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Newspaper
Seal Beach Post And Wave
Location
Seal Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1944
Page
2
As this goes to press we learn that the membership drive is progressing beautifully with members paid to date. Membership chairman Jessie Voight urges all members to note the deadline of October 10th and bring dues for the current year to the next regular meeting. Our president, Rae Mathis, is on a week’s vacation.
The American Legion Auxiliary unit extends sincere sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Malloy of Long Beach on the loss of their 17 year old son in a recent automobile accident. The next meeting is set for 7 30 p m Thursday Sept 14 in City Hall Council Chambers with guest prospective members invited. Nellie Sollinger will report on the San Francisco Emergency Executive Meeting from August. The president will host a social hour after the meeting with the Post.
Corporal Stanley Burns USMC writes home from Saipan describing D-Day style beach landings, mortar barrages, and quick digging in. He notes fog of war, rocks and bullets, temporary fox holes, and a shift from fox holes to a mess hall and tents as Marines move from frontline fighting to camp setup two months after the initial advance.
Carolyn Cunningham announces openings in several girls only dancing classes. A new beginner class meets at the Boys club Wednesdays 2 30 to 3 30 pm, the intermediate class Wednesdays 3 30 to 4 30 pm, and the advanced class Thursdays 3 30 to 4 30 pm. Enroll by contacting the Boys club or calling 317 29 after 5 pm.
The next stated meeting of the Seal Beach O E S will be held Wednesday September 13 1944. The August 23 meeting was observed as Member's Night with Worthy Matron Grace Irvine and Worthy Patron Frank Upham presiding. Delicious refreshments were served.
The committee for the evening is led by Lula Marconi as chairman with Lois Blue Grace McComber and Mildred Lawhead assisting.
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