When the first issue of Old Rochester Regional’s yearbook, the Triad, was being assembled, advertisements were needed to help with its’ cost. The senior class of 1962 of Old Rochester canvassed the three towns for store ads to be included in the first issue of the Triad.
In looking through our 1962 yearbook, it’s interesting to see what businesses are gone and which ones are still in business. Some of the companies advertising in the ’62 yearbook that are still in business are: Franks Barber shop; Lloyds Market in Rochester; Hiller company; Marion General Store; Marion Sports Shop in Marion; and Mahoney’s in Mattapoisett.
Among the businesses that are no longer around are Rochester General Store; Gibbs Dairy; Wilson’s Gas Station; Rochester Hardware and Electric Company; Humphrey Insurance, and Martha Fearing Florist in Rochester; Harbor Beach Lodge, Jensen’s, Rocky Nook Restaurant and Harbor Restaurant in Marion; Cathy Temple, Big Three Lumber, Coburn Brothers and Tinkham Pharmacy in Mattapoisett.
Anyone looking today at the telephone numbers for these companies might be a little stymied. Back in the day, Rochester’s telephone change was Rockwell (i.e. prefix 76), Mattapoisett was Skyline (i.e. prefix 75), New Bedford prefix was Wyman (i.e. 99). Marion telephone numbers were, for example, simply Marion 266, Marion 200, or Marion 541.
In this day and age, business longevity is hard to achieve. Congratulations to the businesses advertising in the 1962 Triad that are still in business. Congratulations, also, to the class of 1962 of Old Rochester for all they have achieved over the past 50 years. Being the first graduating class of Old Rochester will always be special to us.
Enjoyed reading about our 1962 class yearbook. It will be great to gather with classmates August 2012 to celebrate 50 years.
Nice article Edyie! Our 50th really is going to be ‘special’. Can’t wait!
I worked for Bob Tinkham at his pharmacy in Mattapoisett. I remember asking him to support our yearbook and he did.
50 years – amazing !! I’m looking forward to seeing every one who manages to attend plus taking a few vacations to explore Marion & the Cape again. Woohoo – fingers crossed for great weather (sunny even if warm/hot).
The reunion should be a great time and the reunion committe is hoping for a great turnout. The 50th year reunion only happens once in a lifetime. See everyone there…..