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Newspaper
Seal Beach Post And Wave
Location
Seal Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1945
Page
1
Opinion column by A W Armstrong discusses everyday matters with a distinctive voice. The piece offers reflections on common experiences and social observations, presenting a cautious, wry perspective typical of the era.
The piece lauds designated Newspaper Appreciation Week and honors the editor in a small town weekly as the hardest working figure, juggling roles from editor to reporter and printer. It urges readers to help, contribute news, and avoid faulting the editor for every published or omitted item, stressing community building through journalism.
Mrs Voges of South Gate announced this week that the garage at the rear of the Abbot's Market lot will be remodeled to house a new realty company. The owner plans the setup in the near future.
Q C Johnson owner of the new cinema building in Seal Beach said interior work and contracts with motion picture companies should allow a November first opening. The theater will feature marine motifs with oil paintings and a Lone Cypress panel by C H Kletzer, plus a fireproof interior and a two story building with apartments and offices above.
Long Beach Chief Harbor Engineer Robert Shoemaker told the Lions Club that the tide flats behind Sunset Beach may be developed into an Orange County harbor to meet growing port needs as Los Angeles expands. He noted plans to dredge the low area and convert it to harbor space and that Navy ammunition depot occupancy could shrink.
Mostly clear today with night and morning low clouds and drizzle in early hours. Cooler conditions expected overall as the day progresses with lower temperatures.
A brief Bulletin quotation urges giving your best effort as the path to positive returns. The maxim emphasizes effort and reciprocity in personal and communal endeavors.
Gov Earl Warren calls for immediate official air markers across California and the West Coast after air markers were erased as a war defense measure. He met with Civil Aeronautics Administration officials Civil Air Patrol CAP cadet committee and Clarence Beesemyer of General Petroleum who pledged to fund and install hundreds of markers at key western sites.
A brush fire in the gum grove near Main street kept Seal Beach fire crews busy from Monday afternoon into Tuesday morning with winds fanning the flames. Fire Chief Knighton cited timber and leaf mold as fuels. The council discussed leasing the Municipal Pier to a concessionaire, reading a bid from James B. Cockran of Long Beach for 700 dollars and meals, boat rentals, and a tackle shop. The council will seek sealed bids and asks Navy permits for boats. Wrigley Co Catalina landings may bring crowds, with City Attorney Williams to contact the company.
Rev George O Peek leads United Brethren Church toward a new building on Highth and Central Sts after purchasing five lots from Mildred J Blankenship. Construction will start after escrow and material availability, including a Sunday School unit and large auditorium. Plans include landscaped grounds and pride for Seal Beach.
Foster R. King of Los Angeles sold the northwest corner property at 13th and Ocean Ave this week to Mr and Mrs Peterson. The Petersons will occupy half of the duplex on the premises.
Two Seal Beach men aboard the USS Talladega (APA 208) were among the first occupation troops to dock at Yokohama Japan on September 2 after the surrender. Tom M. Potts chief warrant officer of 211 10th Street and F E Martin boatswains mate 1/c of 101014 Seal Way served with the First Cavalry division, which helped occupy Tokyo. Potts notes the Talladega was part of the Tokyo force that escorted troops past the Missouri as surrender was signed and reflects on Iwo Jima Okinawa and the final victory. Potts, who has served 27 years and six months, was recently promoted and plans to retire to inactive duty soon.
The Seal Beach Parent-Teachers Association will register new members during the week starting October 9. The room reporting the most registrants will win a $15 prize. A meeting is set for Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. in the school auditorium to view posters and hear the slogan Invest in Youth. Mrs. Butler will care for small children after meetings for a $2 retention plus 20 cents per child from each mother.
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