[This article was originally published in April 7, 1985 issue of The Journal.] By WIiiiam G. Quinn During the week of May 5-11, Seal Beach will be celebrating its 70th birthday as an incorporated city. One of the big events slated by Chairman Phyllis Jay Is Old Timers Day on Saturday, May 11. This article … Read more
Douglas and Stewart LawheadInterview by Libby Appelgate The brothers, Douglas and Stewart stories of Seal Beach go back to 1919 when their grandparents moved here. They are now 93 and 91 years old respectively. They appear to be in vigorous good health. They say Seal Beach climate kept them healthy. Douglas was born in Los … Read more
Interviewed and Transcribed by Kathy Morton – April 18, 2001 KM – Today is April 18, 2001. I’m talking with Earl Shea about his early years in Seal Beach. First of all, Earl, will you please state your name and address and have you ever used a nickname? ES – My name is Earl Leo … Read more
Larry Howard interviewed by Libby Appelgate – July 2, 1996 Larry has lived in Seal Beach since 1928. His father was the Chief of Police for 28 years and never took a day off. L.A.: Please state your name and address. L.H.: Lawrence W. Howard, 241 7th Street, Seal Beach, California L.A.: Have you ever … Read more
Interviewed by Libby Appelgate – May 29, 1996 L.A.: Marge Ordway is being interviewed by Libby Appelgate of the Seal Beach Historical and Cultural Society for a collection of memories of Seal Beach for an oral history project. L.A.: Okay. My first question, the early years, and then I go early years, education, and then adult … Read more
Virginia Haley Interviewed and transcribed by Libby Appelgate – December 3, 1993 Virginia has lived in Seal Beach since 1922. She has four children, twelve grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. PTA president, Girl Scout leader and treasurer of the Community Methodist Church. She discusses gambling, brothels, the Jewel Café with the marathon dancers, Mr. Stanton, the … Read more