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Newspaper
Seal Beach Post And Wave
Location
Seal Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1944
Page
1
Interviews with Seal Beach realtors reveal two schools of thought on the naval ordnance station. Some see major town benefit, others doubt the impact and worry about saloons and displacement for residents near the peninsula and Anaheim Landing as activity in real estate wavers and the yacht harbor project proceeds.
Attorney General Robert W. Kenney says Valentine Script cannot purchase land off Seal Beach for Phillip Norton’s plan to build 52 duplexes. The 1872 script, tied to J. C. Aldrich of Los Angeles, aims to buy federally owned land but is deemed unusable for Norton’s project. Kenney’s letter, read at a council meeting, asserts tidelands belong to the state and denies public lands claims.
Seal Beach Boys' Club president J P Butler warns funds are nearly exhausted as donations fund a growing group nearing 200 members. The club, aided by civic groups, plans a club newspaper and has two upcoming games with Los Angeles teams while Huntington Beach High School provides mats and weights. Don Amorelli facilitates transport with a new trailer.
War Housing Commission chair Phyl Norton announced stricter rules for defense housing on the peninsula and at Anaheim Landing. Essential occupations were cut from 570 to 170 with further reductions expected, as no more materials or workers were available to expand housing. Seal Beach remains part of the Los Angeles housing region, with about 140 homes under construction from the last quota of 33,000. Norton and Bailey led construction efforts, while Gauntner weighed increasing unit counts to ease the shortage.
Oil company bids again for drilling in Honolulu tidelands at a city council meeting. John Fleming of the company offered a $10,000 lease price and a 5 percent royalty, promising to cover election costs regardless of current drilling ordinances. Ray Smith of the Peninsula Association urged against reopening the issue after a seven to one defeat. Only a written application was requested from the company.
Tentative plans for an income tax expert to assist local residents in compiling their returns were made this week with a representative from the Long Beach office scheduled to be in the local city hall March 2 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Surfside and Seal Beach enlist in the Fourth War Loan drive with a $100000 regional quota. The campaign emphasizes backing the attack and urges every citizen to purchase an extra $100 per bond this month. Local post offices, Surfside commissary, and Sunset Beach post office will handle sales under chairmen Frank L. Shufelt A J Galle Ralph Drury Frosty Felts and others coordinate purchases and defense worker registrations. The report also notes a Surfside tragedy where William F. McAbee and Betty Hilton were found deceased from carbon monoxide in a cabin, with investigators finding no foul play.
Junior Woman's club outlines an old fashioned box social at city hall auditorium on January 29 at 6 30 pm. Proceeds go to the March of Dimes Fund with all Seal Beach families invited. Women bring boxes for auction while local merchants donate items. Auctioneers include Don Amcorelli Dan Patch and Max Henkey. Grace Knighton and Georgia Bradshaw hostesses invite Anaheim Fullerton Garden Grove and Santa Ana members and families. A post auction dance will follow for those who wish to stay.
Immediate inspection of all property on the peninsula and Randheim Landing was approved after last night’s city council session. Ben Krenwinkel, building inspector, was authorized to hire one man to survey homes likely to be affected by naval installation and determine if they can be moved to other city lots. Ward Gauntner urged concessions for residents being displaced. The chief issue is narrow lots 25 feet versus 30 foot lots in the affected area and the need for six foot spacing between new houses to reduce fire risk. Officials noted construction regulations may be relaxed for sturdy homes. The council seeks factual updates from Navy planners on a $20 million project, with Dana Williams authorized to relay information to the newspaper. A possible special meeting Monday hinges on forthcoming details.
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