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Newspaper
Seal Beach Post And Wave
Location
Seal Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1942
Page
7
The Post and Wave reports local residents serving in various branches and theaters of war. Readers are asked to notify the paper of any other danger zone reports or safety updates. Names span Naval Reserve, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps and Air Corps with addresses and duties noted.
A Sunday morning segment on the radio featured a rich choir performance of the hymn Lead Kindly Light. The listener reflects on guidance through darkness, recalling past pride and the enduring trust that divine leads remain steady toward morning and remembered faces.
Seal Beach Police Chief Lee Howard reports growing takeup of free fingerprinting for resident ID. 151 Seal Beach residents and 30 Sunset Beach residents have used the service, with 181 total fingerprints on file for identification and 322 from criminal cases in the last two years. The program is available to all residents and emphasized during air raid readiness.
The 21st District meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary was held in Corona on March 12 with Seal Beach Unit 300 members and many department officers in attendance. Highlights included a harmony trio, a new slogan song Work Not Worry Will Win the War, and plans for pillow slips for Sawtelle and San Fernando hospitals. April 9 meeting set, and a push to support Bill HR 4 with letters to Senators Johnson and Downey.
Young Americans building model airplanes for the U S Navy may receive one of seven Aircraftsman ratings based on how many models are accepted. One model earns Cadet Aircraftsman, three earns Ensign, up to ten models for Captain Aircraftsman across five nations. Plans released by the Naval Bureau of Aeronautics specify a one inch to five feet scale.
Hollywood actress Mary Anderson is pictured with a new Decoware gift set presented by fellow players. The metal kitchenware, used in recent film scenes, features wild rose and peach motifs.
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