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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1940
Page
3
The Bristol Garage at 972 Hope St Bristol promotes Studebaker cars highlighting value, luxury, and travel benefits. Proprietor Mr DuPont offers courteous service, repairs on all makes, and urges readers to consider the showroom and advantages of owning a Studebaker.
Buffington's Pharmacy at 458 Hope Street is touted as a modern drug store offering telephone bill payments Western Union Telegram reservations for the Colonial Line to New York bus stop access and railway information. The review highlights honest methods, value for money, a wide range of standard goods and strong customer service.
Lefty’s Filling Station at 465 Wood Street Bristol attracts motorists with high quality gasoline and oils. The staff provide crankcase service and travel information guiding detours to ease trips, earning respect from readers for reliable road assistance.
Nappi Bros. located at 97 Reservoir Ave Bristol Telephone Conn advertise expert plumbing and heating services. They offer modern systems installation and reliable repairs for homes and buildings with estimates available.
In Bristol, Mr E A Skinner runs a prominent insurance agency at 259 Hope St offering fire, liability, compensation, auto, accident, health and other policies. The review praises his large, metropolitan service and his readiness to inform patrons without obligating them, recommending his agency to readers.
The Warren Memorial Company at 55 Railroad Avenue Warren offers a large selection of finished granite and marble memorials ready to letter. They do their own work with a well equipped shop and claim low prices whether before or after service. They aim to satisfy and assist in choosing the right memorial from elaborate to simple headstones.
Luther's Repair Shop at 300 Thames Street Bristol, run by proprietor Mr. Luther, is presented as a modern, affordable welding shop. The business is expanding daily and the shop is noted for acetylene and electric welding expertise. Mr. Luther also teaches welding and invites the public to call 229 for information.
Located at 129 Franklin Street the Medeiros Market offers up to date refrigeration and a comprehensive range of fresh meats groceries canned goods and farm produce. Managed by Mr Medeiros the store is praised for competent service and community value.
The August report from Bristol Rhode Island Highway Department shows 9 streets patched, 144 yards cold patch used, 198 man hours, and 24 hours track. A stone drain trench for the Dr. Merriman Memorial was completed. One car of cement unloaded for WPA Local 25 hours and 3 hours truck. 30,931 square yards of road oiled or sanded at about 5 cents per square yard with costs itemized for Mount Hope Avenue East State Street Bay View Avenue and Thames Street. Clean-up weeks were not held. 1015 gallons gasoline purchased and 943 gallons dispensed.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles announces full support for national defense including peace-time conscription if needed by Congress and the President. Members conscripted or enlisting will remain on their unit roster without dues. The order funds sick and funeral benefits and once ran a Patriotic Fund during WWI.
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