Mayor Ashman Ousted at Meeting
The council clashed over legality as Mayor Ashman refused to yield the chair. Councilman Gauntner was named temporary chairman and then elected mayor. Ashman attempted to arrest Gauntner, offered to sign a complaint, and resigned from both the mayoralty and the council as the meeting adjourned. The council planned to reconvene Tuesday at 9:30 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayson Shouler
Ashman
Williams
W. D. Gamntner
Gauntner
Lee Howard
Boys Club Lease on Pier Read by Council
The Seal Beach Boys Club lease of the pier was read to the council. The club pledged to keep the structure clean and obey state and city laws while the city disclaims any damage. The club reported a $69 net profit last Sunday and will lease the pier for $1 per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seal Beach
Plea for Phonograph Records and Donations to Red Cross
Readers are urged to donate phonograph records, games, books, and greeting cards to the Red Cross at 219 Main Street or the newspaper office at 221 Main Street. Volunteers also seek yarn remnants for hospital patchwork, asking knitters to bring any leftover yarn, in any color or weight, to support hospitalized boys and ongoing relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Main
Main Street
Johnnie
Religious Census Completed Here Citywide census wrapped up after interviews of residents
The religious census conducted last Monday under the Community church aus pices was completed successfully in one evening. All residents except those away were interviewed. Those affiliated with churches were not contacted. A large committee served dinner to 115 participants and sorting of census cards to churches remains.
New Ordinances Considered At City Council Meeting
Two ordinances were read and one proposed at last night’s council session. One creates a Captain of Police with salaries for the chief and assistants, another names a Chief of Fire at 230 per month. Sperry Knighton named fire chief. duties include Main Street lighting. An ordinance to curb street refuse dumping was ordered drafted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. “Sperry” Knighton
Main Street
Church Women Supportive Group Names Members in Report
The article lists women of the church and community including Mesdames Ruth Butler Ila Wilson Ruth Calkins Florence Tyler Jackie Stocken Louise Freeman Vera Van Auscheln Alma Ellis Effie May Burns and Miss Minnie Rehwoldt as part of the group’s note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Butler
Ila Wilson
Ruth Calkins
Florence Tyler
Jackie Stocken
Louise Freeman
Vera van Auscheln
Alma Ellis
Effie May Burns
Miss Minnie Rehwoldt
Local C of C Reorganized Again Plan Meetings
The Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce is reorganized after a Lions Club session. Homer H. DeSadeleer is renamed president with F W Hickman as secretary. Officers include Dana Williams and Philip Norton as vice presidents, Lee Benno treasurer, and several directors. Directors meet on the second and fourth Wednesdays at 7 30 p m. Tonight Capt A B McCrary of the Naval Ordnance base will discuss enlistment, with dedication ceremonies planned for the base once underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce
Homer H. DeSadeleer
F. W. Hickman
Dana Williams
Philip Norton
Lee Benno
Mayson Shouler
Louis Jaeckel
W. D. Gauntner
J. P. Butler
A. W. Stegen
Elmer Hughes
J. C. Felts
A. B. McCrary
Naval Ordnance Base
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Boys Club
Pier
Fuller
R. L. Crow
Seal Way
Treasure House
Pomona Avenue
Sam’s Seafood Spa
Coast Highway
J. R. Viosca
Ocean Inve
Savage
8Th St
Essons
Clark Higginbotham
Fourzsenth ST
Associateds Telephone Company 1 Limited
101 Ranchhouse
McCrary
C of C
Park View
Hamburger Shop
Ocean Ave
Winfield
Mgr
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