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me piEomonim VOLUME III, NO. 2 APACE WITH THE PACEMAKERS FEBRUARY, 1960 Airline Officials Participate In Dedication of Airport; First SHD Schedule Begun "28" TELETYPE machines get their initiation at Piedmont under the nimble fingers of (foreground to rear) Julia Anne Morrison, Jimmie Hill and Ann Talbert and under the watchful eyes of Chief Communica- tionist Sue Martin and Superintendent of Communications Les Watson. New Teletype Model Equipment Instclled By late spring Piedmont com munications will be one step more modern with the planned installation of a new model tele type machine over the entire route system. Already, four ma chines have been placed in ope ration at the Winston-Salem communications center. The machines, part of the American Telephone and Tele graph Company’s “28” line, re place the older models which were introduced about 25 years ago. Les Watson, superintendent of communications, and Don Russell, commercial representa tive for AT&T, pointed out that the older machine was serv iceable, good equipment. But, they said, the “28” is more com pact, quieter in operation, takes less maintenance and has a high er maximum speed. The new machine has a maxi mum of 100 words per minute, whereas the old model has a maximum of 75. For the com- municationist, the operation of the new machine is easier. The key touch is much lighter, close to the touch of a mechanical typewriter. Although the communications department at Winston-Salem is in temporary quarters at present while waiting for the completed addition to the Smith Reynolds Airport, the new machines were installed now so they will be in operation before the move. The proposed date for having the new type equipment in all sta tions is May 27. There is one machine at Win ston-Salem for each circuit oper ated by Piedmont. The communi cations department’s four cir cuits with automatic relay ar rangement between all circuits is believed to be the first and only such installation of its type in the nation. The circuits and machines, leased from AT&T, are open and in operation for Piedmont 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Mr. Russell pointed out that the basic system and the new equipment will serve Piedmont, even if the company grows twice as large as it is now. But, he said, engineers are now in the process of designing equip ment which will better serve airlines. “In the future,” he said, “there may be an automatic tie-in with the comunications of all air lines.” Dedication of the Shenandoah Valley Airport serving Harrison burg, Staunton and Waynesboro, Virginia, was held January 31, one day before inaugural serv ice began by Piedmont Airlines. The dedication included an honor luncheon, courtesy flights by Piedmont and dedicatory ceremonies. Community leaders of the three Vii’ginia towns and officials of Piedmont partici pated. Honors Godfrey Piedmont officials and out standing residents of the Shen andoah area were entertained at a luncheon given by R. R. Smith in honor of Arthur Godfrey, radio, television and stage star. Mr. Godfrey, long-time aviation enthusiast, figured importantly in the construction of the Shen andoah Valley Airport. Mr. Smith, president of Smith Transfer and Storage Company, is a resident of Staunton and chairman of the Shenandoah Valley Joint Airport Commis sion. Courtesy flights for citizens of the three communities were flown at ]2’.15 p.m., 1;15 TJ.tn. and 2:15 p.m. A total of 72 in vitations were issued by Pied mont President T. H. Davis for these flights. Formal opening ceremonies began at 3:00 p.m. with Harrison burg Mayor Frank Switzer as the presiding officer. Mayor Switzer is secretary-treasurer of the joint airport commission. Welcome Given Judge Jesse W. Dillon, chair man of the State Corporation Commission, presented a wel come to Piedmont Airlines. President T. H. Davis gave the response. Speakers for the event were the Honorable Burr P. Harrison, U. S. congressman from Vir ginia’s seventh district, and Ar thur Godfrey. Representative Harrison was introduced b y delegate George M. Cochran, at torney for the airport commis sion... Mr. Godfrey was intro duced by R. R. Smith. Harold Grogan, manager of the Staun- ton-Augusta County Chamber of Commerce, was in charge of the airport dedication arrangements. Piedmont officials and their wives attending the dedication were: President and Mrs. T. H. Davis, Vice President and Mrs. C. G. Brown, Vice President and Mrs. H. K. Saunders, Vice Presi dent and Mrs. R. S. Northing- ton. General Sales Manager and Mrs. Bill McGee, Assistant to the President and Mrs. Don Britt. Also, Director of Personnel Administration and Mrs. Joe Fowler, Assistant to the Vice President and Mrs. John Lewis, Supervisor of Ground Operations and Mrs. Will Blackmon, Super- (Continued on Page Four) Credit Union Sets Dividends And Chooses Four Directors For 1960 The board of directors for Piedmont Aviation Credit Union announced February 2 graduated dividends for the year 1959. Net profit for the year was $19,419. The directors’ action followed the annual meeting of credit union members held Jan. 26. At that time the financial report for the past year was presented, Brief Is Filed In Rout?* A brief containing Piedmont Airlines’ objections to the re cent examiner’s recommenda tions in the Great Lakes area route case has been filed with the Civil Aeronautics Board. Cecil A. Beasley, Jr., and R. J. Shortlidge, Jr., who filed the brief in Piedmont’s behalf, said the selection of Lake Central Airlines for the Cincinnati-De- troit route would result in “the least and most inferior service to the smallest volume of traf fic at the greatest expense to the government.” Merit Rating Plan Is Adopted A merit rating plan for cleri cal, accounting purchasing, in ventory control, stockroom and print shop salaried employees of the company has been placed into effect. Director of Person- nel-Administration Joe Fowler announced recently. The plan is designed to ensure that all employees will be jud ged on the same basis and that they will receive fair and equal treatment on merit increases. Fowler said the plan has “flex ibility built in” so that consider ation can be given to unusual situations. Plans Revision He pointed out that the plan is not new, but a revision and addition to the program already being used. Station and airline maintenance personnel have sim ilar rating plans, which have been in effect for several years. The program, retroactive to Jan. 1, has been discussed with company officers, department heads and supervisory person nel. In a series of employee meetings the plan has been ex plained to all personnel affected. Merit rating for eligible em ployees will be made by their immediate supervisors. Fowler said the theory behind the plan is that “a merit decision should be made as close to the actual work as is possible.” The im mediate supervisor, he said, has a better opportunity than any one else to appraise an employ ee’s work. Finer points of the program dictate that an employee may move up only one merit step at each rating period and that cer tain minimum rating scores must be attained before progres sing to a higher step on the merit scale. In the event a merit increase is not granted, the employee’s immediate supervisor will ad vise him of the reason and will point out his weak spots in the merit rating score. Frequency of review from different depart ments varies from six months to one year. Time Reduced Under the program introduc ed, the time required for an em ployee under the plan to go from the minimum to the maxi mum in his classification has been reduced. Once the maximum salary has been reached, a longevity in crease of one-half of one per cent of the current salary will be made, providing the employee maintains the maximum level of job proficiency. Such a lon gevity plan has been in effect for airline and general aviation maintenance personnel for some time. Directors Attend Quarterly Meet Directors of Piedmont Avia tion, Inc., met Jan. 18 at the general offices at Winston-Salem. Attending directors were Glenn E. Anderson, C. G. Brown, E. L. Davis, E. L. Davis, Jr., T. H. Davis, M. F. Fare, Charles E. Norfleet, R. S. Northington and H. K. Saunders. Frank Dowd, Bowman Gray and Ralph W. Gardner were not present. and directors and committee men were elected. A dividend of six per cent will to and including $1,000. Divi dends of five per cent will be paid on amounts over $1,000 through $2,000 and four per cent on amounts over $2,000. For example, a member who has shares amounting to $4,000 will receive six per cent on the first thousand, five per cent on the second thousand and four per cent on the last two thou sand. Total assets of the credit union and members’ equity bal anced at $259,879. Income for the year in interest and fees was $23,071. Members’ savings reach ed $227,990 at the end of 1959. Loans to members outstanding were $197,118 with no accounts receivable. The report showed a substan tial increase from 1958 and 1957. Membership in the credit group stands at 853, as compared to 817 in 1958. Elected to serve on the board of directors were Ramon Hoots, T. L. Martin, Ronnie Macklin and John Westmoreland. Bill Barbour, Thelma Taylor Davis and Tom Morton will serve the second year of their director ships in 1960. Elected to the credit commit tee were Bob Reed, and Fred Leonard. Jackie Abee and Wil ma Cook will serve as alter nates. Leroy Burton will be a second-year committeeman. M. F. Fare, R. E. Turbiville and Howard Cartwright were elected to serve one year on the supervisory committee. Members of the nominating committee were John Hall, Abe Lincoln and Walt Rollick. Nominations were taken also from the floor. COMING DATE: February 20 — The 12th An niversary of Scheduled Passenger Operations by Piedmont Air lines.
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