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Newspaper
Seal Beach Post And Wave
Location
Seal Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1945
Page
8
The city council pressured a storage company owner, Mrs. M. M. Hulme, about violating ordinance No. 199 which caps storage space on Main Street. Johnson announced plans to remodel the building into a theatre after the storage firm relocates, with a 700 seat capacity and a neon marquee, offering $2500 to end the lease, and a 90 day deadline to begin work.
Danan Williams city attorney told last night’s council that no word had come from the state on plans to plant trees or shrubs along the highway. The city could proceed at its own expense, or seek voter approval to levy a capital outlay tax if two thirds vote yes. otherwise the project cannot proceed. Assessed valuation noted as $1.00 or $100.
PANAMA CITY Florida Pvt Albert L Cramer son of Mr and Mrs H V Cramer of Seal Beach has graduated from the Army Air Forces Flexible Gunnery School at Tyndall Field He earned silver wings signifying his readiness to join a combat crew of an RAF bomber He trained on .30 and .50 caliber machine guns on ground ranges and in simulated air battles learn to blast enemy fighters from the sky.
C A Miller water and building superintendent and tax collector told the council last night that 68 new building units were completed in 1944, totaling 357 210 in permits. 1943 saw 512 570. Tax receipts reached 112 164 83, water receipts 18 279, building fees 3 668, miscellaneous 4 370, for a grand total of 138 483 56. Water meters averaged 788 in service with 805 in December, up 17 from the yearly average.
After the Christmas break the local Elementary School reports a small uptick in attendance, lifting total enrollment modestly as students return. School officials note steadier turnout and emphasize ongoing efforts to maintain consistent attendance across grades.
Superintendent J. H. McGaugh said 497 pupils were enrolled at vacation start and about 10 more joined. He noted the library and nurse’s quarters will be ready in about two weeks, with the remaining rooms to follow in the near future.
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