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--- THINK IT OVER
260 CENTRAL AVE.
Incorporated
ISLAND
Providence 4, R. I.
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CONTRACTORS EQUIPMENT
MANUFACTURERS OF EAGLE . CONSTRUCTION . INDUSTRIAL FARM EQUIPMENT New England Distributor for AMERICAN JENBACH Air Compressors
DEALERS CASE TRACTORS & EQUIPMENT
SALES · RENTALS · SERVICE
Of All Makes CONCRETE & MORTAR MIXERS · WATER PUMPS CONVEYORS . WHEEL BARROWS . LOADERS CONCRETE BUGGIES . AIR COMPRESSORS · POWER ROLLERS
SFC
FLOATS . COMPACTORS . HEATERS . VIBRATORS
REPAIRS & REBUILDING SERVICE ENGINEERING SERVICE
ELECTRIC
SANTAGATA EQUIPMENT CO., Inc.
Established 1931
Rte. 5 - 480 Atwood Ave. Cranston, R. I. 944-3500
CONTRACTORS SUPPLIES
CONTRACTORS SERVICE INC.
Specializing in CONCRETE ACCESSORIES
CONTRACTORS' EQUIPMENT - BUILDING SUPPLIES RENTAL EQUIPMENT
3340 Pawtucket Av., East Providence, R. I. 02915 Tel. 434-4300
CANCER
may be cured when prompt medical attention is secured. Ask your doctor for a thorough physical examination at least once a year. It's your best health protection. As a convenient reminder, make a date on your birthday for your annual check-up.
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DEPARTMENT STORES
0 OUTLET
Now There Are 4 Outlet Stores
THE OUTLET OF PROVIDENCE
GARDEN CITY BRANCH, CRANSON, R. I.
SHARTENBURG'S OF PAWTUCKET (NOW THE OUTLET) AND THE TWIG, KINGSTON, R. I.
THE BIG O'S GOT IT The Answer To Your Shopping Problems
Whether you choose to shop in our downtown Providence store where you can park in our new parking garage, or if it's more convenient for you to shop in our Garden City or Kingston branches or at the Outlet in Pawtucket-you'll find in all of our four stores fresh, new, quality merchandise from leading makers . . . at the lowest possible prices.
To order by phone from our Providence or Garden City stores call Shopping Service, EL 1-4200 (toll areas call collect). For other business calls dial EL 1-3800. To order from our Pawtucket store call PA 2-5000.
Owners and Operators of WJAR AM-TV
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DEPARTMENT STORES
CHERRY & WEBB COMPANY Women's and Children's Apparel
275 WESTMINSTER STREET TEL. 831-6900
"A GREAT STORE IN A GREAT CITY"
CITY HALL STORE
Builders Hardware
Mill Supplies
Electrical Equipment
Plumbing Supplies
Lighting Fixtures
Tools
Janitor Supplies
Paints
Washington and Snow Streets
Tel. 521-2000
ladding's
SINCE
GARDEN CITY
The Oldest Store in the Country Since 1766
in Downtown Providence !
BRANCH STORES AT
WAYLAND SQUARE COLONY MOTOR HOTEL
PEERLESS CO. APPAREL FOR WOMEN, CHILDREN & MEN
239 Westminster St.
Tel. 831-7070
Providence, R. I.
231 Main St.
Tel. 725-2100
Pawtucket, R. I.
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ELECTRIC LIGHTING EQUIPMENT
WALKER ELECTRIC COMPANY
Specializing in the Design of Lighting
FOR THE HOME, OFFICE, STORE AND FACTORY
FLOOR, TABLE and DESK LAMPS Rhode Island's Most Complete Display of FIREPLACE FURNISHINGS
Telephones 421-8200, 421-8201
262-264 WEYBOSSET STREET
PROVIDENCE, R. I.
ELECTRIC POWER PLANTS
GUERTIN ELECTRIC POWER PLANTS Distributors
Oil-Powered Onge
ONAN ELECTRIC PLANTS
SALES - SERVICE - PARTS SERVICE CONTRACTS
FOR EMERGENCY SERVICE FOR PORTABLE SERVICE Ohan ELECTRIC PLANTS FOR PRIMARY POWER A complete line of Onan Engine-driven Electric Plants. Separate Generators & Battery Chargers. Phone 942-6102
1124 Cranston St.
Cranston
Cost of REFERENCE ADVERTISING is decidedly an important consid- eration in determining its value as to the PROTECTION secured
C
ELECTRICAL
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How modern lighting can help your business
If you have a store, modern lighting will add eye appeal - and buy appeal - to your merchandise. Better light gives a better look to shelves, counters, display cases.
If you have an office or factory, up-to-date lighting can help you, too. It boosts output and efficiency - cuts fatigue and rejects - promotes clean- liness and morale.
Whatever your business, modern lighting can help it! Talk to your electrical contractor today. Or call STuart 1-0100 for more facts.
NARRAGANSETT ELECTRIC
NEW ENGLAND
ELECTRIC SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIES
NEW ENGLAND MACHINE & ELECTRIC CO.
ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES
Electrical Construction, Motor & Armature Repairs Cyclomonitors - Struthers Dunn Relays - General Controls Cramer Timers, Decco Solenoids - Aeroswitches, Heirnan Electro - Snap Switches, Superior Electric - Variaco
77 Bayley St.
725-7400 Pawtucket R. I.
JAMES J. O'ROURKE Electrical Contractor
Traffic Control Installations Motor Controls Specialist Modern Plant Engineering
Chemical Plant Wiring Under Floor Power Lighting and Telephone
Distribution Systems
132 VINTON ST.
TEL. 861-6326 - 861-4290
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ELEVATORS
Rhode Island ELEVATOR CO.
ELEVATORS and DUMBWAITERS Specializing in OIL HYDRAULIC ELEVATORS Repairing - Maintenance - Modernization
AUTHORIZED INSPECTORS FOR STATE SAFETY TESTS
Over 45 Years Experience
185 Sherburne St. Phone 781-4525-6 Nights, Sundays and Holidays, Tel. SOuthgate 1-7887, Blackburn 2-3236
ENGINEERS - CONSULTING
CHARLES A. MAGUIRE & ASSOCIATES ENGINEERS
Telephone 861-8800
TURKS HEAD BUILDING
PROVIDENCE 3, R. I.
EVERY STORE
should appear in the Directory and the Direc- tory should be in Every Store.
Besides its use to the storekeeper, it is a convenience the customer expects.
The store that offers an old Directory, or no Directory at all, fails to show its pa- trons a courtesy they will find elsewhere.
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EXTERMINATING
BUGS AND RODENTS EXTERMINATED
A Service to Humanity Since 1910
Griggs & Browne Co. YOUR EXTERMINATORS Professional Pest Control
Your Exterminators Live Here GRIGGS & BROWNE CO.,Inc.
ROACHES RATS MOTHS ANTS
BEDBUGS MICE FLEAS BEETLES
"We Cost Less Than Any Pest"
TERMITE CONTROL
GRIGGS & BROWNE CO., Inc. YOUR EXTERMINATORS MEMBER
421-6006
NATIONAL PEST/
CONTROL ASSOCIATION
2 ALLENS AVE.
PROVIDENCE 3, R. I.
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EXTERMINATING
NEW ENGLAND pest control COMPANY, Inc.
MEMBER
NATIONAL PEST CONTROL ASSOCIATION
Por Ondas PEST CONTROL
SCENTIFK PEST CONTROL
PHONE : CALL
TERMITE CONTROL - EXTERMINATING 421-1981
ASK FOR FREE SURVEY & ESTIMATE
17 Randall St.
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FLOOR COVERINGS
FASHION FLOORS INC.
Floors
FLOOR TILE
WALL TILE
460 Reservoir Ave.
"YOUR SHOWCASE OF FLOORING FASHIONS" BROADLOOM - RUGS - CARPETS RALPH PITOCCO, Pres. Cranston, R. I. 781-7300
NEW ENGLAND FLOORS
(THOMAS J. CICCONE ) EST. 1908
FLOOR SURFACING Sanding - Finishing - Waxing
FLOOR COVERING
Linoleum - Asphalt Tile - Formica
BROADLOOM CARPETS
163 Friendship St. Providence, R. I.
Tel. 421-6311
When You Want to Know:
--- where a person lives.
-what his occupation is.
-who lives at a certain num- ber on a street.
-where a street is located.
-the correct spelling of a name.
-the officers of a corporation.
-the partners in a firm.
-the solution to any of scores of problems that pop up unexpectedly to annoy and baffle you.
-you can quickly find the answer in the City Directory
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FUNERAL DIRECTORS
Busco feld
Honored by Selection BY OUR COLLEAGUES
The National Association of Approved Mor- ticians has elected us to membership " ... for outstanding ability to serve the community."
This honor comes to us exclusively in this community, from a nationwide group of our . colleagues. O
We deeply appreciate the selection, and shall try to continue to deserve it."
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF APPROVED MORTICIANS
BY SELECTION
The Butterfield home and Chapel
Since 1926
"Cranston's Finest"
MR. and MRS. RAYMOND BUTTERFIELD
NORWELL F. THERIEN - Associate
461-0151
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
500 PONTIAC AVE.
EDEN PARK
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FUNERAL DIRECTORS
Distinctive Service of Quality and Dependability J. WILSON ARPIN FUNERAL HOME
$82
· THREE (3) FUNERAL CHAPELS
· COMPLETELY AIR CONDITIONED
· AMPLE OFF STREET PARKING AREAS
· SHIPPING SERVICE
J. Wilson Arpin, Director
582 CRANSTON ST.
861-4366
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FUNERAL DIRECTORS
Juhlin Pearson co.
funeral directors A. Raymond Pearson, Director Since 1899
.. .....
Centrally Located
OUR OWN PRIVATE PARKING FACILITIES
DIAL 461-1213
754 BROAD ST.
PROVIDENCE, R. I.
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FUNERAL DIRECTORS
BAILEY-SHIPPEE FUNERAL HOME ESTABLISHED 1910
Funeral Directors
Telephone 351-1149 417 PLAINFIELD STREET PROVIDENCE
Niagara 7-3381 DANIELSON PIKE NO. SCITUATE, R. I.
DRABBLE- SHERMAN FUNERAL HOME
KENNETH B. SHERMAN
309 Benefit Street
Providence, R. I.
Telephone 421-9887
HOEY-KEEFE FUNERAL HOME Since 1898 GEO. F. HOEY, DIRECTOR AIR-CONDITIONED
168 Academy Ave. Providence, R. I.
Tel. 831-2535
Olson - Mackenzie Funeral Home
Formerly IRA M. MACKENZIE HOME EDMUND T. OLSON 638 ELMWOOD AVENUE
PROVIDENCE 7, RHODE ISLAND AIR CONDITIONED - NON SECTARIAN AMPLE SEATING - ORGAN TELEPHONE 461-5832
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FUNERAL DIRECTORS
MAX SUGARMAN MEMORIAL CHAPEL
FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL Best Granite and Marble Monuments
TELEPHONES: 331-8094, 331-8095 458 HOPE STREET
PROVIDENCE, R. I.
Residence Telephones: 461-9642; 331-8636
MILDRED L. SCOTT EARLE W. SCOTT, JR.
J. H. WILLIAMS & CO. Funeral Home
TELEPHONE 434-2600
210 TAUNTON AVE. E. PROVIDENCE
FURNITURE
Mason's
"New England's Largest Furniture Show Room"
FURNITURE
APPLIANCES
All Types of Furniture · INTERIOR . · EXTERIOR . Children's Furniture 100 Model Rooms Model Homes
Complete DECORATOR SERVICE
MASON FURNITURE CO.
· America's Highest Quality Furniture at Low Warehouse Prices Budget Accounts Invited . Free Delivery Anywhere Open Weekdays 'Til 10 P.M., Saturdays 'Til 6 P.M.
Appliances - Television - Radios - Lamps - Bedding - Hi-Fi Rugs - Carpets - Linoleum - Lighting - Decor-Accessories - Pianos & Organs
Tel. 678-5606 Area Code 617 410 Plymouth Ave., Fall River, Mass.
WESTMINISTER FURNITURE COMPANY "EVERYTHING IN FINE FURNITURE" (NEW and USED)
TWO LOCATIONS
18 Broadway - Pawtucket 330 Atwood Ave. - Cranston
Tel. 726-6363 Tel. 942-0800
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FURRIERS
MATANO'S
For Quality FURS
RETAIL & WHOLESALE Choice Stock Complete Fur Services
Joseph Matano CALL 421-3797
Remodeling . Repairing . Cleaning . Cold Storage
357 Westminster St., Providence, 2nd. floor Hoppin Homestead Bldg., Located One Block Below Empire St.
GAS
For HEATING WATER HEATING COOKING DRYING
INCINERATING REFRIGERATING AIR CONDITIONING
GAS HEAT IS BEST!
costs less. . cleaner. . more dependable!
A IS
C S.T.
ONLY Gas
DOES SO MUCH MORE . . FOR SO MUCH LESS, automatically!
PROVIDENCE
100 WEYBOSSET STREET
Tas COMPANY Call 831-8800, extension 261
Necessary to the complete and efficient equipment of every office. THE CITY DIRECTORY
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HARDWARE
BARKER - CHADSEY COMPANY
SINCE 1776
Hardware - Marine - Industrial Supplies - Sporting Goods
· WHOLESALE
Telephone 942-4000
27 MILL ST.
NEAR PLAINFIELD ST.
AT ATWOOD AVE.
JOHNSTON, R. I.
HEARING AIDS
COMMUNITY HEARING AID CENTER
Compare Hearing Aids From One of The Largest Selections in New England
FREE HEARING TESTS & ANALYSIS FREE HOME TRY OUTS
ESTABLISHED OVER ONE QUARTER OF A CENTURY
SOCIETY
AUDIOLOGISTS
Excellence
4
+
24 HOUR REPAIR SERVICE EARMOLDS MADE IN 1 HOUR
EDWARD J. MCELROY Certified Hearing Aid Audiologist Director Tel. 331-0239
HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT
GEORGE H. DUGGAN, Pres.
PASQUALE FARUOLO, V .- Pres. & Treas. Telephone 421-5800
WM. J. RINALDI, Secy.
THE CLAFLIN COMPANY SURGICAL, MEDICAL and HOSPITAL SUPPLIES WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS - MANUFACTURING PHARMACISTS LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND CHEMICALS MICROSCOPES AND ACCESSORIES
HOSPITAL BEDS AND WHEEL CHAIRS Sold -Rented
1 ACORN STREET
PROVIDENCE, R. I.
69 Empire St.
OF
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HOSPITALIZATION INSURANCE
BLUE CROSS
+
ANI MEDICAL
RHODE ISL
L SOCIETY
PHYSICIANS SERVICE
and PHYSICIANS SERVICE
"The Choice of 8 Out of 10 Rhode Islanders"
31 CANAL ST., PROVIDENCE, R. I. 02901 TEL. 831-7300
MORE GOODS
BOUGHT AND SOLD
THROUGH THE
CLASSIFIED BUSINESS LISTS
OF THE
DIRECTORY
THAN
ANY OTHER MEDIUM
ON EARTH
WHY A
Buyers' Guide?
* It is customary to include a Buyers' Guide in the City Directory because:
It gives business firms the opportu- nity to elaborate upon a description of their products and services im- possible in the limited space of regular Alphabetical and Classified listings.
The Buyers' Guide is a necessary supplement to the regular listings; it is good City Directory information ... EXTENDED
PODE GOODS
ARY BOUGHT AND SOLD
THROUGH THE
CLASSIFIED BUSINES LISTS
OF THE
DIRECTORY
ANY OTHER MEDIUM
ON EARTH
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HOTELS
RHODE ISLAND'S FINEST HOTEL
The FALSTAFF Room
featuring prime Aberdeen Black Angus - Perfection in beef. Served every evening at dinner.
The TOWN Room good food, served in pleasant surroundings. Open for all meals.
.
The MANSION House
the re-creation of a famous Rhode Island tavern. Open daily for cocktails, luncheon and dinner. Informal entertainment.
.
GOLLIWOG LOUNGE convenient street level cocktail lounge.
The MINUTE CHEF handiest place in town for a delicious quick snack.
The MEN'S BAR a street level oasis reserved exclusively for meals.
Operated by the
The Sheraton-Biltmore is in the very center of this city, adjacent to the railroad station. Airport limousine leaves from the hotel and reservation offices for all major air lines are located in the lobby.
Air-conditioned ballroom and function rooms. Facilities for meetings of all sizes. Excellent banquet and beverage menus.
Six famous rooms are here for your enjoyment. The Sheraton-Biltmore is a pop- ular meeting place at luncheon, the cocktail hour, dinner or supper.
SHERATON-BILTMORE HOTEL
George Thomas Cullen General Manager
11 Dorrance St. 421-9200
PROVIDENCE, R. I.
SHERATON CORPORATION OF AMERICA
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HOTELS
Why don't YOU visit the
Colony MOTOR HOTEL
WILLIAM D. POTTER General Manager
EAT?
SLEEP?
MEET?
You compliment your guests when you put The handsome Empire Ballroom, or North and
South Ballrooms, seat up to 500 . . . and for smaller groups there are impressive Executive Suites, smartly decorated, quiet and comfort- able. For either social or business gatherings -large or small-Colony Motor Hotel is the best answer. PATIO POOL AND CABANAS COFFEE SHOP
completely air-conditioned
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS - WHOLESALE
BALLOU, JOHNSON & NICHOLS CO.
WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS
House Furnishings
Electrical Appliances Floor Coverings
128 DORRANCE STREET
TELEPHONE 331-8320
HUB WHOLESALE CO.
- EVERYTHING FOR YOU & YOUR HOME -
Electrical Appliances Lamps (All Types) Giftware Chinaware Glassware
Toys - Record Players & Records Luggage - Religious Articles - Bibles
Doubleday Books - Vanity Sets - Musical Jewel Boxes Mahjongg Sets - Poker Chips & Sets - Games
Jewelry Watches
221 North Main St.
- Free Parking - Tel. 421-5408-9
INDUSTRIAL SCRAP METALS
INDUSTRIAL SCRAP METAL Copper, Brass, Lead, Aluminum, Scrap Iron Special Attention To PLUMBERS, CONTRACTORS AND INDUSTRIAL PLANT SCRAP Large or Small Lots Our Trucks Will Call
LOUIS
FINK
& CO.
NEW LOCATION
LF
AMBROSE
CHALKSTONE AVE.
New Location 2 AMBROSE STREET
DExter 1-6135
PROVIDENCE, R. I.
Poole Silver Cameras (Polaroid-Kodak) Radios (FM-AM) Diamonds
Housewares
CLOTHING & DRYGOODS Sporting Goods - Golf - Baseball - Football
INC.
DOUGLAS AVE.
PHONE 467-8800
There's no finer food and drink served than at the Marco Polo Restaurant and Cocktail them up at the Colony Motor Hotel. The 137 rooms and suites have been superbly designed for comfort and relaxation. You get motel con- Lounge. Colony Motor Hotel chefs are Euro- pean-trained and the continental cuisine is the answer to a gourmet's dream. The delightful veniences with hotel service. There's ample atmosphere, the striking decor, make this the free parking. ideal place to entertain guests.
ROUTE 1A, CRANSTON-PROVIDENCE CITY LINE 1150 NARRAGANSETT BOULEVARD · CRANSTON, RHODE ISLAND
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INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES
BARKER-CHADSEY CO.
"SINCE 1776"
THE LEADING INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY OF RHODE ISLAND
TRI
ISTRIBUTORS
SERVING INDUSTRY ECONOMICALLY
NATION
THE MIGHT
ASSOCIATION
MAND OF
PRODUCTION MEMBER
27 Mill Street, Johnston, R. I.
942-4000
Established 1898
Incorporated 1922
BRIAN SUPPLY CO. INDUSTRIAL JEWELERS MILL SUPPLIES
111 CHESTNUT STREET PROVIDENCE 3, R. I. TEL. 421-8300
Don't Use an Old Directory !
One address taken from an old directory may send you miles out of the way and waste a whole day's time. You take pride in keeping a fresh stock of merchandise on your shelves.
Why not avail yourself of fresh information for your daily use ?
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INSURANCE
CORMACK-ROUTHIER
AGENCY INC. INSURANCE-BONDS
YOUR Insurance ....... ...
Independent AGENT
Telephone 751-7600
754 Branch Ave. Providence
SPECIALIZING IN SERVICE TO CONTRACTORS and INDUSTRIAL ACCOUNTS
WILLIAM H. GARRAHAN & CO., INC.
YOUR Insurance .......
Independent AGENT
Insurance -- Bonds Real Estate Fire - Marine - Automobile Liability - Accident Life
YOUR Insurance " ......
independent AGENT
YOU
Telephone 331-8313
32 WESTMINSTER ST.
PROVIDENCE 3, R. I.
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INSURANCE
Established 1888
REAL ESTATE
INSURANCE
GROSS INSURANCE, INC.
COMPLETE INSURANCE SERVICE FIRE - MARINE - CASUALTY AUTOMOBILE - BONDS ACCIDENT & HEALTH - GROUP - LIFE
YOUR Insurance
Independent AGENT
.....
170 Westminster St.
421-6010
THE PROVIDENCE MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
INCORPORATED 1800
Over One Hundred - Sixty Years' Experience With All Losses Paid in Full
AL FIR
OMP
IN
180
Telephone 421-1091
The Oldest Agency Mutual Fire Insurance Company in New England
MUTUAL PLACE
PROVIDENCE, R. I.
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INSURANCE
MORTON SMITH, INC.
General Insurance Agents
FIRE - BUSINESS INTERRUPTION - CASUALTY BID - PERFORMANCE - PROBATE SURETY AND FIDELITY BONDS
TOUR
.....
Telephone 861-6800
500 Doris Building
245 Waterman St.
Providence 6, R. I.
All Forms of Insurance Protection for Your
HOME - CAR - FAMILY - BUSINESS
FIND P.S.
THE ATNA CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY STANDARD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
Casualty - Marine - Fire - Accident - Bonding C. J. Burns, General Manager Industrial Bank Building, P.O. Box 1518 - Annex Station Tel. Gaspee 1-3783
CHARLES G. MORGAN, Pres .- Treas.
STANLEY HENSHAW, JR., Vice-Pres .- Sec.
BEACH & SWEET INC.
SINCE 1868
YOUR Insurance
edependent AGENT
....**
General Insurance Agents
HOSPITAL TRUST BUILDING
PROVIDENCE, R. I.
Telephone 421-9870
INSURANCE
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JOHN GAMMONS INC INSURANCE
"Behind the Clock"
JOHN A. GAMMONS, Inc. ALL KINDS OF INSURANCE Fidelity and Surety Bonds, Life, and Real Estate TOUR Phone 421-5330
AGENT .......... ...... .....
Entrance: 187 Westminster Street "Dorrance at Mall" Providence, R. I. 02903
Harold Holt & Co., Inc. ALL FORMS of INSURANCE TELEPHONE 421-7771
434 Howard Bldg. 10 Dorrance
Providence, R. I.
IMPERIAL INSURANCE AGENCY, Inc. GENERAL INSURANCE CLAUDE L. CAMPELLONE President
568 Charles, Providence, R. I. Tel. 831-7366
TOURIST TRAVEL BUREAU, Inc. TRAVEL TO ALL POINTS CLAUDE L. CAMPELLONE President
568 Charles, Providence, R. I. Tel. 421-9424
MEDWAY MARINE CORPORATION OCEAN & INLAND MARINE INSURANCE A SUBSIDIARY OF MORTON SMITH, INC.
500 Doris Building 245 Waterman St.
Telephone 861-6800
Providence 6, R. I.
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INSURANCE
NATIONWIDE INSURANCE CO'S
Auto Insurance Homeowners Accident
Fire Insurance Education Sickness
Life Insurance Mortgage Retirement
NATIONWIDE HAS NEW IDEAS IN PROTECTION TO FILL ANY INSURANCE NEED AT A COST YOU CAN AFFORD
TEL. 467-7500
960 RESERVOIR AVE.
CRANSTON, R. I.
INSURE
YOUR Insurance .......
Independent AGENT
261 POCASSET AVENUE
IN SURE INSURANCE RAPHAEL PAOLA GENERAL INSURANCE, INC.
PROVIDENCE, R. I.
351-9600
INSURANCE FOR EVERY NEED
PAOLINO INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. INSURANCE - REAL ESTATE ASSOA ... OCH COMMERCIAL - RESIDENTIAL ATI YOUR Independent AGENT INSURANCE REALTORS ARE ACTIVE MEMBERS OF REA BOARDS NOI CONSTITUENT BOARDS INDUSTRIALS Sales - Appraisals ESTATE Telephone 421-2588
357 WESTMINSTER ST., ROOM 201
PROVIDENCE, R. I.
PROVIDENCE WASHINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY Progressive Protection Since 1799
FIRE - MARINE
CASUALTY - AUTO - BONDS
20 Washington Place
Telephone 831-4000 Providence, R. I.
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INSURANCE
FRANK F. SWARTZ AND ASSOCIATES INC.
UNITED LIFE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO. OF CONCORD, N. H. Group Life - Major Medical - Hospitalization - Surgical - Group Creditor Non-Cancelable - Accident and Health Insurance - Retirement Annuities Insurance - Life Time Accident Disability Participating and Non-Participating Insurance WE SOLICIT YOUR SURPLUS BUSINESS WE NOW WRITE UP TO 1000% MORTALITY
744 Hope St., Providence, R. I.
Tel. 331-2244
APPRAISALS
REAL ESTATE
INSURANCE
THE
Tel. 421-0824
WM. R. WARBURTON
Tel. 421-8234
AGENCY
SUITE 1010 UNION TRUST BLDG. PROVIDENCE 3, R. I. "The Family Agency Built on Personal Service"
INVESTIGATIONS
- Rhode Island's Outstanding Agency -
Rhode Island Bureau of Investigation & Protection - CONFIDENTIAL INVESTIGATIONS -
Commercial - Civil - Criminal - Domestic - Industrial
SECMUTY POLICE
VPOLICE
Plant Protection Specialists
ICY
44 Saratoga Ave., Pawtucket, R. I., P. O. Box 883
Tel. 722-0565
IRON AND STEEL
PROVIDENCE STEEL & IRON CO.
STRUCTURAL STEEL and LIGHT IRON WORK
27 SIMS AVENUE
TELEPHONE 421-0173 PROVIDENCE, R. I.
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JEWELERS - MANUFACTURERS
NEW YORK
DALLAS
CHICAGO ATLANTA
LOS ANGELES
SPEIDEL CORPORATION Speidel Manufacturing Jewelers
Telephones 421-8600
- 421-8601
- 421-8602 - 421-8603
421-8604 - 421-8605
421-8606
- 421-8607
- 421-8608
- 421-8609
- 421-8610 421-8611
SEVENTY SHIP STREET
PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
New York Office: 303 FIFTH AVENUE Chicago Office: 29 E. MADISON STREET Los Angeles Office: 448 SOUTH HILL STREET Fort Lauderdale, Florida: 2609 N. E. 37th STREET
UNCAS MANUFACTURING CO.
"America's Largest Ring House"
623-633 ATWELLS AVENUE
PROVIDENCE, R. I.
Telephone 421-0680
JEWELERS FINDINGS AND SUPPLIES
BALLOU Findings
Jewelry findings for the manufacturer
THE FOUNDATION OF GOOD JEWELRY
B. A. BALLOU & CO. INC. . 61 PECK ST., PROVIDENCE 2, R. I. . DExter 1-1400
JEWELRY CARDS AND TAGS
THE C. J. FOX COMPANY 236 Aborn Street, Providence 1, R. I.
Just phone 331-1000
TRANSPARENT PLASTIC PACKAGING
Manufacturers of Folding Boxes Jewelry Cards Shipping, Marking, and Jewelry Tags
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KITCHENS
CUSTOM DISTRIBUTING CORP.
"YOUR COMPLETE KITCHEN CENTER" BUILT-IN APPLIANCES
CUSTOM KITCHEN CABINETS
· REFRIGERATORS
· RANGES
· WASHERS
· DRYERS
374 Washington St. Providence, R. I.
RESIDENTIAL
· COMMERCIAL
INDUSTRIAL
PAUL DOLBASHIAN Sales Mgr.
Tel. 861-2300 Res. Tel. 781-3434
LABEL MANUFACTURERS
RHODE ISLAND LABEL WORKS INC.
since 1880
91 SABIN STREET
PROVIDENCE 3, R. I.
· GUMMED LABELS
· UNGUMMED
· HEATSEAL
· PRESSURE SENSITIVE
· PERFORATED & ROLLED
· DIE CUT
· TAGS
· SHOP TICKETS
Telephone 421-0170 - 421-3962
EMBOSSED LABELS
Foil Light-weight METAL
H
V
String Tags . Small Displays
Call 421-2386
The FOXON COMPANY 239 WEST PARK ST., PROVIDENCE 1, R.I. OFFICES IN PRINCIPAL CITIES
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Paper · Gummed · Ungummed Pressure · Sensitive · Heat Seal Transfer Stock . Box Wraps . Hot Leaf Stamping . Die Stamping
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LAUNDRIES
WHAT CHEER LAUNDRY
What Cheer "LAUNDRY
93 Cranston St.
Telephone 421-7300
Providence, R. I.
LIQUORS
A. GASBARRO &
SONS, Inc.
ESTABLISHED 1898
GASBARRO'S
RED STAR
WINES
Wholesale Liquor Dealers Wine Merchants - Importers Distributors of GASBARRO'S VERMOUTH
Telephone 421-2439
483 ATWELLS AVE.
PROVIDENCE 9, R. I.
FIRMS Represented in This Section
ARE EASY to find whether you remember the correct name or not, because they are classified by business and have put their advertisements in the natural place for searchers to find.
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LOANS
COUNTY LOAN & FINANCE CORP. - LOANS -
AUTO LOANS
SIGNATURE LOANS
PERSONAL LOANS
MORTGAGE LOANS
387 ATWELLS AVE. PROVIDENCE
Tels. 331-9550 331-7996
LOANS
264 POCASSET AVE. PROVIDENCE
Tel. 831-4785
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LOANS
LIBERTY LOAN CORP.
Cash In One Day PERSONAL - FURNITURE & SIGNATURE LOANS 170 Westminster, Providence, R. I. Tel. 421-0248
M-A-C FINANCE PLAN INC.
QUICK - CONSIDERATE PERSONAL LOAN SERVICE $25 TO $1500
Tel. 331-5373 37 Westminster Street
. . want a LOAN?
Simply PHONE
M-A-C
LUMBER
HARRIS LUMBER CO., INC. LUMBER - SASH - DOORS - LADDERS - BUILDING MATERIALS PAINT - HARDWARE - KITCHEN SPECIALISTS
HARRIS HAS IT!
OPERATION
Harris Lumber Co. Better You 546 Atwells Ave. 421-4750 ME IMPROVE EMENT
ESTABLISHED 1857
INCORPORATED 1888
NEWELL COAL AND LUMBER COMPANY COAL - OIL - LUMBER MASONS' SUPPLIES COMPLETE BUILDING SERVICE
Connecting All Departments
140 TAFT ST.
Telephone 722-7900
PAWTUCKET, R. I.
61
LUMBER
STATE LUMBER CO., INC.
Paints LUMBER Hardware
Builders' Supplies
Masons' Materials
403 CHARLES STREET 645 WATERMAN AVE.
PROVIDENCE EAST PROVIDENCE
TEL. 831-6233 TEL. 434-3187
MACHINERY MANUFACTURERS
RHODE ISLAND ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
574 South Water Street Providence 3, R. I. 861-1700
A Complete Service
DESIGNING ENGINEERING - FABRICATING Hydraulic Presses - Test Stands - Power Spinning Lathes - Draw Boards - Special Machinery Materials Handling Equipment - Metal Fabrication - Machine Work Metal Products - All Aluminum Adjustable Louvre Awnings - Precision Tube Cutters Saw Sharpeners
PRIME OR SUB-CONTRACT WORK SOLICITED
Built to Customer Requirements
MILL SUPPLIES
JAMES HILL MANUFACTURING CO.
INCORPORATED
Manufacturers of ROVING CAN SPRINGS
GALVANIZED_"HOT DIPPED" Florist's Vases and Buckets
Galvanized Ash Cans, Pails
Stove Pipe-Elbows and Fittings in Chrome Plate-Black-Galvanized
HOT DIP GALVANIZING
Telephone 461-2560
20 GORDON AVE.
PROVIDENCE 5, R. I.
62
MILL SUPPLIES
american EMERY WHEEL WORKS N
GRINDING WHEELS FOR EVERY PURPOSE
Aluminox and Carbolite Grinding Wheels and Segments. 11 Abrasives . 4 Bonds . Vitrified, Silicate, Shellac and Resinoid. Amerflex Depressed Center and Cut-off Wheels. Duraflex (reinforced) Depressed Center Wheels, Cut-off Wheels, and Wheels for High Speed Portable Grinders. Masoflex (reinforced) Abrasive Blades for the Masonry Trade.
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