The gamecock. (Columbia, S.C.) 1908-2006, October 19, 1972, Page Page 11, Image 11
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By Tim.Conboy
When your tank reads "E", think Esso. Another good
reason for such, drive to the Esso station 'located
at Five Points. People are beginning to see a change
in the usual scenery. Gas station attendants, Cathy
Munnerlyn and Martha Buck, are added a new per
spective to an often boring daily chore for American
motorists.
These two women have introduced a little variety
into their lives, breaking up the monotony of the part
time job. When asked, "Why choose this line of work,
they simply responded that they "enjoyed it."
Another reason given, is they would rather work out
of doors, not cooped up in an air-conditioned depart
ment store or anything like that.
How has the public reacted? There haven't been
any embarrassing remarks made and generally a lot
more smiles. There have been, however, those stub
born traditionalists, refusing to accept possibly a
new trend, who try to put them to the test. They
accomplish this by asking questions about the car's
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the hoods for hidden noises, checking water and
etc.
Woman's Lib, a topic which was going to be brot
up, was shot down as fast as it did come up. Ca
replied she has "never really thought about it,
which Martha was in accord. As they both poir
out, they do not do automotive work of the ordir
"grease monkey."
Although the two may not consider Women's
to deeply, some customers may take it into consid
tion. Cathy related an incident concerning a r
customer, who could not seem to bear the sigh
her bending down to do such hard work. He got
of his car to aid "the fair young maiden in distre
The proprietor of the Esso station was asked
reason for hiring the girls. He stated that it was
done as a gimmick. He simply needed help and 1
were available. He had run a station in Charle
with women attendants and everything "worked
fine." He said the women receive the same pa
a man, Martha said, "We'd better."
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