Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]  
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:The authorized common stock of the Company consists of 70,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock, $1.00 par value.The Company has a stock repurchase program.  The buy-back program is designed to increase shareholder value, enlarge the Company's holdings of its common stock, and add to earnings per share.  Repurchased shares may be retained in treasury, utilized for acquisitions, or reissued to employees or other purchasers, subject to the restrictions set forth in the Company's Restated Articles of Incorporation. Under the current authorization, 1,294,842 shares remain available for repurchase as of September 30, 2022.