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Newspaper
Seal Beach Post And Wave
Location
Seal Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1945
Page
1
A compact, opinionated column reflects wartime worries about strikes and labor capital clashes, reconversion needs for returning veterans, and hints of social humor. It blends light social musings with sharp political commentary on postwar economic tensions and national stability.
Former Mayor W D Gauntner received a letter from the Long Beach Shuffleboard Association urging beach shuffleboard to be included with beach concessions. Otto Smith, president, said Long Beach courts are busy all day. Seal Beach may discuss beach concessions next Monday to boost revenue and amuse locals. Leasing the pier for taxi boats serving a fishing barge is also under consideration with bidders awaiting council decision.
Seal Beach shows a growth boom with numerous new buildings and housing units. Main Street hosts a near completed theater and a rising Gaunter building, while many lots have changed hands as developers plan more business houses. About 500 homes have been built in five years, many duplexes, with single family homes dominant.
The District Board of the Southern Orange County Chapter of the American Red Cross names three new directors Alden Tornquist Ralph Drury and Ed Entringer. Leadership roles in Seal Beach include Mrs Howard Van Ausceln as chairman Mrs Ed Wintringer as vice chairwoman and Mrs Jack McGrail as secretary. Regular meetings shift to the first Monday of each month with the next session set for Oct 1 at 7 30 in the Red Cross building at Eighth and Central.
Police found a stolen car with a buckled front end at Main Street and Highway 101 in Long Beach early Wednesday. A suitcase packed with valuable jewelry was inside the truck, identified by owner S. H. Torter, a Long Beach jeweler, who claimed his property that morning.
The Girl Scouts of Troop No 1 in Seal Beach are selling Christmas cards to raise funds for a Scout Cabin. City officials and the American Legion Auxiliary sponsor the troop led by Mrs Mildred Sprouse with Miss Joyce Ekberg assisting.
The Grand Opera series starts on Don Lee Broadcasting with Carmen from the San Francisco War Memorial Opera House. It will air weeknights at 10 PM and Sundays at 4 PM, sponsored by Safeway Stores for music lovers, with a free 52 page souvenir program available by mail.
The apartments on Highth Street were sold by Fred B. Gump Realty Co. to Foster E. and Bessie I. Greenwood. The Greenwoods will live at 126 W Highth St. and rent the remaining units. They have resided in Seal Beach for some time.
The Seal Beach Women's Club will start its fall season with a fundraising card party next Saturday October 6 at 7 30 p m in City Hall Tickets go on sale next week and proceeds aid child welfare Pinochle five hundred and bridge will be played
A letter argues for a city owned recreation park in Seal Beach as a memorial to local boys who served in the military. The author notes neighboring cities have such parks and urges local action and funding.
Seal Beach residents are urged to organize a welcome home event for returning servicemen and veterans. The letter notes many have already come home with honorable discharge papers and suggests a city party as a sign of appreciation once more troops arrive.
Ten Seal Beach PTA members joined the Fourth District P.T.A. all day gathering at the Ebell Clubhouse in Santa Ana. State PTA president Mrs. J. J. Garland spoke, outlining positions on national security and continued funding for child care centers, with federal and state roles discussed. District publicity chair Grace Knighton was named, and upcoming district meetings were noted with Anaheim hosting in October.
The Seal Beach branch of the American Red Cross calls for more volunteers as war needs persist. Mrs. Jessie Reed notes all branches require help, urging women to fold surgical dressings for Pacific veterans at the Seal Beach Naval Ammunition and Net Depot Hospital. A home service training class will start soon in Santa Ana, with six Seal Beach women benefiting last fall.
Realtor Fred B. Gump says a large new supermarket is planned south of Electric on Main Street in Seal Beach. His single remark was quoted as more anow, indicating market growth potential.
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