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growth of America and ^ industries.
There were few telephones in 6perryville at first; but as their usefulness and reliability were known and their numbers increased, they became the principal channel of social visiting, for business errands, and for all the back-and - fdrth conversations which have their important place in this community life.
To serve this community or spy community, the company makes a substantial investment in plant; poles, wire, cable, telephones, central office equipment It grows as the town grows. It is a permanent investment, and the company and its employees have a real stake in the community's future.
We hire local people. Many are boys and girls graduating from high school. We also rent or erect buildings of our own. We help support the community through taxes and payrolls. Thus, it is a contribution to the welfare of the Community. Perhaps, the community comes to count on these economic factors ip maintaining its way of life.
That’s where we are now, and that’s where we’ll always be — providing a neighborly service to oUr neighbors.
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