American Legion Meets Twice Monthly at Civic Aud City Hall
The American Legion holds meetings on the second and fourth Thursdays at the Civic Auditorium in City Hall, Seal Beach. Members and guests are invited to attend, with agendas covering local veterans affairs and community service activities.
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Past Commanders and Presidents Dinner at Sam's Sea Food Cafe
The Past Commanders and Past Presidents dinner will be held at Sam's Sea Food Cafe on Thursday May 24 at 70 p.m. Reservations are urged. A short ceremony will mark the occasion during the regular meeting night. The post seeks six more members to reach a quota of 84. Roy Thomas remains homeillness improved. Memorial day services urged at Community Church Sunday May 27 to honor comrades fallen in battle or at home. James Mathis and wife celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on Tuesday May 15.
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Start Fight on Insects Before They Injure Plants
Garden advice urges early action against pests to protect crops. Cucumber beetles threaten young vines with wilt. dusts of calcium arsenate and gypsum recommended. Cabbage family plants require protection from aphids and cabbage worms as white butterflies appear. Three spray and dust types described: contact poisons, stomach poisons, and fungicides. Follow manufacturer directions and avoid overdilution.
History Shows Wars Popular Across Civilized World
The history of 902 wars and 1615 internal disturbances across 2500 years shows nations’ preferences for conflict. Ancient Greece 57 percent, Rome 40, Spain 67, England 56, France 50, Italy 36, Russia 46. The United States 10 percent and Germany 28 percent.
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Locomotives flown to Burma in first air flight
Ninety two day built locomotives were transported to Burma in history’s first air-locomotive flight. Ninth Service Command headquarters announced the event as a milestone in rapid wartime mobilization and air transport capability.
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