The Key West citizen., 1954-11-01
Early History


John Scribner folks call him "Jack" served his
apprenticeship repair early age His
DID, he beginning to learn little bit about
tors BY the time he in his teens he able to hold
his with electrical repair men
Scrbner to Key West eight years ago. His first
was backporch affair in his home Whitehead St And in
this rough small beginning lies the story of the exceedingly big
things which are characteristic Of Key West Electrical Re-
pair Company. For instance when John wanted Belt he
used to scramble all looking for He then
and 1t has proven true that ne ever got enough money
he would Belts of every description You should the
stock he now keeps on hand at GIL Front Street!
Though Scrbner didn't say imagine he made himself
the kind Of promise with regard to his cramped working
quarters and that probably why he occupies the huge
Curry Sons building.
DeIcO Ind Packard Motors
Key West Electrical Repair Company furnishes authorized
repair and warranty service for Deco and Packard motors That
sounds like re advertising message until understand
great majority Of refrigerators fans pumps washing ma
Chimes powered by either Delco Packard motor
To few Of the popular brands there Fg
daire - Kenmore - Norge Bendix Thor - Whirlpool II
by of these companies Key West Electrical Repair
thorized fulfill the warranty repair All John Scrib
has know the of the dealer and the time and
place where the merchandise purchased
Fire Workmen In Shop
At the present time, five men compose the crew Of Key
West Electrical Repair. They
Donald Scrbner brother of John Donald specialzes in
3-phase work and armaure rewinding.
Hoke Hendricks former Leaderman in the Navy Yard He
outside works boats and specializes in trouble
shooting.
Salazar "aaround" expert has been with
the company since its inception except for time out gaining
further training in shops up the country.
Sam Bath, six with Key West Electrical Repair He
does the single phase work. instal motors the job and
Specializes in wiring aboard boats,
Ronald Gumette retired Navy Chief Ronald recently
joined because of his interest electrical repair
work studying under the CT Bill and his enthusiasm and
interest have already gained him valuable reputation within
the organization.
Sales - Service - Parts
Marine heavyduty batteries generators, starters light
plants regulators these but few of the electrical items
for which Key Repair Company furnishes sales
service and parts We've already mentioned Belts we'll
Delco Packard motors but far we've failed tell
about wiring supplies for home and industry.
John Scribner has complete stock Of wiring supplies AL
though he sells needed items for both home and industry
confines installation to industry only This because home
calls would spread his organization large territory
and he likes keep his intact for any emergency
which might arise.
And emergencies do arise!
Shrimp Boats Demand Serrice
The shrimp fleet which just beginning TO In
Key the winter Key West Elec
tca Repair Company best The Captains Of these
allow their lie idle because Of
needed repairs demand fast reliable service when
thing wrong and they have learned that they this
from John Scrbners Electrical Repar Company.
Two of needed items a shrmper gasoline
battery chargers and heavyduty marine batteries Key West
Electrical Company sells both Incidentally we've failed
mention the telephone number Of the OF
emergency involving such items - il Is 2-6l3i.
Type OF Local Serrice Prorided
Scrhners does repair work for Key West
pance dealers business and homes Whether
refrigerator conditioning unit washing machine
aing it. Key West Electrical Repair Com
pany fix il Economically. too'