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CAMPANELLA & CARDI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
EXCAVATING CONTRACTORS
GENERAL CONTRACTORS ROAD BUILDERS
ASPHALT PAVEMENTS
STREETS - HIGHWAYS DAMS - BRIDGES
CONCRETE READY MIXED
SEWERS - WATER LINES EQUIPMENT RENTAL
780 Jefferson Blvd., Hillsgrove, R. I. Office and Plant REgent 7-1300
CITY HOME IMPROVEMENT CO.
GENERAL CONTRACTORS
Painting Interior - Exterior - Plumbing - Carpentry Work Tinsmith - Gutters - Conductors Paint LICENSED R. I. STATE CONTRACTOR
67 Camden Ave.
Providence, R. I. Tel. JAckson 1-3524
H. V. COLLINS COMPANY
SKILLN RESPONS
TED GENBRAL
LIT INTEGRITY
General
SOWATER
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. OF AMERICA
99 Gano Street
GAspee 1-4079
Providence, R. I.
Contractors
70 Bath Street
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CONTRACTORS
EASTERN CONSTRUCTION CO.
STRUCTURAL REPAIRS
Exterior Building Maintenance - Waterproofing Walls Made Tight by the "Scrubcoat Process" Work Guaranteed
Telephone STuart 1-5050
121 Waldo Street
Providence 7, R. I.
FANNING & DOORLEY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. General Contractors
274 KINSLEY AVENUE PROVIDENCE 3, R. I.
Telephone GAspee 1-5065
CRUSHED STONE FOR ALL PURPOSES
Quarry Division FIRST STREET, BERKELEY, R. I. Phone PAwtucket 3-3300
Rental - Cranes - Shovels - Backhoes - Graders - Compressors - Pumps
M. A. GAMMINO CONSTRUCTION CO., Inc. FRANK A. CAMMINO, President and Treasurer
GENERAL CONTRACTORS
Plants, Phenix Av.
Cranston, R. I.
Williams 2-7300
Main Office, 728 Valley Street
Providence, R. I.
Telephone GAspee 1-0234
FRANK N. GUSTAFSON & SONS, INC. BUILDERS
A
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· OF AMERICA
A(G. U.S. RESPONSIBILITY
INTEGRITY
251 PITMAN STREET
Telephones UNion 1-3960, 1-3961
PROVIDENCE 6, R. I.
CONTRACTORS
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HOPE BUILDING GING COMPANY
PROVIDENCIA ISLAND
QHODL
GENERAL CONTRACTORS 12 Silver Spring St.
P. O. Box 358
Telephone UNion 1-6289
5 Kaytonne Ave. cor. Cooke St.
Waterbury, Conn.
JOSEPH A. FAMIGLIETTI, President and Treasurer
CIATED
GENERAL CO
A C
G O THE ASSO HUI OFAMERICA
NARRAGANSETT IMPROVEMENT COMPANY
223 ALLENS AVE., PROVIDENCE 3, R. I. TELEPHONE DExter 1-0051
PAVEMENTS For Parking Lots and Gasoline Stations, Streets, Driveways, Walks, Bridges.
R. L. PLATTER, INC.
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION
& COMPLETE HOME REMODELING
Tel. Hopkins 7-9171
1364 BROAD STREET Providence, R. I.
H.M. Soule CO.
NED
GENERAL CY
BUILDERS
A/
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CONSTRUCTORS
THE HI OFAMERICA
TOR
421 WALCOTT STREET TELEPHONE PAwtucket 2-2110
PAWTUCKET, R. I.
THE HOPE BUILDING COMPANY
INCORPORATED
Providence 4, R. I.
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CONTRACTORS SUPPLIES
CONTRACTORS SERVICE INC.
Specializing in CONCRETE ACCESSORIES
CONTRACTORS' EQUIPMENT - BUILDING SUPPLIES RENTAL EQUIPMENT
10 Dunn St., East Providence 14, R. I. Tel. GEneva 4-4300
VITAL INFORMATION AT YOUR FINGER-TIPS!
Tens of thousands of people who were formerly strangers to the City Directory are consulting it on questions of citizenship, employment, sources of supply, communica- tion, etc. Also, Directory usage is up among regular subscribers.
More People Are SEEING CITY DIRECTORY ADS
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DEPARTMENT STORES
THE O UTLET COMPANY
IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN PROVIDENCE
RHODE ISLAND'S LARGEST DEPARTMENT STORE
Serving a Population of More Than a Million in Southern New England
Owners and Operators of WJAR
Radio and Television Stations
Telephone ELmhurst 1-3800
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DEPARTMENT STORES
259 WESTMINSTER ST.
Shepard
Center of Downtown Providence
PROVIDENCE 2, RHODE ISLAND
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Fill your Personal, Family and Household Needs at THE SHEPARD COMPANY
Shepard Shopping Service
Tel. TEmple 1-7500 or Dial Operator-ask for ENTERPRISE 4400. No charge for ENTERPRISE calls from Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts.
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DEPARTMENT STORES
CHERRY & WEBB CO.
Women's and Children's Apparel
245 WESTMINSTER STREET TEL. TEmple 1-6900
Gladding's
Children's Store MAIN STORE IN
DOWNTOWN PROVIDENCE
Branch Stores at Garden City and Wayland Square
DRUGGISTS
OTIS CLAPP & SON, INC.
For Over One Hundred Years
MANUFACTURING PHARMACISTS FIRST AID EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR INDUSTRIAL PLANTS SPECIALISTS IN FITTING ELASTIC STOCKINGS - CORSETS -- TRUSSES
417 Westminster St.
MALE AND FEMALE ATTENDANTS GA 1-1942, 1-4450
Providence, R. I.
This Book is Your Silent Salesman
ADVERTISE AND PUT IT TO WORK
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ELECTRICAL
TO LIVE BETTER ELECTRICALLY- TO MAKE FULL USE OF TODAY'S WORK- SAVING APPLIANCES, YOU NEED ...
HOUSEPOWER
Today 4 out of 5 homes are underwired. Their wiring systems just haven't kept pace with the ever-increasing additions of new, labor-saving electric appliances. If your home suffers from LOW HOUSEPOWER, if it hasn't a 3-wire service entrance of at least 100-AMPERE CA- PACITY, call your electric contractor today. Without obligation, he'll advise you how to put your home in the FULL HOUSEPOWER class. Then you can take full ad- vantage of low cost electricity to live happily - electri- cally - as never before.
NARRAGANSETT ELECTRIC
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIES
WALKER ELECTRIC COMPANY
Lighting Equipment
FOR THE
HOME, OFFICE, STORE AND FACTORY
FLOOR, TABLE and DESK LAMPS Rhode Island's Most Complete Display of FIREPLACE FURNISHINGS
Telephones GAspee 1-8200, 1-8201
262-264 WEYBOSSET STREET
PROVIDENCE, R. I.
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ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS AND. SUPPLIES
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
51/2 JACKSON ST.
TEL. UNION 1-6326
ENGINEERS - CIVIL
J. D. GUILLEMETTE
CONSULTING
ENGINEERS
POWER PLANTS MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL CIVIL
428 Howard Building 10 Dorrance
Providence 3, R. I.
STRUCTURAL NUCLEAR APPRAISALS REPORTS GAspee 1-2930
CHARLES A. MAGUIRE & ASSOCIATES ENGINEERS
Telephone GAspee 1-2051
TURKS HEAD BUILDING PROVIDENCE 3, R. I.
Necessary to the complete and efficient equipment of every office. THE CITY DIRECTORY
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EXTERMINATING
BUGS AND RODENTS EXTERMINATED
A Service to Humanity Since 1910
Griggs & Browne Co. ... YOUR EXTERMINATORS Professional Pest Control +
Sour Exterminators Live Here GRIGGS & BROWNE CO.Inc.
ROACHES RATS MOTHS ANTS
BEDBUGS
MICE FLEAS BEETLES
"We Cost Less Than Any Pest"
GRIGGS & BROWNE CO., Inc.
YOUR EXTERMINATORS
MEMBER
GAspee 1-6079
NATIONAL PEST CONTROL ASSOCIATION
2 ALLENS AVE.
PROVIDENCE 3, R. I.
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EXTERMINATING
NEW ENGLAND pest control COMPANY, Inc.
MEMBER
NATIONAL PESTCONTROL ASSOCIATION
CZY PEST CONTROL
SCENTIFIC PEST CONTROL PHONE : CALL
TERMITE CONTROL - EXTERMINATING GAspee 1-1981
ASK FOR FREE SURVEY & ESTIMATE
17 Randall St.
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FLOOR COVERINGS
FASHION FLOORS INC.
"YOUR SHOWCASE OF FLOORING FASHIONS"
BROADLOOM - RUGS - CARPETS FLOOR TILE
WALL TILE
RALPH PITOCCO, Pres.
460 Reservoir Ave.
Cranston, R. I. STuart 1-7300
"CHIEF" PULLANO'S FLOOR COVERING LINOLEUM Formica Counter Tops - Asphalt Tile Vinyl Tile - Carpets and Rugs Up To 36 Months to Pay - Free Estimates Cheerfully Given TEL. JAckson 1-3532
505 PLAINFIELD ST.
PROVIDENCE, R. I.
FLORISTS
TELEGRAPH D
FLORISTS
DELIVERY
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Funeral Designs Cut Flowers and Plants
40 STENTON AVENUE
Telephone GAspee 1-3229 Providence 6, R. I.
Cost of REFERENCE ADVERTISING is decidedly an important consid- eration in determining its value as to the PROTECTION secured
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FUNERAL DIRECTORS
ESTABLISHED 1899
A. RAYMOND . PEARSON
Juhlin Parson co. son co. funeral director. Since 1899
A Professional Service that Assures Peace of Mind
OFFICE: Hopkins 1-1213
754-756 BROAD STREET
V. H. MARIANI, Pres. & Treas. RUDOLPH ARCIERO, V. Pres. & Sec.
ESTABLISHED 1890
A. A. MARIANI & SON INC.
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
FUNERAL HOME
BRANCH AVENUE AT HAWKINS STREET
Day and Night Service Phone UNion 1-5432 and UNion 1-5433
Office: 593 Charles Street
Providence, R. I.
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FUNERAL DIRECTORS
BAILEY-SHIPPEE FUNERAL HOME ESTABLISHED 1910
Funeral Directors
Telephone Elmhurst 1-1149 417 PLAINFIELD STREET PROVIDENCE
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NI 7-3381 DANIELSON PIKE NO. SCITUATE, R. I.
CORBETT and QUIRK Funeral Home Telephone DExter 1-7390
Funeral Home 971 BRANCH AVENUE
Office 1026 BRANCH AVENUE
A. Di Folco and Sons FUNERAL HOME
486 Atwells Ave.
Providence, R. I.
"In Time of Stress, a Friendly, Reliable and Courteous Service" GAspee 1-0951
Antonio DiFolco
Rocco DiFolco
DRABBLE- SHERMAN FUNERAL HOME
KENNETH B. SHERMAN, Manager
309 Benefit Street
Providence, R. I.
Telephone GAspee 1-9887
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FUNERAL DIRECTORS
THOMAS J. KING & SON
Funeral Home
ESTABLISHED 1890 1011 ATWELLS AVENUE PROVIDENCE 9, R. I.
FRANCIS J. KING
Telephone Elmhurst 1-0022
NEWLY RENOVATED
AIR CONDITIONED
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 Hopkins 1-5832
MAX SUGARMAN FUNERAL SERVICE
FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL Best Granite and Marble Monuments
TELEPHONES: DExter 1-8094, 1-8095
458 HOPE STREET
PROVIDENCE, R. I.
Residence Telephones: HOpkins 1-9642; DExter 1-8636
FURRIERS
William H. Harris, inc.
400 WESTMINSTER STREET . PROVIDENCE 3, R. I. TELEPHONE GAspee 1-0198
New England's
Largest Furriers
OVER ONE HALF CENTURY OF FINE FUR TRADITION
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GAS
For HEATING WATER HEATING COOKING DRYING INCINERATING REFRIGERATING AIR CONDITIONING
GAS HEAT IS BEST!
costs less. . cleaner. . more dependable !
GAS
S.T. ONLY Gas
DOES SO MUCH MORE .
.. FOR SO MUCH LESS, automatically!
PROVIDENCE
Tas
100 WEYBOSSET STREET
COMPANY Call TEmple 1-8800, extension 261
HARDWARE
BARKER - CHADSEY COMPANY
SINCE 1776
HARDWARE - MILL - INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES - SPORTING GOODS
· WHOLESALE
Telephone Williams 2-4000
27 MILL ST. NEAR PLAINFIELD ST. AT ATWOOD AVE.
JOHNSTON, R. I.
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HARDWARE
"A GREAT STORE IN A GREAT CITY"
CITY HALL HARDWARE
Builders Hardware Mill Supplies
Lighting Fixtures
Tools
Electrical Equipment Plumbing Supplies
Janitor Supplies Paints
Washington and Snow Streets
Tel. JAckson 1-2000
HEATING
Telephone Williams 2-8510
68-72 GANSETT AV.
CRANSTON, R. I.
HEATING ENGINEERS
Superior Heating, Inc. Almy Boilers Boiler Repairs and Retubing Engineered Heating for Home and Industry 69 Narragansett Ave.
24 Hour Service
Call Hopkins 1-5680
HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT
GEORGE H. DUGGAN, Pres.
PASQUALE FARUOLO, V .- Pres. & Treas. Telephone GAspee 1-5800
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.
Anthony Emma HEATING CO., Inc. PLUMBING AND HEATING SALES - GAS AND OIL BURNERS - SERVICE AIR CONDITIONING
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HOTELS
When you're asked: "Where's the best place
to
EAT ?"
SLEEP ?"
MEET ?"
IN RHODE ISLAND . .. THERE'S JUST ONE ANSWER TO ALL THREE QUESTIONS, NAMELY
Colony MOTOR HOTEL Route 1A in Cranston
EAT?
There's no finer food and drink served than at the Marco Polo Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge. Colony Motor Hotel chefs are European-trained and the continental cuisine is the answer to a gourmet's dream. The delight- ful atmosphere, the striking decor, make this the ideal place to entertain guests.
SLEEP?
You compliment your guests when you put them up at the Colony Motor Hotel. The 137 rooms and suites have been superbly designed for comfort and relaxation. You get motel conveniences with hotel service. There's ample free parking.
MEET?
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 comfortable. 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
Why don't YOU visit the
C
Colony MOTOR HOTEL
Phone HOpkins 7-8800
Route 1A, Cranston-Providence City Line 1150 Narragansett Boulevard . Cranston, Rhode Island
J. Edward Downes General Manager
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HOTELS
ULILIALL
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.
The JEWEL BOX
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 males.
SHERATON-BILTMORE HOTEL
George Thomas Cullen General Manager
11 Dorrance St. GAspee 1-9200
Providence, R. I.
Operated by the SHERATON CORPORATION OF AMERICA
RHODE ISLAND'S FINEST HOTEL
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.
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HOTELS
IT'S FRIENDLY!
at
the
208 Weybosset Street
Free Parking Children under 14 free . Coffee Shop
Convention Facilities
Telephone DExter 1-8200
Television
Group Rates on Request
Teletype: PR 87 ch Crown hotel IN DOWNTOWN
George J. Sanker, Gen. Mgr. Providence
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS - WHOLESALE
BALLOU, JOHNSON & NICHOLS CO. WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS
House Furnishings Electrical and Gas Appliances Floor Coverings
128 DORRANCE STREET
Telephone DExter 1-8320
INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES
BARKER-CHADSEY CO.
"SINCE 1776"
THE LEADING INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY OF RHODE ISLAND
DISTRIBUTORS
SERVING INDUSTRY ECONOMICALLY
NATIONAL
THE RIGHT
ASSOCIATION
HAND OF PRODUCTION
MEMBER
27 Mill Street, Johnston, R. I. WIlliams 2-4000
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INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES
Established 1898
Incorporated 1922
BRIAN SUPPLY CO.
INDUSTRIAL JEWELERS MILL SUPPLIES
111 CHESTNUT STREET
PROVIDENCE 3, R. I. TEL. GAspee 1-8300
INSURANCE
MORTON SMITH, INC.
General Insurance Agents
FIRE - BUSINESS INTERRUPTION - CASUALTY BID - PERFORMANCE - PROBATE SURETY AND FIDELITY BONDS
YOUR MENIN Insurance
AGENT
Telephone UNion 1-6800
100 Medway St., at Wayland Sq. Providence 6, R. I.
MEDWAY MARINE CORPORATION OCEAN & INLAND MARINE INSURANCE A SUBSIDIARY OF MORTON SMITH, INC.
100 Medway St. Telephone UNion 1-6800
Providence 6, R. I.
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INSURANCE
CORMACK-ROUTHIER
AGENCY INC.
YOUR Hdependent AGENT
Insurance ...... y
INSURANCE-BONDS
Telephone Plantations 1-7600
754 Branch Ave. Providence
SPECIALIZING IN SERVICE TO CONTRACTORS and INDUSTRIAL ACCOUNTS
WILLIAM H. GARRAHAN & CO., INC.
YOUR Insurance
dependent AGENT
YOU
Insurance -- Bonds Real Estate Fire - Marine - Automobile Liability - Accident Life
YOUR Insurance -SERVIS YOU
ndependent AGENT
Telephone DExter 1-83 .3
32 WESTMINSTER ST.
PROVIDENCE 3, R. I.
INSURANCE
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Established 1888
GROSS INSURANCE, INC.
COMPLETE INSURANCE SERVICE FIRE - MARINE - CASUALTY AUTOMOBILE - BONDS ACCIDENT & HEALTH - GROUP - LIFE
YOUR Insurance .......
adependent /AGENT
170 WESTMINSTER
GAspee 1-6010
MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL Life Insurance Company
SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS ORGANIZED 1851
WILLIAM H. BURROWS and ASSOCIATES
COMPLETE PERSONAL AND BUSINESS PLANS
Telephone GAspee 1-7020
900 HOWARD BUILDING
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INSURANCE
THE PROVIDENCE MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
INCORPORATED 1800
Over One Hundred - Sixty Years' Experience With All Losses Paid in Full
MUTUAL PLACE
FIL
COMPA
E
INC
8000
Telephone GAspee 1-1091
The Oldest Agency Mutual Fire Insurance Company in New England
PROVIDENCE, R. I.
HAROLD R. SHIPPEE, President-Treasurer
ELMER R. SHIPPEE, Vice-President
E. W. SHIPPEE & SONS INC.
INSURANCE
YOUR Insurance
Independent AGENT
Fire-Automobile-Liability
Life - Accident - Health
TELEPHONES GAspee 1-5746 and 1-8432, 1-8433
221 WATERMAN STREET
PROVIDENCE 6, R. I.
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INSURANCE
INSURANCE for Business and Individuals
Talk to The Man from Starkweather & Shepley
YOUR INSURANCE YOU FIRST'
adependent AGENT
A SECURITY
STARK WEATHER & SHEPLEY, INC. INSURANCE Established 1879 17 Custom House St. - Providence 2, R. J. - Phone GAspee 1-6900 Offices in New York and Chicago
E. L. WATSON CO., Inc. . .
GENERAL INSURANCE BONDS
YOUR Insurance TAGENden!
- REPRESENTING -
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE GROUP AETNA LIFE AFFILIATED COMPANIES
716 Howard Bldg. Dorrance at Westminster
GAspee 1-0909
Providence 3, R. I.
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INSURANCE
WALTER C. BARNEY AGENCY
Managing Agent
Representing THE CROWN LIFE INSURANCE CO. OF TORONTO, CAN. BANKERS NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE CO. MONTCLAIR, N. J. CONFEDERATION LIFE ASSOCIATION OF TORONTO, CANADA Life Insurance - Pension & Profit Sharing Plans Immediate & Deferred Annuities Group Life - Accident & Sickness - Hospitalization 703 Old Colony Cooperative Bank - 58 Weybosset St. Telephone JAckson 1-6151 Providence 3, R. I.
CHARLES G. MORGAN, Pres .- Treas. STANLEY HENSHAW, JR., Vice-Pres .- Sec.
BEACH & SWEET INC.
SINCE 1868
YOUR Insurance
ndependent AGENT
YOU
General Insurance Agents
HOSPITAL TRUST BUILDING
PROVIDENCE, R. I.
Telephone GAspee 1-9870
Richard & Frank Co.
ALL KINDS OF INSURANCE INCLUDING LIFE INSURANCE & BONDS
YOUR Insurance
Independent AGENT
"SERVIS YOU
36-40 DUKE STREET PROVIDENCE 8. R. I. TEmple 1-7211
JOHN A. GAMMONS INC. ALL KINDS OF INSURANCE
"Bebind the Clock''
JOHN A. GAMMONS, Inc. ALL KINDS OF INSURANCE Fidelity and Surety Bonds Real Estate
YOUR INSURANCE
adependent AGENT
Phone GAspee 1-5330
Entrance : 187 Westminster Street "Dorrance at Mall"
Providence, R. I.
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INSURANCE
THE HOLM AGENCY
W. K. R. HOLM, JR., General Agent and Associates
THE CONNECTICUT MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES Estate Planning - Business Insurance - Pensions
732 INDUSTRIAL BANK BLDG. TELEPHONE GAspee 1-5401 PROVIDENCE, R. I.
Partnership Insurance Business Insurance Pension Trusts
Personal Insurance Tax Liquidation Insurance Bonus or Profit Sharing Trusts
EUGENE T. LOTHGREN
Chartered Life Underwriter
3rd Floor 146 WESTMINSTER STREET
Phone DExter 1-1230
O'DONNELL & CO., INC. JOHN F. O'DONNELL, Treasurer
INSURANCE OFALL KINDS 1419 INDUSTRIAL BANK BUILDING 111 WESTMINSTER STREET PROVIDENCE, R. I. Established by Thomas E. O'Donnell in 1894
WILLIAM B. PRENTISS
YOUR Insurance
Independent AGENT
YOU
INSURANCE OF ALL KINDS
170 Westminster St. 606 Union Trust Building
Tel. DExter 1-3410
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INSURANCE
FRANK F. SWARTZ GENERAL AGENCY AND ASSOCIATES
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. DExter 1-2244
APPRAISALS
REAL ESTATE
INSURANCE
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GAspee 1-0824
Wm. R. WARBURTON AGENCY
GAspee 1-8234
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
MODE IST
BUREAU OF SECURITY POLICE
INVESTIGATI PROTECTION
Plant Protection Specialists
BUREAU OF SECURITY POLICE INVESTIGATION PROTECTION
P.O. Box 883, Pawtucket, R. I.
Tel. PAwtucket 2-0565
IRON AND STEEL
PROVIDENCE STEEL & IRON CO.
STRUCTURAL STEEL AND LIGHT IRON WORK
27 SIMS AVENUE
Telephone GAspee 1-0173
PROVIDENCE, R. I.
MODE
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JEWELERS - MANUFACTURING
NEW YORK
DALLAS
CHICAGO ATLANTA
LOS ANGELES
SPEIDEL CORPORATION Speidel Manufacturing Jewelers
Telephones GAspee 1-8600 - 1-8601 - 1-8602 - 1-8603 - 1-8604 - 1-8605 - 1-8606 1-8607 - 1-8608 - 1-8609 - 1-8610 - 1-8611
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
UNCAS MANUFACTURING CO. "America's Largest Ring House"
623-633 ATWELLS AVENUE
PROVIDENCE, R. I.
Telephone GAspee 1-0680
JEWELERS FINDINGS AND SUPPLIES
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OTTO H. MUELLER, INC.
93 SABIN STREET, PROVIDENCE 3, R. I. Phone DExter 1-0644
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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
Angelo Di Maria Established 1928 Tool Maker - Die Sinker Specialties - Stamping 1088 Main St.
Tel. PAwtucket 3-8050
MARIA
Pawtucket
IMPROVED SEAMLESS WIRE COMPANY GOLD FILLED, ROLLED GOLD PLATE LAMINATED METALS
775 Eddy
Tel. HOpkins 1-0855
A. M. WOOD CO., INC. Jewelers' Findings METAL SPECIALTIES - CONTRACT STAMPINGS ASSEMBLIES
GAspee 1-5776
155 Clifford St.
Providence 3, R. I.
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JEWELRY CARDS AND TAGS
THE C. J. FOX COMPANY 236 Aborn Street, Providence 1, R. I.
Just phone DExter 1-1000
TRANSPARENT PLASTIC PACKAGING
Manufacturers of Folding Boxes
Jewelry Cards Shipping, Marking, and Jewelry Tags
LABEL MANUFACTURING
RHODE ISLAND LABEL WORKS INC.
since 1880
91 SABIN STREET
PROVIDENCE 3, R. I.
· GUMMED LABELS
· PERFORATED & ROLLED
· UNGUMMED
· DIE CUT
· HEATSEAL
· TAGS
· PRESSURE SENSITIVE
· SHOP TICKETS
Telephone GAspee 1-3962, 1-0170
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LIQUORS
A. GASBARRO &
SONS, Inc.
ESTABLISHED 1898
GASBARRO'S
RED STAR
WINES
Wholesale Liquor Dealers Wine Merchants - Importers Distributors of GASBARRO'S VERMOUTH
Telephone GAspee 1-2439
483 ATWELLS AVE.
PROVIDENCE 9, R. I.
LOANS
AUTO OWNERS FINANCE
COMPANY INCORPORATED
Symbol of Service for 30 Years A LOCAL COMPANY Large Enough to Serve You - Small Enough to Know You LOW COST AUTO LOANS Fast Service . No Red Tape · No Co-Signers
JAckson 1-9600
234 BROAD ST.
PROVIDENCE, R. I.
I am looking for some one --- Likewise, some one is looking for me
If I have something to sell and I am not listed in this Directory under the proper headings
I LOSE A CUSTOMER
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LUMBER
MILLWORK
HARDWARE
/WINDOWS & DOORS
F.D. MEKENDALL LUMBER CO.
MASON MATERIALS
ROOFING MATERIALS
PLYWOODS
PAINTS & VARNISHES
361 CHARLES ST. DE.14496
ESTABLISHED 1910
CELEBRATING OUR - 51st YEAR
HARRIS LUMBER CO., INC.
LUMBER - SASH - DOORS - LADDERS - BUILDING MATERIALS PAINT - HARDWARE - KITCHEN SPECIALISTS
HARRIS HAS IT!
Harris Lumber Co. 546 ATWELLS AVE. GA 1.4750
Better Se
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ESTABLISHED 1857
INCORPORATED 1888
NEWELL COAL AND LUMBER COMPANY COAL - OIL - LUMBER MASONS' SUPPLIES
Complete Building Service
Connecting All Departments Telephone PAwtucket 2-7900
140 TAFT ST.
PAWTUCKET, R. I.
LUMBER
735 ELMWOOD AVE. HO.1-7100
PROVIDENCE, R. L.
BUILDING SUPPLIES "From Foundation To Finish"
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LUMBER
STATE LUMBER CO., INC.
PAINTS LUMBER
HARDWARE
MASONS' MATERIALS
403 Charles Street 740 No. Broadway
TEmple 1-6233 GEneva 4-3187
Providence East Providence
MACHINERY MANUFACTURERS
RHODE ISLAND &
ENGINEERING
MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
570 South Water Street Providence 3, R. I.
UNion 1-1700
A Complete Service DESIGNING - ENGINEERING - FABRICATING Hydraulic Presses - Test Stands - Power Units - 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
METAL SPECIALTIES
A. M. WOOD CO., INC.
METAL Since 1920 SPECIALTIES
Manufacturers of
METAL STAMPINGS & FORMINGS . . . METAL SPECIALTIES
155 Clifford St., Providence, R. I.
GAspee 1-5776
MILK DEALERS
Rhode Island's Leading Independent Dairy Since 1899
VIALL'S SUPERIOR QUALITY GRADE A MILK STANDARD MILK - HOMOGENIZED MILK HEAVY CREAM - LIGHT CREAM Butter - Eggs - Margarine Bacon - Egg Nog Ardmore Orange Juice
VIALL'S OLD FASHIONED ICE CREAM Wholesale and Retail
wc Viall DAIRY INC. 912 BROADWAY EAST PROVIDENCE - TEL. - GEneva 4-1255-56
BUILDERS' SUPPLIES
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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
JOB GALVANIZING
Telephone Hopkins 1-2560
20 GORDON AVE.
PROVIDENCE 5, R. I.
Cimerican® EMERY WHEEL WORKS
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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