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Newspaper
Seal Beach Post And Wave
Location
Seal Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1942
Page
6
A W S issues a new call for volunteers to join Aircraft Warning Service night watches. Contact Chief Observer T L Burns or the day observer in charge to sign up. Shifts run 4 p m to midnight in two or four hour blocks with specific coordinators for each weekday.
The last regular meeting of Seal Beach Post 300 on February 26 featured Past Commanders chairing briefly, remarks by Voight the newest groom, and Edwards presenting custom rostrums for officer stations. Major Schroeder spoke on the Philippines situation, followed by a group dinner at Sam's Sea Food. Next meeting set for March 12, 1942.
Four western states New Mexico Arizona Nevada Utah plan all day picnics on Saturday March 14 at Sycamore Grove Park. Separate state sections open county registers for visitors to meet. Coffee silk badges program basket dinner and singing follow brief addresses by Oscar Redemann Henry Maxwell Edgar Fee and O H Hewlett. Former residents welcomed. State registers at Hotel Stowell 416 S Spring.
Mrs Alice Durham of piano at 219 Belmont Avenue introduces a music table with a center staff and side keyboards marked by indented keys and labeled marbles. The device aims to teach notation, intervals, scales, and chords visually, enabling group drills from preschool to adults and reducing lesson costs. demonstrations are by appointment after 4 p.m.
James A. Garfield expresses a personal resolve about maintaining mental vigor. The brief remark underscores a dedication to ongoing thought development.
A rummage sale will be held at the Community Church hall Thursday and Friday March 12 and 13. Mrs McGaugh and Mrs Haskell will be in charge. Tea will be served each afternoon with a spaghetti supper Thursday evening at 35 cents per plate. Come and see.
Gilmore introduces the Gilmore Autoquiz a free test at its service stations to measure driving knowledge with 20 photo illustrated questions worth 100 points. Scores of 80 are excellent and 65 good, with explanations to promote fuel and tire efficiency during the national war effort.
A concise quotation from Mary Baker Eddy on enduring work ethic and the link between benevolence and practical frugality highlighting that excellence comes from steady effort and prudent stewardship.
All kinds of articles like new dishes and glass ware will be on sale at the hall. Donations should be brought March 11 or arranged pickup by Mrs. McGaugh. Minnie Rehwoldt, Pub. Chin.
Seal Beach residents report shrapnel finds after a recent incident with no confirmed enemy planes. Collectors include Bowden G. Wilkerson with two time fuses, James B. Mathis with a fuse, and many others across town. The jagged fragments weigh up to a pound and are noted as a major civilian danger alongside bomb debris.
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