Belleville History Alive!

Barber Pete Belnap prepares to end 54 years of haircuts, page 2

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(MOVED IN 1927 When A. E. Wonnacott bought out Fenn's in 1907 and opened a watch repair and jewellery store Mr. Bdnaip transferred his op- eration across the street a n d he's been there ever since. He enjoys recalling the old days and the barbers who were in business when he started. "I've seen a lot of barbers come and go. Arthur Skinner, Reg Arnott and Harry Fenn are still bartering and some of the boys around in the early days were Mr. Griffin at the Quinte Hotel, Mickey Malyea, Eddie George, the Conley Brothers, Rightmcyer, Armour Bennett Jimmy Skinner, Fred Palace Candy Langaibeer and J a c k I McCourt. who was known as the best in the business at one time, " Forty -five years ago, we I made about $12 per week and 'kept the shops open from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Closing time on Satur 'day was midnight. "I've had a lot of good times in this business. I'll miss th discussions over b a s e b a l l , ' hockey and the elections. At one time, the barbers had a b a l l team and we had some great 'games, too.'* Mr. Beln-ap's shop will be ren ovated and a book store is mov- ing in. Right now, he is looking forward to a rest. But don't be surprised if he turns up in one of the other shops in the city, working a day or two a week. He maiy find the l u r e of the barberi chair too great to over- come. j

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