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I J i iv I ■' i) 42 Progress Edition of The Canadian Statesman, Wednesday Juno 29,1988 Appliance Centre Offers New and Reconditioned Machines Jim and Darlene new and used applianc- Westinghouse, Danby, ucts have a warranty. decided to locate in Bow- Chances are, the pro- Mills started the new es, including fridges, and General Electric. Store owner Jim Mills manville because they pnetors will be getting to year by opening Bow- stoves, washers, dryers, In addition, the shop has had 13 years' experi- felt the growing number know the town better in manville Appliance freezers, air condition- provides complete repair ence in appliance servie- of new houses made it an the near future. Aitnougn ers and microwaves, service for what they ing before he started the ideal site for an appli- they currently reside in Brand names available sell. Delivery can be pro- business. ance business. "We like Peterborough, they re at the Bowman ville Ap- vided directly from the Mrs. Mills explains Bowmanville. It's a nice planning to re-locate to Centre, located on King St. W., in Bowmanville. The shop sells both Business Dates pliance Centre include shop and all used prod- that she and her husband area," she said. Bowmanville. Back to 1893 "In the beginning" in 1893, Mr. Harry Cann established established an insurance business business at 24 King Street East, Bowmanville. His office phone number was 50. J.J. Mason & Son (Charlie) (Charlie) operated the business from 1919 until 1943 when J.J. Mason's grandson, Stuart Stuart R James bought the busi- Your headquarters for Fancy Sandwiches for Showers -- Parlies -- Get-Togethers Cheese Trays -- Dessert Trays ness. Many will remember 24 King Street East as the local "telegraph office" until 1968. Stuart R. James was also the secretary/treasurer of the Bowmanville Public School Board until 1969. Douglas S. James, joined his father, Stuart on January 1,1967 having worked three years in Toronto with the Hartford Fire Insurance Company. Doug attained his C.A.I.B. (Canadian Accredited Insurance Insurance Broker) designation in September 1987. James Insurance Broker Limited handles all your insurance insurance needs, home, auto, business and life. The firm is capably staffed bv Nesta Akey, Eleanor Damant, A.I.I.C., and Gayle Windsor. James Insurance offers a computerized and professional professional office. Vegetable and Heat Platters Freshly-made Milkshakes and Hand-dipped Ice Cream Cones For more information, call 1 'r: * vfX >;< McCabe's Cheez-Nook 12 Silver Street Bowmanville Telephone 623-6677 PRESTON WE DURHAM REGIONS HOME CARRIER MOVE* IT Serving Durham Region for over 40 years. Cartage and specialized freight movements Machinery moving Commercial storage Household storage Record retention services Storage trailer rentals Local and Long- Distance Moving Member of Allied Van Lines HEAD OFFICE 420 Base Line Road W Bowmanville Telephone 623-4433 Toll Free 1-800-263-8001 fe-J \ }§! J//' . / V ystfv v ' 8 // *«••••<. || . ; - W • v -Y-: ;-i I u » fe !• I •i I