Baseball War Effort Exposed by Purser Slants
Sport columnist Howard Purser decries baseball leadership for a half hearted war effort profitability schemes. He cites Roosevelt’s approval of benefits and poor attendance figures from Army and Navy relief games and criticizes Cubs, Reds, and Wrigley Field promotions as self serving. He notes Ted Williams 1A to 3A draft status, Tom Yawkey’s silence, and a Red Sox ace joining the Piedmont League for war service.
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Roosevelt
J. Alvin Gardner
Texas League
Gardner
Harridge
Arizmendi
Oakland
Navy
Cubs
Saperstein
Wrigley Field
Kansas City Monarchs
Satchel” Paige
White Sox
Reds
Washington, D. C
Griffith Stadium
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Ted Williams
San Diego
Red Sox
Minneapolis
Ted
Master Williams
Ma Williams
Salvation Army
Williams
Tom Yawkey
Gonfalon
Daily Press
Trojans
Flag Day Observance and General MacArthur Day Noted
The American Legion Auxiliary marks Flag Day on Sunday June 14 and designates it General MacArthur Day. The flag turns 165 this year, tracing back to Congress approval on June 14 1777 and the birth of Old Glory.
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General MacArthur
Britain
Congress
Navy Relief Week Appeals for Pearl Harbor Families
Navy Relief week urges the public to aid dependents of Pearl Harbor heroes facing financial distress. The drive aims to show American resolve and remembrance by collective support, with details appearing in another story in this paper.
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Pearl Harbor
Symbols and meaning of the United States flag
The passage explains flag colors red white and blue symbolizing zeal hope purity and loyalty. It cites Washington on liberty and independence, compares the flag to the Statue of Liberty, and lauds its global message of freedom, patriotism, and unity among diverse peoples. It calls for honor and loyalty to the flag.
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Washington
Hus
United States
America
City considers second dump for Bolsa area evacuation
City Council votes to appoint a committee to locate a new dumping ground for Seal Beach. The panel will study sites, possibly using the Huntington Beach site now in use, as evacuation measures by military order may require it.
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Bolsa
Seal Beach
Huntington’ Beach
First Women's Club Opens New Year Meetings and Plans
The First Women's Club held its initial business gathering led by President Mrs. David Collier. New committees were added Defense and Peace, budget increases approved for transportation of outside musical talent and the annual birthday party, and plans for afternoon card parties during wartime. A playground committee was formed and a city playground proposal was urged. Tea followed with thanks to departing member Mrs. Anna Sylvia.
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David Collier
Minnie Rehwaldt
Harold Essert
Louise Collier
Ima
McWade
Paul Flagler
Lenore Braddock
Woman’s Club
Estelle Smith
Anna Sylvia
Anna Collier
Orange County War Fund Drive Progress Report
Orange County communities reach or exceed one third of the $36,100 goal for the United Service Organizations war fund under Mayor Jessie W. Reed. Anaheim Balboa Newport Laguna Beach Placentia listed as leaders alongside San Juan Capistrano others like Fullerton Buena Park Huntington Beach and Tustin report over 25 percent. The county as a whole has raised more than 43 percent according to campaign chairman Harry E. Welsh.
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Seal Beach
Orange County
War Fund
United Service Organizations
Jessie W. Reed
Anaheim
Pearson
Balboa-Newport
Paul Palmer
Laguna Beach
Harold B. Meyers
Placentia
Geeting
Harry E. Welsh
U.S. O
San Juan Capistrano
Brea
Buena Park
Fullerton
Huntington Beach
Tustin
Welsh
Cascio in Hospital After Sudden Illness
Vincent J. Cascio, prominent Seal Beach resident, was moved to Magnolia Hospital in Long Beach after a sudden illness last week and is reported to be in improved condition. He is said to be suffering from a heart ailment.
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Cascio
Vincent J. Cascio
Seal Beach
Magnolia Hospital
Long Beach
Hughes Chairman Planning Commission
At the monthly Planning Commission meeting last Tuesday Elmer Hughes was elected chairman and J F Burkhart was re elected secretary. Members named by the City Council include Hughes Burkhart Fred J. Smith A W Stegen J H McGaugh B F Krenwinkle Frank D Moran J A Wooley City Attorney Dana Williams and ex officio Mayor Jessie Reed.
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Planning Commission
Elmer Hughes
J. F. Burkhart
J.F. Burkhart
Fred J. Smith
A. W. Stegen
J. H. McGaugh
B. F. Krenwinkle
Frank D. Moran
J. A. Wooley
Dana Williams
Jessie Reed
Rubber problem discussed at public meeting in Los Angeles
OPA ODT will hold a public meeting at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Wednesday night June 10 to explain the nation’s rubber crisis. Officials from the two agencies will lead a clinic with civic leaders tire dealers and transporters to air the rubber situation and address carrier dealer and public problems.
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California
Arizona
New Mexico
Shrine Auditorium
Los Angeles
Office of Defense Transportation
Office of Price Administration
Washington
P T A Meeting Highlights Standards and Budget
The June P T A meeting opened June 9 at 2 30 pm in the school auditorium led by president Mrs Grace Knighton A program by Brownies earned carnations from the Lions Club Mrs Henkey received a corsage and flowers were arranged by Mrs F Shufelt Budget talks centered on 270 with a single amendment raising speakers allotment from 4 to 10 Reports covered the National Convention remarks on home making and discipline and a Dr Louis Evans talk on spiritual values The City Council resolution supporting summer playgrounds was adopted and Mr Bruce Leclaire received thanks for Cub activity
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Parent - Teachers Association
Grace Knighton
Brownies
The
Lion’s Club
Henkey
F. Shufelt
Stella Thompson
Knighton
Braddock
McFethers
McFetters
Louis Evans
Presbyterian Church
Hollywood
Kermit Moore
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Howard Purser
American Legion Auxiliary
Nellie Sollinger
Iby
Seal Beach’s Up There
U.S
Huntington
W. Va
Advertiser
P. T. A. Story
Bruce Leclaire
Sabe
Beach
Main St. Seal Beach
Post & Wave
Ocean
Transportation Orange Co
Jewel Bulova
Joyce Putnam
12Th St
M. C. Stapp
Jim Stapp
11Th St
Océan Front
Pacific
Sunset Beach
5Th Street
Bachelon Quarters
Main St
Goethe
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