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Newspaper
Seal Beach Post And Wave
Location
Seal Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1955
Page
11
Mrs. Nola Thomas of 232 Sixth Street seeks her banded gray female cockatiel with white edged wings and orange patches on the cheeks that escaped from the kitchen door after a fright. The bird is affectionate and has one mole. She requests information on its return.
Jean Olson daughter of Mr and Mrs R G Olson 115th Street had minor surgery earlier this week at St Marys hospital. Her mother says she is getting along fine and hopes to be home Thursday July 28.
A cockatiel escaped and was found perched high in a palm tree on Electric Street. Responders could not reach it as it flew away again, and the Thomas family offers a reward for the bird's return.
A gang stormed the Orangeoun area establishment injuring no one. owner Arvanitis, bound for over an hour, reported $3,000 plus $2,401 in currency from the register and a coin box taken. A guard described one robber as six feet tall in a garbardine coat wearing a clown mask. The safe was damaged but not opened.
Early Monday morning Theo dore K. Arvanitis 45 night watchman at Sam's Sea Food Spa in Surfside was accosted bound and gagged by a gang that broke into the establishment and escaped with about $3 000 in cash.
A man escaped bondage after hours of struggle at a cafe rear on 16278 South Coast Highway. An unnamed relative, William Arvanitis, cut the bonds once the man reached a house, and police were notified. Investigators found a pair of canvas work gloves at the scene, one with a blue wristlet and one with a red wristlet.
Job’s Daughters from Seal Beach gathered at the Masonic Hall then rode in parent driven cars to Sunset Beach. They swam, ate packed lunches, and enjoyed cake and punch before returning home fatigued but happy.
Mr. and Mrs. John L. Smith of Fresno have moved to Long Beach after visiting Sunset Beach. They vacationed at Sunset Inn Hotel on 16822 Pacific Coast Highway, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Lantz Warbis.
Mary's Galley formerly Arthur's in Sunset Beach has new management since March. Located at 16341 Pacific Coast Highway the cafe will specialize in family dinners with hours from 6 00 a m to 9 00 p m.
Pfc Charles Dodson, son of Mr and Mrs E T Dodson of 16154 No Pacific, is home on furlough from Fort Hood near Waco Texas. He is serving in the United States Army.
Elizabeth Ann Clary twelve year old granddaughter of Beth Maurer owner of the Yellow Shack Antique Shop at 17245 Coast Highway Sunset was stung on the foot while wading last Wednesday July 29 lifeguards note the sting ray was unusually close to shore in this coastal town.
Mrs. Nadma Bannon reports about 75 to 100 Huntington Beach girls will attend the Girl Scout Camp this year. The camp runs from August 30 to September 2. Bannon is the Troop Camp Chairman. Her Sunset Beach garage at 10th Street and Coast Highway is owned with husband Jim.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Williams and their Salt Lake City relatives arrived Saturday July 23 to spend a week with his brother Curtis Williams and family at 24 Sixth Street Sunset Beach. Mrs. Williams works at Duffy's Cafe.
Carol Moschelin of Sunset Beach reported her dog Woofus had eye irritation caused by a burr. The burr was removed and the eye condition presumably resolved.
The Alter Real Estate reports a property exchange in Sunset Beach. Raymond Ashby of Newport Beach sold the corner lot on 22nd Street and Coast Highway to William Mulder of Sunset Beach.
The triplex at 241 12th Street transfers ownership from John Reckart to Harry Libby of Pasadena. Libby, now owner, plans to rent the three units.
Mr and Mrs Hal Rowe of A-99 Surfside observed their 19th wedding anniversary recently with a small gathering. The couple and guests dined at the Chef's Inn in Corona del Mar.
Helen Ringler and her daughter of Surfside A-33 depart by train Wednesday for Toledo Ohio to celebrate Helen’s mother's 50th birthday. They will stay a month.
Surfside announces a new maintenance man, Mr Bowman, from Huntington Beach, formerly of Sunset Beach, joining the staff.
Dr and Mrs Gillis hosted Sunday visitors including Mr Arthur Jeanette and Mrs Dickey of Los Angeles. Mr and Mrs Hotz and family from Bakersfield stayed at Surfside for the summer, entertaining relatives and guests over the week end.
Surfside adds a new surf program with instructors Bob Ross and Joel Cooper guiding learners. Denice and Sue test the rough sport, prompting questions about its intensity and safety.
In Surfside at B-55 the Gillis family offers four eight week old male black kittens as potential pets. They also note their cat is expecting again, inviting inquiries from interested buyers or adopters.
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