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Seal Beach Post And Wave

Location

Seal Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1955

Page

2

City creates four new positions including assistant general foreman

City Council approved a temporary expansion creating four new posts including an assistant general foreman. Jack Lockridge of water maintenance will hold the $350 monthly role on a permanent basis only when needed and revert when Roy Thomas returns from sick leave. Overtime back to July 1 will be paid until a formal wage resolution is enacted.

Hal Marron Roy Thomas Thomas Marron Mr. Thomas Jack Lockridge Mr. Lockridge

WM Holmans Begin Annual Vacation Tour

Mr and Mrs William Holman of 138 14th Street have started a fishing trip through Oregon and Washington. They plan to camp wherever invited and return to Sea Beach by July 30 so Bill can resume work. Mr Holman serves on the local police force.

William Holman 14Th Street Oregon Washington Holmans Sea Bill Holman

City Adds Fire Rings On Beach West Of Pier

Police Chief Lee Howard reported 64 fire rings on the beach west of the pier. Over the Fourth of July 52 were rented and 31 were in use Sunday. A 50 cent daily fee is charged for fire ring use, with most picnickers paying 50 cents for parking at the same time.

Lee Howard

Rent Reduction Approved for Beach Concession Amid Erosion

City Council amended the license fee for Jim Stangland and son Bob to 400 dollars for four years due immediately, then 200 dollars twice yearly, citing erosion reducing weekend takings of 5, 17, and 28 dollars on July 2 3 4. They will revert to original terms if erosion improves.

Jim Stangland Stangland Bob Stanglands Leonard F. W. Hickman

Avritt Family to Welcome Son Home on 25 Day Furlough

Lou and Elsie Avritt owners of Sea Beach Spanish Foods await the return of their son Airman First Class Gordon Avritt from Scott Air Base Bellville Illinois. Gordon is due to arrive in town on July 12 after more than a year apart.

Lou Elsie Avritt The Sea Beach Spanish Foods Gordon Avritt Scott’s Air Base Bellville Illinois Avritts Gordon

New Recreational Director Hired To Start Duties Immediately

The City Council announced Miss Jane Marshall, 33, a Los Nietos School District teacher with eight years of recreational teaching and a master’s in physical education, as the new director of recreational activities. She will be paid 200 a month in winter and 325 in summer, with a plan for age and sex specific programs and supervised weekend activities. The move also ends Jack Croce’s tenure at the Youth Center, with two weeks suspension and two weeks vacation pay approved for him.

Edith de Sadeleer Robert Godhicoa Recreation Commission Jane Marshall Los Nietos Marshall Texas California Jack Croce Croce George Clark

Freak Accident Injures County Man in Garden Grove

Robert L. Louber 26 of 1162 Peel Street Garden Grove was seriously injured in a freak construction accident at the corner of 7th and Ocean. A conveyor belt broke causing a lifting hoist to topple and pin him, breaking both pelvises and causing severe lacerations. He was hospitalized at Commadity Hospital with a wife and two children at home.

Robert L. Louber Peel Street Garden Grove 7Th and Ocean Mr. Louber Richard Commaudity Hospital

Major League Star Addresses Lions Club Banquet

The Seal Beach Lions Club hosted a banquet at Sam's Seafood Spa in Surfside for local baseball teams. Guest of honor was Johnny Lindell, former New York Yankees and Hollywood Stars player, who spoke on his baseball experiences. The full story with photos runs in the next Post and Wave.

Seal Beach

Vacation Bible School Registration at First Baptist

Registration day for Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church will be Saturday July 9 at 9 00 a m. All Seal Beach and Sunset Beach children are invited by pastor Robert Suttie to enroll. Each attendee will receive a VBS emblem. The worship program Saturday led by the pastor prepares for the Monday to Friday school. Children should bring sugar fruit juice lemons and cookies for morning refreshments by Mrs L A Bennett.

Vacation Bible School First Baptist Church Seal Beach Sunset Beach Robert Suttie V.B.S

Worth Keene Serves as Camp Rokoli Scout Counselor

Worth Keene the Postmaster is at Camp Rokoli this week serving as a Boy Scout Camp counselor. He joins other volunteers from the community aiding scout troops and outdoor programs at the camp.

Worth Keene Camp Rokoli Rokoli Boy Scout

Roy Thomas Visit by Son and Family

Mr and Mrs Ray C Thomas of Buena Park belatedly visited Roy Thomas and his wife at 232 6th Street. They had spent time in Idyllwild with their children and enjoyed a pleasant visit. Ray, a former Seal Beach lifeguard, now directs recreation for Buena Park District.

Ray C. Thomas Buena Park Roy Thomas 6Th Street Idyllwilde Thomas Ray Seal Beach Buena Park District

S. S. Lawhead Reported Improving Health

It was reported this week that Mr. S. S. Lawhead of 111 11th Street, suffering from a virus infection, is improving. The notice expresses gladness to share the update with his friends.

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7Th and Ocean James Robertson William Richards Sperry Knighton al Leo WM. Holmans American Legion Lions Club 101 Highway Dutch Wilson Val Sneed A. B. Thompson Larry Hannah Mark Sneed S. S. Lawhead
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