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Newspaper
Seal Beach Post And Wave
Location
Seal Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1955
Page
3
City Councilman Paul Calvo and Elaine Pearsall reportedly married last Friday and spent the weekend in Reno. The column notes a leisure weekend in Seal Beach and mentions a sunny escape.
Lucille Peterson of 611 Ocean Ave reports laryingitis leaving her unable to talk though she says she is fine. A doctor once claimed two weeks to cure it or 14 days if untreated. Larry Plante falls ill again and is ordered to bed for at least a week after catching a strep germ. Evan Wilson is noted at the Mainliner counter as a cheerful reference.
In a seaside vignette a resident recalls seeing Bill Weightman, once a local, now living on the Peninsula, driving a Jaguar in polished cotton suit style. The narrator shivers at cold waves and notes Weightman’s bold urban presence during a Saturday night outing.
Residents debate the new paint job on Thompson's house at 127 6th Street drawing strong public comments and local curiosity.
The car club notes Vick Virzi had a fully customized 1955 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Coupe finished in five days after purchase. He plans to enter the car in the 1956 Mortorama competition.
Mrs Goldie Brock of 507% Ocean Avenue has been hired as a waitress for Disneyland. The Union notified her on January 1 and she eagerly awaits the July 18 opening day after seven months of anticipation.
In England a woman reports bearing 22 children, all single births, within 25 years of marriage. She comments on public life saying she likes Hollywood except for the smug and the smog in a remark attributed to Bill Lawrence.
Tides for Friday July 1 to Thursday July 7 show high tides ranging from 3.3 to 3.8 feet and low tides from 0.0 to 2.4 feet. Times vary by day with two daily high and low tides listed for each date.
Mrs. Gertrude Toppin of 230 14th Street is bedridden with a severe case of influenza. She has been ill for a week and remains confined at home.
The remark notes some people sing in the bath because the door won t stay locked, attributed to Dick Stanzione. The line hints at a humorous or observational quip about bathroom privacy and singing.
Little Karen Bowen of 207 Second Street was guest of honor last Sunday at a patio party held by her grandparents. Four generations attended with family and friends. Games, swimming, two big day cakes, ice cream punch, and gifts marked the celebratory day. Grandfather Bowen fired off fireworks to cap the party.
A playful request invites readers to send vacation stories and a photo negative or picture. The note asks for details on leaving, destination, and return, promising to print a story for a scrapbook and return all items.
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