General Telephone Company of the West grows through decades
The General Telephone Company of the West, formed in 1926 in Lubbock, expands from 7,000 phones and 177 employees to over 314,946 telephones across Texas New Mexico Illinois and Louisiana. It operates 40 exchanges and 95 percent dial service, with a 15 million annual capital expenditure and over 113 million invested in facilities.
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Neral Phone Company
Lubbock
Lace
Genephone Company of the
Texas
Com
Oma
New Mexinsus
Louisiana
Carters
Thwest
San Angelo
Groli
Ijee
Telephone Company of
Pany
Soldier James A. T. Kasinger in Greenland Missile Unit
Army Pvt. James A. T. son of Mrs. Nina M. of Comanche joined the 55th Nike Hercules missile unit in Greenland. He entered training at Fort Ord last July and is a Newman High School graduate from Sweetwater RAM.
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Greenland
James A. T
Nina M
S. Austin
Comanche
Keer
Bat of the Artillery
Fort Ord
Soldier
Uate
Newman High
Sweetwater
Byron Ransdell Named Phone Company Manager
Byron P. Ransdell is named district manager for the General Telephone Company of the Southwest based in San Angelo. He began with the company in 1946, later serving as district manager in Garland, Texas, before moving to Indiana and returning to his current post in August last year.
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General Telephone Company of the
Southwest
Ransdell
General Telephone Company
Illinois
General of the Southwest
Garland
Texas
General Telephone of
Indiana
Telephone Company Pays Taxes to Comanche and Gustine Districts
General Telephone Company of the Southwest paid over 2500 in taxes in 1960 to Comanche and Gustine cities, Comanche County, and the two school districts. District manager Bryan Ransdell noted the company’s contribution funds local services and future planning. He called the company a good neighbor and highlighted employee community involvement. He is married to Lois Henniger and they have three daughters.
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General Telephone Company of the Southwest
Comanche
Gustine
Comanche County
Comanche and
Bryan Ransdell
The
Telephone Company
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary
Lions
Lois Henniger
Comanche Telephone Directory Promotes Useful Information
The new Comanche directory released February 16 offers guidance on emergency contacts and services. Byron Ransdell urges subscribers to review the front pages for cost details and dialing help, noting it could save a life in an emergency.
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Comanche
Hasse-Proctor
Newburg
Sidney
Gustine
Byron Ransdell
Ransdell
Robbins Heads Division As Phone Director
John E. Robbins Jr of San Angelo is named Central Division Manager for General Telephone Company of the Southwest overseeing operations in Comanche and 21 other exchanges in south central Texas. Robbins started in 1928 with San Angelo Telephone Company and rose to division manager in 1953. He is active in civic groups including the San Angelo Recreation Commission, City Development Board, San Angelo Symphony, Kiwanis, and Concho Valley Boy Scouts executive board.
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Comanche
Texas
John E. Robbins, Jr
San Angelo
General Telephone Company of the Southwest
Robbins
San An
Long Project Nears Finish In Comanche Overhaul
Installers from General Telephone of the Southwest finalize checks on a new all number calling dial system for Comanche and Gustine. The cutover is set for Thursday noon as the Central line is retired and the updated equipment assumes control, boosting civic growth.
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General Telephone Company of the
Southwest
Comanche
General Telephone Company
Gustine
Comanche Exchange
Comance County
Sidney
Newburg
Proctor- Hasse
Community Leader Ties to Local Organizations
Scout Council former Board of Directors member of Credit Bureau of San Angelo and San Angelo Industries. past president of San Angelo Community Council. former United Fund drive chairman. He serves as a church elder and Sunday School teacher.
Telephone Official Pays Tribute To Miss Cunningham
Catherine Cunningham longtime local telephone employee of twenty three years transfers to Denton to serve as assistant cashier at the General Telephone Company's office. John E. Robbins Jr division manager expresses regrets at losing a fine lady and capable employee but notes the transfer relocates her with her family. Robbins says the company is proud of her many years of good service and wishes her success in the new location. Miss Cunningham is cashier and Chief Operator here.
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Catherine Cunningham
Denton
General Telephone Company
John E. Robbins, Jr
General
Miss Cunningham
Catherine
Robbins
Mr. Robbins
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Byron Ransdall
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Ithur Chevrolet
Oldsmobile
FBI
Washington, D.C
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Bob Hope
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Elvis Stars
Pacer
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Rural Telephone Cooperative
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Comanche, Texas
Howdy
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Bell Place
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