industry a prime market close at hand-in Detroit itself, and throughout the entire Great Lakes region. For the prospective citizen it provides the finest schools, the most modern shopping centers, new hospitals, churches representing 18 denominations, and over 500 acres of parks

and playgrounds. It also borders on one of the nation's finest duck and wild fowl preserves at Pc. Mouillee, just south of Gibraltar - the Venice of Michigan. Many of our Company employees live throughout the Down River area-585 of them. They like it, too. You'll find them in River Rouge, Ecorse, Wyandotte, Riverview, Trenton, Gibraltar, Southgate, Rockwood, Flat Rock, Dearborn, Inkster, Lincoln Park, Allen Park, Melvindale, Taylor and Romulus. It's a virtual paradise for the family-and industry. That, as one Down River resident explains it, is a pretty tough combination to beat. "We believe that Michigan's greatest potential for industrial growth exists in the Down River area," says Hugh C. Daly, Executive Vice President of our Company. "There are no less than 12,000 acres of potential industrial prop-

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erty waiting to be developed. "The St. Lawrence Seaway brings you closer to Europe by sea than the POrt of New York. And, with the possibility in the future of the All-American Channel, there is every reason to hope that this area will justify the name we have given it-'the Heart of America's Fourth Seacoast.' "This is one of the last great shore areas along the Great Lakes which still has ample room for industrial development, and is strategically located for such development." Down River ports on the 20-mile waterfront are an integral part of the Port of Detroit District-lath largest in the United States. Through an extension system of waterways, railroads and highways, Down River is linked to all parts of the North American continent. The Great

Lakes system, with its connecting waterways, serves as an economical transportation medium between Down River Detroit and the Northeast Central states, the central and eastern Canadian provinces and the Atlantic coast. Sailors and pioneer settlers have been using this ancient water rome ever since its discovery by LaSalle in 1679. Trappers, fishermen, and farmers brought their ships upriver piled high with goods for bartering at Fort Detroit more than 200 years ago; and sailing schooners touched along its shores as the Great Lakes trade came into being in the 19th Century. Loggers cut down riverside forests to supply shipyards located in tiny hamlets that are today the leading Down River cities. With the coming of steam-marking the beginning of the machine age-the first fleet of steel bottom

This modern building is typical of new school facilities.

Advanced concepts in architecture are evident in newly built Trenton library.

One of the many new churches that symbolize the growth of our Down River communities.

Employee Dick McLeod takes his daughter for a stroll past his home in Trenton.

carriers was turned out in River Rouge. Later, the Great Lakes Steel Company moved into Ecorse and Zug Island. Further down the river the giant chemical plants, such as Pennsalt, Wyandotte and Monsanto, were opened. Other blue chip firms came in, including Chrysler, Firestone Tire & Rubber, McLouth Steel, U. S. Gypsum, to name a few. More than 100 industries located along the 20-mile stretch of shoreline, and a thousand shops and stores opened to serve the 100,000 workers and their families who moved into the mushrooming Down River communities. In the period 1955 through 1960 alone, Down River issued 33,532 permits for new homes. Representative developments include Bridge Meadows and the Btetton Woods Estates, communities of custom built homes in unspoiled areas of beauty with spreading shade trees and sloping green lawns. More important, however, has been the phenomenal growth of all Down River communities. These 17 communities increased from 331,829 in 1950 up to 589,219 in 1960. This represents a whopping 77.5 per cent increase for this last ten year period. And according to forecasts of the Detroit Metropolitan Area Regional Planning Commission, the Down River population will jump another 26 per cent during the 1960's. There are now approximately 4,000 retail establish-

ments that have had sales of about 50 millions of dollars in 1960. They alone employ about 20,000 persons with a payroll of about 8 million dollars. Many millions of dollars have been spent by the Down River cities for new schools, homes and hospitals. One fine example is the Peoples Community Hospital Authority, an intercommunity group, which has just opened its fourth institution-the three-million dollar Seaway Hospital to serve Trenton, Flat Rock and Rockwood. "We like it Down River." says employee Dick McLeod, "where else can you find a fishing, boating and vacation paradise right in your own backyard?" For many there is the fascination of observing the strange sounding names of foreign ships coming through the Sr. Lawrence Seaway and the Soo Locks down to the pOrts at Down River Detroit. "Watching these ships go by certainly is a pleasant pastime for many Company employees, including myself." says Dick enthusiastically. "Most important, however," Dick points Out, "as our Down River community grows, both with industry and population, so will our Company grow. This, in turn, will provide employees with expanded job opportunities in the Company. Keep your eyes on Down River-it's going to be big."

Board of Commerce officials check site with Charley Grimm.

Down River is a good place to live, and a good place to have fun, fresh air and sun.

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Your emotions may go IIZING II when you see this show

MODERN ART: a new kin d

OULD YOU like co enjoy a new adventure ... rake part in a revolution . . . perhaps get excited? Then visit the third floor of the Detroit Institute of Arts at 5200 Woodward Avenue. For this room echoes with one of the most violent wars ever waged-with brush and palette. Here on display is an outstanding collection of what is known as "modern art." Some critics have used much more definite expressions co describe these paintings. Back in the early part of this century, a tremendous revolt took place in the world of art, as

Ray Lindberg, Supt. of Display, and Franklin Page, Curator of Contemporary Art, ponder modern sculpture in main hall of Museum.

"Portrait Of A Woman" is a painting by famous modern Italian artist, Amadeo Modigliani.

striking as the revolution of the Impressionists and Post-Impressionists during the late 1800's. The battle soon led to bitter denunciations in the press and even in the pulpit. In simple terms, some of the painters of the previous century had depicted nature as it might appear through the lens of a camera. They called it realism. With the dawning of the 20th century, along came a new group of artists who painted on canvas what they felt deep within themselves. They pictured what they saw in their mind's eye, as influenced by their emotions, memories, associations of the mind and even .the subconcious. To express an emotion, they experimented with new, bold colors and designs. Nothing like this had been seen before. Naturally, a storm of controversy arose. Among those who influenced the new look was Vincent Van Gogh whose burning emotions came pouring out in a flood of brilliant color. In his footsteps came other men in turmoil: Matisse, Picasso, Modigliani in Paris; Kandinsky, Kirchner, Nolde in Munich and Dresden; Marin, Pollock, Calder in New York; and many others. "Art is not meant to be merely a copy of what everybody sees," the restless young rebels cried. So they dwelled heavily on the emotional, using shapes and colors to please, astonish or excite the eye.

"Wild beasts, barbarians, crackpots," screamed the critics. But as the years have gone by, the tumult and shouting have subsided. Today modern art, except for its most abstract forms, has come to be accepted, if not thoroughly understood. Most people take the bold distortions and vigorous colorings for granted. One thing is certain, however. When you see the third floor exhibition at the Institute of Arts for the first time, you will react ... perhaps loudly. Don't feel any subsequent embarrassment. The Museum is accustomed to such exclamations. Today the Institute is particularly proud of its collection of German expressionists, a school that began in Dresden in 1905 and soon numbered such men as Heckel, Nolde and Pechstein. While their works are highly imaginative, you probably will be able to recognize what the artists had in mind. Very likely, you also will begin to experience the feeling which prompted many contemporary paintings. For example, many people express nostalgic delight upon viewing Sloan's famous "McSorley's Bar." "To me, the 20th Century revolutionaries are the most realistic of painters," declared A. Franklin Page, the Museum's curator of modern art. "They see a garden, for example, as the human eye sees it in a

Franklin Page and Ray view "From Body To Soul" by Donati.

glance. They do not record every petal of every flower but give an overall impression of the garden." From the revolution in using harmonies of shape and color, modern art eventually went all the way ... to abstract painting. Here artists explore form, using geometric arrangements to interest the eye: It's the abstract paintings that usually draw the and the greatest amount of head scratching strongest language. Modern artists have a habit of swinging from one "school" to another. Diego Rivera once was

obsessed with cubism. Switching from the abstract, Rivera in 1933 painted the dramatic murals of automobile workers adorning the Art Institute's main hall. These, too, have survived the battle of controversy.

Dr. Lofstrom of Friends of Modern Art shows Ray and Chuck "Still Life With Lillies" by German artist Max Beckman.

Why should one go see Detroit's modern art exhibition? For one thing, a number of these paintings now are more valuable than some of the "old masters." Also, modern art stimulates the imagination and helps promote a healthy outlook on life. "In addition these contemporary paintings are an important part of our times . . . the same as rockets to the moon," pointed out Dr. E. P. Richardson, Director of the Institute. So to really be hep, you owe yourself a visit to the Museum's third floor, and the modern art galleries on the main floor. You may be surprised at what happens . . . inside you. Chuck Hoetger of Display and Joyce Schonburg of Museum staff quizzically eye "Figura Marina" by Salvatore Messina.

"Phew" drops do a big iob

How Gas Gets Its Odor Sebastion Cavataio and Harry Miller connect hose to tank.

Northwestern Station personnel help in delicate task of unloading odorant.

Veteran employees who handle odorizing sometimes refer to this process as "Operation Phew!" Like the proverbial polecat, the chemical which gives gas its smell acts quickly-and packs a mighty wallop.

UTTING THE smell in natural gas is a delicate task . . . much like handling a skunk which blunders into your back yard. One little slip and whooff! The whole neighborhood gets wind of it.

People often ask: Why does gas have such a potent odor? The answer, of course, is . . . we deliberately add the smell as a safety precaution.

One pound of the substance (generally composed of blends of mercaptans) can odorize one million cubic feet of gas.

You can't see or feel our product and gas coming directly from pipeline suppliers doesn't have much of a smell. Thus, in order that the average person can have a way of detecting natural gas, our Company injects an identifying odor before delivering the fuel to our customers.

Several times a year, a big truck contammg 3,300 gallons of mercaptan-an organic sulphur compound-leaves Houston, Tex. and heads for Detroit. Drivers of these trucks are as cautious as those who pilot loads of high explosives. They avoid

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heavily populated areas, generally going miles out of their way to do so.

"There are several weighing stations in Detroit," he explained, "but we prefer to play it safe and weigh in where the population density is much lighter."

There's no more danger of explosion than as if this were fuel oil. It's juSt that the drivers are concerned about possible spillage in case of a collision. The odorant is so powerful that a few drops spilled might result in switchboards being bombarded with reports of "leaking mains."

At Northwestern Station, a district representative from the chemical supply firm supervised the unloading. Our Company does not assume responsibility until the odorant is safely pumped into the storage tanks. Two sample bottles are sent immediately to our laboratories at River Rouge for analysis.

Gas for distribution in the Detroit system is odorized at the city gate stations - Northwestern, Willow and sometimes River Rouge.

Robert M. Pearson, Supervisor of Laboratories, demonstrated what could happen if some of the odorant were accidentally spilled. He cautiously loosened the stopper on one of the sample bottles. Within seconds the room was filled with an acrid, pungent odor. An exhaust fan cleared the air by passing it through a charcoal filter.

The most recent shipment was met at an outlying station by Ed Larson, Superintendent of Northwestern Station, who supervised the truck's weighing.

"A decontaminant, such as activated charcoal, is kept on hand to absorb the odor," Pearson pointed out. For even quicker use, a spray used by the perfume industry as a masking agent can be applied. A

Bert Reed applies "perfume" at hose connected to truck.

Bill Krentz and Harry Miller check odorant pumps.

50 gallon drwn of this spray is kept at each pump and storage area. Odorizing material from [he storage tanks is injected by automatic pwnps into the gas flowing through the mains. To determine [he amount of "smell" in the gas, we use special equipment including a camera which takes an "odor picture." Technicians make continuing checks throughout our distribution system to make sure that the gas is properly odorized. Bill Krentz reads calibrated odorant tanks.

Our servicemen also assist in [he checking by sniffing gas outlets of appliances as they make their calls. Some areas require special drip-type odorizers to maintain the smell. "Odorizing gas," Pearson said, "not only serves as a safety factor bur also saves thousands of dollars by permitting quick detection of main leaks."

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Doody was sitting in his comfortable flat at 6226 Avery looking at an architect's rendering of the new building. He's confident he'll be around to witness the skyscraper's dedication. "In the early days," he recalled, 'Td take my crews. out with a horse and wagon and about 300 feet of pipe-usually 1" or %" size. There were no pneumatic drills or air hammers in those days. To tear up the street to lay the pipe we'd go at it with three big sledges. There were absolutely no installations after the first of November. The customers had to wait until the spring thaws." The services and repairs were a bit primitive by our standards. "If we found a leak." Doody said, "we'd use rags we'd brought from home and a cake of Queen Anne's soap from the grocery store to stop them up."

Retiree, 92, recalls problems of a gas man 70 years ago

llBeware Women Drivers"

Life Was Hazardous

A gas man's life was considerably more hazardous in those days, Doody explained. Safety training and equipment were still in their infancy. "We were concerned too about women drivers in big electric runabouts. The barricades around the street trenches seemed to draw them. One woman drove one wheel right into a hole, got out and looked down at a man cowering at the bottom of it and said: 'What in Heaven's name are you doing down there?' From then on every time I saw an electric auto coming, I'd get the men up onto the sidewalk." He remembers how an ingenious early executive turned a jibe by a newspaper into a lucrative promotion stunt. "The early building had an electric sign promoting gas lighting and offering gas coke for $3 a ton. Someone called the Free Press and pointed out the incongruity of using an electric sign to sell gas and the paper wrote a story about it.

Retiree John Doody chuckles and recalls early days as he looks at photograph of his old service truck.

Gas Engine Attracts Thousands

ODAY'S STREET crews have it a lot better than the men who worked the same job in the early decades of the century, according to John Doody. And Doody should know. At 92 he's the oldest Michigan Consolidated retiree and for 40 years he was Main and Service foreman. He joined the Company in 1899 and stayed until his retirement in 1941. "When I came to Detroit from Dexter, my home town," he said, "the Company's only offices were twO floors of a little building at Woodward and John R. ''I've watched it grow bigger and bigger but I never once dreamed that it would wind up in that 32-story building they're putting up in the Civic Center." How do they make a foundation to hold a building that size, anyway?" A lean and still active man with cleancut features and a sudden and almost boyish way of smiling,

"Next day the sign had an addition saying that the electric sign was powered by a gas engine. They enclosed the engine in glass and invited the public, most of whom had never seen one, to come in and look at it. It attracted thousands." Doody (who's resigned to having people call him "Howdy") now lives quietly with his unmarried son, George, 54, and seldom leaves the house since a heart ailment he incurred twO years ago. He hopes to make a couple of ball games this season, though. His wife, Lwa, died in 1929, and his twO daughters, Theresa and Leona, both died in their early thirties. As to that foundation for the new building: it was laid by him and the other dedicated pioneers of the industry.

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John Casey of the Shop Dept. checks progress of his applesauce cake with a few jabs of his trusty toothpick.

â&#x20AC;˘ Here's the finished product a beautiful looking cake that's sure to be equally as tasty.

He Bakes Cakes For Recreation

Casey at the Batter F

OR A MAN who's spent much of his life in such violent activities as slapping shells into artillery field pieces, swooshing down Austrian mountain slopes as a ski patroller, playing football and hunting, John Casey has a singularly gentle hobby. He bakes cakes! Furthermore, he bakes so well that his wife, Alice, might be pardoned an occasional secret wish that Mighty Casey and his batter would strike out. Every week or so Casey, a dark haired, muscular young man of 27 who is an employee in the Service Shop Dept., assembles the ingredients and utensils for a baking project in the immaculate kitchen of the Casey home at 3972 Kingston, Dearborn, and gets to work. To an abashed male visitor, Casey in action is an impressive sight. The impact is heightened by his learned, running commentary on such things as having ihe shortening at room temperature, not using too much flour, beating the batter a precise 1 Y2 minutes, and other little secrets of the baker's art. Although he has baked pies and cakes in all

flavors, his favorite recipe is that of his English mother's for applesauce cake, in which applesauce replaces milk. "My father is Irish and there's an Irish recipe that's similar but what emerges is really a sweet bread," he said with finality. He first became interested as he watched his mother bake nearly every day for her family of three boys and five girls but he didn't take baking seriously until a few years ago. Mostly he follows newspaper recipes. A graduate of Holy Redeemer High School, Casey joined the Company in 1952 as a helper in the Street Department at Tireman Station. In 1954, he entered the U. S. Army and became a field artillery cannoneer with the rank of specialist third class. The dash of the ski troopers fascinated him and he took up mountain climbing to qualify for ski duty. He made it but was discharged after only three months as a ski soldier. He rejoined the Company in 1956 as a fitter at Allen Road Street Department then, last December, he transferred to Noble Shop. [ 11 ]

clubs sports activities

Spring again - wid. cow pasture pool.

Gasca Golfers Rarin' To Go ETROIT DISTRICT golfers will swing into their 24th season of Gasco League play this month, with "A" Division slated to hit the first tee on April 15 followed by "B" Division on April 22. League competition will see the two divisions battling away at Maple Lane Golf Club on alternate Saturdays through Sept. 2. Back in 1937, a group of Gas Company employees gOt together and launched a fraternal rivalry on the links. Included among the firSt Golf League organizers were Jack Gilbert, W. H. Glines, Karl Schmid't, William Green, Ernest Baker and Anthony Cramer.

Today, the twO divisions number a total of 42 teams - 168 golfers doing their level best to win the District championship. Since 1949, winning teams from the various Districts have met each fall 'to determine the Gasco grand champion. This InterDistrict swingin' session provides a fun highlight of the year. For the past eight years, Detroit District entrees also have teed off with the best linksmen Detroit Edison and Michigan Bell could offer in the annual Inter-Utility tourney. This year's winner-take-all event will be held June 10 at Bald Mountain Golf Club with Michigan Bell as host. How good are Gasco golfers? Good enough to score that ace of aces, a hole-in-one. Raleigh Stone, of Coolidge Service Shop, turned the trick in 1959.

Pioneers (from left), Tony Cramer, Ernest Baker, Jack Gilbert and Karl Schmidt.

Raleigh Stone made Gasco history with a hole-in-one.

Herb Wells uses plenty of body english.

Bowlers Sharp Near Season's End Bowlers are in the homesuetch and several teams still contend for top spots. Outstanding scores achieved include June Wright who rolled a 224 game, Donna Ramey 211, Joan Horvath 206, Ruth Autio 200 and a 515 series by Geraldine Rohrer. Don Schultz rolled the first 700 series of the season, 703, which included a 275 game. Gene Lee also racked up a 275 game in a 666 series and games of 255 were scored by Frank Pysz, Carmine Capaldi and John Dechko. Four bowlers-Marge Banonis, Stella Scandalis, Harold Lauer and Bob Clements earned arm patches for rolling triplicates this season. The men's Inter-District tournament is scheduled in Detroit for May 6 and the women on May 20.

The Mainliners - our crack basketball team, includes from left, Dave Sumey, Ed Guyitt, Emil Golubosky and Gene Khoury. Kneeling are Don Szmanski, Charles Ballard and Tony Pignanello. Not shown are Hugh Cooper, Ralph Okie, Ray Smith and Ed Redmond.

Hoopsters Win Championship Our "Mainliners" basketball team in the Western Industrial League finished second and had an excellent chance of winning the playoffs. In the Inter-Utility basketball tournament the "Mainliners" met and defeated a Michigan Bell team for the championship by a score of 50 to 47. "The Flames," participating in an Eastern league, finished out of the playoffs but consider rhe season successful. Hockey players fete their wives at season's end.

Yon Can't Win 'Em All Gasco's Yellow Jackets missed top sPOt in the Industrial Hockey League playoffs-by a score of 7 to 2. A strong Chrysler team won the championship. Both Gasca reams did well throughout the year, however. A dinner dance climaxed the season with players from the eight teams entertaining their wives at a banquet.

SQUARE DANCE SPECTACLE COMING The Square Dance Club will swing Out with 20,000 other do-se-do'ers at rhe 10th National Square Dance Convention at Cabo Hall June 29-July 1. Evening performances will be held by groups from all parts of the nation. Spectator tickets at 90c are available from Howard Cameron and O. R. McGary.

Eat and be Merry Annual Family Night is again planned by the Sportsmen's Club in the Sports Center at Rouge Station on April 21. These parties are very popular with the small fry, for food and entertainment. Wives are particularly happy because of a night out and the opportunity to eat their husbands' cooking.

CASTING TEAM WINS The bait casting team won the Metropolitan Casting League Championship to bring home another trophy.

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Spring fever! Henry Andrachick will soon be out with the Softball League.

Dan Musto displays the form that keeps him among the top bowlers.

Winning the Metropolitan Bait Casting League Championship is the Gasca team of Gil Schassberger, Bob McCann, George Riach, Bill Carlton, Pete Rossman and Pete Burke.

Meet Henry J. Reichert -

Our Reporter of The Month

Man Of Many Skills Most people have trouble finding one hobby. the first prize and a cash award. He also copped the top But that's not the case with 55-year-old Henry Reichert, movie award and trophy in 1952 from the Greater Muskegon Amateur Movie Club for his film "Aquapades." senior clerk with Muskegon's Street Department and For the past six years he's been owner and skipper of a hobbyist extraordinaire. Henry lives right in the heart of a sportsman's paradise 26-foot steel cabin cruiser named "Off Shore." It can safely and just a stone's throw from the silvery be said that over 50 per cent of our employees in Muskegon have been on his boat expanse of Muskegon Lake. Within minutes after closing his office he's Out on his cabin at one time or another. Henry's been captain of his own ships cruiser cutting through the water out to Lake Michigan and the prospect of some since 1938, when he bought his first vessel, enjoyable fishing. a 16-foot sailboat and then, some years later, None of Henry's hobbies are "fly-byhe traded for a converted surfboat with a night" ventures, however. specially built cabin. He's been a boating enthusiast for over Henry started with our Company in 22 years, a fisherman even longer, a photogAugust, 1927. From 1941 through 1943 he rapher for 25 years, and an archer since the served in the U. S. Air Force in an adminisearly days of 1930. trative capacity; mostly in England and As an archer he's copped many medals. France. Henry Reichert Born in Hamburg, Germany, Henry emiMost important, however, has been his skill in bagging three deer with the seemingly fragile bow and grated to the U.S. with his mother when he was twO years arrows. No mean feat, this. Henry hasn't missed a season old. Today he lives with his wife, Bernice, and two toy since a law in 1934 allowed archers to participate. terriers, at 1892 Manz, Muskegon. As many Gasette readers know, Henry's been doing a On the photographic front, Henry has also exhibited 'real job for the past ten years. Most of us relish the delightplenty of championship form. When he submitted his ful pictures he takes of fat fish caught by the boys on their 200-foot 8mm movie covering sports events of the "Outdoor regular Saturday morning outings. He's truly a man of Guide's Meet of Newaygo" in 1940, the judges handed him many skills.

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iproduction &pipeline; Mrs Evelyn Brus had an opportunity to prove her culinary art at a recent dinner at her apartment. The girls in the office were invited for the occasion. Wilson Hobbs and James Hannon transferred from Big Rapids to Scottville. Wilson and Jim will have charge

of the operation and maintenance of transmission lines in this area. Eileen Friedli and Becky Rockwood took advantage of our mild winter to ice skate on Reed's Lake. James Fredell, operating man at Wayland, is driving a new Ford. William Leslie and Henry Brissette returned after a stay at the Big Rapids Hospital. Richard Hubbard attended a natural gas engineering conference at Oklahoma State on "Oil Recovery Through Natural Gas Storage in Petroleum Reservoirs."

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Paul W. Wiseman, left, and Wm. E. Durst, new landmen with P & PL, recently transferred from Michigan Wisconsin Pipeline Co. Both live in Big Rapids.

Joseph N. Kuipers, left, who also transferred to Land Dept., has th~ee children and lives in Reed City. William O. CarlIsle, a UCLA grad, is with Engineering.

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Receiving a watch at his retirement party is "Webb" Cornell, pictured with W. R. Pike of Big Rapids. Audree Levy, left, "Mrs. Ann Arbor of 1960," meets with Mrs. Ruth Stewart, former Home Service Director and Rosemary Phoenix, Station WHRV Women's Director, who will judge the 1961 contest.

William Durst, Joseph Kuipers and Paul Wiseman are new employees in the Land Dept. Work here involves curative procedures toward development of gas exploration, storage and transmission. Land on which there will be exploration, gas storage or on which transmission lines are to be placed is checked for legal descriptions and ownership. This requires many hours in township and county offices, checking official records. Production and division orders, mortgage subordination agreements, oil and gas leasing, mineral rights and acquisition of storage rights, right-of-way easements and damage settlements on land are problems of the day. Negotiations, purchase, leasing or other arrangements are made with each land and mineral owner on whose property our operations are involved.

six lakes storage By Gib McDade Wayne Thornbury, president of 'the Lions Club at Six Lakes, reports a successful March of Dimes Campaign in Belvidere Twp. Charles and Mrs. Buck enjoyed a trip South. Weare glad to learn that the son of Elton Baldwin is recovering from an a'Hack of rheumatic fever. Marilyn Church spent a 30 day furlough at home before embarking for a 6 month stay in Munich, Germany. Marilyn is the daughter of Roy Church. Employment anniversary: Stanley 1. Davenport, 24 yrs.

Ellsworth Henes reports he enjoyed himself thoroughly during his Florida vacation. We express our deepest sympathy to Gale Hartman and family on 'the recent death of his father and to Mary Barrett and her husband, Bob, on the recent death of Bob's father. Jimmy Young of Meter Shop and his wife plan a trip back to Scotland this summer to visit friends and relatives. Clyde Budd of Sales reportS his son, Jim, a junior at the University, plans to be married in April. Our sympathy is extended to Lawrence Walz and family in the loss of his mother, Mrs. Mamie Walz. Jack Feldkamp returned from Florida and reports having a wonderful time. Fred Kochendorfer and his wife are now on their vacation in the same area.

Karl Hafner, retired from Ann Arbor District, recently passed away.

Karl F. Hafner It is with deepest regret 'that we report the passing of Karl F. Hafner, Service Shop employee. Karl had been with the Company for more than 31 years before his retirement on Oct. 15, 1958. He served in World War I, was Post Commander of the V.F.W. in 1937-38, and kept very active in . veterans' affairs. Our sincere sympathy is expressed to his wife, Helen.

Warren Sweet retired after 37 years of service with Ann Arbor Distrct.

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We express our deepest sympa'thy w Pat Ryan of Collenion, and his son, Bob, of Distribmion on the loss of their daughter and sister, and the very serious injury w their wife and mother in an amomobile accident near Pigeon.

With three lively boys, Jerry Robinson of Bill Investigation had problems posing this fine family.

Sandra Kay, daughter of Lawrence Walz of Ann Arbor Sales and her husband, Gerald Sutfin.

Commercial Office ACCOUNT INFORMATION

Ed Hieber spent a few days in the "Windy City" visiting relatives and enjoying the big city. Representatives from local women's groups were guests at a dessert given by Ann Arbor District where they heard the details of the "Mrs. America" contest. Mrs. Audree Levy, current "Mrs. Ann Arbor Area," gave a resume of her experiences in the "Mrs. Michigan contest. The film, Homemaker's Holiday, with the current "Mrs. Michigan," Mrs. Geraldine Scon of Traverse City, was shown. Special guests included M. G. Kendrick, Administrative Assistant w the Vice President in Charge of Sales and chairman of the "Mrs. Michigan" Contest for 1961, representatives of the radio and press, and judges for the local contest. The Ann Arbor District contest will be held April 27.

By Mary Ellen Amsden We welcome Helen Fujawa and Nancy Iwankovitsch. Jean Meer, Laurie Sanford and Julie Lizon left w become full-time homemakers. Rose and Frank Gawlinski are proud owners of a 1961 blue Buick. Pat Woonon, Barb Shinske, Fran Geisz, Marylyn Jaszcz and Elizabeth Cook were recently escorted w the Ice Capades, after which they were taken to dinner.

BRANCH OFFICES

Junior Achievers Can-Can The Gas Company is sponsoring a Junior Achievement group. This year it is called the Handi-Can Corporation. The direction of the group's affairs is in the capable hands of J. D. Martin, Jr., of Cuswmer Service, Ead Swllsteimer of Sales, Irv Lmz of Swck, and Boyd Braun of Service. Handi-Can is producing and marketing a multi-purpose container for cakes, pies, etc. The raw material comes from the scrap heap of a local business concern. The group recently wok part in the open house and trade fair at the Junior Achievement Center.

Planning a September wedding, Sharon Margaret is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hogan. Her fiance attends Cleary College.

By Gerry Rohrer Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Glines, Mack Branch Manager, enjoyed soaking up sunshine at Pompano Beach. Harold Teagan, Grand River Branch Manager, spent a busy bm pleasant week painting. Lillian Morenz, Boulevard Branch, also chose home w spend her vacation. She had a relaxing but very enjoyable week. Carol Hazzard, Wyandotte Branch, drove w Texas with her parents to see her brother graduate at Sheppard Air Force Base. Congratulations w Mary Fisher, Dearborn Branch, upon her engagement w Harry Carmean.

COLLECTION By Dorothea Seifert Len Golen arrived home recently and was greeted by his lovely wife, Jennie, with the news that she had won a camera and a life-time supply of film. We have two more proud fathers of sons: George Dougherty with 7 lb. 2 oz. John Eric and Eddie Dombrowski with 6 lb. 7 oz. Richard Edward. Phil Jones is buzzing along in a new black Fury and the blue streak going down Grand River each morning is Bev Hobbs in his new Faidane. Nancy Rice had a long face a few mornings ago. Her mother announced that her younger sister had received a driver's license and that Nancy would have w share the car. Our best wishes go to Eddie Clough and Ann White who were recently married at Grace Evangelical and Reformed Church. Their honeymoon was a lovely mowr trip w Florida. This is the end of Friday night stag parties.

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CREDIT By Judy Corcoran Dorothy Cole vacationed in New York during the big blizzard there. "Unsinkable Dot" plowed through the heavy snow for enjoyable sight-seeing and shopping. Herbert Wells avoided bad weather by flying to Florida, but he was unable to go fishing as planned. Judy Bond became Mrs. James Corcoran on Feb. 24. Buzzing around in his new Comet is Roy Oliphant. Recent stay-at-home vacationers were Nancy Krenke and Rosaline Jadczak. Also Jane Pye, who brought her cute but shy little daughter, Yvonne, in for a visit. Pat Yank, who was in the National Hair Fantasy Show in Chicago, surprised us with a new hair-do and color nearly every day.

Attractive Mary Ellen Johnson is with Correspondence. Edward G., right, son of Edward Rago of Mailing, recently graduated from Wayne State University.

Phyllis Dumontier is our very likable Personality of the Month. A graduate of Dominican High, she enjoys most outdoor sports, roller skating and ice skating. She is now collecting records as a hobby, in particular those of Andy Williams. CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS By Annette T. Jensen It was a happy Valentine's Day for Sandy Berne who became engaged to Ben Phillips. On Feb. 11 Charles Amsden took Sheila Commenator for his wife. Mary Ellen Amsden from Account Information was a bridesmaid. The newlyweds honeymooned in New York. Our deepest sympathy to Shirley Cook who recently lost her mother.

J. K. Jordan and Herb Wells hope their wives can now prepare similar, tasty barbeque beef.

We welcome Pat Letang back and say good-bye to Carol Hammond and Beverly Young who left to become full-time homemakers. Getting away from Michigan cold was Diane DeYonker who vacationed in Florida. Pat Leverington and her husband, Roth, also enjoyed the sun on their vacation in Florida. CUSTOMER BILLING By Shirley Hartwig Several weddings took place this past month. Charlene Campbell became Mrs. Thomas Thornton at a candlelight ceremony. Her honeymoon included a visit to eight Southern states. Marge Burke became Mrs. Don Campbell at Christ the King Church. They spent their honeymoon in the Pocono Mountains. Her reception was held at Haven Hall. Loretta Hogans and Will Whitsett had their reception in the church parlors after a candlelight ceremony. They are thrilled with the home they just purchased. Frances Ogg, Marie Aloisio and Judy VerVaecke vaca路tioned around Detroit, while Marge Schlaf traveled to Florida for a tan. Gazella Mlcuch went skiing in the Laurentian Mountains near Montreal. Bob Havrilla proudly announced the birth of a daughter, Deborah Ann, 8 lbs., 6 ozs. Rosemary Giannone nearly knocked our eyes Out with her beautiful diamond. She has set her wedding date for June 17. Pat Chicosky visited Kentucky one weekend where she experienced an unfortunate accident with her car. Helen Sanger is collecting maps and information for her trip to Florida, and plans to visit her boyfriend there in the Army.

Murray Tandy of Noble concentrates very well while Bud Kremer of Main Office fervently emotes.

Duane and Mrs. Davis are proud of this splendid family. Duane is with Bill Investigation and the son of retired Garage Supt. Herb Davis.

Carol Garvey of Acco u n t Information tickles the 88's.

Bob Gardner and Thorny Dickinson treat their families to a Sportsmen's Club beef barbeque.

Flossie Blanks spends Saturdays taking sewing lessons. Her current project is a silk sport shirt for her husband. Joe O'Brien, our Army man, paid a visit and looks wonderful. Ask Ruth Ross the price of any dairy product and she can quote it exactly, now that she has a personal interest in her milk man. Welcome to Claudette Kreger and Lynne Kohl, who are new in the Audit Section. Employment anniversaries: Edna Stoll and Julia Hudeck, 18 yrs.; Nathan Noe, 8; Fay Bess and Marie Lipski, 5. CUSTOMER INTERVIEW By Joann Schornack Enjoying a vacation at the Navy's expense, Dick Steer spent two weeks training in South Carolina. Back from skiing in Aspen, Colo., our champion, Carrol Pennington, found all good things must end. We are glad to welcome Marcia Organ back after her illness. CUSTOMER SERVICE By K. Bonnici and M. Burke Enjoying an early vacation, Karen Dooley will travel to Milwaukee to visit her sister. Karen Harris and Sue Verbeke will spend their time in Florida, while Camille Rzepka will enjoy just staying home. Betty Marone will soon become the bride of Robert Gardner at Our Lady of Help Church. Annette Roscoe and Sally Clark are twO of Betty's bridesmaids. Camille Rzepka will also assist at her cousin's wedding. Sharon Vichcales is the proud owner of a new white Comet. MAILING By R. Bissa We welcome Marjorie Biggins to the Incoming Mail division. Harry McDonald left to be a full-time student at Ferris

Elaine and Keith Shuen present a most attractive picture on this momentous day. Elaine is with C u s tom e r Accounts.

Institute in Big Rapids. Harry will join another former employee, Richard Backoff, who is doing very well. Edward G., son of Edward A. Rago, recently graduated from W.S.u. with a degree in Business Administration. STAFF By Mary Ellen Stay Loren and Mrs. Lomprey recently traveled to New York City to visit their son and their first grandchild. Merle Schultz and his wife enjoyed a winter vacation in Fort Lauderdale.

Robin Ann, daughter of Anthony Ludwig of Mailing, wants food-not talk; while Vicky Marie, daughter of Pat Letang of Customer Accounts, questions facts of the case.

Controller' 5 GENERAL ACCOUNTING By Jo Mozham After a fair season last year, the Controller's softball team will try to improve and have a real "cool" year. Bolstered by new faces and including veterans Manny Miruzzi, Ed Oliver, Kes McCrackin, Mel Bork, and Bruno Bernava, breaking into the win column will be a certainty. We extend our deepest sympathy to Fran Garavaglia on the death of her father. STORES ACCOUNTING By Michael Foster We all wish Mr. Beals a speedy recovery. He was recently hospitalized with a heart attack. In the local March of Dimes bowling tournament, Michael Foster bowled a big 609 series for third place to win an expense-paid trip to New York City for two.

Divers Honored A group of skin divers led by James Keeney of Collection recently received a Civilian Citation from the Detroit Police Department for recovering the body of a missing 8-year-old boy from a canal. The Citation, one of Detroit's most prized honors, was presented by Police Commissioner Herbert W. Hart to Keeney as president of the Michigan Skin Diving Council. Commissioner Han cited how police and Explorer Scouts had searched for the body all one night and throughout the next day without success, after the boy apparently had fallen into the canal. Turning to the Skin Diving Council, police accepted the group's standing offer to assis't whenever needed. "Fourteen members, led by President Keeney, began probing the waters for the missing boy," the Citation declared. "Stringing themselves along the canal, each diver covered a small area, searching along the muddy bottom, constantly facing the hazard of large floes of ice and disregarding their own safety and health in the frigid waters." Less than two hours later, the divers found the body. "The totally voluntary and unselfish actions of the members of the Michigan Skin Divers Council in devoting their own time and talents in the interest of their fellow citizens ... despite possible physical danger to themselves ... is an outstanding contribution to the cause of civic responsibility and human betterment." The Council is composed of about 40 separate skin diving clubs of which our own Gasco Scubaneers Club is a member.

James Keeney receives citation from Comissioner Hart.

"Gasco skin divers helped pave the way for the Citation by recovering a body from under the ice at Green Lake in December," Keeney declared. "Previously, police agencies had been reluctant to accept the volunteer efforts of civilians. But after the Green Lake recovery, they began to feel differently." Many of the Council's 950 skin divers keep in practice throughout the year-even diving under ice in winterand thus are well conditioned and trained for recovery, Keeney pointed Out. He said the Council plans to organize a regular recovery team of top volunteer divers.

----------------*---------------TYPING AND CALCULATING By Dee Krawczak Congratulations to Ruth Kauffman who walked down the aisle of Epiphany Church to become Mrs. Frank Szynkowski. Two of her bridesmaids were Joan Shiemke and Eileen Cullinan of Property Accounting. Vacation bound is Janice Rntkowski. DestinationFlorida. While there she also will see a girl friend take vows in the Benedictine Order. Taking it nice and easy is Jo Mozham, listening and collecting records for her new stereo.

Joan Tyree, formerly of Property Accounting and Jerry, of Tabulating, are proud parents of Karen Lynn.

TABULATING By Carolyn Luths Our best wishes to Helen Nader on the announcement of her engagement. We are happy to have Guy DeCarlo and John Wright back after their stay in the hospital. Employment anniversaries: Kathleen Turvey, 3 yrs.; and Carol Mathieson, 2.

Michaelane, 10 months, daughter of Bob DeYonker of Property Accounting, is quite enchanted with life.

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south of Louisville. Two and a half days were spent going down and seven days returning. In addition to visiting his mother in Miami, Rudy also visited retiree Fred Call, at Pompano Beach. Larry Cronin and his wife also plan to vacation in Florida. Ed Sennett's son is home from the hospital and mending fine. Five weeks must pass before the cast can be removed. Tom Law was renominated trustee in Brownstown Twp. Charles R. Montgomery has been appointed Assistant Controller.

C. R. Montgomery Named Assistant Controller Charles R. Montgomery has been appointed Assistant Controller of our Company. A specialist in financial and accounting matters, Mr. Montgomery transferred from our affiliate, American Louisiana Pipe Line Company. Mr. Montgomery is a graduate of Loyola University of Chicago with a bachelor of science degree in commerce. He first joined the American Natural Gas Company affiliated system in 1951 as a staff accountant, moving up to assistant treasurer of American Natural Gas Service Company in 1952 and became assistant controller of American Louisiana Pipe Line Company in 1957. During World War II he served as an Air Force administrative officer sta-tioned in Alaska. Mr. Montgomery and his wife, Mona, and their twO sons, Craig, 14, and Bruce, 10, reside at 219 N. Highland, Dearborn.

Engineering LABORATORY AND TESTING By Buford F. Stiles "You can be sure with natural gas." During the February electrical failures, Bill Phillips' lawn light remained burning. Bill reports, "I was the light of the neighborhood! " Florida vacationing Chapeks, Rudy and Florence, returned bur not without incident. Enroure home they became snowbound on an expressway from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m.,

Grandpa Alex GalliQ.a of Station A Gas Distribution carries this picture of grandson Martin Alex in his wallet.

Gas Distribution STATION A By Douglas Ridholls Mrs. Alex Gallina spent several days 1n Sr. John's Hospital. Willie Ervin found educating his children is tough on the wallet, but he is convinced it is the only way. His oldest daughter, Willie Mae, completed a secretarial course and now has a position in Wayne County General Hospital. Applications are now being taken at Station A for garden plots. The rich soil brought in by the Street Dept. should produce amazing crops. Leon Benefield made a fast trip to his dad's farm in Tennessee and returned with a bad case of spring fever. Leslie Lloyd completed closing in his porch for yeararound use. He is now an expert, and taking orders. Leroy Vicks spent vacation in Georgia to see if Mr. Eisenhower left any quail to shoot next season. Leroy

Attending a Noble Station retirement party are former Gas Distribution employees, from left, Jack Holden, formerly Station A, Tom Breene from Station G and Ashley Cottrell from Coolidge.

knows this territOry well as it is close to his boyhood home. Our sincere sympathy is expressed to 1. Lloyd and family on the sudden death of his father in Madisonville, Ky. Mac and his brother were delayed enroute to the funeral by a severe stOrm. STATION B

By Tony BI'inkman After 40 years of continuous service at Station B, Ray Anderson transferred to River Rouge Station. Tom Beggs acquired a four place tent for temporary quarters in Marathon, Fla. this Spring. Russ Orlando is very proud of the picturesque mural his talented spouse painted on their dining room wall. Clem Barczynski had the misfortune to have his car transmission damaged while being pushed by a tOw truck. Joe Cencius is anxiously awaiting the results of his test for his City Engineer's License. Henry Schreiber's new bride is lonesome for the rolling hills of Pennsylvania and they plan a trip there. Ed Walker entertained his Boy Scout Troop at the Sportsmen's Club Rifle Range at River Rouge.

Arthur Jones of Meter Reading and his wife, Betty, attend a satisfying Noble party according to Caroline, 5, and David,6.

Meter Reading

GAS DISTRIBUTION OFFICE By Mary Agnes Proden Barney and Marilyn Weideman celebrated their wedding anniversary by attending Cinerama. Donald K. Gallop, Jr., was born Feb. 11, weighing 7 lbs., 6 ozs. and was welcomed home by -three proud sisters. Don and Charlotte are very happy parems. RIVER ROUGE

By John W. Maurer Mr. and Mrs. William Simms experienced a frigid vacation in North Bay, Ont. We welcome Evald Anderson who transferred from Station B. Fred Kilian transferred to Station J. Best wishes to Fred Kilian who has a new position at Station J. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Tokarski returned from Florida sporting winter tans.

By Gordon Gladue Future attendants at our Christmas parties will include a new son in the family of Mitchell and Elizabeth Fabinski, and new girls for Hank and Beverly Kronner and Prince and Annie Tillman. D. Duchesne is recovering from a serious operation and G. Itchue also had an operation. Dave Aluis' mother is hospitalized as is Wanda, wife of Stanley Selengowski, and Mrs. C. Ewers, mother-in-law of VictOr Brashaw. Gladys, wife of Gordon Gladue, is also hospitalized. Sam Clarfek has returned to work after a heart attack. We extend our sincere sympathy to the Schumer family on the passing of their mother and to the LaPointe family on the death of Mrs. LaPointe's father.

Leo Frye is the newly appointed supervisor of Operating Statistical Division.

Operation Services

Jim Merritt of Meter Reading and his wife, Irene, have few idle moments with this lively family, including Janet, Sharon, Jim, Ken and Rita.

TRANSPORTATION By James Sanderson and Mary Bacon Sporting a new car is Art Lareau with a new Fairlane. We wish a speedy recovery to Bill Pratt and Howard Cameron who both underwent minor surgery. Our expert marksman, Judy Reeves, was selected for pistol shooting demonstrations with the Sportsmen's Club. Employment anniversaries: Art Feeny, 37 yrs.; Arnold Loveridge and Dennis Lee, 15; E. Zeller and M. Blazen 11.

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George 1. Sawyer

Clarence Stacey, retiring from Operating Statistical is now equipped for his favorite hobby, as Mrs. A. V. Brashear and Mrs. Stacey join in approval.

George Sawyer Reti res G. 1. Sawyer, Superintendent of Operation Services retired at the end of March, just short of completing 36 years with the Company. Mr. Sawyer has always been in the Operating Departments, with his time divided principally in the Meter Shop, Service Shop, and Street Department. Whenever there was a press of activity, including such projects as the sealing campaign and the change-over, one could always count on finding George in the thick of things. In addition to various executive or administrative positions, he has represented the Company in many outside activities such as state and local Civilian Defense work and the A.G.A. Personnel and Accident Prevention Committees. Always an avid fisherman, and one who occasionally journeyed to far away places, George is looking forward to this expanded oppormnity to indulge in these adventures. METER SHOP By]. R. DeLos Alfred Gumke joined 'the compac't car class with a new Falcon, while George Harnish and Guilio Crilli purchased new Chevies. We offer our sincere sympathy to Joseph Sharpe on the recent death of his mother-in-law and to John Kalmanek on the death of his brother, Michael. Our sick list includes Earl Roberts, who is recuperating at home after hospitalization; Walter Ostrowski, hospitalized for observation, and Jim Renzi in Metropolitan Hospital. Mantell Pullen has now returned after a month's illness and Mrs. Guilio Crilli is doing well after a serious operation.

OPERATIONS STAFF By Pat Mozham Congratulations w Stan and Kathleen Gladysz on their fifth son. Thomas Gerard was born Feb. 2. William Przybylski transferred to Service Shop after completing his training program. We extend a big welcome to Gilbert Clarke and Ed Keran, photOgraphers assigned to Photographic Division.

Al Gumke of Meter Shop poses with his lovely new bride, the former Pat Bochenek.

Purchasing and Supplies TIREMAN

Ledrew Yancey retired April 1 after 31 years with Noble Building staff.

By Del Deneau We bid farewell to serviceman Jim Gray who retired. Jim was employed in 1922 and has worked at many jobs including 'those of clinkerman, tractOr operatOr, yard repairman, painter, helper, oil and tar pumper, and serviceman at several stations. During this time Jim garnered a great many friends. We will miss his smile and many stOries of rabbit and coon hunting. Glen Peters drove in recently with a new Chevrolet, Bob Smith with a new Ford and Don Zajac with a Falcon. We bid farewell to Jim Kelly who assumed duties as a stockman at Lynch Road. At the same time we welcomed Herb Steffens who transferred from Allen Road.

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EUREKA

James, son of Jesse Schweighauser of Coolidge Stock is a recent graduate of Redford High.

By Ed Lescinskas We extend sincere sympathy to Mrs. Milton Buntrock and Mrs. Adam Roi on the deaths of their fathers. Mr. and Mrs. Myron Huerner spent a week in Miami Beach visiting their daughter, Jeanette. They enjoyed the round trip by jet. Cliff Kruger is well pleased with his recent purchase of a hunting cabin near Lewiston. Dorothea Ann, daughter of Ed Lescinskas, is home and well on the road to recovery after surgery. LYNCH ROAD

By P. Winn Welcome to Jim Kelly who recently transferred from Tireman Stock. Living within walking distance of Lynch, Jim is very happy. Bob Thompson purchased a new home in Warren, and he and Mrs. Thompson are overjoyed with their new surroundings. Baseball enthusiasts Dave Derrick and George Pickrahn anxiously await the opening day at Tiger Stadium.

Fergus Reynolds was recently appointed Supervisor of Noble Stock.

The "B.T.U" bowling team reports a new and surprising addition. Don Martin says their new star, Vic Borra, is really mowing 'em down.

NOBLE

By Pete Simpson Robert Frank served as a juror for a month. Jim Mullen sold his home in Warren Township and is now looking for another. James Graham is recovering from a lacerated hand which required several stitches. Joe Perry and Pete Simpson are counting the days until the golf season opens, and hope to improve their scores.

Clifford Moore retires from Station B Stock.

OFFICE An interesting lerter and picture cards were received from John Topliss, retired. John's many friends will be happy to know he is in excellent health and thoroughly enjoying life. John is living in Fruita, Colo., at 1426 - 20th Road, Route No. 1. STATION B

By E. Beattie We welcome Hugh Cooper who recently transferred from Lynch Road Stock and we will now have player details of most Gasco sports activities. Don Stackpole completed his house cleaning early so he can condition his boa't for an early launching. COOLIDGE

By W. Mills William Wright is recuperating af.ter an operation. Warren Mills was elected a deacon at the Pilgrim Congregational Church in Livonia. Employment anniversary: Jesse Schweighauser, 35 yrs. Floyd Klopfenstine had a very enjoyable reunion with his son, Jerry, who was on leave from the US. Navy.

Stock Department retirees Walter Lewis and John Shanahan maintain that contented, well-fed appearance.

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ALLEN ROAD By C. Elliott Bill Blatnik and Barney Fitzgerald are happy with mild weather as they can now polish their new cars. Employment anniversary: Steve Blatnik, 25 yrs. His son, Steve, Jr., a recent graduate of Melvindale High, expects to enter college at Alpena. Nick Zapton has twO sons in the Armed Services. Leroy, 23, is with the Army on Okinawa and Nick, Jr., 18, is serving aboard the U.S.S. Boston at San Juan, Puerto Rico. PURCHASING AND TRAFFIC By Edythe Lord An excellent review was given "The Sound of Music" running at the Riviera by both the critics and Donna Ramey and Eleanor Milet. Edythe Lord returned from a snowbound honeymoon in Washington, D.C., to find another finger had been "ringed" in her absence, that of Sylvia Zimmerman. Sylvia received a beautiful white gold solitaire from Dick McCade, and they plan the wedding for July 1. Dick is with Michigan Wisconsin Pipeline Company.

James J. Springer of Industrial Sales gained a daughter when James D. and this pretty maid were wed.

Sales By Stella Scandalis Patricia Maloney was given a lovely bridal shower by her aunt in honor of her approaching marriage. Acapulco is the ideal vacation-place according to Bert and Mrs. Glines. They spent some wonderful days there. Tom and Mrs. O'Brien enjoyed all the pomp and pageantry of the Mardi Gras in New Orleans. We wish a quick recovery to Mickey Peterson from her recent illness. Employment anniversaries: Bill Green, 26 yrs.; Clarence Ostby, 24; Dick McLeod and Don Mahon, 5. INDUSTRIAL By James Springer A. H. Peck spent vacation painting his kitchen to the satisfaction of himself and Mrs. Peck. George and Mrs. Marble hope to return from a Florida vacation with enough tan to last all summer. Mrs. Nash and husband, Joe, report the advent of another little boy to their nice family. Employment anniversaries: Louis Ruedisueli, 27 yrs. and Charles Poor, 35.

A Sales Department romance culminated successfully for Leon and Kathleen Bonnici.

Service Shop GENERAL DISTRICT By Carl KanioUlski Joe and Ann Fournier are proud new parents. Their daughter, Shelly Anne, weighed 7 lbs., 1 oz. Walt Rudman spent his vacation relaxing in Florida. Clarence Hein will spend most of his vacation at the bowling alley. Dick Kolpasky is planning to be married on May 6. Our sincere sympathy is extended to John Bordine and to his father Allan, a retired employee, upon the death of Allan's wife.

Well fed and contented at a Noble party are retirees J. N. Thomas (left), L. L. Schlosser and C. B. Kiehl.

Dick McLeod of Industrial Development Division is not often seen in a mood of such justifiable despair.

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Kids Color To Win First Prize Winner Trades New Bike For Brother's Dishwashing Talents Three young Grosse Pointe artists were first prize winners in our Company's "Color the Cowboy" contest which was conducted in cooperation with the Grosse Pointe News. New bicycles were presented ro Bonnie Barit, Karen West and Joanne Malcolm at special ceremonies at our Mack-7 Mile office. Bonnie, 12, whose entry was judged best in the oldest category for boys and girls, is in the seventh grade at Grosse Pointe University School. Since Bonnie already had a bike, she turned over the prize ro her brother-with a "hook" attached. "He can have the bike if he agrees ro wash all the dinnet dishes and do my other household chores for 'the next six months," Bonnie declared. Her brother readily agreed. Karen West, 7, winner in the second age category, is in the second grade at Trombly School, and Joanne Malcolm, 5, the youngest winner attends Monteith School. Painting sets were awarded ro three second-prize winners, and three third-prize winners were presented with roller skates.

Elmer Glines with contest winner and her "lucky" brother.

A roral of 84 prizes were awarded ro winners in all three age categories. Almost as good, however, and making the job of picking the winners an exceptionally difficult one, were entries colored by 75 other boys and girls. For their efforts, these children were presented with special caddy and incineraror bags, which make attractive wastebaskets for the children's rooms. Elmer Glines, manager of the Mack-7 Mile office, said response ro the contest was "overwhelming." "At one time," he said, "messengers were hastily sent our w purchase more candy, so that none of the boys and girls would be disappointed."

-----------------*----------------ALLEN ROAD By C. Bolam We extend our sympathy ro James and Rosella Turner on the passing of his father-in-law. The ice fishermen report a very good season. R. Lajiness, A. Barclay, C. Bolam, P. Becker and the Ray boys caught excellent strings. Al Earl is recovering from an operation. Richard Secord is sporting a new red convertible. From the Srork Club: Born ro Jean and Al Callender, a girl, Cindy Lou, weighing 5 lbs. 9 ozs. Employment anniversaries: Tony Posen, 36 yrs.; Phil Becker, 22; Al Barclay, Art Cole, W. Gladue, Frank Langmesser, W. Marsh, 15; and John Roy, 11. Oliver Shoemaker, Eureka serviceman, has two splendid youngsters: Nancy Ann, 12, and Dennis, 14.

LAWTON By K. Schell and B. Holmstrom Dave LaForest is the proud owner of a new Chevrolet. Ben Kaplan enjoyed an exciting week at 'the Gray Rocks Inn Ski Lodge near Montreal. D. Samueloff and J. RobertS are the president and vice president, respectively, of the Falcon Initiation Club.

Mary, Laurie and Steven are lovely children of Robert Robbins of Tireman Service Shop.

George Cook captained the "Headpins" bowling team ro 3rd place in the Bowling League Annual Tournament. Congratulations ro ,the Howard Bresson family on the birth of their second daughter, Audrie.

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Elmer Clark Elmer Clark recently passed on suddenly at the age of 62. Employed in 1933, Elmer spent his entire service in Service Shop Department at Station G and Station B. An ardent sportsman he most enjoyed fishing and made many trips to northern Michigan and Ontario. He will be greatly missed by his fishing companions and fellow workers. Our sincere sympathy is extended to his wife, Florence, and sons, Donald and Elmer Jr.

Lynch Service Shop retiree Walter Kaiser is too busy to relax while young Jim McIntyre follows dad's recommendation for refreshment.

Dressed-up and enjoying Spring, John and Denise pose for proud father, John Mulligan, of Lawton Service Shop.

Employment anniversaries: A. Budnick and R. Rutherford, 36 yrs.; H. Finley, 27; 1. Corbin and R. Severin, 25; M. Dopierala, 19; D. Gabriel, 15; W. Rankin, 12, and P. Trupiano, 9.

EUREKA By Joseph Pakoca

LYNCH ROAD By Ken Brown Mike, son of Harry Finley, broke his arm while playing. Virginia, wife of Ralph Severin, is recuperating in the hospital from major surgery. We hope she is now well on the way to complete recovery. Sylvia Budnick, wife of August, is also recovering from a foot operation. Vacationers to the warmer climes are M. Caylor, R. Henrion and their families who are spending extended vacations in Arizona. Florida vacationers include golfer Ed McCarty, water skier Don Warnez and sun bathers Charles and Mrs. Ames.

Ed Guyitt of Tireman Service Shop is a man of many talents, including boogie-woogie.

A stag party sponsored by Rudy W estergard, Walter Pryslak and Bill Stevens for a full year of no accidents in the District was enjoyed by all. Our thanks also to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Roesler for the use of their home for the party. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Young made a flying trip to Florida for a scenic tour but we suspect it really was to attend the stock car races. J ack Young was hospitalized as a result of a car accident but has now recovered. Bob Allen returned after helping in another department. Joseph Pakoca is very busy decorating his new home in Allen Park. Mr. and Mrs. Melfor Cunningham are proud parents of a new baby girl weighing 5 lbs.

Retirees Leonard Frawley, Pete Tynan, Pat Musto and Glen Preston attend a Noble party to see their buddies.

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Ernie Knudsen and Harry Levitan ice fish only in the comfort of Ray Eckert's shanty.

TIREMAN By E. Borrusch Congratulations to Serviceman Brooks on bowling a 239 game, second high in his league this season. Our three SCOut leaders, Borrusch, Baker, and Atkinson, and former serviceman Ray Danescu, took part in the Alaskan Trek to Kent Lake in zero weather along with 1,700 Scouts and leaders.

We wish a speedy recovery to the Christopher baby who was hospitalized after a tumble from his crib. Robert Dahlka is congratulated for a baby daughter, Susan, born in February. Walter Pryslak, was elected vice-president of the Sportsmen's Club. Several of our shopmen enjoyed the installation party and the big barbecue beef dinner. John Shannahan, retired, also attended the dinner. Ralph Dunn has a new 350 h.p. Pontiac and can do 120 m.p.h. traveling this summer to Stokes Bay, Canada. Scout leaders Robert Robbins, Charlie Baker and Elmer Borrusch and their wives attended the largest Scout dinner ever held in the country at Cobo Hall. Employment anniversaries: Sherman Groves, Vic Stead and Ed Layng, 25 yrs.

Elton Foeller has been appointed acting foreman in the Pressure Division, Street Dept.

EAST CENTRAL By Ed Partyka Employment anniversaries: Joseph Lyska, 8 yrs.; Willie Bell and Monroe Hodges, 14. We extend sincere sympathy to Joseph Krancevic on the recent death of his father, also to Truman Vaughn on the death of his mother-in-law. Our new vehicle accident chart shows the East Central DistriC't without an accident this year. With the ice and snow behind we plan to e~tend this fine record. A firm believer of "do-it-yourself," Dave Banks recently completed a built-in bar in his recreation room.

EUREKA Russ Landon, son of Jack Landon of Noble Service Shop, is now attending Henry Ford Community College.

By F. Shawler Our sympathy to Gene Belcher whose sister passed away at Praise, Ky. John McCormick has been remodeling his basement. Knowing John, this will be a neat job. Boy SCOut Troop No. 1109 and their Scoutmaster, Monte Duskey, were honored at a recent Sportsmen's Club dinner. They were presented an award by the Michigan State Conservation Department for having successfully completed the Department's rifle safety course. The course is not easy but may become a legal requirement for persons under 21 who apply for hunting licenses.

Street DRAFTING By Marilyn Yeo

Employment anniversaries: Tom Conroy, 11 yrs.; Mike Lombardo, 10. Norman Lambefg recently became a grandfather for the third time. Both the Ken Sudzinski and John Cain families moved into new homes. "Gutter-Ball" Sam Barley finally rolled a 500 series. Mike Lombardo is back after temporary assignment in another department. Drafting has two Gasco hockey players, Jimmy Guiles and Robert Wynychuk. In regular season play Jimmy was high scorer for his team and Robert was coach, manager and player. Although the team started slow they came on strong and won the consolation playoffs and met the Detroit Fire Department team in the ,finals. [27 ]

Shirley, Fred and Mike ShowIer watch a sports demonstration while little Nancy questions the interruption. Fred is with Eureka Street.

Mrs. Ellen Bridges des c rib e s popularity of gas overseas.

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New Marvels Of Gas Cooki ng EARLY 200 home economics teachers met at the Hall of Flame recently to learn about the new wonders of natural gas. It marked the largest event for teachers ever held in our Detroit District. They watched in fascination as genial E. Carl Sorby, vice president of the George D. Roper Corporation, demonstrated the glamorous new "Charm" gas range. While feminine guests applauded, Sorby applied the finishing tOuches to a turkey which had been turning a golden brown behind the glass door in the eyelevel motOrized rotisserie. "Charm" features a modern built-in look, yet can be moved as easily as a conventional range. Another speaker, Mrs. Ellen Bridges, who is home service counsellor for the American Gas Association, described the highlights of the International Food Fair at London, England. Following dinner, the teachers heard W. H. Glines, Detroit District Sales Manager, outline the gas industry's record growth. In 1960 gas sales in the United States climbed another 12%. The industry now serves more than 33.5 million custOmers. New gas appliances include ranges that can be hung on kitchen walls, gas refrigeratOrs which need

no defrosting-even in freezer compartments-and a new through-the-wall gas water heater that provides hot water without a stOrage tank. Mounted against the outside wall of a room, this heater exhausts directly outdoors, eliminating the need for a chimney connection. As demonstrated so dramatically in our "Gasarama" science show, the gas industry is developing high speed infrared gas ovens and broilers which can cook food in seconds. "We didn't realize gas could do so many wonderful things," said one teacher at the conclusion of the program. "These gas developments open a whole new field of cooking ease."

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With Eleanor Roberts assisting, E. Carl Sorby decorates a roast prepared in new Charm gas range.

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Carol Jacobs, stepdaughter of Ken Ford of Drafting, represented Royal Oak as "Miss Achievement."

By Gerald F. Murray George Goy moved to his new home in Nankin Twp. Wilfrid Robinson spent a delightful vacation sanding and painting furniture. Al Kokowicz is happily anticipating a visit to Arizona. Jerry Murray spent a weekend at Camp Howell, near BrightOn, supervising a Boy Scout troop. Ray Schmidt beamed from ear to ear upon learning Bob Cornwell's son is teaching his daughter in school.

MANIFOLD By Geo. De Wald Come Springtime, Ed Pillon fondly recalls his days on the Great Lakes as a deck hand on a coal freighter. The food was plentiful and good, and the life of a sailor so invigorating that in one season he increased his chest measurement from 40 to 44 inches. Having come from a farm, he was knicknamed "Sod Buster." Ed Podpora is presently on loan to M. & S.l. where he is using his experience as a maintenance man to good advantage. We extend our sympathy to Dick Loosemore in the loss of his mother-in-law. On a recent visit, Mickey Finn reports finding retiree George Durrant in splendid spirits and good health.

Giuseppe Rozzisi has retired after 31 years of service in the Street Department.

OFFICE By Kay Weisz We've missed Ed Eskey who is at Western District giving a helping hand. Nice to have Don Klemczak back after recent surgery and looking hale and hearty. Stan Dombowski is home and on the mend after recent surgery. Fred Brinkman furthered his education by serving on jury duty. No, you are not hearing humming birds in the office. It's our own amiable Lucille Maroon rendering a ditty as she busily pecks at those typewriter keys. Employment anniversaries: Harold Frahm, 44 yrs.; Bob Hendren and Tom Lerew, 35; John Ainsworth, 11.

Ed Shumbera of Street Office is busy, busy, keeping up with these two-year-olds.

Oh to be young and carefree, as the children of Gene Belcher of Eureka Street.

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Jerry Dewandeler of Drafting and his son, Charles, 8, display their new uniforms. Jerry is the Cubmaster.

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Gallons of eggs are scrambled by Floyd Hicks of MSU Poultry Extension Department as hungry teenagers stand by with plates.

800 Teenagers Enjoy Egg Fry MAGINE TRYING to scramble nearly 2,900 eggs for one "sitting"-with 800 teenagers diggin' a cool combo in the background.

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with the Public Schools, Health Department, Michigan State University Extension Service, Grand Rapids Dietetic Association and the city's Home Economics Homemakers group.

That's what happened in Grand Rapids District recently, where our Home Service staff served the jiviest breakfast of all time.

Because national welfare is at stake, the Florida Citrus Commission volunteered to sponsor the breakfast . . . seeking ideas which could be used on a broad scale.

It all came about because teenagers have gained a reputation as the worst fed age group in the nation. Several national agencies are deeply concerned with this problem.

Along with 800 student guests, some 400 youth leaders, teachers and community leaders attended. Among them were representatives from Michigan's leading food processors and distributors, State departments of agriculture, health and vocational education.

Since our Grand Rapids Home Service staff has always had a program for high school students, DirectOr Eleanor Morrison decided the time was right for a "teen" nutrition theme.

To prepare the eggs, MSU supplied a six-foot skillet. Shop Foreman Dick Carroll and his crew built a special gas burner for it. The blue flame did the

Other agencies eagerly cooperated to promote the idea. They included home economists or nutritionists

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Special Gas Burner Cooks 2,900 Scrambled Eggs In J0 Gallon Pan rest, cooking 10 gallons of scrambled eggs at one time. Down the hatch, toO, went 12 cases of oranges, twO cases of grapefruit and 60 gallons of orange juice -all to the swing of a special musical group. Four radio stations broadcast ·the event.

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Mrs. Geraldine Scott, our Mrs. Michigan, a dietitian and wife of a doctor, is well qualified to talk about the importance of food for looks, health and vitality.

During a panel discussion led by Dr. Laurence Taylor, Vice President for leadership and development at Hillsdale College, teeners popped up all over the auditorium to give suggestions on bettering young people's eating habits.

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The breakfast served as bur one high SpOt in a series of programs aimed by our Grand Rapids home economists toward promoting healthier, happier adults of tomorrow. The May issue of Seventeen, magazine for teenagers, will carry a feature story on Grand Rapids' outstanding volunteer program to arouse suPPOrt for better fed youth.

Eleanor Morrison greets breakfast guests T. L. Hudson of Florida Citrus Comm., Mayor Davis and Mrs. Sigana Earle of Seventeen magazine.

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Sick List - Post operative awards: Carl Thomasson and John Grabowy from Wealthy Street Service Department, having been separated from a portion of their anatomy by a duly qualified surgeon and having successfully survived said pruning, now have our sincerest hope for future health and happiness. Bob Blackall and his family are happy to have "mama" back home following a stay at the hospital.

Kathleen McBarnes, daughter of Harvey McBarnes of Service, recently had her appendix removed. Dick Keech's wife, Ruth, is also in the hospital recovering from major surgery. Vic Miller of Meter Reading and Mrs. Clarence Kreuger underwent surgery and are recuperating at home. Dominic Eisiliones is convalescing at home after surgery on his back. Accidents - Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Goodale were injured seriously in an auto collision. Both spent several days in the hospital and Ernie had surgery. Both are now recovering favorably. Ernie is one of our retired Garage employees.

The George Koster family, left, and the Walter J. Koster family, right, express the happy and congenial personality of father and grandfather, Harry Koster, who works in the Distribution office.

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Edna Marema, Ida Nicely, Helen Eberhard and Caroline Salisbury visited Detroit for "Sound of Music." lone Wright went shopping in Chicago. The Stork Club - Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. George Taylor on the birth of a son, Michael, on Feb. 27. George is in Distribution.

northern districts Home Service staff dons oriental dress for "East Meets West" dinner for home economics teachers. From left: Janice Heckroth, Eleanor Morrison, Eileen Rice, Lois Kalawant, Judy Patterson, Marjorie Snider, Dorothy Shoesmith.

Transfers - Lorraine Bouchard transferred from Merchandise Accounting to Gas Accounting and Connie Kooi from Merchandise Accounting to General Accounting. Sales Floor Ramblings - Want to make some extra cash for vacation time? Keep your ears attuned so that if on the street, at social gatherings or among friends, you hear about purchasing appliances, give a good personal pitch on the superiority of modern gas equipment and turn in prospect cards. Our efficient salesmen will follow up and subsequent sales will put money in your pocket. Deepest Sympathy - We extend our sympathy to the Philip Obetts family in the passing of Mrs. Grace Levandowski, mother of Mrs. Ohem, and to the Cecil Skipper family on the death of Claude Parker, father of Mrs. Skipper. Vacations - William Nyhuis and Lyle Bowen, retired Meter Shop repairmen, are spending the winter with their wives in Florida and California, respectively. Margaret Haveman and her mother JUSt returned from a trip to Florida. They stOpped at Cypress Gardens, Bok Tower, Silver Springs and many other places. Hazel McCabe left by plane for Georgia to visit friends for two weeks. John Houtman of Service and his wife vacationed with their daughter in California, traveling both ways by jet. Chitchat - Frank Meyers, retired Service Department night dispatcher, celebrated his 80th birthday recently. He says that since he has slowed down a bit, home repairs and repairs to their cottage at Green Lake keep both him and his wife busy and happy.

Mrs. M. L. Bauman, Grand Rapids Council President, presents our retired cashier, Fred L. Keeler, with life membership in National Congress of P.T.A. Mrs. Keeler is a past national regional vice-president.

ADMINISTRATION By Ruth Kniffen Curt Ashworth is very busy these days in his new position as secretary of the local Jaycees. Joan Kadrovach is a pretty happy girl driving her newly acquired Chevrolet. Now Joan can make frequent weekend trips to Traverse City to visit her folks. Our bowlers, Curt Ashworth and Keith Pierce, have experienced a good season. CUIt recently bowled a high series of 630 and a high game of 255. Keith carries an average of 162 and is steadily climbing. Ken Montague has had little luck in his ice fishing, but with his indoor archery he is doing fine. Evar and Mrs. Swarvar recently spent an enjoyable vacation relaxing at home and visiting friends and relatives. Our Company will participate in a spectacular Central Michigan Exposition at Mt. Pleasant April 20-22. The display will promote the Central Michigan area as a good place to live, work, play and learn. One of the featured exhibits will be a typical Chippewa Indian village of many years ago. CADILLAC By Bea Slater and Jack Ho路rner With the ice fishing season over, our anglers now turn their dreams 'to lake and trout fishing. Jack Horner has plans for a trour fishing trip into Canada. Kay Foster and husband Carroll have been enjoying a nice season of square dancing. The highlight was a recent dance at Manistee, featuring Bob Dawson, renowned caller. GREENVILLE-BELDING By Vivian Christoffersen Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Svoboda vacationed in Florida for three weeks. They visited Key West and enjoyed the autO racing at Daytona Beach. Howard Mason and his wife, Barb, were in Greenville recently and visited us. Our bowling team is in 4th place, with George Foote leading the team with a 159 average. LUDINGTON By Thomas Bourisseau Richard Seguin of Sales is a candidate for re-election as Commissioner-at-Large in LudingtOn. A new look in the LudingtOn office: repainting and refinishing woodwork has materially freshened and brightened the appearance. Employment anniversaries: Ray Gerhers and Arlan Heemstra, 6 yrs.

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MT. PLEASANT By Lila Stickle and ] esse Weaver Walter Howe's son, Walter Jr., and Sally Swan were married Feb. 25. Howard Mason, office and sales manager and formerly of Greenville District, enjoyed visiting with the Greenville "crew" during his vacation.

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A front page story and picture in the Mt. Pleasant Daily Times-News reports that district manager John Rodenbeck, was unanimously elec路ted president of the Mt. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce by its Board of Directors. Long an enthusiastic Mt. Pleasant booster, he is well qualified for the responsible position.

"Jack" Johnston, general foreman, was guest of honor at a banquet given by Mt. Pleasant firemen and City officials. Jack served the fire department for 22 years and was assistant fire chief for ,the past 10 years.' In addition to a plaque, Jack was presented with a bowling ball, bag and bowling shoes. He received much praise for his many contributions to the community's well-being and safety.

TRAVERSE CITY By G. Lewis and M. Packclrd The Reg LaFrances returned from a vacation in Florida, at Daytona Beach, Hollywood and Key West. Reg reportS the fishing and swimming exceptional. We are sorry to learn Mrs. EI Hammes fell on the ice and injured her leg severely. Larry Manville is recovering from a recurring ankle complaint. Larry hopes treatment will cure the ailment. The Dick Whaleys were blessed with a new addition to the family, a 10~ lb. son, Chris Alan. Mr. and Mrs. Buell White plan a perfect vacation. The highlight will be a West Indies cruise, followed by Stops in Sarasota, Miami and the Keys.

Joan Kadrovach, left, is new at Northern Admin. Office. Peggy Soper, right, recently became engaged to Bill Barrow. They plan a June wedding.

Classified Ads Judv, daughter of Grant Lewis of Traverse City, plans to enter nurses training.

FOR SALE Modern cottage at Caseville, 28 x 24 ft., furnished, near sandy beach. F. Davey, WE. 3-5148. Toy and toy miniature poodles, cream, silver, black. AKC, excellent pedigree. Dick Clark, Ext. 538. Brick ranch home, 22836 Lingemann, St. Clair Shores. 3 bdrms., corner lot, gas heat, gatage. Fred Curto. Ext. 6172. RIDE WANTED From 12 Mile Rd. in Warren to Main Office. Ardys Petrovich, Ext. 549. From Allen Park to Main Office. Emily Szajner, Ext. 549. RIDERS WANTED En route from 13 Mile and Hoover Area to Main Office. Ken Sudzinski, Exr. 6286.

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Harvey Deater of Muskegon plans for a man's man in son, Bradley.

LeRoy Sills and his boy, Bradley, have good reason for a night out.

Travel Notes-The George Fullers took a long awaited trip to Tampa. George gOt in some deep sea fishing with Muskegon friends. Another visitor to Florida was Helen Workman, who with her husband and two other couples visited the length and breadth of the state, enjoying every mile. Stork Market Report - Lou and Doris Kollar proudly announced the birth of a son, Edward. Lou and Doris have twO other sons, Louis, J r. and Thomas. Sports Notes - Fred St. Amour's 250 took high game honors for the second half. Trailing Fred is LeRoy Sills, with a 218; Ed Brothers, 213; John Matthews, 212; Jay Peterman, 202, and Ray St. Amour, 202. High series this half is Ray Chambers' 562. Fred St. Amour is next with 555.

Curley Goetchuis, left, and Don Brenner placed 2nd in tournament.

Cullen Anderson and his wife, Estella, have taken an active part in the formation of the Marquette Citizens Representative Association with Cullen being elected chairman and Estella acting as an editor of their newsletter. This group was formed to work with the Urban Renewal officials in the seven million dollar program in the Marquette area of Muskegon. Joe Buck and son, Jim, have spent much time and energy in the promotion and operation of the Optimist Junior hockey league. Doug Noble is also active. Ken Kirkey and Ray Workman each have new homes. Ken switched the fuel from oil to gas before he moved in. Ray made his move the hard way. Caught'in the middle with people moving in before he could move to his new house, he had to make an intermediate move to rental property.

Ir was a lovely February Sunday. Jack Gustavson and Al Hoppus couldn't think of any reason not to, so they dug out the clubs and played a real cool round of golf with absolutely no crowding on the course. The fishing reports have been poor but Tom Southward and Frank Tuleja had one catch of 40 perch. Bud and Junior Chaffee, Ernie Boyer, Jack Streeter and John Moore all report very light catches.

Retirees' Activities-Art Waters battled snow and flood for the sake of a little Florida sunshine. Henry Sander spent most of the wimer in the sunny South. John Larson and Jack Custer were in, looking younger than ever. Hans Hansen still moves at a dog-trot that puts younger men to shame. Al Langlois and "Peg" Hammer have teamed up to play in the cribbage tournament. Harriet Lundberg, aided by Joan Caswell, presented a Young Homemaker's cooking class for 130 women. She was ably assisted by Judy Knoll and Jeanne Maycroff who acted as hostesses and Paul Larsen and Bob VanDam who presented the story of some of the appliances.

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After surgery, retiree Harry Wilson retained his humor with this "thank-you." At right, twins Lynette and Gregory hold twins Brenda and Julie. Grandpa Ray Chambers is also a twin.

Editor's Note: Our veterans feature will be resumed in the next issue.

Mechanical Gasman Proves Feature of Builders' Show

Thousands Visit Our Gas Exhibit ORE THAN 600,000 people jammed into Detroit's magnificent new Cabo Hall recently for the largest and most elaborate Builders' Home and Flower Show ever held in the MotOr Capital. As usual, our Company's exhibit proved one of the tOp attractions at the seven-acre extravaganza. Six times daily, thousands clustered around the Michigan Consolidated "Gas Light Patio" to gaze in amazement at the "mechanical gasman." In reality, he is Rene Paul Costaz, one of the world's tOp pantOmime artists. A former ballet artist who served during World War II as an aerial photOgrapher, Costaz flabbergasted spectatOrs with his robot-like movements. Many women shrieked in fascination when this machine suddenly came to life. As part of his performance, Costaz presented an

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array of newly developed gas appliances. Long after he had left the srage, huge crowds milled around new autOmatic gas ranges, dryers, refrigeratOrs, water heaters, incineratOrs and other eye-catchers-a whole dream-world of ultra-modern comfort and convenience. They ogled a gas-operated barbecue grill and let their eyes feast on other wonders of modern livingboth indoors and our - which are now possible through the miracles of natural gas.

While mother inspects new gas range, junior inspects a world of his own.

Tom Reilly of Sales turns the immobile "Mechanical Gasman" to face the expectant audience.

After the show was over pantomime artist Rene Costaz signs autographs for eager audience and sea of hands.

Michigan Consolidated Gas Company 415 Clifford, Detroit 26, Michigan

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POSTMASTER-If addressee has moved and new address is known, notify sender on Form 3547, postage for which is guaranteed.

Employee Mary Toffoli encourages Redford Suburban League members, Lila Masson and Eunice Coffman, to enter a candidate in 1961 contest.

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This year, every woman's organization is invited to enter a representative in the annual "Mrs. Michigan" Contest, sponsored by Michigan Consolidated Gas Company. As a special incentive, our Company will offer 50 to any club whose candidate is selected one of the state finalists. If your family is interested in some particular women's group, why not suggest to the club that they enter a candidate. Rules are simple. Each candidate must be 21 years old, married and a resident of Michigan for over three months. Final-

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Two former finalists, Mrs. Holmstrom and Mrs. Kerr, join Tore Johnson at Muskegon luncheon.

Women's groups who would like an entertaining program, presented at no charge, are invited to call our Speaker's Bureau for a showing of the motion picture, "Homemakers Holiday." It depicts the exciting adventures of Mrs. Geraldine SCOtt, of Traverse City, in winning the 1960 "Mrs. Michigan" title and a trip to Florida. Application blanks for the May 24-25 finals are available at all Company offices.