John B. Hibbard, president of Commonwealth Telephone Co., has announced the results of operations for the six and 12 month periods ending June 30, and has pointed out that total revenues had increased by 9.4 percent and 9.5 percent over the same periods in 1971. He noted that, earnings per share on the basis of the average number of shares outstanding at June 30, 1972, had increased 14 cents (11.9 percent) for the six-month period and 29 cents (12.1 per- cent) for the 12 month period over the same periods a year ago. These figures are con- solidated for Commonwealth and its wholly-owned sub- sidiary, Leesport Telephone Co. The sale of 100,000 shares of common stock June 15 produced approximately $2,473,500 which has been used primarily to reduce short-term debt. The president said that negotiations are continuing for a private placement of $3.5 million of series preferred stock sometime in the fall. Requests for new and im- proved categories of service continue at a favorable rate and. telephones in service. It is also expected that the increase in revenues from toll services will continue during the remainder of the year. In commenting on these results, Mr. Hibbard noted the consequences of damage to facilities and the interruption of service resulting from Hurricane Agnes. He pointed out that the storm had dumped more than 13 inches of rain in parts of the Commonwealth service area during the period from June 21 through June 25 and that at various times more than 11,700 main stations were out of service. Substantially, all of these were returned to ser- vice by July 1. He explained by Charlot Denmon 675-0419 The Rev. Andrew Pillarella, pastor of Trinity United Presbyterian Church, is a patient at Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, 19107. His room is Star 23A for those persons who would like to send cards or letters. The Rev. Jule Ayers, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Wilkes- Barre, led the July 30 morning worship. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mackeverican, Warren, Mich., were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew R. Denmon Sr., Davenport Street, Dallas. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Brobst, Pinecrest Avenue, Dallas, entertained employees of the United Penn Bank, Dallas Branch, at their home at Lake Carey. A covered dish supper was served and games and swimming were enjoyed. A preliminary registration for children of new residents in the Dallas School District is presently underway by the administration. Forms are available at the school district office and should be returned by Aug. 3. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin G. Brandt, formerly of 386 Reynolds St., Kingston, have moved to 200 Brandywine Apartments, Dallas. Mrs. George W. Davis, College Manor, Dallas, is a surgical patient in General Hospital. "Mrs. Ted Wilson, RD 3, Dallas, has returned to her home from Pittston Hospital ~ where she was a medical patient. Ted Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tex Wilson, Lake Teja, Dallas, has returned from Virginia Beach were he par- ticipated in the Granby wrestling clinic. The engagement of Donna Mizenko, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Mizenko, 103 Penn St., Kingston, to Donald Rte. 6—Tunkhannock featuring our famous SUNDAY DINNERS $2.75 Reservations Accepted Phone 836-2971 New items arriving daily in our Gift Shop | Open Tuesday thru Sunday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Closed Monday Avenue, Dallas, was announced recently. Mr. Layaou attended Dallas Senior High School and is employed by Sun Products, Kingston. Entries are now being ac- cepted for the Back Mountain Tennis Tournament sponsored by the Dallas Recreation Center which opened July 31 and will be continued through Aug. 19. The tournament is open to all Back Mountain residents and registrations may be made with Alan Fox, Anne Gallagher, or John Isaac, tournament director. Mrs. William R. Blackman, well known in the Back Mountain during the many years she served as choir director and organist at Trucks- ville United Methodist Church, died at her home in Connecticut last week. Her body was in- terred in the Mt. Greenwood Cemetery. ; Linda Mary Whalen and Karen Irene Lord, two Dallas area girls, are among the young women competing for the title of Miss Pocono 1973 in the pageant to be held Aug. 4 and 5 at Richard Porter Auditorium of the Wallenpaupack Area High School, Hawley. Brian Beard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Beard, Church Street, Dallas, is recuperating at the home of his grand- parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Place, Lake Schooley, after narrowly escaping death when he fell down a 40 foot dike in Red Lodge, Montana. Brian, a geological science junior at Penn State University, University Park, was involved in a geological science prac- ticum when he attempted to find shelter during a thunderstorm and the accident occurred. He intends to return to school in the fall and resume his studies in geological science. Brian was graduated from Dallas Senior High School in 1969. rn En Na, CHECKERBOARD INN FEATURING Seafood Steaks Homemade Italian Food and Pizza Dinners Served Tues-Sat 5 til 12 diningroom closed monday Peter & Janice Mattioli Carverton Rd. Trucksville that most operations had been returned to normal with the exception of service into the adjacent Kingston and Wilkes- Barre areas which are still suffering the effects of the flood. Long distance service from 11 of the central officés served by Commonwealth is normally routed through the Wilkes- Barre toll center of the Bell Telephone Co. of Pa., and at present this is quite limited but gradually being restored while Commonwealth has established limited temporary toll circuits over substitute routes. Mr. Hibbard said it is too early to determine the cost to Com- monwealth of restoring facilities damaged or the loss of anticipated revenues due to interrupted toll service. However, since the most ser- vice damage occurred outside of Commonwealth territory, he expressed the belief that there would be no materially adverse effect on the company’s properties or business. He all employees in responding to the emergency and noted measures being taken to assist employees whose homes were lost or severely damaged. The board of directors declared a cash dividend at the quarterly rate of 28-1- cents per share on the common stock payable Aug. 25, 1972 to o Births Mr. and Mrs. Richard Nelson Hubbell, Idetown, announce the birth of their first child, a son, Richard Marshall, 7 1bs. 10 oz., July 7, at the Wilkes- Barre General Hospital. Mrs. Hubbell is the former Gaile Harrison, Idetown. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Harrison, Idetown. This is the first grand- child for the Harrisons. Barre plant manager. UGI Corp. today reported earnings for the six months ended June 30 increased to $6,034,000 from $5,987,000 the previous year, nounced plans for an offering of preferred stock in the fall. Earnings per share for the first half were $1.47 on an average 4,110,044 shares out- standing, versus $1.60 on 10 per- cent fewer shares a year ago. Total revenues increased to $63,471,000 from $56,014,000. Utility operations contributed Hubbell, Noxen. Publicity Information Deadline Due to a tightened deadline schedule, no publicity infor- mation can be accepted later than 4 p.m. Monday unless the event takes place that day or night. R. Boucher Returns Navy Chief Petty Officer Raymond Boucher, husband of Page Ave., Kingston, has re- turned from the Mediterranean aboard the destroyer USS Strong, completing two weeks of reserve training. Beverage. Tarter Sauce, Hot kk $1.75 $1.75 Sauce, Choice of fear 836-2151 DON'T OVERBROOK INN -Ask for our Serving Complete Dinners Tues.—Sat. 6 P.M. to 10 P.M. $1.25 612-614 Main St. Edwardsville, Pa. Overbrook Rd. Dallas $1.44 per share to six months earnings, compared with $1.56 last year. Non-utility subsidiar- ies added 3 cents, versus 5 cents in the previous period. Arthur E. Bone, president, said the board of directors has authorized the company to pro- ceed with plans to sell approx- imately $15,000,000 of preferred stock in November. UGI cur- rently has no outstanding pre- ferred shares. Mr. Bone said the widespread flooding in Pennsylvania caused by tropical storm Agnes disrupted. operations and dam- aged facilities in several areas of the company’s business. UGI's most extensive plant damage and losses were sus- tained by the Luzerne Electric Division which serves 50,000 customers in northeastern Pennsylvania near Wilkes- Barre. FEATURING Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner 7 a.m. to midnight Sunday thru Thursday “These extraordinary costs and loss of utility revenues re- duced earnings by 2 cents per share in June,” he continued. “But the major impact of the flood, which is still being assessed, will be felt in the third quarter. The total cost will be significant, but it is being ab- sorbed without any serious lasting effect on our operations. No special financing or change in’ dividend policy will be re- quired.” Robert Ramage Finishes Basic Marine Pvt. Robert J. Ramage Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Ramage Sr. of RD 1, Harveys Lake, graduated from basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island, S.C. The Wyoming Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross has received two checks from Air Products and Chemicals Inc. One check was for $6,850 from a fund organized by the em- ployees; the other check was for $25,000, a donation from the company. Amounts equal to the contri- butions to Red Cross have already been distributed direct- ly to the company’s Wilkes- Barre employees most severely affected by the recent flooding, making the total amount contri- buted by both employees and A the company $63,700. i Presenting the company’s contribution were George Hart- nett, vice president, and Carlton Pattison, Wilkes-Barre plant manager. While presenting the employees’ contribution, Marie Kumiega and William Hart- man, Wilkes-Barre pointed out that this fund was raised by individual contribu- tions at Air Products locations in Allentown, Valley Forge, Linwood, Paulsboro and by relatively unaffected by the flooding. Oak 639-5759 “Living with you is quite an adventure.” said my husband as we drove to the Jersey shore, although at the time I thought he would strangle me. We ventured out with all kinds of maps and directions. I thought we would end up in China, but instead we drove around thru Fort Dix and I thought we would either get inducted or tried for espionage. Finally my husband told me, along with other things, to tuck the map away and we'll just follow the ocean breeze. An hour later we found ourselves in beautiful Bay Haven, N.J., and there enjoyed several days at the seashore. The Batkas, Charles, Eileen, Karen and Chuck, spent several days at Point Pleasnat, N.J. Happy to hear that after six weeks, Charlie’s cast will be re- moved. Birthday greetings to Peter Tomaselli who celebrated his 12th birthday, July 28. A party was given in his honor. Jonathan Davis Fire Com- pany will conduct a horse show Aug. 12 and 13 at the Lehman Horse Show grounds. Joseph Kishkill, son of Helen and John of Hemlock Drive, will celebrate his 8th birthday Aug. 4. Hill Cindy Osborne isaenjoying a shopping. vacatior/## Scranton with Grandma Ruth. Cindy will enter Bloomsburg State College in the fall and is busy getting her wardrobe in order. Doreen in Rochester, N.Y. with her Aunt and Uncle Shibull, while her sister Laurie is spending a few days at camp. Happy one year birthday to Allison Lukasavage. - Little Allison celebreated her birth- day, July 30. Where have alif the flowers gone? Well, the Mickies are re- locating in Virginia; the New- to the Poconos, (or is that down to the Poconos?) and the Schaeffers are moving to Wash- ington, D.C. I'm sorry to see thing. I can’t believe we could drive up Oak Drive and down Hem- some feat of stunt driving. Those pot holes that were getting larger and larger as the months passed are now pat- ched. For a time there I thought we would all have to trade our cars in for land rovers. y It Pays to Advertise aA a Insurance Agency 675-1167 Memorial Hwy. available. 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