Veteran Sailor Downey Visits Home of Ralph McGill
Boatswain's Mate John V. Downey, just back from 20 months overseas service, visits the home of Mr and Mrs Ralph McGill. He took part in engagements at Bizerte Sicily Salerno and Southern France, working with amphibious tanks and LCIs. Downey previously worked at North American Aircraft and recalled flying over Mount Vesuvius during eruption. He landed in New York then completed the cross country flight in 17 hours. His mother Mrs Sylvia Barnett resides in Roscoe.
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Downey
Bizerte
Sicily
Salerno
France
Navy
Mt. Vesuvius
New York
United States
Sylvia Barnett
Roscoe
Bids Sought for Messenger Service at Local Postoffice
Local post office will receive proposals for a year long messenger contract to carry U S mail on the Seal Beach route. Bids cover receiving and depositing mail at the railroad tracks in town. The previous messenger was Ralph Woodruff.
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U. S
Seal Beach
Washington
Ralph Woodruff
Induction for Donald Sullins Noted in Local News
Donald Sullins son of Mrs K Witten of 380 Whighth street left this week for induction into the armed forces. A Seal Beach resident, he attended the local elementary school and Huntington Beach Union High School where he starred on the varsity football team. His wife Arlene Sullins will stay with his mother until his assignment is determined.
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Donald Sullins
K. Witten
Whighth
Sullins
Seal Beach
Huntington Beach Union
Riflemen Seaside Unit Invites Family Dance Event
Pacific Coast Riflemen SeAL BEACH UNIT invites all riflemen families and friends to a civic auditorium dance next Friday October 27. Potluck dinner follows with games and dancing, attendees to bring a covered dish. Unit’s membership boosts and a talk by Captain Thean House from California State Guard were highlights at recent meetings.
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Civic Auditorium
Theanhouse
California State Guard
Battle Creek
Michigan
Dick Welch
Riverside
State Veterans Welfare Board
Veterans Welfare Board
Post meeting draws 22 attendees aids growth to 48
The Post on October 12 with 22 members present and total membership reaching 48 to date pleased Commander James Mathis. Hans Schmidt and Kennedy again shown capable sergeants by the hearty meal prepared for members and Auxiliary.
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James Mathis
Hans Schmidt
Kennedy
Orange County Council
Buena Park Legion
Joe Long
Riverside
Jose Burke
Ray Cowan
Arlington
Jack Bennett
Peace and Harmony
George Kellogg
Placentia Post
Junior Women to Hold Foods Sale in Seal Beach
The Junior Woman's club of Seal Beach will hold a cooked foods sale Saturday morning from 11 30 until 12 next door to the old Boy's club building on Main street.
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Seal Beach
Main Street
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Ralph McGill
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Pacific
H. C. Vanausdeln
American Legion
Civic Audit City Hall
California
Hoover — Coolidge
Harding
Anaes
Roosevelt
Democratic
Orange County
Democratic Central
Commi
Childrens Toys
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Aly Take
Guaravibe
Kimball
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