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Show Use of Gleetridty looms in (Special to the News & Journal) NEW YORK In Brigham City last year, more people used more electricity in their homes than ever before. The increase took place de spite the fact that it was a year it) which temporary setbacks were suffered in many other lines of business. Nationwide' surveys and reports from the Federal Power Commission, the Edison Electric Institute and other sources detail the trend as to consumption and as to rates. In Brigham City, it is shown, home owners average paid bills as follows: 100 For kilowatt hours, the amount needed for lighting, small appliances and refrigeration, $3.24. The United States average was $3.89. For 250 kilowatt hours, the quantity used in most homes, the typical monthly bill was $5.49. It compares with a national average of $7.23. For this amount of current, the charges in other cities ranged from a low of $3.15, in Eugene, Ore., to a high of $11.75, in Etna, Pa. Both cities have publicly owned utalities. In the 500 kilowatt hour classification, which permits water heating, cooking and air conditioning, local bills averaged $8.87 as compared with $10.39 Brighm nationally. The phenomenal rise in the consumption of electricity in the United States, as more and more appliances that were onetime luxuries come into daily use, has required constant expansion of generating facilities. Last year, 8,399,000 kilowatts of new generating capacity was put into service. Even larger additions are scheduled for this year, states the Edison Electric Institute. In the region embracing Brigham City, residential customers have stepped up their use of electricity from 2,230 kilowatt hours a year, which it was in 1950, to an average of 3,410 kilo- - ffiWOooofinn Wednesday, March 5, 195$ Brigham City, Utah Help Three ITHACA, N. Y. (UP) watt hours per customer in other fire companies rushed to 1957. The increase was 53 per- the scene and aided Fire Comcent. pany 7 in dousing a blaze in the firehouse wastebasket 4 is it as Ultimately, believed, our population and wealth our demand for electriHAVE YOU SEEN THE city will outstrip our ability to produce enough with conventional methods and fuels. Nuclear power will then take over, say the scientists. Recent advances, in Britain and in the United States, lend support to of the Paint Industry? their prediction. SPUTNIK A LOWELL, Mass. (UP) course in Shakespeare is being offered to buddihg engineers at Lowell Technological Institute this semester. This is in line with the increased emphasis being placed on the importance o? cultural'' background for scientists, engineers and musical numbers as well as three-ac- t play adapted from story found in the class text book. The play, The Monkeys Paw, was rewritten for use in the RoJean Reeves, and Marilyn assembly by Diana K. Jensen, Call, who was the director. JoAnn Haycock played a violin solo on the musical portion of the program. She was accompanied by RoJean Reeves. Stuart Burt presented a harmonica number. This was followed by a dance performed by Judy Byington, Marlene .Bosley, Shauna Sheffield, and Moana Berchtold. A vocal number by a trio composed of Moana Berchtold, RoJean Reeves, and Margaret Bott, was accompanied by JoAnn Reeves. of A poem, The Cremation Sam McGee, was recited by Patty Bonnell. Mrs. Ersol Berchtold and Mrs. Herman Jeppson, Mantua, were introduced during the program as PTA advisory class parents. Bryce Jeppson, advisory class president, who directed the assembly, received acknowledgement as did John Gunderson, advisory class representative to the student council, and Junior Watanabe, advisory class secretary. 290 yd BARGAINS FOR Junior High Class Presents Assembly Students at Box Elder Junior High school were treated to an assembly Thursday, presented by A. Elwynn Seelys advisory class. The program included several PIECE GOODS STANDING , PLEATED SKIRTING Childrens Skirts, Ladies Gowns, Misses Gowns, Childrens Dresses, Childrens Sweaters, Blouses, Corsettes, Plastic Table Covers, Plastic Hanging Hampers, Ladies and Childrens House Shoes, '.Pedal Pushers, Dripper Packs, Boys Sweaters. Beautiful patterns. Permanent. ft Reg. 19c inch. BARGAINS- - - - ' . WINTER Reg. $17.95 No Raises BEACON FALLS, Conn. (UP) Pay increases for this towns selectmen were voted down after all candidates for the jobs said, before an election, they didnt want the extra money. .SPECIALS! DRESSES - WORK SET Greens - Greys MENS AND BOYS $1.00 OFF on all dress pants $$5.95 to $8.95 $2.00 OFF on all dress pants $9.95 to $15.95 sizes 2 to 8 WORK SHIRTS $3.98 5150 Blue Cham bray. Two Pockets Special t. 5200 KNIT SHORTS 3 forSTI m BOYS AND MENS LADIES SLIPS MID SHORT 5199 Reg. 85c 2 for 5j 00 MENS AND BOYS LADIES BLOUSES Hi TS EXTRA SPECIAL 990 each 81x108 SHEETS 2 for 8 ONLY SPECIAL .... BOYS each Sizes 7 to 10 STRETCH SOCKS FLOUR SACK SQUARES 30x30. 5400 $250 plus tax Pkg. of 6 SIZES 4 to 8 Values to $9.95 Metal Case. Train cases with mirror. Reg. $4.00 18 Striped oo BOYS SUITS LUGGAGE KITCHEN TOWELS 5125 BOYS Now $15.00 Now $12.00 Extra one for $1.00 Now $9.00 Reg. $10.95 Extra one for $1.00 Now $7.95 Reg. $9.95 Extra one for $1.00 Now $5.00 Reg. $6.98 Extra one for $1.00 ' Tinted Damask. 52x52 inc S Reg. $14.95 $200 MENS LADIES BLOUSES Extra one for $1.00 Suntans - LUNCH CLOTHS Fitted Tops 29c Regular 49c ..." FLUORI DE TOOTH PASTE, 3 !4 oz. Reg. 53c 29c JEWELRY COSTUME (Necklaces, bracelets. - earrings) All values to $3.75 . . 59c A WELCOME MATS. $1.29 value ... 88c DISH DRAINERS. $1.29 value 88c UTILITY PAIL. $1.98 value $1.19 99c UMBRELLA. Ladies Rayon. $1.59 value IMPORTED PLIERS. $1.98 value .'. . . .V. 88c LIGHT BULBS. Westinghouse. watt.,ea. 21c RAIN COAT, Ladies Vinyl, with Carryinq . $1.88 Bag, $2.98 value . VERICHROME PAN FILM. VP127 of VP620 value 2 for 89c Reg. $1.00 ADHESIVE TAPE, Vi inch by 5 yd, Reg. 25c . .7. . 19c SEES' 2 for S250 DRESS PANTS KORDS RUBBING ALCOHOL pint (not Isopropyl) 40-50-- Long and Short Sleeves Double Terry. 20x40 inch R y2 PRICE 50)0 yd Special WINTER COATS SPORT SHIRTS BOYS DEPT. Ladies and Misses READY-TO-WEA- BOYS BATH TOWELS Hats. - BOSTON (UP) After exhaust tive research, the Boston Museum of Science reports that a has approximately porcupine A pet porcupine 30,000 quills. named Herkemiah takes part in the animal shows the Museum presents daily for small fry visitors. 2 for S300 DRESS PANTS 2 for 51Q0 MANY OTHER ITEMS Long and Short Sleeves DRAPERY For Pull Drapes. Reg. 98c Yard Cinderella Dresses, Foundations Braided Rugs, White Shrugs, Boys Sweaters, Mens Sport Shirts, Mens Work Pants, Ladies Sport Jackets, Full Sweep Skirts, Little Boys Sport Coats, Card Table Covers, Mens Felt SPORT SHIRTS Special $S00 set Special VALUES TO $5.95 MENS DRESS AND Skirting Special SI oo yd . m MERRELL'S, Inc. MENS MATCHED Corduroy Printing Now You Know v'VvWVVVl 4 Special 11 inches At at nnir gjSgjammttH b HERE ARE SOME OUT See Colorobot RUTLAND, Vt. (UP- )- Kenneth Merrill was awarded first prize oldest Bible in an contest when he entered a Bible dated 1791. The prize: a new Bible. An outstanding event! The Biggest Bargain Day of the Year! Special purchases, drastically reduced prices. We hit rock bottom. Come early and see for yourself. Its your opportunity to save! These students from A, rElwynn Seelys advisory PARTICIPATE IN ASSEMBLY class at Box Elder High school were instrumental in presenting an assembly for the school last Thursday. Left to right are Moana Berchtold, Bryce -- Jeppsen, Marilyn Call, John Gunderson, and Maxine Anderson. Elder NEWS Box 11 All good. 4 for 53.00 SHOE DEPARTMENT 11 pr. Mens Work Shoes and Dress Oxfords. Boys cowboy boots. $5.00 42 pr. Ladies and Childrens. Values to $6.95 . $2.00 60 45 pr. Ladies. Values to $9.95 $5.00 , SPECIAL $1.00 OFF . on all shoes $7.95 to $9.95 SPECIAL $2.00 OFF on all shoes $10.95 to $19.95 w 3 pair 5g.oo 10 PAIR Cowboy Engineer Boots -- Values to $29.95 Special BOYS & 51900 pair 3 MENS WINTER WEIGHT JACKETS m mamuaa off: |