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Newspaper
Seal Beach Post And Wave
Location
Seal Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1955
Page
9
The article profiles coaches George Lynch and Bob Gill who train young players, shaping them from inexperienced youths into seasoned midget league athletes. It notes sportsmanship and fair play foster morals, reducing delinquency as the boys grow, and invites more youths to join on Thursdays or Saturdays for a summer of fun.
Mrs. Clifford Hannah was named president of Naples Thelene Toastmistress Club at a meeting held at the Doll House on the Bay hosted by Mrs. Orville Darnell. A program by educational chair Millard Hudson followed with speakers on Everyday Speech Situations Words and other topics.
Patrolman Van Sandt's team the Seal Beach Islanders won their second Firemen's League game this week. They led 10-3 before Long Beach rallied, but Island ers pitcher Chuck Smith walked five and gave up a hit before being relieved. Final score 11 to 10.
Helen Ramsey daughter of Clel and June Ramsey lives at 138 4th Street and spends a week at Camp Osceola the YWCA summer camp in the Seven Oaks area of San Bernardino among the pines and outdoors.
City of Seal Beach invites sealed bids for Seventh Street improvement from Bolsa Avenue to Electric Avenue. Bids due July 19, 1955 at 7:30 p.m. at City Clerk’s office. Plans and specifications available for $10 deposit. Prevailing wage rates listed for multiple labor classifications.
A historical note explains afterburners fitted to modern jet airplanes boost power briefly during takeoff climb and combat. It describes introducing extra fuel into hot exhaust gas ignited to raise temperature and velocity, and notes the use of nickel alloys for the outer shell and structural parts due to high temp and oxidation resistance.
The Department of Motor Vehicles reports Seal Beach will get 15517.68 dollars as its apportionment for motor vehicle license fees, covering December 1, 1954 to May 31, 1955, with a population of 3,553.
The feature notes that average family insurance and personal savings have risen since 25 years ago, with 70 percent more high school students and more than double college attendance. Life expectancy increased by 12 years while lifestyle improves, followed by quotes about friendship and kindness by L. S. McCandles and Lee Marvi.
The Seal Beach Council announces a construction bid project with prevailing wage rates by craft, detailing pay scales for numerous labor roles from truck drivers to heavy equipment operators. Bids must include bonds and a performance guarantee, with a 35 day completion window and potential bid rejections by the City.
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