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Newspaper
Seal Beach Post And Wave
Location
Seal Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1945
Page
16
The piece recalls December 15 as the wartime debt payment date and notes European nations quitting payments. It discusses a proposed United States cash loan to Britain of 3.75 billion dollars and a lend lease write off of 25 billion, with Byrnes stressing the loan is not a gift or grant.
Seal Beach residents may view a total lunar eclipse next Tuesday December 18 at 5 40 p m. The moon rises at 4 40 p m and begins to eclipse as it rises. By 6 40 p m it will be in total eclipse, with the two hour event observable across Southern California.
A device claimed to dispel fog was tested at Long Beach Municipal Airport during dense fog last week. C. R. Pleasant of San Francisco operated the vats that emit calcium chloride and other chemicals, producing a gas that drove away fog and left the field visible to Army and weather officials.
Donations from Southern California supporters enabled a large shipment of food and shoes to France. Lt. Col. Russell Clarke says funds from the Global War and Rehabilitation Fund bought the supplies for Paris headquarters. French relief teams will distribute them using mobile vehicles staffed by officers nurses dietitians and welfare workers. More shipments are being assembled.
Art Lescher and C. M. Stockon, winners of the pier concession, begin outfitting a cafe at the end of the pier. They plan to launch sport fishing boat cruises in spring aboard vessels including the Crescent, which grossed 40000 last year, with city revenue from tickets over 15000 annually. Boats Jennie Lee Owl Maiden and Dana Lee are owned by Paul Lorentzen and will bring sport fishing services closer to Long Beach and Los Angeles fans.
Our last meeting took place at the church with Mrs. Sewell helping us prepare our fathers' Christmas presents. Some girls are working on their badges, and we will try to finish them this week after school on Wednesday.
The meeting opened with Pat Hayes as president. Members reviewed the roll and dues, planned Christmas gift spending, and split into groups for post meeting activities. Half visited Jo Ann Saylor's house to see the mascot Bambi while the rest held an amateur show and folk dancing at the meeting place.
Seal Beach embraces the holiday mood as stores display tinsel and bells. City Hall reopens with festive lights and a Merry Christmas sign. Chamber of Commerce suggests four corner lighted trees at Main Street and Central Avenue, while Roy Thomas and Sperry Knighton assess electrical feasibility.
A compact reflection on faith quoting H W Beecher. The note highlights that true strength and happiness come from discovering God's path and walking in it.
Fred B. Gump, realtor, will begin construction of a new office building at 135 Main Street as soon as labor and materials are obtained. He plans to move the present building to the adjoining lot next to the old Post Office, with permission from owner Arthur Loof to do so, and will continue business in the current location during construction.
A brief advisory urges readers to mail their Christmas Seals promptly, emphasizing immediate action to ensure timely delivery and participation in the holiday fundraising effort.
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