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Newspaper
Seal Beach Post And Wave
Location
Seal Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1945
Page
1
A historical reflection marks December 15 1791 as the Bill of Rights approval and warns of modern efforts to scrap the Constitution. It condemns Communists liberals and radicals infiltrating politics and education while urging respect for the American system and its freedoms.
Dr. E F Green of 209 Main Street sends Merry Christmas wishes to all friends in Seal Beach. He practiced medicine here for about 18 years and has been homebound for three years, so he uses this notice to extend holiday greetings.
The city plans to install eight traffic signal units at two intersections using about 1365 dollars from the street repair fund with the rest from state funds. The new signals, costing over 310,000, will use cable beds and auto-triggered lights to stop highway traffic for crossing cars. Mayor Jaeckel praised Willis Warner for securing action and touted reduced accidents and smoother flow for motorists.
Generally clear conditions prevail across the area with a noticeable rise in temperatures. Tonight will be cooler as a mild wind shifts.
William Stiller opens the Stiller Shoe Store at 304 Main Street in the Gammer Building on Saturday morning. The first shoe business in Seal Beach, his shop offers a full line for men women and children and features house slippers for Christmas gifts. Stiller previously managed Kirby Shoe Store in Belmont Shore.
Victor V Hayes longtime Seal Beach city engineer from 1932 to 1938 who oversaw the construction of the Seal Beach Municipal pier died in Lodi after a protracted illness. He was born in Wilmington in 1876 and lived in Naples for years. He is survived by his wife Mable Hayes. Funeral is at Mottell's Mortuary in Long Beach Friday at 1 p.m. Burial in Wilmington.
Seal Beach Fire Chief Sperry Knighton warns against Christmas fire hazards urging non flammable decorations and safe electrical use. He cautions against using untreated cotton and overloading circuits to prevent holiday blazes this year.
Dow Chemical Company filed for a building permit to add a 60 by 113 foot insecticide facility expansion worth about 40,000 dollars. Two thirds of the project lies in Seal Beach and one third in Long Beach, with city officials approving two thirds of the value. Austin Company of Los Angeles will contractor the project and start work almost immediately to boost insecticide production for Orange County demand.
Seal Beach residents organize a petition urging Security First National Bank to open a local branch. A Cham ber of Commerce committee led by Mayor Louis E. Jaeckel and city officials met with bank VP Jameson, who supports the need for banking facilities. An investigator will study local business activity to assess readiness for a branch. Citizens express growing optimism about securing a bank.
Brock's Drug Center opened Wednesday morning at Main and Electric in the Gammer Building amid well wishes. Brock, with 15 years merchandising experience, stocked Christmas items and promised quality and service with a smile. The store offers full Rexall line and long daily hours from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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