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Telephone Service Expands in Local Office Growth
P E I manager notes at least 160 homes served from the Pacific Telephone local branch with lines reaching farmers. Since Mr. Chase took charge, phones increased from 136 to 160, switching rate cut from $5 to $3 annually, and residents gain rapid town access. The office supports two operators and contributes $62 monthly payroll plus $9 rent, with free service within Independence Dallas and Rickreall and long distance to Portland and valley towns.
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Pacific Telephone
Suver
Airlie
Independence
Dallas
Rickreall
Portland