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Boatwright Retires After Half Century Shaping Local Telephone Service
Phillip Boatwright, born 1926 in Monetta, built Ridge Telephone Company from 1953 to 1992, expanding from 150 subscribers in 1946 dial era to 1500 at Ridge Spring then sold to Pond Branch. He served on Saluda County Council, Ridge Spring Mayor, Fire Department member, and earned the Silver Beaver Award in 1966. He now enjoys golf, fishing, and travel.
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