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Newspaper
Seal Beach Post And Wave
Location
Seal Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1942
Page
3
American Legion Seal Beach Unit 300 reports a successful Past Commanders and Past Presidents dinner at Civic Auditorium. Comrades thanked the committee. next meeting is May 14 at 7 30 p m at city hall auditorium.
Mr and Mrs J J Glenn announce the arrival of a baby boy born May 11 1942 weighing 10 14 pounds to Mr and Mrs Byron Haas Ocean side residents Mr and Mrs Haas are celebrating with friends and neighbors in Oceanside
A reflective line on truth and love, asserting their combined strength as a force that cannot be easily withstood, attributed to Cudworth.
Mr and Mrs J S Anderson of Vidalia Georgia reported a dominicker hen followed them to the river as they planned to fish A two pound bass grabbed the hen and held on The Andersons hauled the fish ashore and cooked it The hen strutted away in indignation Georgia papers call the Andersons reputable and true It is a lighthearted sample from California trout season reports.
Brownie troop reports a busy week with 46 completed fag bags and two per girl. Ann Moore misses her first absence in over two years. Four new girls Beverly Flagler Virginia McWade Linda Bennett June Braddock earned Service Badges after the Promise.
In a playful bid, locals joke about tightening belts and calling sweethearts Sugar as they plan a lighthearted charity drive. Community members, including several volunteers, emphasize morale and teamwork to boost participation.
The Pedestrain Professor Hagan led a twenty five year Jubilee at the school for girls. Students gathered in the Big Room as organ music and hymns filled the air. Miss Piehl received flowers, tears fell, kringels were shared, and teachers and pupils departed in happiness.
Mrs. Merle Armstrong wife of Vernon Armstrong former Post and Wave editor was the guest of honor at a Westminster family reunion at her brother Harry Allen s home. She is visiting from Tremonton Utah with twenty one attendees enjoying fried chicken and baked ham. Among guests were Mr and Mrs A W Armstrong of Seal Beach.
Pastors J L and Edna Freeman invite all to visit Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Morning Worship at 11 a m with classes for adults and children. Evening service follows. Thursday Bible study on Revelation chapter two is held and women are urged to attend Wednesday morning prayer at Mrs Grimes home on Seventh Street. Everyone is invited to the Sunday morning and evening devotional hours.
The Community Church led by Pastor Rev F Harold Essert plans a special I Am an American Day worship at 11 am with Lions Club support. Church School at 9 30 features youth from Spokane reading Through the Perilous Night and Helen McDerman patriotic reading. Youth Fellowship at 6 15, Church Fellowship Night on Friday May 15 with pot luck at 6, and Quarterly Conference announced.
Members of the Official Board are requested to convene after the worship service for a brief conference to consider amendments to the Articles of Incorporation.
Hélen McDermon opened with hymns and described the founding of Mothers Day. She led a brief discussion on growth and influence, asked questions, then the group gave the Benediction and closed the meeting led by Sec. Elaine Henkey.
Christian Science churches report Sunday Lesson Sermon theme Mortals and Immortals with a responsive Golden Text from Romans and a John gospel healing of a man born blind. The discourse cites Jesus stance on sin, the clay anointing, and the pool of Siloam, plus Mary Baker Eddy guidance on material law and heredity.
An inspirational adage from Anon cited in the Post and Wave subscription notes. It emphasizes quality knowledge over sheer quantity and frames wisdom as choosing the best understanding. The line accompanies an encouragement to subscribe.
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