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Owner, Nevins Amusements. Was forced to work in the family business as an owner's son. He enjoyed the carnival and helped
his dad build the business from a five ride show to as many as eighteen rides traveling Long Island. Trailer mounted the rides
as the years went by. The first was a Schiff coaster bought at auction for $1,200. After setting it up as a ground mount one
time, it went to winter quarters and was trailer mounted after eleven days. Next, was a Rock-O-Plane, Oct-O-Pus, Star Jet,
Helicopter and Sky Fighter all to be trailer mounted. Finally got a mounted center at auction from Pugh's Shows and converted
the three abreast Carousel to fil into a pup trailer. Had lots of help from sons, Hally and Jeff and daughters, Lynn, Nancy,
Christine and Patty.
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