Central Signs Showcases Neon and Plastic Displays
Central Signs Inc of Monroe highlights custom neon plastic signs for Twin City businesses. Examples include The Embers Reader Panel sign and neon plastic combos for Cypress Manor and Gordon Jewelers. Call H J Handley for information and free estimates at FA 5 7511. Brown Rivers Scogin promotes Ford 10 Day Selling Spree with notable prices and a photo of sales staff.
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Central Signs, Inc
Stanley Street
Monroe
Twin City
Central Signs
Kent Babb
Cypress Manor
Gordon Jeweler
West Monroe
Gordon Jewelers
H. J. Handley
Handley
Call Central
Ohio boys ask for weapons to train for defense
Three Ports mouth Ohio youths from Holy Redeemer School wrote to Secretary McNamara requesting training weapons including recoilless rifles, anti tank guns, mortars, and automatic rifles. An Army spokesman replied that regulations prevent civilian arms, but praised their patriotism and readiness to defend the country.
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Washington
Minuteman
Ohio
Robert S. McNamara
Martin Burke
Gilbert Bauer
David Figlestahler
The
Holy Redeemer School
Portsmouth
United States
McNamara
Korea
Martin, Gilbert and
David
Modern No-Roach roach and ant killer ad
An advertisement promotes Johnston's No-Roach as a brush on formula to control cockroaches and ants and to kill fleas by brushing where dogs lie. The colorless odorless coating lasts months and is safe for use with 8 oz at 89 cents and pint at 1.69. Available at supermarkets and drug stores.
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Johnston
Balto Wins Sweep Stakes Grande Prix in Paris
Andre Rueff's Balto takes a four length victory over Match Sunday in the Sweep stake Grande Prix of Paris earning $120,000 for owner Parisian trainer Rueff.
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Paris
UPI
Andre Rueff
Balto
Match Sunday
Fire Destroys Boat Plant At Lake Providence
A Sunday fire of undetermined origin destroyed a 25 by 270 foot boat factory near Lake Providence Louisiana. Damages are estimated at 400000 dollars. The plant, once Bowman Industries, has been run by ESCAP Industries since January. The blaze drew a crowd as firefighters fought flames from Baxter Bayou. The factory, built in 1957 under a 450000 dollar bond issue, was leased from the East Carroll parish Police Jury.
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Lake Providence
Bowman Industries
Escap Industries
Baxter Bayou
Bellaggio Plantation
Here
East Carroll Parish
Fisher's Jackson Street Bakery Promotes Cakes and Pastries
Fisher's Jackson Street Bakery in Jackson, Monroe advertises wedding and birthday cakes, three tier wedding cake display, and a wide range of pastries. The shop offers prompt service and delivery via FA 3-4183, with advance notice for specially decorated cakes. The Man in the Tall Cap invites customers to visit and sample products.
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Jackson
Monroe
Jackson Street
South Side
Fisher’s
Fisher
Jackson Street Bakery
Young Americans Begin Latin Peace Corps Training
A group of more than 80 trainees starts an eight week Peace Corps program at Rutgers University in New Brunswick New Jersey. By August 17 sixty four will be chosen to serve in Colombia teaching villagers to build roads schools and sanitation facilities while undergoing a 60 hour weekly schedule covering history culture language and technical courses.
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New Brunswick
N.J
Colombia
Rutgers University
1961 Home Improvement Spend and Ads Shaping Market
The average American family is projected to spend 385 dollars on home improvements in 1961. Manufacturers of housing equipment and furnishings spent 22 million dollars on national newspaper advertising last year to inform the public about their products.
Big Ford sale at Brown-Rivers-Scogin in 10 day spree
Ford dealer Brown-Rivers-Scogin runs a 10 day sale on new Ford cars and trucks through Friday. The ad touts warranty duration and maintenance advantages while urging buyers to compare prices and take advantage of quick service.
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Brown - Rivers - Scogin
Brown-Rivers-Scogin
Brown - Rivers Seogin
Ford
Solon Hears of Cuban Training
Senator George A. Smathers says he has heard reports of Cuban revolutionaries receiving military training in Florida. The State Department had no comment. Smathers noted no U.S. cooperation and said anti-C Castro Cubans are likely responsible. He doubted a new invasion of Cuba within six to twelve months.
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Washington
George A. Smathers
D-Fla
Florida
State Department
Smathers
U.S
Cuba
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Donald Duffey
Clifford Jones
Bob Sexton
Jack Sanford
Eddie Jones
Ivy McDonald
al Curry
Frank Smith
Delmas Jackson
Red Glasco
Carl Thompson
J. R. Spurlock
TaNes
Gin Lens ‘Sto
Defense Chief
Tyner-Petrus CO
Trenton
Armstrong’s
Tessara Corson
Kentile
J. E. Dupuy
Roselawn
Haysler
Louisville Ave
Est
Monroe, Louisiana
L. Providence
Twin Cities
Genes Sporting Goods
Howard Griffin
Chain Saw Headquarters
James
Machine Works
Fairfax
United Radio
Cypress
Pyai
Mark
Mann Machine Works
Clearing Blades
Cypress St
SER
Miller’s Heating
Oakland ST
W. Monroe
Moe
Monroe Office Equipment Co
Neon Sign Service CO
Dave and
Tom Agnew
Pouzan’s Electrical CO
Morris Ave
Magic Cleaners
Brown-Rivers-Scogin, Inc
West, Monroe
Ared
Kokino’s Purity Ice Cream
Luther
Olive Street
Central Supply Co., Inc
Natchitoches St
West
Monway
NEN
Stanley Ave
Solon
Jackson ST. Bakery
Jackson St
Scott Truck & Tractor CO
Farmall Tractors
International Trucks
DeSiard St
Danny Frantom Glass Company
Trenton St
Everest & Jenning
Hollywood
Sterlington Road
Cypress, W. M
Desiard
ROYAL
Rayville Sheet Metal & Manufacturing
George McAllister
Betaling
Rayville, le
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