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14 The Daily Free Press, Wednesday, April 13, 1962 O.C. SOCCER The first minimum wage laws were introduced in New Zealand in 1S94. 1 aiing- HARD SELL CARDIFF, Wats tCP The Welsh College of Advanced Technology here is running a language course ior exporters, teaching salesmen to put patter like "we do a nice line in ball bearings' into German. DUNCAN NEWS COWICHAN VALLEY LAD! SMITH Duncan Bnreaa 171 Jubilee St Telephone UM Nijht CalU: Duncan 35S-Y. Duncia 129-L-2.

Cobble EES 24 LONDON Reuters Results of Tuesday night's Old Country soccer matches: ENGLISH LEAGUE Division I Burnley 0 Blackburn 1 Fulham 1 Tottenham 1 Custom Framing Paint-by-Nnmber Frames Mouldinxs ink With Past The Hobby Shop DIVING is FUN WITH AN AQUALUNG Sales, Service. Equipment DIVERS' DEN J15- Wesley SK 4-8561 21 Bastion Street Dial SK 3-3011 HISTORIC LAKE Ruins of a 7th-century abbey are seen on one of the islands in Loch Maree, in Scotland's Ross and Cromarty county. Excavations -Underway In Crofton Plant Building 44cudoouuL tain a slightly higher fiyure as a contribution to the winter works program. Work during 1962 will consist mainly of laying the foundations for all units. When the mill is completed, 130 full-time employees will be hired.

1 OHear More Swads-new higher-fidelity de-inn lt Mu Kaw uimH Mill New ZENITH DUNCAN During the next few weeks the Daily Free Press will acknowledge the Celebrations of the city's fiftieth anniversary by publishing a series of short articles and some pictures to Illustrate the growth of the city during the past half century. Bearing in mind that one of the early developments in the growth of any is a communication system, the first article deals with this specific subject It has special significance la view of the switchover to automatic dial telephone service on May 6. In 1901, long distance telephone service reached Duncan and two phones were installed. The city was served from Victoria by a line constructed under the direction of the late Ellas Castley, and medical services were the first to "book up." Dr. Perry's office and the pharmacy of Robert Ventress were the first premises to have a telephone from which they could speak over long distances.

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Exclusive "Freedom Ring," available at extra cost, gives you new convenience and comfort. DUNCAN The rumble of heavy construction machinery ie being heard again at Crofton. Earth-moving equipment is now on the site of the new paper mill adjacent to the 4V4-year-old pulp mill As one company official said today, "they are making a big hole and a mountain to match!" The mill is expected to be completed in 1964 and during construction will employ a large crew of workers. At the outset some 300 men will be employed at the height of the construction season, and the peak will be reached in 1963 and 1964 when it is anticipated that between 350 and 400 men will be on the payroll. While the company estimated last fall that the rainy-season work-force would decrease' to 140 this year, it has now informed the local employment office that it will try to main FILM EXCHANGE LONDON (CP) jr- Mei Yl, director of China's state radio, is here for talks with officials of the British Commonwealth International Newsfilm Agency.

The outcome may be an exchange of news films between Britain and China. SIRS. CASTLEY AT SWITCHBOARD H-Dajr thmtf-Btk fitmmra. You ami bm trsffd. Com Ik fH far dtmonttrwUoa.

Wt pVve Hring Ttttx Ton parefcaat lenses jnd frama of your choice from your own ayelass specialist Cowichan will be served by the DDD installation from Duncan. ENTERTAINMENT LONGEST LAND CABLE Some of the DDD calls will PRESCRIPTION OPTICAL CO. CAPITOL DENTAL BLDG. Box 158 Skinner Street Nonoimo, B.C. Dial SK 4-2212 be carried on B.C.'s longest ODEON THEATRE POCKETFUL OF MIRACLES' Starring Glenn Ford, Bete Davis, Hope Lange, Arthur p'Connell landline toll cable, extending The pharmacy was situated 65 miles from Duncan north to where Cecil's Cafe is today Qualicum.

-The cable was placed two Mr. Castley became agent for the telephone company In-1904 years ago to speed up service when the number of phones in between Central Vancouver Is Duncan (or Duncans as.it was known at that time) "required local switchboard and ex change service. Krom the "telephone his home at the corner of Craig and Ingram streets, the agent conducted all company bus iness including repairs of lines Miss Gladys Clayards, January, 1924-December, 1924; and Miss Clara Widden was again chief operator in 1925. MALE NIGHT OPERATOR In 1925, the first night operator, a man, was introduced, and the citizens, of Duncan now enjoyed continuous telephone service. At the time of Mrs.

Castley's retirement in 1939, Duncan had 1,286 phones. At September 1, 1961, there were 4,256 Telephones in the Duncan exchange. To accommodate the expansion the present manual central office building was enlarged several times. Dial service will be introduced by B.C. Telephone Company on May 6, and for this the company has constructed a $198,500 concrete and masonry automatic telephone exchange building on Ingram street.

The main floor will contain a business power and other equipment and employee facilities. The second floor will have only automatic switching machinery and direct distance dialing equipment, The building is part of a $1,375,000 expenditure for dial service In the Duncan exchange, and the introduction of DDD will permit telephone users to dial their own station to station long distance calls. Duncan, Cobble Hill and Lake and phones. FIRST "HELLO" GIRL ATHWMWIMUR1CESI Mrs. Castley was Duncan's first "hello" She explained that the first long, narrow switchboard which had room for 100 lines, was operated by wet land communities and preparatory for the introduction of DDD.

Whereas in the days of telephones in Duncan, operators gave service by connecting a call through a name rather than a number the automatic machinery will accept a number only. A new all-figuring numbering system being adopted by major telephone organizations throughout the continent will be introduced in Duncan. Known as ANC all number calling the new system is designed to provide more exchange dial codes than are now available under the two-letter, five-figure plan Duncan telephone numbers will begin "746" or "748" followed by four digits. On an international basis it was found that an increased number of central office codes, such as Duncan's "746" and "748" were required for direct distance dialing. Such is progress.

batteries contained in sealers in the basement The second switchboard was square, and contained room for 200 lines. The first office hours were: 8 a.m. to 8, p.m.; Sundays, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

to 6 p.m.; holidays, 9 p.m. to 11 a.m. and i p.m. to Pineapple 4 for 95c Crab Meat 63c Salad Dressing ftrv-p 39c Grapefruit Juice 3 for. 95c Wax Paper 25c HOT CROSS BUNS -EASTER HAMS TURKEYS, etc.

6 p.m. Mrs Castley added: "If any one wanted to phone at any other time, we weren't obliged to answer." One of the duties at the office during the night was to connect a line to the Tyee mines on Mount Sicker, in case the men employed there needed a doc Dogs Obedient At Training Trials, Susie Wins Highest tor. An buzzer in the See Our EASTER CHOCOLATES EASTER CANDIES, EGGS, NOVELTIES, Etc. At Popular Prices DUXCAN At the Cowfchan Cranberry Sauce dog obedience training trials an unprecedented 17 out of 23 Ocean Spray, 16 ox. tin novice dogs qualified.

R. Fruit Cocktail Malkln's, IS oi. tins Choice Peaches Malkin's, halves, IS oz. tins 2 tor 49c 2 for 45c 23c 39c Myles with Susie was highest with a score of 196, winning Rosendale, Kim, 188; Miss Jane Gurr, Rodger, 187; Mrs. M.

Morris, Fritz, 185; John Rob-ison. Lady, 183; Mrs. D. Moulin, Doodie, 183; Mrs. Eva Glad-man, Skipper, 181; L.

Olson, Taffy. 180; Mrs. Ruth Cronk. Heidi, 180; Mrs. Grace McDowell, Caesar, 172.

The judge was Dr. Eric Johnson. 3 Asparagus Tips the beginners prize and high est club dog. Malkln's Faacy, 12 oz. to Best out-of-town dog went to Don Faladeau with Theresa Fancy Peas Malkin'sf 2's.

3'a, 4'i, IS oz. tins 2 tor 43c 193 points. Novice prize went to Brian Liggett with 184 points won by Saber. Food Color Kits 39c For Coloring Eggs, Desserts, Icings, etc. Strawberry Jam 59c Pork Beans 29c Golden Corn Malkln's Fancy, 15 oz.

tins DUNCAN HINES EARLY AMERICAN Cake Mixes Applesauce Raisin, Butter Pecan, fudge Nut, Cherry Almond, Date Nut 2 pk9s. 79c Open prize was won by Monty with 192 points, owner Mrs. V. C. McLaughlin.

The 229c Private School Decides To Sell 40-acre Farm only qualifying score in utility was Mrs. R. A. Peterson with Nonie, 190 points. Other qualifying scores were: Novice Jack Scoular with Buttons, 193; Mrs.

Joy Buzzard, Tammy, 1934; Ron Grat-tan. Paddy, 193; Miss R. Dob-son, Keta, 192; Miss Pamela Grattan. Wendy. 188; Mrs.

Pat Slade. Cmdy. 188; R. home would waken Mr. and Mrs.

Castley to phone the doctor. Mrs. Castley explained that the chief operator's salary was paid by the B.C. Telephone Company and to it were added commissions on any long distance calls. "Mr.

Castley also took care of the commercial she said, "making out bills and collecting The agent had his own "test which he used to locate lines and phones needing repairs. During these repair Jobs, he used every mode of transportation, his bicycle, horse and two-wheeled cart, passenger or freight transport or a rented horse and rig from the livery stable In many cases he would walk to the scene of the trouble. WALK TO TROUBLE Territory covered from Duncan to Coldstream, and from Duncan to Chemainus. Mrs. Castley quoting an item written in his said, "After one storm, the snow was sot deep that my horse refused to travel in It.

Returning to Sooke Lake for the night, I set out on foot the next day, but was fortunately met by a work crew from Victoria." In 1909. upon the death of Mr. Castley, his widow became chief operator and R. L. Pickering was appointed agent.

Longer office hours were Introduced, 1 a.m. to 11 p.m., and another operator and a half-time operator were employed. BISCUIT FRENCH'S PREPARED MUSTARD 23c Mustard 43c DUNCAN Although it has been the desire over the years to provide much of the food consumed by pupils of Queen Margaret's school from the school's own farm, since a board of governors has taken over the financial arrangements, it has been realized that the 40-acre spread is a liability rather than an asset. It has therefore been decided to sell the farm and the proceeds will be ploughed back STUART HOUSE ALUMINUM Foil Wrap Wanted To Get Rid Of Bottle SPECIAL! M.M. ULOSSOM BISCUITS 20-foiscult cello pkg.

FRESH FIG BARS 1-lb. cello pkg. CHOCOLATE VIENNA WAFERS 24-blicult cello pkg. 3 pkgs. 1.00 12" Regular 18" Heqyy DUNCAN Jerry Mutter, Cobble Hill, pleaded guilty in into the $200,000 building fund.

37c i 69c Magistrate's Court, Tuesday, to Tea Biscuit Mix Mrs. Fleming's, 1V pkgs Wheat Puffs SKt 25c 21c First part of the current building program was completed last fall when 48 girls taking liquor into an unlicenced restaurant RCMP stated that accused moved into the $84,000 dormi tory. Melograin, was found in a local cafe, with a bottle of beer in his posses Rice Puffs 37c pint pkg. sion. He added that Mutter was a minor and had several previ ous convictions.

Guide Campsite Opening In May Mutter told the court that he had been walking along the By 1911. Mrs. Castley had two operators working with her to serve 146 telephones in the DUNCAN Cowichan Dis ZEE PAPER TOWELS 2 roll. 49c trict Girl Guide Association exchange. ZEE learned from District Commis highway, and someone had given him the beer.

"So I went into the restaurant to get rid of it." he adied. Accused was fined $50 and costs When she began work as an sioner Mrs. A. Falconberg that the division plans to have an operator, Mrs Castley had to work for a month without pay official campsite opening on IN SEASON May 25 to 27. to learn the Job.

After being fully employed, she received The proposed appointment of 11.00 a day. Mrs. M. Smith, to be deputy Paper Serviettes Rainbow Pack, Assorted Colors, 60'a 2 39c division commissioner, will be From 1917 to 1939 she was paid 83.00 a day, and when the forwarded for provincial ap chief operator went on holidays proval and Mrs. Castley took her The next district association NO PLEA ENTERED DUNCAN No plea was entered by Eric P.

Gray and Molly Parsons of Vancouver, who appeared in magistrate's court at Lake Cowichan on a charge of fraud involving $3,000. They have been charged with having fraudulently obtained money over the past ten years from a Lake Cowichan resident. Bail was set at $200 each. place; she earned 83.50 a day meeting will be held on May Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Green Onions, Celery, Cauliflower, Carrots, Cabbage, Turnips4, Potatoes, Bananas, Oranges, Apples, Grapes, Grapefruit, etc. 22.

at 2:00 p.m. On Sundays and holidays, operators were paid time and a half. Pricet Effective Thursday and Saturday, April 19th and 21 st Mrs. Castley left the company We are the Only Approved DUROID APPLICATORS We have the manufacturer's trust may we have YOURS? la 1911 for six years, but was aetivlely employed from 1917 to 1939. On December 23, 193, the 00 MONTH BUYS company moved into the brick building, on Craig street The COOKIE WEEK DUNCAN District Commissioner Mrs.

A. Falconberg announced Cowichan district awitchboard used was a com Girl Guide Cookie Week is to be held throughout Canada from April 27 to May 5. and that the local "bUU" will be oa April 27 and 28. WELLINGTON MERCHANTS, Wellington, SK 4-2953 O. F.

COSTIN, Lantzville, SK 3-2812 A. H. CORSINI, Extension, SK 3-1910 THOMAS ROSE 639 Fitzwilliam SK 3-2541 NEILSEN'S FOOD MARKET, 640 Fifth Street, SK 4-8341 SMITH'S GROCERY, 180 Bastion Street, SK 3-4452 THAT ROOF Island Roofing Insulation Ltd. NANAIMO SK 4-5461 PORT ALBERNI 723-7141 mon At the same time, the telephones were smaller and nearer, and did not require wet batteries. The user merely lifted the receiver and a red lUht came oa at the office.

Other chief operators were; Miss Clara Widdea Hiss Lydla Campbell 1919-193; WARM CI' RENT One branch of the warm Japa nese Current flows through the Pacific almost as far as HawL.