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Newspaper
Seal Beach Post And Wave
Location
Seal Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1955
Page
2
City leaders discussed raising June water rates after city engineer John Toups said the department does not pay for itself. Proposals include a 150 cubic foot minimum, reducing the 500 cubic foot maximum to 300, bi monthly billing, and placing water revenue in a separate fund.
Six year old David W Burns Jr and a friend sat in a parked pickup with keys in the ignition and started the engine. The truck rolled down Central Way hitting James Duffy’s roadster causing minor damage to both vehicles. Both boys were unhurt but frightened by the incident at 122 First Street.
City Council adopts Resolution No 872 giving authority to remove public nuisance weeds on failing properties. Owners will be billed for the work. Weeds will be discarded rather than burned or scraped to slow regrowth.
The recall election total reached 1174 votes after 17 absentee ballots were counted. For Councilman Paul Calvo, 449 voted Yes and 718 No to retain him. for Mayor George Clark, 448 voted Yes and 717 No.
Mary Pierpoint of 116 14th Street joined Kathleen Kinney and her son Erwin for a weekend visit with relatives in Pomona.
For a year the Naval Ammunition and Net Depot in Seal Beach has hosted an intensive training program for allied navy officers. Greece Thailand the Philippines and other forces have received instruction in ammunition production and handling to foster shared understanding and cooperation in case of conflict. Currently Lieutenant Commander Chiu Pao Shiast and Commander Chang Kuo Foo of the Chinese Navy visit the base and will tour other defense establishments.
Officer Van Sandt was bitten by a sea gull with an injured wing while taking the bird home after spotting it on the street last Saturday. The incident occurred as he attempted to pick up the animal during a routine call.
City foreman Roy Thomas works to remove palm trees from several streets after residents complain the trees tear up sidewalks. City councilmen Lawhead and Calvo were asked to seek alternative shrubbery that will grow in the spaces without damaging pavements.
Mr Otto Krebs of 217 11th Street visited friends Mr and Mrs Henry Smith of Imelda last Friday. His son Jack serves with the U S Army in Korea.
Otto Krebs of 217% 11th Street plans a weekend at his orange ranch in Azusa.
A man robbed Al and Etta's Bait and Tackle Store at 1500 Coast Highway around 8 40 a m Monday. He obtained cash and tackle gear after fooling the clerk with a counterfeit bill and fled in a green coupe possibly a DeSoto. The suspect was a 25 year old Mexican man, about 5 9, wearing dark grey clothes and sunglasses. Seal Beach officers Holman and Van Sanat investigated.
The Lions Club will hold its annual hot cake breakfast for the public on April 2 between 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on Central Avenue by John's Food King Market. They have secured permission to use folding chairs and tables provided by the city.
Sealed bids for $70,000 sewage disposal plant insurance were opened at Tuesday's city council meeting. One bid was unusually low, prompting the council to probe possible errors before awarding coverage to the agent.
City engineer John Toups said the perimeter road will be finished on April 21. A couple of weeks after that the Ocean Avenue bridge will be removed.
The Rossmore Hotel in Santa Ana hosted a Sunday meeting of Eastern Star members from Orange County. Attending were Deputy Grand Matron Dorris Niblick and husband, Worthy Matron Estelle Smith and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Jones of Seal Beach Chapter, Worthy Grand Matron Thelma Rehnert Warner, Worthy Grand Patron Fred Leahy, and all other Orange County officers and members.
Seal Beach will use gas tax funds to resurface Main Street and Ocean Avenue from 12th Street to Electric Avenue with an estimated cost of 19000 dollars. The project will start ten days after bids are let and complete within 35 working days.
The Seal Beach city council discussed shifting property tax collection to Orange County as a cost saving measure. City engineer cited $4,600 city cost versus $600 county cost, noting county collection is common in 11 of 13 OC cities. The move would require a public vote.
City Council on Tuesday evening adopted Lots Deeded City Resolution No. 871 granting a deed to parcels 41 and 43 in Block 7 from Orange County. The city must pay $50 to the county tax collector to finalize the deed.
A Seal Beach school bus driven by Francis Wilson of 234 13th Street berted a parked car owned by P. W. Massey of 1103 Ocean Avenue. The bus was picking up children when it turned onto 11th Street and struck Massey’s car rear. Little damage occurred to either vehicle.
The city council adopted a resolution to vacate 60 feet of Bolsa Avenue between the extension of Main Street north of the Pacific Coast Highway and Bay Boulevard. The land parcel currently forms an angle. subdividers require it to form a curve before accepting the final subdivision map.
The canasta section of the Midway City Woman's Club met at Mrs. Marjorie Acosta's home in Seal Beach on Thursday afternoon. A green and white color theme decorated the luncheon table and 12 guests wore green as requested.
Mr and Mrs Alexander Krzzeski of New York spent last weekend at 206 Second Street visiting Henryetta Carson and her fiancé Al Tabor. Krzzeski is a Navy buddy of Al.
The Pacific Electric Railway agrees to lease two land strips to the city for five dollars a year to beautify Electric Avenue and Bay Boulevard areas. Lease depends on the city paying taxes on improvements. city seeks wider area but PE resists. City attorney Buck notes the 14th Street to Bay Boulevard strip is key despite tax and insurance questions.
The Sunset Beach Veterans Club hosts a St Patrick's dance Saturday March 19 with Bob Lively and his Dude Ranch Boys band providing music. Hats horns and balloons will be given to attendees. On March 20 the Cooties and Cootiettes sponsor a Bar-B-Q with 50 cent admission.
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