 In November, 1975, McClure residents at last gave up their hand-cranked magneto telephones, and the friendly operators working above the local store.The operators served as a personal answering service for the residents, and would volunteer before ringing the number if someone was at home, and if they weren't, where they were, or when they'd be home.For the first time, subscribers heard a dial tone upon lifting the receiver, instead of the familiar question