Twin boys born to Com and Mrs R W Bender at Community Hospital
Lt Commander and Mrs R W Bender welcomed twin sons Ronald Erwin and Donald Edwin at 5 pounds 11 ounces and 8 pounds 6 ounces. Mrs Bender returned home Thursday while other children at home with measles. Bender recently resumed active duty at Portland to command the U S Silver Peak tanker, unaware of fatherhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Wi. Bender
Ronald Erwin
Donald Edwin
Bender
Charles
Johnnie
Mary
Portland
U.S. Silver Peak
Seal Beach Club Seeks Census Task
A request from the Seal Beach Woman's Club to be recommended for conducting the proposed census in Seal Beach was submitted to the city council. The matter was referred to City Attorney Dana Williams, who will consult the federal supervisor when he arrives in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seal Beach
Anio Woman's Club
Dana Williams
Lights on Pier Could Be Reinstalled for Certain Hours
Secretary Z Irvine of local civilian defense told the city council last night that state authorities said lights on the pier could be turned on again if blackout rules are met by installing a central switch for quick extinguishment. The council agreed to have the pier lights on during certain night hours.
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GO. Z. Irvine
George Amann Buys Laguna Beach Apartment Building
After 23 years in Seal Beach, George Amann and his sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs C K Yerkes purchased the McKnight apartments in Laguna Beach. Amann owned Mother’s Place in Seal Beach for two decades. his mother, a former partner, died in 1940. The property was sold to Mr and Mrs George Tadich of Long Beach. The Yerkes, longtime residents, return from Lake Tahoe to settle in Laguna Beach.
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Seal Beach
George Amann
Laguna Beach
Inlaw
Mrs. C. K. Yerkes
McNight Apartments
Amann
George Tadich
Long Beach
Mrs. Yerkes
Lake Tahoe
Estabish
Girl Scout Meeting Notes and Craft Drawings
The record recalls a Girl Scout meeting starting with a Flag salute. Two members were absent Jackie Stock and Dor tha Mae. Mrs Stockon brought two Mother's Day gift examples. Girls visited a store for boxes and then drew patterns before closing with a song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie Stockon
Dortha Mae
Servicemen Seek Furnishings for Sunset Beach Room
A Sunset Beach Red Cross group, stationed in Seal Beach, seeks furniture and rugs to furnish a 16 foot square recreation room for servicemen. Item donations can be left with A W Armstrong, camp chairman, at 129 Twelfth Street, apartment 2, or at the police department City Hall. Seal Beach previously helped furnish the pier recreation room for service members and asks for similar support now.
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Sunset Beach
Seal Beach
Red Cross
A. W. Armstrong
Camip
129
Twelfth Street
City Hall
Pier
Seal Beach OB S News Notes Past Matrons Night
The Seal Beach OB S notes announce a Past Matrons and Past Patrons night for the April 26 meeting. The April 12 gathering honored Grace Irvine and Frank Upham with a Worthy Matron birthday party, attended by county officers. Laura Ince of Brea and Homer Goodro of Artesia presided, with chicken salad and coffee served afterward. pink and blue colors and spring floral centerpieces set the mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seal Beach O. B. S
Grace Irvine
Frank Upham
Laura Ince
Brea
Homer Goodro
Artesia
Scout Troop Meeting Highlights in Shirley Johnson’s Troop
The group held its last meeting on April 14 with a flag salute, laws, and promise recited. Shirley Johnson was appointed leader of patrol 3 as it starts work on tenderfoot badges while patrols 1 and 2 begin work on first aid badges and plan a July camp.
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Shirley Johnson
Patrol
Birthday celebration details with decorated cake and gifts
Tall tapers framed the scene as a pink and blue birthday cake and large artistically decorated baskets filled with gifts were presented to the honorees. The event committee included Jessie Scott as chairman with Thelma Upham Marjorie Poyzant Elizabeth Shepard and Gertrude Finch assisting. Jim Scott and Robert Niblick served coffee.
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Jessie Scott
Thelma Upham
Marjorie Poyzant
Elizabeth Shepard
Gertrude Finch
Jim Scott
Robert Niblick
New Council Sworn In On Tuesday Continues
Charles Z. Yrvine was reelected city treasurer and sworn in along with the new council Tuesday. Former Councilman J. C. Felts was absent, and Elmer Hughes relinquished his chair after not seeking reelection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Z. Yrvine
J. C. Felts
Elmer Hughes
Hughes
Family War Bond Drive Shifts to Payroll Plan
A domestic effort adapts war bond purchases to a family payroll savings plan. Households are urged to figure out the best method to enroll, allocating funds through regular payroll deductions to support the defense effort. Local offices provide guidance on joining the plan and tracking contributions.
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Surf Theatre
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Musca
George Sanders
J. Edgar Hoover
Ted Lewis
Apt
Laguna
Girl Scout News
By Doris Furck
O.B.S
Dorris
Seal Beach Hardware
Main Street
W. Mitchell Dowland
Main ST
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Florence
E. Second St. Belmont
Becks
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