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Newspaper
Seal Beach Post And Wave
Location
Seal Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1945
Page
1
A couple took a break from work to celebrate their long marriage and the wife’s milestone birthday. They visited Hollywood Park to watch the ponies, enjoyed gatherings with relatives in Los Angeles, and spent time with three of their six great grandchildren over the three day weekend.
Recap notes a dramatic finish as the State School of Mines beat Colorado to claim the league title in a 30 seconds remaining field goal from 50 yards by Rush Sill. A reflective reminiscence highlights old reporting rivalries, a jail interview prank, and memories of Taft and Elinor Wilson McAdoo’s sharp recognition of faces.
The Women's Society of Christian Service of Community Methodist Church in Seal Beach plans a bazaar and lunch on Monday November 8. The bazaar opens at 11 a.m. with luncheon served through the noon hour while supplies last. The event offers handmade crafts and Christmas gift options.
L F Billings and R R Bowell will operate the Malt-Burger Shop in a new building by W D Gamtner at 117 Main Street. Construction starts next week with occupancy hoped by year’s start. Plans include 42 stools, double horseshoe counter, fountain drinks, hamburgers, chili, and a new public phone move near Dr DeSade leer’s office.
O W Graves and R J Skibba announced plans to build a supermarket in Seal Beach. They purchased the land between the new Seal Beach Theater and the Gauntner building from W D Gauntner and expect construction to begin within about two weeks.
John S. Killion and Robert Berry of Seal Beach starred in Huntington Beach Union High School spring play Spring Green. Killion played Dunk Doyle a vain teen who expects girls to swoon. Berry portrayed Bing Hotchkiss a quieter classmate wooing girlfriends. The Senior class production was well acted directed and drew a large audience.
Realtors report many people purchase vacant lots in Seal Beach to build soon, while inquiries for rentals rise. Apartments and small homes for rent are at a premium as buyers plan construction once materials become available.
On October 29 the eighth and final war bond drive, named the Victory loan drive, starts in Seal Beach district including Surfside Colony Sunset Beach and Los Alamitos. Frank Shufelt announces an $80 000 quota with $11 billion national goal of which $4 billion must come from individuals.
Building Inspector Lee S Whidden announced new office hours at City Hall to serve the public. The office will be open 8 to 9 30 a m and 1 to 2 30 p m with inquiries at other times directed to City Clerk John Mulcahy.
The W. D. Gauntner building in Seal Beach progresses rapidly with occupancy expected by November 15. The Seal Beach Post Office plans to move into the northern section on November 16 if conditions prevail. Plastering of one half of the building will be poured today and the other Monday. Brock's Drug Center shipments arrived for the corner space. Kirby Shoe Company manager Mr. Stiller of Belmont Shore will open a men’s shoe store and haberdashery between the drug store and Gauntner's electrical shop.
A brief quotation asserts art is more godlike than science, claiming science discovers while art creates. The remark features John Opie as the attributed source.
Beal Beach Theater owner C C Johnson says the new venue will open within three weeks. Interior work continues with carpeting, drapery, and marquee to be installed next week. heating, ventilation, and lighting by today. North wall paintings are nearly finished but delayed by the artist's illness. The marine themed interior suits Seal Beach, seating 700, with late features and thrice weekly program changes including news reels under a week old.
Velma Vinzant local collector announced no Saturday collections for Southern Counties Gas Company and Southern California Edison as both switch to a five day work week. Collections were previously taken at the Victory 5c and 10c store at 136 Main Street each weekday.
Clear overall with patches of low clouds and fog along the coast in the morning. Temperatures trend cooler today across the area, with a mild afternoon ahead.
Postmaster J Jolly Jones urged Seal Beach residents to include street and post office box numbers in all mail to speed delivery. Since the post office became a second class office with home delivery in April, mail addressed only to Seal Beach has caused 12 to 24 hour delays as staff locate correct addresses. Boxes are available for rent to ensure complete addresses and smoother service.
Chief of Police Lee Howard warned of enhanced police presence on Halloween to deter property destruction. He urged parents to curb children’s mischief or be liable for damages, noting past incursions in Seal Beach where alleys were roamed and vandalism occurred.
Abbott's Market lists many seasonable items as government and OPA along with manufacturers release more scarce goods. Howard and Jack strive to keep customers informed as shortages ease. The staff awaits the day they can lift the limit and serve more than one per customer.
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