Tag Archives: 1918

August 21st in Seal Beach History

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Michael Dobkins

On this date in 1918, Barney Weaver spent the last night of his life in Seal Beach. Details vary slightly from newspaper article to article. According to the Santa Ana Register, Los Angeles policeman Barney Weaver and an attractive young … Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged 1918, 1920, Barney M. Weaver, Barney Weaver, beach, Coroner Winbigler, divorce, J. J. Montell Mortuary, Mabel Thomas, Montell Mortuary, Mrs. Titus, Seal Beach, Seal Beach History, suicide, Theresa Marie Forgeron, Willard Forgeron, Willard W. Forgeron | Leave a comment

August 9th in Seal Beach History

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Michael Dobkins

On this date in 1919, the following ads ran in the Santa Ana Register. Not very glamorous or novel, but if your automobile ever breaks down in Seal Beach during 1919, you’ll know where to take it for repairs and where to … Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged 135 ½ Main Street, 135 Main Street, 1918, Adams, Hotel Tourist, John J, Main Street, Seal Beach, Seal Beach Garage, Seal Beach History | Leave a comment

August 1st in Seal Beach History

Posted on August 1, 2017 by Michael Dobkins

On this date in 1918, the Santa Ana Register ran an ad for that night’s program at the Temple Theater in Santa Ana. Topping the bill was the new Constance Talmadge moving picture, “Up The Road With Sallie,” featuring “RAINSTORMS!! SMALL … Continue reading →

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April 28th in Seal Beach History

Posted on April 28, 2017 by Michael Dobkins

On this date in 1918, a lady’s purse was lost in Seal Beach between 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. The Santa Ana Register does not report whether there was any response to this May 1st personal ad. There is no way … Continue reading →

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