Overseas Christmas mailing rules stressed by Postmaster General
Postmaster General Frank C. Walker urges Americans to plan early for overseas Christmas gifts to Army and Navy personnel. Overseas mailing runs September 15 to October 15, after which a soldier must present a written request to receive parcels. Emphasis on faster shipping for arms, munitions, medicine, and food, plus long delivery distances and relocations. Walker praises last year’s cooperation and calls for careful wrapping and packing to ensure prompt delivery. Continued on page three.
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Army
Navy
Walker
Council Acts to Buy Trash Cans for Beach
At last night’s meeting council voted to purchase 15 oil drums or similar containers for beach use. Councilwoman Reed noted prior cans were worn out, while Butler proposed new sludge pump purchase for the sewer plant and an inspection of the water tank. Roy Thomas said tank cleaning unnecessary now and received council approval to build a trailer for the city’s new tractor to reduce wear during transport.
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Butler
Jessie Reed
Roy Thomas
Thomas
Navy to take no more houses in Surfside
A reader correction notes that a word was accidentally omitted in last week's Post and Wave story. The Navy will take no more houses in Surfside, the notice clarifies, correcting the earlier report.
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Navy
Surfside
Mrs Lawhead Urges Support of Surgical Dressing Station
The Seal Beach Red Cross Surgical Dressing Station needs more workers to boost output of dressings in Southern Orange County. Only one table active at a time since July, with August 1 the peak day of 30 workers making 1200 dressings. Station operates Tuesdays at City Hall Auditorium from 10 to 4 and 7 to 10. bring a sandwich, wear a cotton dress and head covering. New workers listed include Mrs J A Bryce and others. five workers have attended every Tuesday since July 18.
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Seal Beach
Red: Cross
Orange County
American Red Cross
City Hall
J. A. Bryce
Hattie Martin
Mary Tyler
Aremla Fether
Jessie Reed
Sara Pabor
Agda Kolander
Marjorie Payzant
Mildred Lawhead
Ration Board Pleads for Volunteers in War Effort
The Seal Beach war price and ration board seeks volunteers to serve a few hours weekly. Contact chairman Mrs Ellen Congreve or leave your name at the board in the city hall annex for community and national service.
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Seal Beach
Ellen Congreve
City Hall
Huntington Beach County Fair Opens With 49er Day Costumes
The Huntington Beach County Fair, opening yesterday and running through August 20, features 49er day costumes with fair workers in period outfits, impersonations by William Gallienne as Diamond Jim, and a Sunday costume contest. Fine arts display from Laguna Beach, domestic arts, and hobbies, with entries from Orange County citrus, the Associated Chambers of Commerce, and the Orange County Farm Bureau. Notable exhibits include Knott’s Berry Farm Dahlias, Begonias by R. G. Scotty Hudson, and displays from Santa Ana, Seal Beach, Westminster, Garden Grove, and Newport Beach. Grand parade and the Southern California Twins Convention attract crowds.
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Huntington Beach
Lillian Russell
Scarlett O’hara
William Gallienne
Orange County
Associated Chambers of Commerce
Orange County Farm Bureau
American Legion
Knott
Buena Park
R. G. Scotty Hudson
Huntington Begonia King
Seal Beach City Council tightens leash rules for dogs
War Prisoners Aid reports German prison camps emphasize news study and language classes as a morale boost while Seal Beach moves to strictly enforce the dog ordinance starting Monday. Dogs off leash or not under absolute control face impoundment under the updated rule to curb bites amid council concern over growing incidents.
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Arthur T. Perks
Seal Beach
Geneva
Perks
Stala¢ Luft. III
Seal Beach War Chest
California War Chest
War Prisoners Aid
Fido
Homer E. DeSadeleer
Overseas currency mailing prohibition notice
The public is warned that exporting currency to most overseas APOs is prohibited and it is not advisable to include currency in letters. Money order service for remittances is recommended.
Highways Topic at Coast Association Meeting
Several speakers will discuss the planned cross county highways San Diego Los Angeles at the Orange County Coast Association gathering next Tuesday at 6 30 PM in the Lake Park clubhouse Huntington Beach Dan Patch president announces The welcome delegation includes William Gallienne H M Hepburn T B Talbert F W Hickman Judge D J Dodge S G Scouller H H Henson and George Wheat Reservations for dinner can be made by calling Dan Patch Sunset Beach or leaving word at the newspaper office
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Orange County Coast Association
Lake Park
Huntington Beach
Dan Patch
Orange County
San Diego
Los Angeles
Harry Welch
Main Street
Eleventh
William, Gallienne
H. M. Hepburn
T. B. Talbert
F. W. Hickman
D. J. Dodge
S. G. Scouller
H. H. Henson
George Wheat
Sunset Beach
New City Engineer Hired by City
E. D. Whitton was hired as part time city engineer last night. He will be paid 15 dollars per day when needed. The resignation of J. A. Woolley was accepted.
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E. D. Whitton
J. A. Woolley
Salvage Report Credits Seal Beach With 250 Tons Sent In
A. W. Armstrong reports Seal Beach salvaged about 250 tons for the war effort. Breakdown includes 120 tons 967 pounds of paper products, 20 tons 993 pounds of metals, five tons 245 pounds of rags, four tons 875 pounds of rubber, totaling 150 tons 1080 pounds, plus undisclosed rail, rubber, cans and fats. Community leaders praised cooperation.
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Seal Beach
A. W. Armstrong
Armstrong
Clude
Pacific Electric
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Ration Board
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Coast
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