Western Union embraces a computer age hub in Middletown
The InfoMaster center near Middletown becomes Western Union’s central message switch, housing a large computer room with 15,000 tapes and in house 800 kilowatt generators. About 200,000 messages pass daily while signals route through Middletown to Romney and an 8,000 mile microwave network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union
Winchester
Rt. 11
1-81
Middletown
InfoMaster
J. H. Foster
Shawneeland
Romney
W. Va
Foster
F M National Corp declares dividend and notes stock issue
F M National Corp board declares a 5 percent stock dividend in addition to a regular 12 cent per share quarterly cash dividend. Third quarter cash dividend payable Sept 9 to shareholders of record Aug 27. stock dividend issued Sept 29 to record Aug 30. Also approved a $2 million capital note issue. Headquarters in Winchester with offices in Clarke Frederick Page Rappahannock and Warren counties. Total assets May 31: 132,514,640 up from 125,829,267. Crowser Marks 20th Year at Potomac Edison. Elmer Clowser observed as 20 years service. SBA rep to visit Winchester chamber of commerce Wednesday 1–5 pm. appointments via Wade Ferguson 662-4118.
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F&m National Corp
Record
Winchester
Clarke
Frederick
Page, Rappahannock
Warren
Crowser
Potomac Edison Company
Elmer Clowser
Virginia C P Directory Assistance Charge Planned
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Virginia files revised tariffs with the State Corporation Commission to charge 10 cents per directory assistance call after a six call allowance, applicable to in state calls including local and long distance numbers, with exemptions for certain groups and locations. The plan aligns with a prior SCC order allowing the 10 cent rate after a six call allowance.
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Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Virginia
State Corporation Commission
C&p
Nancy Lee
SCC
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Diane Kimbel
Star Stall
Winchester Evening Star
F&m
SBA
Small Business Administration
Winchester - Frederick County
al Eyh
Millwood Pike
Patton
Watton
La-Z
Reclina
Rocker
Dad
Furniture
Loudoun St. Mall
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