Private war over Curly in American Guerilla film
A reader laments that the film American Guerilla in the Philippines, showing in Monroe December 7-9, borrows a real wartime story about a Filipino woman nicknamed Curly. He recalls her as a guerrilla fighter, lover of an American leader, mother of his child, and a symbol of women at war.
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Hollywood
Monroe
Philippines
Cebu
Philippine Islands
Islands
Ira Wolfert
Curly
Leyte
Twentieth Century Fox
Mountains
Stack
States
United States
Dream Land
Pearce Paint and Paper Opens West Monroe Branch
Joe Hearne leads the new Pearce Paint and Paper store at West Monroe, bringing years of paint and wallpaper experience to the branch. The feature notes his rise from truck driver to manager and includes staff photos. Also mentions grain counts per bushel for wheat rye and clover.
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Pearce Paint & Paper
West Monroe
Joe Hearne
Twin Cities
Pearce
Marvin DuBos
Trenton St
Sneak Preview Of 1951 Chevrolet At Lee Rogers Ouachita Parish
Jack Rogers president of Lee Rogers Chevrolet in Ouachita Parish touts the 1951 Chevrolet as America s largest and finest low priced car in his 25 years as head of the local dealership. The Fisher body styling and Modern-Mode interiors are highlighted as the model launches beginning Saturday December 9 with the new big car look on display at Lee Rogers.
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Jack Rogers
Lee Rogers Chevrolet Co
Washington St
Ouachita Parish
America
Chevrolet
Lee-Rogers
Marvin DuBos
Bank Branch Breaks Ground in Monroe on Louisville and Seventh
In Monroe, Central Savings Bank and Trust Co breaks ground for a new branch at Louisville avenue and North Seventh Street. Designed by Architect H. H. Land and built by W. C. Salley, the modern facility will include drive-in service and parking for twenty five automobiles.
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Central Savings Bank & Trust Co
Louisville Avenue
North Seventh St
H. H. Land
W. C. Salley
Monroe
Action for People Chicago Devised a New Detector
A new people detector can give one man shows in store windows guard safes or open doors. It activates if anyone comes within a few feet and can be rigged for various duties.
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Chicago
YuleTidg TIPS For Holiday Eating and Gifts
Food emphasis at Joe's Steak House offers aged beef and a famous salad for Christmas. Gift ideas include Stetson hats Jarman Shoes Wembley ties Hickok belts at Joe F. Smith & Co. Christmas canters at Har ry Stough Package Goods with Bristol cream sherry De Kuyper Le Jon cordials. Winn Trim gift certificates offer tailored seat covers.
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North Grand
Wembley
Hickok
Joe F. Smith & Co
A DeSiard
Harry Stough Package Goods
North Third
Winn Trim
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Twin City
Micheline Prelle
North Second St
Bill Bennett
Harry Stough
Paul Newcomer
Mgr
North Third Dial
Louisiana
Monroe Steam Laundry
National Association of Dyers & Cleaners
Dial
American Institute of Laundry
Jackson Motors, Inc
Lincoln and Mercury
Negley Bag & Paper CO
West Monroe, Louisiana
Hewitts
Steinway Dealer
Louisville Ave
Sterlington Rd
T. A. Sanders Lumber Co
North 7Th and
Wood West
Monroe Brick & Builders Supply Co., Inc
Louisville Tile Department
LEE Rogers Chevrolet Company North
Washington Street
Iit
Joe’s Steak House
North Grand Street
Monroe, la
Cheniere
the Friendly Tavern
Aper
Central Bank
United
South Grand Dial
M. H. Kubcke & Son
Egan St
Stetson
P.O. Box
Monroe, Louisiana
Ouachita National Bank
Federal Reserve System
YuleTidg
Syite
Riser
Winh Trim Co
Natchitoches St
West
Monroe Tent and Awning CO
Butane
Kiper’s
Pan-Am
Kellogg Oil CO
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