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Newspaper
Seal Beach Post And Wave
Location
Seal Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1955
Page
11
Surfside Colony residents flee as a drifting sea mine is spotted around 11 am. Navy and Seal Beach ammunition depot crews classify it as inert and order evacuations until safety is confirmed. Residents return after 45 minutes with no injuries noted.
Mrs. C. F. Capes from Denver Colorado visits her sister Mrs. Joe Kray at A-44 for a month. She plans salt water swimming while in town before returning to the mile high city.
Fire Colony has bought a four wheel drive maintenance truck equipped with a front bumper winch and drum. The new wagon will support colony roadwork and emergencies with enhanced towing and recovery capabilities.
Florence Monroe of Los Angeles purchases the property at C-21 South Pacific Avenue Surfside from Leland Anderson. The deal confirms a transfer of the Surfside parcel to Monroe with Anderson as the former owner.
Obituary notes the death Friday of Estelle Burke a former resident of B-59. She was mother of William R. Burke past State Commander of the American Legion. Survived by another son Robert and two daughters Mrs. Betty Daniels and Mrs. Margaret Mitchell.
Mr and Mrs Herwood will visit Mr and Mrs Joe Bayers this weekend. Mr Herwood is vice president of Bank of America at the Los Angeles main branch. Joe will show him around Meadowlark golf course.
Mr W H Hyta celebrated his 41st birthday on Monday August 8. Friends and family showered him with many wonderful gifts.
General and Mrs Ralph Snavely depart last Friday for Denver to see their son Jimmy and their new grandson.
Dr and Mrs Gillis spent the weekend in La Stilla and stayed at the new La Jollien Hotel. They report it is beautiful and luxurious and should draw many vacationers.
David Macomber of A-24 returned by United Airlines from Toledo where his team won the North American Amateur roller skating championship. Trained by Ray Hough at the Hippodrome in Long Beach, the squad defeated 16 finalists. After four teams were eliminated, Macomber praised the keen competition before the team claimed the large trophy.
After a month layoff Joe Bayer known as the Ben Hogan of Surfside returned to Meadowlark golf links and posted a 75. The round showcased sharp iron play and steady driving as Bayer warmed up for upcoming outings.
Mr and Mrs Hyta and their children enjoyed a picnic at Orange County Park hosted by Grayson Control where Mr Hyta is employed.
Regina Gessell and her friend Katy Meade depart for a brief trip stopping in Stockton and San Francisco to visit sorority sisters. Regina attends USC and Katy attends Colorado University.
Mr and Mrs Ed Settles attend the Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach. They joined visitors enjoying the seaside event and viewed the exhibitions and displays.
George Edward Brown and Gail Ellen Goss exchanged vows at Lakewood Village Church in Long Beach on Friday August 5 at 8 p.m. The couple, daughters and sons of local residents, plan to reside on Bayview Drive in Sunset Beach.
Edward Richards formerly of Sunset Beach is promoted to corporal after passing with honors and earning a first class radio operator license authorizing operation of TV or radio stations. He now teaches electronics at Camp Gordon Georgia.
Mr and Mrs George Ferriera and daughter Kathy return to New Bedford Massachusetts from a month long visit with cousins Mr and Mrs Claire Earl. They toured Northern California Redwoods Knott s Berry Farm Tiajuana Los Angeles Hollywood Capistrano mission and other sites with Mrs Earl guiding them.
Beach residents accompanied by Mr and Mrs Joe Crawh of Sunset dined at the Victor Hugo restaurant before attending a performance.
Four year old Morgan Sams De Chevrieux stepped on broken glass while running. The deep cut required three hours of surgery and the child stayed in hospital for three additional weeks.
Jo Sheeley of 16923 Park Avenue welcomed her sister Ann Fallon and Ann s 14 year old twins Joseph and Jamie of Downey for a few days. The group enjoyed a pleasant visit with no special events noted.
Mrs Charles Miller of 16921 Park Avenue recovers after suffering a mild sun stroke following a trip to San Diego park and zoo.
Several Sunset Beach women attended a picnic at Irvine Park last Wednesday August 3. Guests included Edith Hensley Mona Pierce Eve Belcher Olive Miller Blanche Varley Sammie Wood Margie Woods and Mrs. George Bryson.
Montana resident Michael Geery spent a week visiting his aunt Mrs Al ma La Chambre in Missoula. He is a drag race enthusiast and trains for drag racing in his hometown. Long Beach prepares facilities for local youths.
Sunset Beach gains safer lighting along Park Avenue after Chamber of Commerce efforts. Other dimly lit intersections await their turn as Aulder Varley of Grass Valley visits grandparents at 16291 South Lynn Street.
A police blotter notes a parking ticket issued to John Phillips at 16919 Park Avenue on Hollywood and Vine. The item hints that the area attracts more visitors than just movie stars.
Veronica Tull of Long Beach and William H. Wade changed Wade’s Cleaners to Sunset Cleaners near the post office. The shop offers laundry and dry cleaning with pickup and delivery, plus flowers for occasions, money orders, and utility bill payments. Rug and shoe repair is also provided.
Alcohol can remove grease or adhesive stains but should not be used on plastic or rayon fabrics. The caution notes that alcohol may damage these materials, so alternatives should be considered for delicate fibers.
The note advises keeping a couple of folding chairs ready to use in the very small kitchen.
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