World War II era energy and tax notes in brief
The World This Week notes soaring postwar demand for electric appliances, with high projected totals for ranges, water heaters, refrigerators, washers, ironers, vacuums, and radios. It praises electricity as affordable amid rising living costs and questions higher gas taxes and road-improvement funding. Moscow reports a major Soviet advance toward Berlin, with Warsaw fall and Silesia in reach, promising continued push to the German heartland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electrical Merchandising
Moscow
Poland
Warsaw
Silesia
Ruhr
Berlin
Legion Auxiliary Card Party Benefit in Civic Auditorium
The American Legion Auxiliary hosts a Valentine card party Saturday evening February 10 at 8 oclock in the civic auditorium. A small charge is asked with all proceeds given to the local Red Cross chapter. Margaret Coutts chairs the organizing committee and aims for a fun, successful event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Civic Auditorium
Red Cross
Margaret Coutts
Tampering with Post Office Boxes Warned by Postmaster
In recent weeks adults and children have been seen tampering with post office boxes not their own. If this behavior continues, they will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Postmaster J. J. Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Jones
First Assembly of God Church Dedication at Seal Beach
The First Assembly of God Church of Seal Beach was formally dedicated on Sunday January 21 beginning at 2 30 pm. The program featured congregational singing prayer four solo numbers by Albert A Kessler of Long Beach Rev Leona Goodpasture Mrs Mabel Freeman also of Long Beach and Mrs Floyd Hopkins of Seal Beach Rev Emm Taylor of Long Beach delivered a dedicatory sermon and an offering of a little more than 300 was raised to pay the church debt. The dedication called pastors J L and Edna Freeman and church officers to the front. The church at 919 Electric Avenue received flowers and a potted fern from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First
Assembly of God Church of
Seal Beach
Service of God
Albert A. Kessler
Long Beach
Leona
Ernest L. Friend
J. L
Edna Freeman
Friends of the
Electric Avenue
Storage Concern Trial Set for February 1
A. T. Sargent of Belmont Shore Storage Co. pleaded not guilty in police court to violating ordinance 199 over using more than 25 percent of 208 Main street floor space for storage. Trial set for February 1. jury requested by Sargent. Building owner Oscar C. Johnson plans a theater after vacating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Sargent
Belmont Shore Storage Co
Sar
Lee Howard
Sargent
Fred J. Smith
Roy Hampton
Los Angeles
Dana Williams
Oscar C. Johnnson
VFW Seeks to Establish Post Here
R C Cook of Long Beach assistant chief of staff for California Veterans of Foreign Wars visited Seal Beach this week to contact ex servicemen about forming a local post. He invited interested parties to write 4438 East 4th Street Long Beach or call Long Beach 320-55.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Cook
Long Beach
Department of California, Veterans of Foreign Wars
Seal Beath
Books Wanted at Ammunition Depot
Service men stationed at the Navy Ammunition Depot in Seal Beach seek bound books for their library. A. W. Armstrong, camp and hospital chairman for the local Red Cross, notes many readers have time for reading. Leave books at the Red Cross headquarters or city hall police department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Ammunition
Seal Beach
Red Cross
A. W. Armstrong
Women Needed for Red Cross Work
At a Red Cross board meeting on Monday evening the surgical dressing committee urged more women to sew bandages. The group also discussed the upcoming war fund drive and sought a suitable place to hold home nursing classes.
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Red Cross Board
The
Red Cross
Internal Revenue Opens Office In City Hall February 1
The Bureau of Internal Revenue announces temporary offices in Orange County and vicinity to handle 1944 federal income tax returns. Arch ie N. Vance, Southern California chief field deputy, coordinated openings. January dates serve those filing estimated tax by January 15 and later sessions cover standard annual returns. offices to run through March 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange County
Archie N. Vance
Bureau of Internal Revenue
California
Notice of Recall Petitions Filed Against Seal Beach Officials
Notice lists Mayor W D Gauntner and Councilman Mayson W Shouler as targets of recall petitions signed by Bernard F Krenwinkle Thos R Jones and Frank Von Norman. Proponents allege rude behavior dictatorial attitudes blocking public input and incompetence while Shouler is accused of siding with Gauntner and pursuing selfish aims. Both officials were elected last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Gamntner
Mayson W. Shouler
The
Post
Wave
Bernard F. Krenwinkle
Thos. R. Jones
Frank von Norman
W. D. Gauntner
City of
Seal Beach
Seal
Gauntner
Shouler
Post War House Outlook From Glenn C Bailey
Bailey states post war homes will resemble traditional houses though changes will occur. He cites kitchen convenience wardrobe closets and outdoor living rooms as key trends with large windows connecting indoor and garden spaces. He notes differences between West coast and Atlantic coast designs and emphasizes long travel to learn from the National Home Builders Association conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn C. Bailey
Norton & Bailey
Building Contractors Association
Chicago
National Home Builders Association
Orange County
Bailey
United States
West
Atlantic Seaboard
Also Mentioned on This Page
State Board of Equalization
Pasadena Bible College
Southern California
District of Assembly of God Churches
Long Beach Press-Telegram
Assembly of God
Eiedtric Ave
J. L. Freeman
Gent
Main Street
VFW
Internal Revenue
City Hall
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