Surprise Housewarming for Norma Pranter in Ferndale
A surprise party for Mrs. Norma Pranter was held Wednesday afternoon at the Pranters home on 325 Tenth Street Ferndale. The event, organized by Mrs. James J. Martin, featured patriotic decor and a serving table with red, white and blue accents. Guests included Mrs. Fordyce Bates, Mrs. Arnold Larsen, Judith Bates, Paula Yacoby, Carl Hood, L. G. Hare, E. W. Reed, Harry Brown, Ellen Johnson, and Rev. and Mrs. Bruce Ellis.
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Norma Pranter
Fer
New Home
Tenth Street
James J. ‘Martin
Mafrin
Fordyce Bates
Arnold Larsen
Mesdames Fordyce Bates
Judith
Orilla Bigelow
Paul Yacoby
Paula
Carl Hood
L. G. Hare
E. Wi. Reed
Harry Brown
Ellen Johnson
Bruce Ellis
Mrs Fred Finch Obtains Nursery School License
Mrs. Fred Finch of 311 Seventh Street has been granted a license to operate a nursery school here. She announced she can care for two children, a five year old boy and four girls slightly younger, describing capacity and willingness to enroll.
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Fred Finch
Seventh Street
Fifth War Loan Drive to Start Here June 12
War finance chair Frank L. Shufelt announced the Fifth War Loan Drive begins June 12 and runs through July 8 with a national goal of 16 billion dollars, including 6 billion to be raised by individuals. He will seek help from the same volunteers who assisted in the Fourth War Loan Drive.
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Frank L. Shufelt
Shufelt
Notiyetr
Poppy Day Plans by Auxiliary for 1944 Drive
American Legion Post 300 auxiliary organizes Poppy Day with slogan A million or more for 1944. May 26 and 27 sales precede Memorial Day to aid veterans of World War II and World War I. Poppies produced in Livermore Palo Alto Fort Miley San Francisco Sawtelle and San Fernando hospitals. Last year $24,000 donated. goal above $30,000 this year.
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The
American Legion
Nola Thomas
Post No. 300
Thomas
Seal Beach
Livermore
Palo Alto
Ft. Miley
San Francisco
San Fernando
Sawtelle
Auxiliary Party Supports Veterans Children Aid Fund
The American Legion and Auxiliary report the annual event a major project to improve conditions for children of veterans. They thank many donors including Walter Stortz Blum-o-Youth Beauty Shop Sue Yokem Rollie Vinzant Cascio's Barber Shop Variety Store Mary Cirvice Green Parrot Carl Jerome Circle Cafe Frosty's Shop Benno's Drug Store Abbott's Market Seal Beach Hardware Herman Day Mobilgas Douglas Mulckey Gilmore Station Rioss Armiogast Stegen's Garage Shouler's Market Sylvester's Market and Sam's Sea Food Cafe for last week's party. The Aux-
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Legion and Auxiliary
Walter Stortz
Blum-o-Youth
Sue Yokem
Rollie Vinzant
Cascio’s
Mary Cirvice
Green Parrot
Carl Jerome
Circle Cafe
Judge Thompson to Address Lions Next Wednesday
Raymond Thompson, judge of the Orange county superior court, will address Seal Beach Lions at their next regular meeting Wednesday evening at the 101 Ranchhouse. Members are urged to bring guests to hear the talk on Court Experiences. Ralph Cole, program chairman, says the talk will be fascinating and humorous.
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Raymond Thompson
Orange County Superior Court
Seal Beach Lions
101 Ranchhouse
Thompson
Ralph Cole
Golden Wedding Celebration in Los Angeles Couple to mark 50 years
Mr and Mrs Eugene Brunier of Los Angeles celebrate their golden wedding anniversary next Sunday at the home of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Ralph Mayes The couple married 50 years ago in Silver City New Mexico They have five children four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
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Silver City
New Mexico
Eugene Brunier
Los Angeles
Ralph Mayes
Organization Thanks Members For Support
A terse note expresses gratitude to all individual members of the organization for their ongoing support and commitment.
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Iliary
Organization
PTA Board Luncheon Meeting At Dolores Lucero Home
The PTA executive board met Wednesday at the country home of Mrs Dolores Lucero. A Spanish luncheon followed a brief business session. Mrs Lucero is moving to Santa Ana soon. Attending were Mesdames Velma Vinzant Thelma Taylor Vera VanAus Ely Bea DeArmond Grace Kingson Florence Tyler Marcy Moore Carolyn Cunningham and Vala Musselman.
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Parent- Teacher’s Association Executive Board
Dolores Lucero
Mesdames
Velma Vinzant
Thelma Taylor
Vera VanAus’ely
Bea DeArmond
Grace Kingson
Florence Tyler
Marcy Moore
Carolyn Cunningham
Vala, Musselman
Compton WSCS District Meeting Set For May 5
Local Woman's Society of Christian Service members are reminded by Mrs. Ellen Johnson of an all day WSCS district gathering in Compton on May 5 at the Methodist church. The event starts at 9 45 a.m. Lunch reservations are due by May 2 and can be made by calling 897 79.
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Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Ellen Johnson
All Day
WSCS
Compton
Methodist Church
Red Cross Drive Fails to Reach Goal at Convention Event
The Red Cross drive fell short of its goal as delegates filled the EHbell auditorium for the convention. Seal Beach attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shufelt Mr. and Mrs. H C VanAusceln Mr A W Armstrong and several Mesdames including Lois Hazard Lola Peterson Lois McGrail Dagmar Schmidt Marcy Moore J Couts John Hear Norma Pranter and Grace Knighton.
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Ehbell
Seal Beach
Frank Shufelt
H. C. VanAusceln
A. W. Armstrong
Lois Hazard
Lola Peterson
Lois McGrail
Dagmar ‘Schmidt
Marcy Moore
J. Couts
John Hear
Norma Pranter
Grace Knighton
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Victor Moore
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Texas
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S.A.E
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Herman
Try
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Britain
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Elizabeth
Europe
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Main Street
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Coats
Second St
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Yqure Security
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