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*In 1949, the phone numbers in Springfield and surrounding areas were changed to implement the uniform five-digit number system and dial service was established for the first time ([[Springfield News]] 1946, 1949).
*In 1949, the phone numbers in Springfield and surrounding areas were changed to implement the uniform five-digit number system and dial service was established for the first time ([[Springfield News]] 1946, 1949).
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*New electric substations were constructed to meet the increasing need for power, including substations in the [[Paramount commercial center|Paramount area]] and at [[K Street (Springfield)|K Street]] and the railroad tracks.

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Springfield

  • New elementary schools were built: Maple, Goshen, Camp Creek.
  • In 1949, Guerrier built a $650,000 mill to replace their earlier plant lost in a fire (Springfield News 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949).
  • In 1949, the phone numbers in Springfield and surrounding areas were changed to implement the uniform five-digit number system and dial service was established for the first time (Springfield News 1946, 1949).
  • New electric substations were constructed to meet the increasing need for power, including substations in the Paramount area and at K Street and the railroad tracks.
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