The Bristol Daily Courier from Bristol, Pennsylvania • Page 6

PAGE SIX TUI-: BRISTOL (PA.) COURIER, FRIDAY FAT.XIN’G. 17, 1950 GEORGE SCHOOL Merchants Toid of The GRAPPLERS THROW! I from BRISTOL MATMEN industrial loi received from various such CIEORCJE SCHOOL Fob. 17 The i us the industry or individual Bristol grapplers lost to the George School Junior Varsity other departments of the ruil- last night in the road, chambers of comrii'-rce. real gym by a score Coach Harold minions made a fine show despite their inexperience with Joe DeFranco and Dick Schmidt winning their matches by pinning their foes and "Dora" Petrino wrestling to a draw Four Bristol boys were also in the exhibition matches before the meet got. under way Two of the Warriors victorious with Moss pinning his opponent and Jack Laidecker winning a decision by a i-1 score Dick Killian lost his exhibition on decision while (ieorge Capriotti a pinned The results: sslb, class Tom Nelson, (J.

pinned Tom Pearson, Bristol, in the first period class Dom Petrino, and Dillard. G. S. wrestled to a draw. 1-1.

with each man getting two points for the match. 112 lb class Hill. de- cisioned Dave Lewis, Bristol, by a 15-S score 12! lb class James Alden, G. pinned iis'b Bristol, in the second period 12? lb class David Dwindell. pinned Leonard Pierro, Bristol, in the second period 133 lb class Joe DeFranco.

Bristol pinned Campbell, G. S. in the second fall 13S lb class Kit Weir. pinned Carl Pollard. Bristol, in the second period lb class Richard Schmidt, Bristol, threw II White, G.

S. in the second period. lb class LeJtoy Greenlee. Bristol, was pinned by Comstock. in the first period.

IKf. lb class Ted Khrout. Bristol, lost to Mtiskat. (J. S.

on a decision Heavyweight class Henry Scild der, beat Norman Sorenson, Bristol, In a score, Director of the Bristol High School. Harry McClister announced yesterday that the Bristol wrestling team will meet the Trenton Catholic High wrestlers next Thursday night In the Bristol High On Thursdav night, Mart 2nd, the Lowe i Merlon lliiili School wre (earn will make an ap- pearaix here Followinv eai li of ihe team iiig will take place with recorded music ST. FRANCIS WINS OVER TERCHON CADETS EDDINGTON. Feb 17 St Francis Vocational School shook the cords toi il tield goals last night as it registered a one-sided victory over the Terchon Cadets, of Bristol Phil io and Harry Jackson accounted for I'' of the winners' double deckers while Dave Potter contributed seven. For the losers, Joe Sehrejber had 17 aoints and lanniHci.

It was the iltli win oi season for the ICddington boys against three defeats had a half-time 31 points in the Francis lead, scoring ond quarter. Lineups M. Pmnrix Potter Jackson in I i 1 11 1(10 I-M 1 t-n lion 1 11 i 1 St-h 8 5 1 7 i.i rumi t'i 1anucci fi 1 i 20 (i 4 Kclmfrii- a 0 1 it 1 0 i i i i Matthew V.i Hr' (t i Timer 1 Ill I kN I 01 II I I I hm I ii tur HililSVILLK BKVS.AM-IM at I Inn I ht HfttST KNXSlir (loin VV .11 t. instili ry estate brokers, newspaper items, or anywhere a clue might be given that an industry is planning expansion or a new location It might be safely stated that th Industrial Development department has Income so well known throughout industry that than ad'' of our inquiries are received iron) industries direct "The Industrial Development He partment has recently had complet ed in various states, and is working on in others, a stirvej of the inin- eral resources and their industrial possibilities along the lines of the Pennsylvania System 'This survey is being made for the Bailroad by I Universities in the various states through which we operate "So much for that 1 know you gentlemen are anxious to know our evaluation of the Bristol area as to its industrial development possi bilities As Mr Mllltnan, my boss, recently stated on a visit to Bristol are located at the cross-roads of Bristol todav has three valuable industrial resources first, its strategic location between the heavily populated areas Phila delphia and New York, or you can safely say between Wanhingum ami Boston This is a static of more or less fixed resource, and is valuable to Industry from the standpoint of economic transportation of its pro ducts and aFho from which a wealth of various types of labor may lie selected. Our second resource is the Delaware which can fur nish water and transportation The third, and which I feel is most im portant today, is the valuable in dust rial land which we have avail able and which should be guarded very carefully because it is not fix ed or static as is our location As you gentlemen probably Know, the Pennsylvania, even before the Steel Company acquisition, has been buying sites to preserve them for in dustria! use and protection against the encroachment of residential de i velopmeni on these properties i These sites, however, are not go nig to last forever, and in order to preserve those remaining over which wo have no control, careful consideration should be given to I some sort of a plan for their future protection "I would also like to point to voii gentlemen that even discount ling the fact of the proposed large steel plant to be erected in this trea, Bristol is and was in a very favorable location for future industrial development This is due to Die of large industrial sites in the City of Philadelphia Industry to requires generally sites of from in to 2a acres, due to one story con struct ion, and large parking areas and.

within the city of Philadelphia today, we have listed only dtes which range within this acre i age. This is naturalh going to I force industry to look outside of the cit plant ami where do they have to go Delaware Coun tv, along our railroad, is almost completely developed this is the toward Chester the main line is residential, so therefore industry must look to Bucks closing, gentlemen, I would like to sav that the Bristol area should be very proud of its industrial position Of its IS present industries, tiiere arc 17 different products manufactured hy the various plants However, do not rest on the laurels too heavily, as I can assure you the other communities around yon are asking indu and uiiv coinmun today to progrc and grow must have something to offer prospective industries in the of desirable sites and facilities Mr Smover in his talk explained the condition of the finances, speaking of the low tax rate of Pi mills over all six mills for county tax. 21 for school tax, 13 for borough government ami three for debt reduction The low assessed valuation of property in the borough w.t- pointed out when lie gave the figure of said that it costs to operate tin' borough government and gave Hie break down in round figures as for general government, for police protection; 2 1,0011 for lire protection, 12.000 for health and sanitation; tor streets and $3600 and playgrounds; and 1,000 for miscellaneous. In addition to the fax receipts Mr Smover said there is ItO.Odo profit front the sale of wafer, $21.000 from amusement tax, from sewer rents in township, ila.OOO from meters. $6,000 highway-aid and miscellaneous.

expenses of most of Ihe de partments are fixed," said Mr Smover, "being represented in sal aries and wages" He called t.ion to the necessary and urgent repairs and extensions needed to sew ers and tin- water systems He told what borough has done for Mill street merchants, mentioning the parking lot and 'other services lie told the merchants that it is not possible for the borough to continue to have Mill street cleaned twice each week, asked the merchants to do their share in keeping the street clean. He cautioned against -W 'eping dirt from the shops into street "It: is now a question of what you are going to do for the borougn." said the speaker. The was' dwelt upon by ttie speaker who said there was only a $20,000 Increase In the assessed valuation of prop erty In the borough made in liMii assessments for the year 1 $1000 was the figure quoted for Increased assessments for tax purposes of property in the sixth ward, when many houses and factory have been built He asked the merchant to cooperate writh the tax equalization committee of borough council, so that the assessments tail be equalized and more revenue can be obtained for the borough. Mr Smover stated that if it is, necessary council will carry the assessment light into court lie gave it as his opinion that the assessed valuation of Bristol should be $12. 000,000 The subject of recreation wa dwelt upon and the cost wa plained and an appeal was made for increased civic interest and pride in the community asked for local celebrations Mr Riehman took to task the pro- motlon wit bin certain Bristol tries encouraging employees purchasing outside of the community at a discount 'Phis was character 1 zed as detrimental and un fair to the local merchants Local lirms purchasing outside of the community were severely onuernn ed These as an illustration stressed showing the necessity for a more virile organization 011 the part of the business men A strong plea was made fot closer cooperation and a stronger knit organization as a means of furthering the interest of those who are members of the organization It wart mentioned that merchants on the street employ over 200 people and that this in itselt is an industrj Clyde Waterman, presidt nt of the Bristol Chamber of who was unable to attend affair last evening, addressed a letter to the group which was read by Joseph Klherson, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce dr Waterman expressed his regrets it being unable to attend, but said ii was his I desire to send the association a I brief message He said that the Chamhei of Commerce has an a 111 hi tious program for this year and needs the help of the Mill Street Business Association make i it a success lie then reviewed the beaulification projec at the west entrance to the town, and told of the splendid cooperation which been received from the Penna Rail road and of the help which it is believed will be received flOfil other groups The suggestion was made that perhaps Mill Street Business Men Association would like to help iri improving the western entrance by contributing a few trees and planting shrubs or flowers Arthur Pilla is chairman of the committee having the project 111 charge Mosquito and insect coatroi of the Bristol area was another subject touched upon in Mr communication It was that this would a polio preventive measure.

Herman Sillier, chairman of the committee for which the Chamber of Commerce has appropriated $500 for the first years' effort It is estimated that the entire project will cost between $1500 and $2000. Mr Waterman stated that the Chamber of Commerce will endeavor to match an amount which will be given by any other organization. Improvements in the Silver Lake area, such as keeping the grass mowed, planting shade trees, the placing of benches and picnic tables. were advocated Reference was made to the Paint up, campaign which will be third annual one to be conducted by the hamber of The Mill St Business was praised for its civic interest and action The letter stated that the Chamber of Commerce is aware of the expenditures by the Mill St Business Ass'n in levelling off the unfinished portion of the jiarking ground and of celebration sponsored upon the opening of the parking area Mr Waterman wrote that the Chamber had of Commerce had stood by the side and said "It is time that joined hands in getting the other set tion completed I am aware cannot get it this year, but can (tart, taking it up. 1 cannot help the merchant on the improvement in store fronts over the past few years they are beautiful, and I am sure that no community of our size can boast of nicer looking stores To me this shows civic pride and good merchandising methods Attention was called to the retail promotion committee of the of Commerce headed by Gene Nichols, a member of the Milt St.

Business Men's Ass'n Mr Waterman also wrote that it is his hope that in the not too distant future a joint meeting with tin officers and directors of the Mill St, Business with the newly-formed Ilarriman Business Association, and officers and directors of the Bristol Chamber of Commerce, He stated, that he believed much good could be accomplished by such a meeting Charles Daneker, Ablng- ton, and Ardella Hunes Carson, Willow Grove. Robert Garland Walters, Dublin, and Emily Nuss. North Wales. Richard Claire Hooper, ls- ville. N.

and Dorothy Marie Miller, Cpper Black Eddy, Edward Levinski and Rose Frances Kantorczvk, both of New Brunswick, J. Frank Edward Stapleford. of Rushland and Helen J. llalpin, Philadelphia. John Worral, of Hulmeville, and Marion C.

Birkquist, of Trenton, N. J. James C. Parsons, of Niles. and Mary Weisel, Quakertown.

Joseph Guarro, and Rita E. Rizzo, both of Glenside. of the association in getting parking lot to become a reality, IIKI Ul KNM.S I loylestown Robert O. Moore, Seller.sville, and Betty Lou Cressman, kasie William Knisely, and Claire Oberta Cloud, both of hang- borne. Walter It and Florence A both of Philadelphia.

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