Seaman Jarold Calhoun Back in States for Thanksgiving
Jarold W. Calhoun seaman first class, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Phares of 121 Seventh Street, has returned to the United States aboard the USS Yorktown and is at Roosevelt Base, Terminal Island awaiting discharge. He hopes to be home Saturday for Thanksgiving with his parents planning to host the meal Sunday. Calhoun has served nearly four years, with two years in Australia laying submarine nets and since December 1944 with amphibious forces in the South Pacific, including Guam where his unit was landing when the Japanese surrender arrived.
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Jarold W. Calhoun
R. S. Phares
Seventh Street
San Francisco
U. S. S. Yorktown
Roosevelt Base
Terminal Island
Phares
Jarold
Calhoun
Navy
Australia
Guam
Japan
High Point
Growth in Seal Beach Building Permits Highlights Growth
City Engineer Lee Whidden reported November permits total $44 535 signaling steady growth for Seal Beach. Compared with $2775 in November 1944 the month shows rising activity as businesses multiply on Main Street and residents add to homes. Permit fees collected were $134 for building, $22 for plumbing, $31.20 for wiring, and seven contractors licenses added $126, totaling $313.20.
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Lee Whidden
Seal Beach
Main Street
Whidden
Seal Beach Resident Calhoun To Be Discharged
A Seal Beach resident of 21 years, Calhoun attended local elementary schools and a Polytechnic high school in Long Beach, marking a notable step in the ongoing discharge process.
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Erans
Seal Beach
Calhoun
Polytechnic
Long Beach
Church Schedule Highlights Rev Edna Freeman and Guests
Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning service at 11 a m feature Rev Edna Freeman speaking on Sowing and Reaping. Christ Ambassador service at 6 15 p m led by F H Toppin with youth group. 7 30 p m guest Rev Phillip Tiger described as an Indian minister and a strong speaker. Regular study and services listed with Rev Cunningham guest speaker December 13 with Covina Assembly youths singing.
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Edna Freeman
Christ Ambassador
Morning and Evening Worship With Bible Sunday Observance
Morning worship at 11 oclock with sermon The Word of God and choir music. Evening worship at 730 oclock Universal Bible Sunday with Bible display and history notes. Youth fellowship follows at the parsonage with social hour led by Juanita Mathis.
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Elaine Henkey
God
Lyman Ellis
Charles, Johnny and
Mary Bender
Universal Bible
Juanita Mathis
Los Angeles
S. S
Joseph E. Donaldson
Park Avenue
Sunset Beach
First Brethren Church Services and Events
George O. Peek presides at Corner Central and Main with classes for all ages. Morning worship at 11 with Rev. Robert Duggan as guest speaker and girl’s quartet from Free Methodist Church of Long Beach. Evening service at 7:30 features Rev. Jack Green on Russian missions with colored slides and Russian youth music. Prayer meeting and Bible study Wednesday at 7:45.
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First Brethren Church
George O. Peek
Robert Duggan
Free Methodist Church of
Long Beach
Jack Green
Green
Halsey Named Rose Parade Grand Marshal
Admiral William F. Halsey, famed naval commander, is selected as grand marshal of the Tournament of Roses parade in Pasadena. Charles A. Strutt announced the honor, noting the award reflects outstanding American wartime contributions. He was offered a rose covered automobile or a white horse, and chose the auto.
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William F. Halsey
Charles A. Strutt
Tournament of Roses Association
Pasadena
United States
Dim Your Lights Warns Drivers Fail To Dim At Night
California Highway Patrol reports widespread neglect of dimming lights when approaching a vehicle at night. Director Gordon H Garland notes a recent survey shows less than half of night drivers comply with the legal requirement as gasoline returns prompt careless driving.
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California Highway Patrol
Gordon H. Garland
Garland
Salvation Army to Renovate Toys
Demand for rebuilt toys rises as market runs short. Salvation Army urges residents to donate broken toys for repair at the Red Shield truck center on Alamitos Street Long Beach. Veterans and others work at the center fixing and painting toys for Christmas joy. call 683-491 for pickup.
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Salvation Army
Red Shield
Salvation Army Center
Alamitos Street
Long Beach
100 Ex-Servicemen Get Used Jeeps
About 700 veterans in California Nevada and Arizona will receive used Jeeps this Christmas. The Rehabilitation Finance Corporation Surplus Property Office said the 700 are those certified by Smaller War Plants Corporation as needing Jeeps for commercial or farm use through November 30.
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California
Nevada
Arizona
Reconstruction ‘ Finance Corporation
Consumer Goods
War Plants Corporation
Investiture Ceremony Highlights Seal Beach Girl Scout Troop
Jackie Dearmond reports a compact Investiture at Seal Beach elementary School auditorium with about 95 Girl Scouts and Brownies. Awards went to Mabel Peterson Dolores Sewell Mary Jo Wilson Jackie Dearmond Jadel Jones Barbara Lescher for second class ranks and various proficiency badges. Brownies advancing to the troop included Joe Bender Gloria Avitt Henrietta Carson Donna Thomas and Beth Berry. Additional recruits invested were Dorothy Jean Castle Roberta Madoures Sandra Panja and Dolores Sellek as many parents looked on.
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Seal Beach
Mabel Peterson
Dolores Sewell
Mary Jo Wilson
Jackie DeArmond
Jadel Jones
Barbara Lescher
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Jarold Calhoun
States
Edison
Church News
Assembly OF God Church
the Community Church
Methodist
F. Bruce Ellis
First Street
Halsey
Rose Marshal
Girl Scout News
By Jackie Dearmond
Sears, Roebuck & CO
American Avenue
Fifth Street
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