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Newspaper
Seal Beach Post And Wave
Location
Seal Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1955
Page
1
Mr and Mrs Ed Settles were guests for Thanksgiving at Mr and Mrs Charles Carter home in Santa Barbara. During prep Ed and Charles, former college mates, went on a hunting trip and returned with a large wild cat and a coyote shot nearby. They did not serve them for dinner.
City Council approved a subdivision agreement for Tracts 2590 and 1870 with corporate surety bonds of about 458 900 and 208 700. Obligations include curbs gutters sidewalks lighting sewers fences plantings and a one year completion period. A fire station site may be sold to Seal Beach if terms are met. A third tract awaits final agreement.
New officers of the Seal Beach Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star conducted duties November 23 at 8 p.m. Worthy Matron Eileen Hall and Worthy Patron Peter MacPherson presided. Junior Past Matron Estelle Smith and Junior Past Patron Lester W. Jones received honorary escort. Christmas party set for December 14. Members enjoyed refreshments. falldecorated dining room. committee led by Roberta Jones with Bea De Voe Marie Weyman Lena Noble Bessie Richards and Lyle Richards.
Alex Magarian of B-56, a Surfside resident since 1931, led a varied life from Armenian origins to a New York circus trick rider and Los Angeles jewelry shop owner. He settled in Surfside for fishing and later ran the local Commissary during wartime shortages. Now retired, he spends days fishing with his wife and friends, a point of local pride.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Feehan have purchased B 59 in Surfside with their ten year old daughter Pamela who attends school in Seal Beach and comes from Trenton New Jersey. The family enjoys California life and the ocean and is welcomed to the community.
A fine number of Surfside people turned out Saturday night for the Benefit Firemen's Ball at Meadowlark Country Club. Seen dancing were Hal Bowes Jack Kroenings Orie Searles Joe Dyes Joe Krays Sumner Leykoms Lloyd Ferris Homer Roberts Ed Hartmans Frank Hytas Curly Conroys Arleigh Wheelers and Ed Sukla who came as a stag.
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