Possible Exemption For Workers on War Production
Brig Gen Joseph O Donovan, state director of selective service, warns that registrants with dependents may be drafted unless they are in essential war work. He urges a gradual shift from nonessential to essential civilian roles to free nondependent soldiers for service. Local boards will judge duty by dependency and occupation, prioritizing those with greater dependency.
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Joseph O. Donovan
Selective Service
Wave
America
Donovan
Banaras
Your Home and Mine by Anne Wilson
This reflection predicts more at home evenings this summer as homes glow with outdoor lighting. Neighbors gather for relaxed chats, croquet, and new night games like ping-pong darts and quoits. Families may reclaim simple joys and social life centered in the yard.
Poppy Day Observance Sheds Light on Sacrifice
American Legion Auxiliary led by Nellie Sollinger promotes Poppy Day with Mae Holliday urging the pledge to honor fallen service members. Paper poppies, crafted by disabled WWI veterans, will be distributed May 23 across the city to raise funds for welfare work aiding veterans and families of the dead. The Past Commanders and Past Presidents dinner was praised for its exemplary service by all workers and daughters.
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America
Mae Holliday
Seal Beach
American Legion Auxiliary
Flanders
France
Auxiliary
W E O A Needs You For Coast Guard Drill
The W E O A urges help to form a larger company in the Sec ond Battalion. Younger women may join as active members while older ones serve as reserves to watch children or aid in medical supplies. A meeting is moved from Friday May 15 at Community church to the following Tuesday at 7 30 PM under Coast Guard drill in Santa Ana. Margaret Sheets.
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Community Church
Santa Ana
Coast Guard
Margaret Sheets
Former Employees Seek Vacation Pay
Donald P Steen and KE P Nash former city workers now with other employers submitted letters to the city council last Thursday seeking two weeks of vacation pay for March 2 to March 16. On motion by Councilman Fred W Postal the letters were referred to the council for consideration as no precedent exists governing such action.
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Donald P. Steen
KE. P. Nash
Fred W. Postal
Council
Table Decor With Uncle Sam Hats Recalls Local Event
The program describes a table scheme carried out with patriotic Uncle Sam hats used as favors and as flower containers. Thanks are given to the table committee members Nellie Sollinger Thelma Upham Donna Carpender Mary Pierpoint Faye Moffitt Bessie Sales and May Holliday for their work.
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Uncle Sam
Nellie Sollinger
Thelma Upham
Donna Carpender
Mary Pierpoint
Faye Moffitt
Bessie Sales
May Holliday
Righting Fire Bomb film to be shown at school
A citywide public service event sponsored by the Lions Club will screen the film Righting Fire Bomb at 7 30 pm on May 20 at the school. Admission is free with emphasis on civilian defense and first aid, followed by the Lions bi weekly dinner at Glideer Inn. The program also includes a second film by Mrs Edna Crawford of the Orange County Tuberculosis Association and a 30 minute Seal Beach band concert.
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Lion’s Club
London
Southern Counties Gas Company
Edna Crawford
Orange County Tuberculosis Association
The
Lions Club
Lions
Glide’er Inn
Seal Beach
Ralph W. E. Cole
Ocean Avenue
Larry Sheehan
Eighth Street
Neil Franklin
Cole
F Harold Essert
Sheehan
Frank OD. Moran
Kupferle
Frank Shufelt
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Eauctatian Gciecce Publishing Society
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Massachusetts
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Chateau Thierry
St. Mihiel
Meuse-Argonne
Pearl Harbor
Wake
Philippines
East
Indies
Time Payments
Belmont SH
W.E.O.A
Post & Wave
Louise
Wonderul
Louise Morrell
Ocean Avenues
6Th St
Calif
F. O. White
ST. Joseph ST
Belmont Shore
Claire Conway
East Second ST
P. A. Stanton
Frosty’s Shop
Main St. Seal Beach
Gent’s Furnishings
Fred J. Smith
C. B. Heacock
East 2Nd Street
Bank of America
Homer E. de Sadeleer
Main St
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