1938-1939

The members at the January 26, 1938, annual meeting elected five new directors: Emil Westhoml - 3 years, Archie Giddings - 3 years, Julius N. Jacobson - 2 years, Paul Nordley - 2 years, and Ralph Alseth - 1 year. Mr. Alseth was elected for a three year term in 1939.

The E.W. Wylie bid for the construction of the lines to Beaver Bay, Finland and Little Marais was accepted at the July 1939 board meeting. In September Engineer Hopkins resigned, and R.O. Passi was hired to perform the engineering duties.

A $100,000 loan application was submitted to REA so that an additional 207 consumers could be provided electric service. The board authorized the purchase of a Ditto machine at a cost of $194.80.