Completing 50 years of service in the electrical industry, Carl Becker was given a life membership in the North Dakota Electrical Contractors Association in May 1971.

The career of Carl Becker began in 1919, when he was engaged in the wiring of many farms along the lines of the Sheyenne Light and Power Company of Valley City.

In 1923 Becker moved to Spokane, Washington where he was associated with the J. B. Carrol Company, the Dunkin Electric Company and the Tinglin and Powell Company.

In 1925 he returned to Valley City and began contracting with the Delco Light Company, along with work for other companies, such as the Otter Tail Power Company. In 1927 he took over the Delco Sales and Service.

Becker was active during REA days, beginning in 1944, and wired many farms in Barnes County and adjacent counties. He holds Master's License # 149 which he obtained in 1925.

Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 25