15 Jan 1942
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Newspaper
Seal Beach Post And Wave
Location
Seal Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1942
Page
1
High tides at Sunset Beach washed away pilings ten feet deep and a foot square, undermining houses. Two homes toppled into the sea. workers reinforce front-line properties. Orange County road crews and Pacific Electric Railway workers strive to salvage the roadbed as yesterday’s tide ruined two railroad stretches on the Seal Beach peninsula.
Orange County Coast Association plans a January 17 luncheon at Christian's Hut Bay Front Balboa. Officers for a fourteenth year will be elected, including C A Miller of Seal Beach for president and L A Patch for first vice president. Honorary vice Presidents listed, with more expected. Meeting marks a shift from monthly Tuesday nights to a daytime luncheon due to night driving concerns.
Postmaster Michael J. Collins reports December sales reached 7850 dollars in Defense Bonds and 1234 dollars in stamps at the Seal Beach post office. Most bonds sold were in small denominations, indicating more transactions and more customers.
A series of community events listed by date includes Red Cross first aid classes at city hall from 7 to 9 p m on January 15 and again later. City Council meeting at city hall at 7 30 p m. W E O A gatherings January 16, 20, 21. War relief benefit dessert bridge at Civic auditorium January 21. Star Club Party at Masonic hall 212 Main Street at 5 p m. free income tax advice at city hall February 9 and 10.
The Anaheim Bay peninsula area saw mild effects with washed sand and debris. Sunset Beach suffered serious damage including the complete loss of two homes and heavy damage to two others. Specific losses included Arthur Czerwonky’s home at 2650 Ocean Front and Albert R. Stein Jr.’s residence. A.J. Casner’s bedroom was washed away while Albert B. Stein’s large stucco home, raised on jacks, remained untouched. Surf Side Colony reported no home damage though streets were affected, and county crews worked to save damaged street ends at Sunset Beach with sandbagging efforts.
Neal Beach School officials announce plans to keep pupils inside earthquake resistant buildings during air raid alarms. Teachers will stay with their classes. improvements include reinforced blinds and boarded windows. McGaugh says full details to come, with parent notices likely next week.
Seal Beach Elementary records 3385 pupils, down seven from the previous report before the Christmas holidays. The indicator reflects a slight decline in district enrollment following the break.
A. W. Armstrong reports the Emergency War Relief Fund, requested by President Roosevelt, funds nursing care and aid for American soldiers and coastal emergencies. Money already sent to nurses overseas supports servicemen as the drive proceeds and list updates urge local participation.
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