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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1953
Page
2
The Ushers preserve the 200 year old Martin house once owned by Frederick and James Martin. Contractors replace rotted floor joists and underfloors while modern plumbing, town water, and soon electricity transform the long standing homestead. Visitors frequent the antique structure noted for wide pine floors and thin doors.
The executive director, M Saunders, notes rising hospital admissions among Blue Cross members and non members across Rhode Island. He cites increased bed capacity at Roger Williams Pawtucket Memorial Woonsocket and Miriam hospitals and says Blue Cross remains vital to day to day needs.
In a Bristol Twilight League game the Cleaners edged the Spar 4 to 3 in extra innings to pull from the cellar with Coast Guardsmen. Lou Margo drove in the winning run in the eighth after a walk, a hit and an error, while Kazemko and Katz pitched for the losers and Furtado earned the win as standings show Spar 3 8 and C A 6 2 Ascoli's 4 4 Cleaners 4 5.
US Rubber reports higher profits with net income around 14 per share versus 1952 figures, and a profit margin near 2 percent of sales. Second quarter sales totaled $226 936 compared with $222 972 prior year, assets listed at $377 725 576 and current liabilities at $150 the company notes improvements in quick assets and broader earnings despite charges.
The Annual Pane of St Elizabeth's Church will be held at Rego's Farm on August 9. A handmade bedspread from the Ladies' Tabernacle Society will be first prize, with an electric mixer and a pressure cooker as second and third prizes. Manuel Lima chairs. cochair Mrs Manuel Bettencourt. The program features a band concert from 3 to 4 pm and other entertainment. A long list of committee members and volunteers is named. the bedspread display will be in Andrade's Insurance window on Hope Street.
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