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Newspaper
Coronado Compass
Location
Coronado, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1948
Page
3
The mystery figure Mr. Coronado will reveal a jingle tonight at the Coronado and Village Theatres. Fifty silver dollars plus over $100 in merchandise await the lucky fan who correctly names Mr. Coronado. If both theatres identify him, the prize is split.
Kenneth Tiny Bernhard, known locally for civic work and a 6 6 frame, starts K. Bernhard Electric Co in Coronado. An on call contractor with Navy wartime service and 10 years in the area, he plans a mobile electrical repair service after years in electrical field and college study.
The Town Hall Meeting hosted by the Coordinating Council introduced candidates for City Clerk City Treasurer and two other city posts. A. A. Mathewson announced his bid for re election citing his lengthy record. J H Quarty was absent due to illness. Lt Col O E Bartoe and Lt Comdr H D Schymgeour spoke of their education in mathematics and praised each other.
The Recreation Center at 706 Sixth St hosts an April and May arts and crafts program for Coronatians. Workshops run Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with options for morning or afternoon sessions. Mary Sunday leads the sessions. to register contact Dorothy Brown at H3-8313 or H3-3039.
Catholic Daughters of America Court Sacred Heart 1373 initiates nine new members at Sacred Heart Hall on March 14. New members include Mrs. Gallagher, Mrs. Carroll, Mrs. Niemyer, Mrs. Deffenbaugh, Mrs. Heyn, Mrs. Knight, Mrs. Morris, Miss Marcella Maxam, and Miss Rita Payne McKay. Grand Regent Faubel and Father Purcell preside. visitors from several courts attend. a six piece tea service is presented and refreshments follow the ceremony.
The Coronado Woman's Club meets tomorrow at 1 30 p m in Christ Church Parish Hall to elect officers and executive board members for the coming year. The nominating slate includes President Mrs M R Francis Vice President Mrs Merrill Duncan Recording Secretary Mrs H Rush Corresponding Secretary J J Corrin Treasurer Mrs R A Bradt and board members for one and two year terms. Alan Laing will address the club on the bond issues on the April 13 ballot joined by Camp Fire Girls and Girl Scouts.
Over 100 members of the American Institute of Decorators stopped in Coronado for a weekend visit after their 17th Annual Conference in Beverly Hills. The group, led by Karl Bock, newly elected Institute president, was hosted by Mrs. M. M. Girard and Tevis Wilson. Ross Thiele hosted a luncheon in La Jolla.
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