Brigadier General Ryan commends Surfside Aircraft Warning Post
Brigadier General William Ord Ryan, commanding officer of the Fourth Interceptor Command, visited the local Aircraft Warning Station at Surfside Colony. Denied entry initially, he was directed to report to Chief Observer Linn C. Wright before access. After admission, he praised the post as well set up and fitting for observer comfort, noting the post provides shelter, heat, and shared facilities from Dewey beach cottage.
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William Ord Ryan
Fourth Interceptor Command
Linn C. Wright
Army
Surfside Colony
Emma Russell
Russell
Ryan
A.W. S
Dewey Beach
Air Raid Test Alarm Friday Noon In Long Beach Area
A preannounced air raid test will sound Friday at noon using all city whistles and sirens including Long Beach power plant and Seal Beach. The two minute signal will run with five seconds on and five seconds off to create a rising and falling tone, with no all clear given.
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Long Beach
Seal Beach
Jonathan Club Honors P A Stanton At Luncheon
P A Stanton, founder and long time resident of the community, ranks fourth on the Jonathan Club Los Angeles roster and was chief speaker at a luncheon honoring 25 longtime members. The event, timed to McKinley’s birthday, follows a tradition held in 1940 and 1941, with about 50 attendees.
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Jonathan Club of
Los Angeles
P. A. Stanton
William McKinley
Stanton
McKinley
Ohio
Jonathan Club
Mr. Stanton
War Relief Drive Nears Goal in Seal Beach
Seal Beach Red Cross district nears its 800 dollar Emergency War Relief fund goal with another week to finish. Civic Chorus treasurer's 31 dollars and Robert Graham's 15 dollars boost donations from shell box proceeds. Graham also previously contributed 25 dollars from a candy shell box. Funds support local coast defense and emergency readiness while volunteers solicit more contributions at Red Cross headquarters 219-B Main Street next to the Post and Wave office.
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Seal Beach
Red Cross
Main Street
Post & Wave Office
Civic Chorus
Robert Graham
Surfside Colony
Graham
County Sets Feb 20 21 for Defense Registration
Orange County Coordinator Ben Leiberman and the Orange County Civilian Defense Council announce defense registration days on February 20 and 21. Residents of Seal Beach should call at the council chamber or city hall between 9 am and 4 30 pm to register with county representatives. All, including those already registered, will reregister and be reclassified.
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Orange County
Ben Leiberman
Civilian Defense Council
Seal Beach
Council
Civilian Defense Corps Instructions Received Here
Civilian Defense Corps details on personnel duties training insignia and coordination are being circulated in Seal Beach via the Post & Wave. The material stresses reading to all civilians as it may affect safety. enlistment is urged at the City Clerk office police department or Chamber of Commerce. The summaries cover Staff Corps and duties including executive personnel typing records switchboard office tasks with Seal Beach population estimated at 2 500 for planning.
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United States Citizens’ Defense Corps
Civilian Defense Council
Seal Beach
Post & Wave
Police Department
C. of C
National Office of Civilian Defense
Nineteen Board Members Sworn In for Third Army Registration
Nineteen persons will serve on Selective Service Registration Board 173 in Anaheim City Hall from February 14 to 16 to register men aged 20 to 44. Mrs. Fionia Robinson is registrar in chief with hours 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. The board was sworn in to rotate hours, ensuring a full board on duty while allowing members to leave for other duties.
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Selective Service Registration Board
Fionia Robinson
Selective Service Board 173
Anaheim City Hall
Eleanora. Markham
Estelle Smith
Mary Zoeter
Minnie Snider
Velva Witten
Eva Christian
Florence Newton
Charlotte Corriveau
Evelyn Prentice
Margaret Snell
Nadine Hickman
John J. Jones
Walter McWade
Frank Krause
F. W. Hickman
C. M. Hagarty
Fred Lusk
Fred J. Smith
United States
Daylight saving time begins February 9
A reminder to set clocks forward one hour before bed Sunday night as war time starts at 2 a m February 9. Clocks nationwide will advance one hour to extend daylight for the victory program.
Orilla Bigelow Starts $4000 Home On Bay Lane
Mrs. Orilla Bigelow begins a $4000 residence at 2032 Bay Lane, with construction by A. Van Tayle of 407 Maple Avenue, Brea. A second permit for a home in the 100 block of Fifth Street is pending next week. Other permits include Jewel L. Freeman of Long Beach for roofing at 115 Sixth Street and roofing for Norton houses under construction.
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Orilla Bigelow
Bay Lane
A. van Tayle
Maple Avenue
Brea
Fifth Street
Jewel L. Freeman
Long Beach
Sixth Street
Norton
Norton’s 48 homes under construction spur round-the-clock sales push
Philip Norton says his business demands constant attention as 48 houses are under construction and 18 more FHA deals are in progress. He notes buyers visit his site seeking to purchase and mentions selling seven houses last Sunday and ten more recently.
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Philip Norton
Norton
Men's First Aid Class Gets New Instructor
A qualified instructor has been secured for the men's first aid class announced by the Civilian Defense Council. Miss Esther Funk of Sunset Beach will teach civilian defense first aid at city hall Mondays 7 to 9 pm. The 20 hour course accommodates 30 men with first come, first served admission. auxiliary police, auxiliary firemen, air raid wardens, and staff corps members are expected to participate.
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F. W. Hickman
Civilian Defense Council
Esther Funk
Sunset Beach
Huntington Beach
January Building Valuations Set New High In Seal Beach
Seal Beach reports a January record with building valuations reaching 75650 dollars and 25 new homes started. The C A Miller monthly report shows revenue of 438.20, including permits and contractor licenses. Citizens with camp equipment are asked to register with the Red Cross at 219 B Main Street for emergency readiness.
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Seal Beach
Red Cross
Main Street
C. A. Miller
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A.W.S. Post
Geles Jonathan Club
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Civilian Defense Corps
Third Army Registration
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