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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1937
Page
2
Located at 170 Westminster Street Providence Rhode Island this firm specializes in real estate operations with buyers from across the country. Their listings include many fine properties and investments offering competitive values for sellers and buyers alike.
The firm is praised for deep knowledge of farm land and taxes, ability to present farming propositions to scientific farmers, and comprehensive services. Founders and assistants are described as prominent, community minded, and liberal contributors to regional prosperity. They offer property management including rent collection and repairs.
A long promotional piece lauds Loew's State Theatre on Weybosset Street Providence R I for its elegant decor comfort and artistic productions. It praises management standards and the theatre’s role in education and uplift while noting ticket prices remain high.
Located at the 418 Industrial Trust Building Providence Rhode Island Trixy of Providence offers custom fitted corsets and supports designed by physicians for comfort and relief They cater to women and children and emphasize ethical service The review praises their accurate fittings and beneficial work for readers seeking relief through proper corsetry.
The M A C Plan at 108 Westminster Street Providence Rhode Island offers loans from 10 to 300 with monthly or weekly repayment plans. They finance automobiles and refinancing options keep payments small while the borrower retains possession of the car.
Dexter Massachusetts manufacturer Comfi-Coil Corporation sells direct to customers with patented inner spring mattresses and custom living room furniture. The firm also offers reupholstery and interior decorating with Leon J King in charge and emphasizes sanitary production and centennial promotion encouraging readers to “sleep well on a Comfi-Coil.”
The Bristol Yacht Club displayed color footage of Marblehead and Endeavour and Ranger in their first Newport race for the America's Cup. MIT's Frank Conant presented with Professor George Owen and Jack Wood giving racing rules talk. 691 MIT yachting pupils noted.
Rogers High of Newport hosted Colt Memorial in an informal scrimmage at Frebody Stadium this week as a lead into the opening game with Case High of Swansea at the new Guiteras Athletic Field. Colt aims for Class A honors and a championship, debuting green uniforms with white trimming.
Past Grand Chancellor Paul Herzig presented Burnside Lodge a British naval ensign from Captain Williams of the Endeavour II to be shown in the lodge room. A collation honored Charles Luther Master of Works who will move to Bridgeport Conn and he received a wrist watch. Committee members were Martin Nelle chairman George E Luther Harold E Pedley Fred F Suzman Arthur D Brelsford Fred Alger and Herman B Gablinske.
National Chairman Raymond Pitcairn voices criticism of Congress for chronic deficits and high spending. He cites a June 30 deficit around 2.8 billion dollars and a public debt of over 36 billion, urging restraint and cost cuts to ease rising living costs.
A centennial review lauds Dr Martin leader of the Martin Hall School for Speech Correction now at Columbia Medical School staff. The Rhode Island center is hailed as a preeminent educational site with expert instructors aiding youth to overcome life problems and pursue higher education.
Bristol based Church and Witherell advertise their expertise in interior and exterior decorating for homes, apartments, and churches across the region. They invite clients to share ideas and promise harmonious results with lowered costs enabling upkeep of pristine spaces.
A Bristol department store at 157 Bradford Street touts its modern, Progressive management and extensive offerings from Exsh meat and groceries to fruit and bakery. It claims to provide the best quality at the lowest prices and notes homemade ice cream.
Read and White at 187 Westminster Street Providence offers a modern dress suit rental service. They provide expertly fitted, ready to wear garments at reasonable prices, ensuring the suit fits well even after weight changes and praising courteous, prompt service.
Bowen Motors on Market Street Warren Rhode Island offers top quality range and fuel oil with immediate delivery. Their motor tank trucks continually serve the county providing high grade Bowen Oil Burner and 24 hour delivery and service. They emphasize reliability and honesty in all transactions and invite customers to visit the showroom.
The Fletcher Costume Co at 520 Westminster Street Providence RI offers complete costumes wigs beards and grease paints. They tailor make pieces if not in stock and ensure correct fit and historically accurate details. They sterilize costumes upon return and supply many social figures fraternal groups and theater troupes.
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