Seal Beach Increases Population and Installs Police Chief
Seal Beach officials report the city grew to 2913 residents as of May 29 1944 up from 2912 in unofficial counts. Occupied dwellings rose from 677 to 961, with a 66.6 percent jump and a higher per unit population. A new police chief Lee Howard took charge after dismissing Acting Chief Val Burch, with a department shakeup and pay raises approved.
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Seal Beach
United States Department of Commerce
W. D. Gamntner
Val C. Burch
Lee Howard
Gauntner
Jessie Reed
Five Point Three Million More For Seal Beach Naval Base
The secretary of the navy allocated an additional 5 430 000 to the Seal Beach Naval Ordnance base for ammunition classification yard for 250 cars three transfer and segregation buildings barricades conveyer systems railroads roads and utilities. The expansion includes water sewer and dining facilities and 232 more barracks. Capt A S McCrary said five more officers will join the present six within two weeks with more enlisted personnel and civilian labor by September 15 as work progresses toward a possible 60 million overall project.
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Seal Beach
A.5. McCrary
McCrary
Back the Attack Buy More Than Before War Loan Appeal
The editorial urges the community to exceed past efforts in buying Fifth War Loan bonds by July 8. It stresses communal shame if underachieving and ties personal sacrifice to supporting servicemen, urging effort at work and home to meet the quota. The editor signs off with a call to action.
Save This Paper War Effort Pulp Shortage Appeal
A wartime plea urges readers to conserve woodpulp by saving newspapers and bundling them for pickup on Friday mornings, highlighting the critical paper shortage and the impact on the war effort. The message stresses collective action to conserve resources and support national needs.
New Salary Measure Passed for Seal Beach City Jobs
Seal Beach city council voted last night to raise wages retroactive to May for several city workers including mechanics, maintenance staff, sewer workers, laborers, tractor drivers, and truck drivers with specific hourly and monthly rates. The measure also grants the Boys Club a yearly lease of the Seal Beach pier for concessions with a $1 annual fee, while ending monthly payments to the club and reserving cancellation rights if emergencies occur or boat service resumes.
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City Pier
Seal Beach
Jessie Reed vows not to resign from council
Former mayor Jessie Reed now serves on the council and declared at last night’s meeting that she will not resign even if she votes no on every issue. Her stance drew attention as she emphasized independence in her new role.
Gaming Law Repealed by City Council
Seal Beach officials voted to repeal the anti gambling ordinance in a reform council shift. Councilman Louis Jaekel led the motion, joined by W D Gamtner, with all other incumbents voting yes except Mrs Jessie W Reed. Two reform council members were recalled this year and Mason Shouler and Jackel won open seats.
Bond Drive Nears Quota Hit by Sunset Beach Areas
Frank L. Shufelt reports 15000 remains to reach a 120000 Fifth War Loan quota for Sunset Beach and adjacent districts. He notes Baby Bonds week was strong with Gus and wife buying for Constance Janet. The drive ends tomorrow and all series H F G count toward the total.
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Gus Pope
Constance Janet
Seal Beach
Sunset
Surfside
Shaflet
Wayne H. Reeve Promoted to Captain
Wayne Howard Reeve, a Seal Beach Marine officer, has been promoted to captain from first lieutenant. The Maine Corps announced the promotion and did not disclose his new duty station.
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Wayne Howard Reeve
Seal Beach Marine
Maine Corps
Enrollments Open in First Aid Classes Here
A few openings remain in the newly started First Aid classes under the local Red Cross chapter. Meeting each Thursday from 9 30 to 11 30 a m at city hall, the sessions are directed by Miss Stella Thompson and chaired by Mrs Ker cit Moore with all interested urged to attend.
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Kercit Moore
American Red Cross
Stella Thompson
Red Cross directors and board meet Monday night
The local Red Cross branch will hold a meeting of directors and the executive board Monday at 7:30 PM in the Red Cross office at 219 Main Street. All members are urged to attend to address important business matters.
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Red Cross
Main Street
Lions Install Ralph Cole as President at Festive Meeting
Almost 150 Lions and guests gathered at the Civic Auditorium to install officers for the coming year. Ralph Cole became president, with Dana Williams as first vice president Clyde Miller as second vice president Charley Irvine secretary treasurer Henry Wilson tail twister and Wilbur Freeman lion tamer. Frank Shufelt received a key from district governor Louis Hoskins for securing 12 new members in 12 months. 375 such keys have been issued nationwide.
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Civic Auditorium
Eastern Star
Ralph Cole
Dana Williams
Clyde Miller
Charley Irvine
Henry Wilson
Wilbur Freeman
Louis Hoskins
United States
Red
Stegen
Frosty Felts
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al Street
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C A. Palmer
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Secretary of the Navy
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W. D. Gamtner
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Frank L. Shufelt
Wayne H. Reeve
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Artesia Trio
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