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FORM 8-K
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
CURRENT REPORT
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Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (date of earliest event Reported) October 20, 1995
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THE COLUMBIA GAS SYSTEM, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-1098 13--1594808
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(State of other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
20 Montchanin Road, Wilmington, Delaware 19807
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (302) 429-5000
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Item 5. Other Events
Information contained in a News Release dated October 19, 1995, is
incorporated herein by reference.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
The Columbia Gas System, Inc.
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(Registrant)
By /s/ R. E. Lowe
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Vice President &
Controller
Date: October 20, 1995
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Contacts: Media - W. R. McLaughlin (302) 429-5443
H. W. Chaddock (302) 429-5261
Analysts - T. L. Hughes (302) 429-5363
K. P. Murphy (302) 429-5471
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 19, 1995
FORMER SECRETARY OF INTERIOR AND ENERGY DONALD HODEL
ELECTED TO COLUMBIA GAS SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WILMINGTON, DEL. -- Donald P. Hodel, a former Secretary of Energy and
Secretary of the Interior, has been elected a director of The Columbia Gas
System, Inc., (NYSE:CG) the company announced today. Hodel's election
increases the Board's membership to 14.
Columbia System Chairman Oliver G. Richard III said the company "is
fortunate to have an individual with Mr. Hodel's knowledge and understanding of
energy and environmental issues become a member of its board. His insights
into these critical areas will be of immense value to the company."
Hodel, 60, was Secretary of the Department of Energy from 1982 to 1985
and Secretary of the Department of the Interior from 1985 to 1989. He also
served as administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration and is the
founder and managing director of Summit Group International, Ltd., an energy
consulting firm. He is on the boards of directors of several companies and
public groups.
Hodel was graduated from Harvard and obtained his law degree from the
University of Oregon School of Law. He was awarded the Presidential Citizens
Medal and holds doctors of law degrees from Liberty University, Alabama A.& M.
University and Pepperdine University.
The Columbia Gas System, Inc., is one of the nation's largest natural
gas systems. It consists of a holding company and 18 subsidiaries that are
engaged in the exploration, production, purchase, marketing, storage,
transmission and distribution of natural gas, as well as other energy
operations such as cogeneration.
