Captain McCrary Assumes Naval Ammunition Depot Command
Captain A B McCrary USN returns to Long Beach to assume command of the Naval Ammunition and Net Depot at Seal Beach with a nucleus staff to arrive soon. He brings 41 years in the Navy and previously served as inspection officer in Macon Georgia and chief engineer on USS Utah. The depot will oversee ammunition storage overhaul and issuance for fleet units visiting the Los Angeles Long Beach harbor and will relocate the Net Depot from Terminal Island.
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U. S. Navy
A. B.mccrary
USN
Long Beach
Naval
Beal Beach
McCrary
Navy
Washington
Heavas
Naval Ordnancq
Macon
Georgia
U.S.S. Utah
Navy Yard
Naval Reserve
District of Columbia
VicCrary
Philippines
U.S.S
Utah
Vista del Golfo
Naples
Bureau of Naval Personnel
Seal Beach
Los Angeles-Long Beach Harbor
Naval Operating Base
Terminal Island
O E S News Notes Seal Beach June Meeting
The Seal Beach O E S will meet on June 14 to celebrate the birthday of Associate Matron Jessie Scott and Associate Patron Robert Niblick. The prior Courtesy Night was led by Viola Goodio and Norman Bryan. Officers include Ethel Christian, Ohman Taylor, Eva Poor, Anna Marie Locket, Linda Achey, Meble Inglehart, Helen Jason, Maude Sanger, Cecile Templeton, Lorene Shipe, Ruth Millican, Ann Johnson, Martha Michael, Aubine Baumstark, Flossie Baker, and Walter Donnelly. Refreshments were served at City Hall with pink and blue decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Goodio
Artesia
Norman Bryan
Garden Grove
Ethel Christian
Ohman Taylor
Eva Poor
Assoc
Anna Marie Locket
Linda Achey
Meble Inglehart
Helen Jason
Marshal
Maude Sanger
Cecile Templeton
Adah
Lorene Shipe
Ruth
Ruth Millican
Esther
Ann Johnson
Martha
Clara Michael
Electa
Aubine Baumstark
Warder
Flossie Baker
Walter Donnelly
Jessie Scott
Florence Tyler
del Kimpball
Betty Baker
Margaret van Cleve
Eastern Star Seeks Red Cross Bags at Seal Beach
The Seal Beach Eastern Star chapter met at Mrs. Mildred Lawhead’s home to sew utility bags for the Red Cross. Several bags were completed and woolen squares for lap robes were begun. Attendees included Grace Macomper, Iryl Deitz, Lucile Jones, Lula Marcom, Kathleen MacPherson, Lucille Karjala, Bessie Brother ton, Grace Irvine, Jessie Scott, Marjorie Payzant, Isabelle Putnam, and Mildred Lawhead.
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Beach
Eastern Star
Mildred Lawhead
Red Cross
Mesdames
Grace Macomper
Iryl Deitz
Lucile Jones
Lula Marcom
Kathleen MacPherson
Lucille Karjala
Bessie Brotherton
Grace Irvine
Jessie Scott
Marjorie Payzant
Isabelle Putnam
Woman's Club Garden Party Set for June 21
Mrs Hubert Tyler announced the Women's Club will hold a garden party at Mrs Mary Eckberg's home 227 13th Street on Thursday June 21. A pot luck luncheon at 12 30 followed by a card party. Official board members hostesses and the Junior Women's Club as guests of honor.
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Hubert Tyler
Mary Eckberg
13Th Street
Pass Vote To Be Considered As Yes In City Council
Mayor A M Ashman questioned minutes from the prior meeting seeking Dana Williams city attorney input on several pass votes by Councilwoman Jessie Reed. Williams said pass usually equals yes for determining a majority and approved altering the minutes accordingly. Reed warned she will vote no when she means it.
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A. M. Ashman
Dana Williams
Jessie Reed
Williams
Ashman
Reed
Legion Auxiliary Tops Contributions for Eighth Year
The Seal Beach American Legion Auxiliary again led state child welfare fundraising for the eighth year, a sum raised through the annual benefit card party. Ethel M. Flynn, state secretary and treasurer, noted the extraordinary community interest and sent the letter to Mrs. Nola Thomas.
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Legion Auxiliary
Seal Beach
Local Womens Club Tea Honoring New Members
Members of the Seal Beach Women's Club attended a tea hosted by the Barber City Women’s Club last Thursday afternoon. The event honored new members with a garden theme, and guests enjoyed decor and serving tables matching the era. Attending Seal Beach members included Dell Hastburn Hazel Higgenbothem Alma Pierson Anda Collier Grace Robinson Ellen Johnson Sarah Tyler Florence Tyler and Minnie Rehwoldt.
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Seal Beach
Surprise Party Honors Gloria Husted on 10th Birthday
Gloria Husted was the guest of honor at a surprise luncheon Tuesday at her home on 234 12th Street for her tenth birthday. Eight school friends attended the celebration, with decorations and a luncheon served by her mother. Guests included Dorothea Sigman, Joan Saylor, Yseanne Schlighting, Norma Swe Ray, Patsey Postal, Marvin Husted, Donna Price, and Marianne Ray.
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Gloria Husted
12Th Street
Gloria
Dorothea Sigman
Joan Saylor
Yseanne Schlighting
Norma Swe Ray
Patsey Postal
Marvin Husted
Donna Price
Marianne Ray
Seal Beach Posts 50-Year Franchise Request
The Pacific Blec company seeks a 50-year franchise to lay a line across Sixteenth and Seventeenth streets Bay Boulevard and adjacent alleys in Seal Beach. Council received the ordinance and resolution for study, with plans to confer with the city engineer on the project’s long term implications.
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Seal Beach
Pacific Blec
Sixteenth
Seventeenth Streets
Bay Boulevard
Birthday Party Honors Jackie Eagleton at Hermann Ranch
Mrs. Hubert Tyler hosted a Wednesday birthday gathering for 4 year old Jackie Eagleton at the Herman Ranch. The Long Beach boy, son of Carl Eagleton and his wife, enjoyed yard games and refreshments including home made ice cream and cake with tiny May baskets of candy and nuts. Guests included Toni Vialaheaus, Lorraine Cruz, Ann Black, Sue Black, Eugene Tyler, Ernest Tyler and Hugh Tyler.
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Hubert Tyler
Herman Ranch
Jackie Eagleton
Carl Eagleton
Long Beach
Jackie
Toni
Arrora Vialaheaus
Lorraine, Cruz
Ann
Sue Black
Eugene
Ernest
Hugh Tyler
New Officer Added to Force in Seal Beach
Acting Chief Val Burch announced a new police officer, Wm. E. Howard, residing at 1633 Ocean Ave. A former navy man and Guadalcanal veteran, he recently received a medical discharge for wounds. Another new city hire is Earle Whittington, appointed as official lifeguard.
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Val Burch
Wm. E. Howard
Ocean Ave
Mr. Howard
17Th Street
Navy
Guadalcanal
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Navy Ord. Base
Sam’s Seafood Spa
Coast Highway
Fuller
R. L. Crow
Seal Way
Treasure House
Pomona Avenue
Standard Stations, Inc
Gheney & Gillespie
Santa Ana
8Th St
Windsor
Davenport
Pacific
Sunset Beach
O.E.S. News Notes
By Dorris Niblick
Womans Club
Mitch
Dowland
Franks
Main ST
Womens Club
New Seal Beach
Earle Whittington
Balboa
Stage Entertainment
Orange County
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