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Newspaper
Seal Beach Post And Wave
Location
Seal Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1945
Page
1
The author reflects on Japan's unconditional surrender and the end of World War II, noting jitters about future employment and roles. He laments future uncertainty for salvage and Red Cross work, contemplates continuing Victory garden efforts, and closes with hope for lasting peace and goodwill.
Seal Beach Lions Club hosts a fish dinner in the pier sunroom next Wednesday from 6 to 7 30 pm. Sam's Sea Food Cafe chefs will cook the fish and supervise serving. Lions wives provide salads and other menu items. A social community event to mingle with neighbors.
City plans enlarge ocean front parking after Sundays overflow as 350 spaces limit access. Increased budget for 1945 46 exceeds prior year by $10,130, funded by higher tax revenue and other income. Police department costs rise to $23,185 with added sergeant matron and staff. Total spending set at $121,395 versus 111,265 last year.
Seal Beach residents are growing most of their own vegetables and aiding neighbors by supplying much of the nation’s needs. Local gardens, even on vacant lots or backyards, show strong quantity and quality, making tidy plots more appealing than weeds.
The Community church hosts Sunday evening motion pictures at eight o clock this week. Mr Donaldson, a world traveler, will present the shows which are described as intensely interesting. Calvin Durango of Seal Beach troop will operate the picture machine under the Youth Fellowship sponsored event.
News caption proclaims Japan's unconditional surrender to the Allies following Germany's capitulation. The report notes celebrations and widespread public relief as the war concludes.
President Truman announced Japan's surrender at a press conference Tuesday. The nation rejoiced with federal and state holidays, gasoline rationing ended, and crowds flooded beaches like Seal Beach for celebrations. Churches held services while families recalled service members who did not return, marking a transition from war to peace and reconversion efforts.
Mrs Grunion, a shy member of the funny tribe, failed to appear for a scheduled grunion run. Beach bonfires lit the Seal Beach oceanfront as crowds gathered, distance travelers in attendance, but her absence disappointed many who hoped for a late night catch and breakfast bacon.
E B Zane head of the Southern California Salvage division notes ongoing need for salvaged newspapers magazines and cartons. He says they fuel packing case production for overseas service and for relief to devastated nations. He urges residents to keep saving papers for City pickup in Seal Beach each Saturday forenoon.
The OPA announced that regional administrators may allow wholesalers in large cities to raise egg prices by up to one and a half cents per dozen due to high costs. Any rise needs Washington approval and the Agriculture Secretary. If approved, wholesale prices could span from 48 cents per dozen for small loose eggs to about 70 cents for large double A.
The Ann Louise Dress Shoppe at 138 Main Street displays a fine selection of cotton and rayon dresses for customers seeking comfortable, stylish attire.
Burglars looted Peter Jakosz's Chicago liquor store of 12 cases of whisky worth 900 dollars. They also took the shop watchdog, a German shepherd named Queenie. Queenie returned home several hours later, but the liquor did not.
Fort MacArthur announced that ninety average inductees returned to civilian life today under Lt. Russell B. Decker. Decker instructed all men over 26 to fall out and go home, stating the Army no longer needs them.
Partly cloudy conditions prevail in southeast and extreme south areas with a few light scattered thunder showers over mountains and interior sections. Otherwise skies will be scattered with high clouds across the region today.
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