Re: Los Angeles Numbering, 1940s

Nov 26, 2005 0 Replies


Hi Tim,


> What a surprise to be reading along in comp.dcom.telecom and see
> someone mention California Drip and Tinkle. I grew up in Monrovia also
> (MSH '65). I can remember back in very early 1950s we had an AE-40 and
> to call my aunt and uncle in Highland Park we had to get the long
> distance operator by dialing 110. When were you in Monrovia?
> Regards,
> Chris Williams

Since you did not quote the message and it has been a couple of weeks, I don't know if you mean me or not. I started in San Fernando/Granada Hills with CW&T in 1967 just as it was being merged into General Telephone of Calif. I worked in Monrovia/Hasting Ranch in 1968/1969.


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