This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Seal Beach Post And Wave
Location
Seal Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1944
Page
1
Seal Beach reaches $60,000 in bond purchases as Frank L. Shufelt, chairman, notes the second half of the Fifth War Loan Drive will be harder. He praises local Boy Scout volunteers for canvassing and boosting sales to meet the quota.
Jimmy Americh and Nina Bennis announce Glide'er Inn reopening at 14th and Coast Highway next Wednesday evening to support Seal Beach war bond efforts. Admittance requires a $50 bond per party or $25 per couple for opening night.
The drive will finish July 8 as Seal Beach Surfside and Sunset Beach residents rally to reach the goal. Civilian Day and Father’s Day saw a bond rush, with Shufelt noting the naval victory will aid sales. He urged, Don’t wait until tomorrow, buy your extra bonds today.
Regular donors from Seal Beach and Surfside traveled to Santa Ana to give blood for the American Red Cross. Lenore Braddock nears the gallon club with seven donations, followed by Grace Knighton with six. Donors announced include Mildred Law head Shasta Genn Albert Dowdy Naomi Willmore Vala Mussleman Marge Chacon Aberta Knighton Ellen De an Lena Jaeckel May Bowen Wanda Turner Faith Reed Claude Johnston William Dennis.
Ralph Cole, active Seal Beach Lion, was named president at last Wednesday’s meeting at the 101 Ranchhouse. Officers include Charles Irvine secretary Dana R. Williams first vice president C A Miller second vice president Henry Wilson tailtwister and Wilbur Freeman Kontamer as directors Dan Patch R W Stegen Bruce Ellis Arvid Peterson and Frank Shufelt. Two new members Art Lescher and Jack Tillery were inducted and birthdays for Charles Baines Lee Benno Wilbur Freeman John Mulcahy Philip Norton and Deb were celebrated. The next meeting at the civic auditorium will be ladies night with new officers to be installed.
The Woman's club held a potluck picnic in the lovely gardens at Mrs. Pete Ekberg's home on Thirteenth Street. Forty four guests attended, with nine Junior members as special guests. The afternoon featured bridge and 500, a brief business meeting led by Mrs. Hubert Tyer, a Red Cross recreation room fund drive raising 8.50, and kept dues at 1.50 yearly.
Citizens of Seal Beach are urged to consider adopting dogs at the local pound. The note warns that unadopted animals may be eliminated by gas chamber and directs readers to contact city hall or call for more information.
A local notice warns Seal Beach voters of a rumored dirty tactic tied to gambling interests. A source aligned with gangsters claims $1000 was paid for affidavits used in the recall election, while alleging disinformation and possible ineligibility claims against F. W. Postal.
The Southern District Federation of Woman's Clubs will hold its summer conference Monday and Tuesday in San Diego. A Seal Beach delegation of three women plans to attend. Monday features officer reports and district nominating committee results. Tuesday includes ratifications, year plans, a round table, and civic arts awards with Dr Oliver Butterfield as principal speaker.
Long Beach agrees to furnish Seal Beach with any amount of water needed for construction. Water Superintendent C A Miller received a letter from the city water department confirming access. An alternate plan to use Long Beach water was considered when concerns about a new well affecting the local supply arose. Seal Beach has paid a small monthly standby fee to Long Beach.
Seal Beach voters will choose two city council members next Tuesday to fill vacancies created by last May recall. Five candidates remain: F W Postal, Neil E Adams, Louis Jaekel, Mason Shouler, and Richard Olsen. Polls open 7 am to 7 pm with free nonpartisan transportation offered by campaign supporters.
A. W. Armstrong says funds are still needed for furnishing recreational facilities for servicemen stationed in and near Seal Beach. The Sunset Beach recreation room is not complete, and donations are welcome. Contributions may be given to Armstrong or left at the newspaper office at 221 Main Street, phone 868-34, and requested items include phonograph records games books and furnishings.
The Seal Beach Eastern Star chapter held a June 14 gathering to celebrate Associate Matron Jessie Scott and Associate Patron Robert Niblick. Worthy Matron Grace Irvine and Worthy Patron Frank Upham presided as dozens of officers and members from nearby chapters joined in the gala social at City Hall afterward with a decorated table, birthday cake, gift baskets, and photos of guests. The next stated meeting is slated for June 28, 1944.
Word reached Monday by Mrs Tim Hussey of the death in Philadelphia of Mrs Louis Huntington a former Seal Beach music teacher Her Navy officer husband was killed in action about three months ago Both Mr and Mrs Huntington were active members of the local Catholic church
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.