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...years ago (1971)A picture painted by local artist Bunny Humphrey, of Brainerd, has been chosen by the Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. to be included in its 1972 appointment calendar. Nearly 1,400 entries were received and narrowed down...
...Steiger, and singles players Sandy Ruttger and Dave Shanks.60 years ago (1952)The Brainerd office of the Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. announced that the strike of Communications Workers of America in 43 states has not affected telephone service...
...last year. 40 years ago (1959) To commemorate the 10th anniversary of dial telephone service in Brainerd, Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. announced an open house will be held April 8 and 9. Marv Hedberg, local manager, said the company's...
...30 years ago (1971) Mrs. Florence Brusseau, Rt. 8 Brainerd, has retired after 30 years service with Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. A party was held in her honor March 26, with over 80 guests attending. 40 years ago (1961) In the Brainerd...
...service emblem with a diamond inset was presented to Mrs. Clara Rose Heikka, service representative with Northwestern Bell Telephone Co., marking 30 years in the telephone business. 60 years ago (1946) Application for a franchise to establish...
...would be available for local reception in from one to three years was made last night by Stanley T. Vaill, Northwestern Bell Telephone Co., speaking before the Brainerd Lions Club. 80 years ago (1928) The strides in advancement of the Brainerd...
...recent rash of escapes from the current county jail. 60 years ago (1949) At 11:18 p.m. last night the Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. switched Brainerd to a dial system, with the change taking 20 seconds. The first dial call was made by...
...the big count. 100 years ago (1909) E. R. Jones, commercial manager for the Brainerd exchange of the Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. says the order for phones for the Ransford Hotel was raised from 50 to 75 phones. An individual writing...
...80.37 a week, or $4,179 a year. Experienced Operators - $45.35 a week, or $2,358 a year. The Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. - Brainerd. 80 years ago (1930) Mrs. J.J. Madden, more widely known as Kitty Gordon, of Gull Lake...
...coupon. 80 years ago (1922) The Dispatch has just completed the new issue of the local directory for the Northwestern Bell Telephone Co., which H.D. Hoffman, Brainerd manager, will have in the hands of the subscribers by December 1st...