[GreenKeys] One-Hole Paper Punch

[Roy Morgan]

On Apr 21, 2015, at 3:02 AM, Ed Sharpe Archivist for SMECC via GreenKeys <greenkeys at mailman.qth.net> wrote:…
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Re: [GreenKeys] got western union handbook for teletype maintainers june12 1944 any one scanned?


Ed,

  In the picture you sent right in the middle is a one hole paper punch. It is mounted on some sort of stand or bracket which is extra, no doubt a WU addition.

The thing is a Presto one-hole paper punch.  These sell for $10 to $12 on ebay now.**  I have one here I’ve had since the 1950’s I’d guess.  It’s very handy for punching a single hole in the edge of paper.

Maybe the teletype use was to punch holes in the end of a paper tape so it could be hung on a hook or nail.  Got any idea?

Roy

** Because the apparent value of these things is modest, I am glad I don’t have to ask my security contractor to add more patrols or increase the height of the perimeter fence.
HAH!


Roy Morgan
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