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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

Notice is hereby given to the public that the Virginia Telephone & Telegraph Company, on August 17, 1953, (filed with the State Corporation Commission an application for authority to apply and charge the standard intra-state toll rates within its territory; to charge 10c for local calls from pay-stations; and to adjust charges for moves, changes, restorals and service connection charges. It is estimated that these changes will increase the gross revenues of the Company by approximately $33,000 per year, or a net of approximately $15,500 per year. The proposed changes are to become effective on and after September 21, 1953, except that the 10c charge for local calls from paystations will be effective as soon after September 21, 1953 as changes in the coin boxes can be made. Information as to the proposed changes may be obtained from the office of the State Corporation Commission, or from any business office of the Company.

STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION

65.4%