Coronado News Briefs Span Water Woes and Local Events
Water pressure at the amphibious base in Coronado dropped to near zero for over an hour due to emergency main line repairs. Free Bros. Market shoppers gain extra parking at the former J R Townsend used car lot adjacent to the store. Kiwanis District Attorney Don Keller discusses law enforcement efforts at Ladies Night with hypnotists demonstration. American Cancer Society fund drive under 20 30 Club sponsorship with Dr Lloyd Davis chair. Patsy Bratz named Girl of the Month by High School Girls League. writes Teen-Ager Topics. Dorothea McCall among GOP Central Committee members hosting Gov Warren in Sacramento breakfast. Compass Kiosk newsstand debuts 854 Orange Ave. George Croth wins award at North Island for gyro horizon indicator improvement. Paul D Peery to start introductory short story writing course next week. Cabrillo Bay area birth dailywoman Kathryn T Nicouse featured in history hour. PTA notes Easter vacation shifts April meeting to April 19.
Whitmore Named Recreation Director for Coronado
Richard C. Whitmore, ex Exeter recreation superintendent, is appointed Coronado Recreation Director effective April 25. He replaces W. T. Vandiver who left for a Los Angeles suburb. Whitmore has served Visalia and Los Angeles areas and has been active in Boy Scout work. The council also filled two vacancies on the City Recreation Commission.
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Recreation Commission
Richard C. Whitmore
Exeter
Tulare County
Coronado
W. T. Vandiver
Washington State College
University of Southern California
American Recreation Society
Exeter Lions Club
Toastmasters Club
San Joaquin Valley
Visalia
Hamlet film review praises Olivier classic at Coronado Theatre
The Compass lauds Olivier in Hamlet citing top performance by Olivier and Jean Simmons as Ophélia. William Walton score noted while critic approves overall, critiques black and white photography and gray visuals as minor flaw.
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Olivier
Jean Simmons
Ophélia
Qute
William Walton
Britain
R.H.W
Coronado National Guard to demo heavy anti-aircraft gear
Army Day events will feature Battery B of Coronado’s National Guard demonstrating heavy anti-aircraft equipment at the Santa Tree intersection of Orange and Isabella Avenues. The 14th Anti Aircraft unit plans to use the Coronado Armory on the Silver Strand pending sale negotiations. Contracts around 35000 dollars are likely this month for the building purchase from the Federal Works Agency. Enlistments for the unit are open. interested men should contact Corporal Webber at 638 Kettner Boulevard San Diego.
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Coronado
National Guard
Christmas Tree
Orange and
Isabella Avenues
Bryant J. Kearney
Silver Strand
USO
Néf
Federal Works Agency
Col. Kearney
Se Sgta
Batare
State Guard
Kearney
Cpl. Webber
Kettner Bilvd
San Diego
Trans Bay Transit Push Aims For Coronado Link to Mainland
Coronado residents push for cheaper cross bay transport with a tunnel or ferry system backed by County and state officials. Mayor George F. Neal criticizes current rates and urges County help to launch a trans bay solution despite legal hurdles.
Coronado Music Society to award 1949 Ford in skill contest
The Coronado Music Society announces a contest of skill to benefit the maintenance fund. Contestants pay an entrance fee and fill in song lyrics for a chance to win a 1949 Ford club coupe. The winner will be named June 8 by San Diego Bay area judges. County counsel says the county may issue bonds for a bay tube but cannot purchase or place the ferry system in the county highway system. Officials say no city action until the Board of Supervisors notifies the Council of its decision.
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San Diego Union
Coronado
Mainland
Union
Ace
George F. Neal
San Diego
Neal
Bay
Ocean Beach
The
Coronado Music Society
California
Paul H. Schmidt
Gilder Jackson, Jr
Irving Snyder
San Diego Bay Area
County Board of Supervisors
City of
Diego
Oakland - Alameda
Oakland
Board of Supervisors
Adm Standley Named Area Chief For Pacific Coast
Admiral Wm H Standley named area chief of the Rehabilitation Commission for the Regular Veterans. He will oversee the Pacific Coast and back welfare measures for veterans including a Veterans Hospital for San Diego. The commission seeks congressional aid for a housing crusade amid a reported 200000 housing units needed this year.
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Adm
Wm. H. Standley
Cor
Rehabilitation Commission
Frank Gigiliotti
Standley
Commission
Pacific Coast
Veterans’ Hospital
San Diego
Gigiliotti
Coronado Chamber Announces New and Renewed Members
The Coronado Chamber of Commerce reveals new and renewed memberships this week led by Manager Arthur Johnson. Firms and individuals listed include Coronado Club Walter Albright accountant Coronado School of Fine Arts Sailor Main car dealer Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company N Gardner Co Elliott's Camera Shop George Crawford Plumbing Co Melbourne McEver Dr Werner Lehman Dr Wm Hamby Ahrens Cleaners Sunland Publishing Co Robert D Maxwell Co George Doolittle The Marston Co San Diego Transit System and San Diego and Coronado Ferry Co Walker's Department Store Dr James Vernetti Dr Wm L Barkin.
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Coronado Chamber of Commerce
Arthur Johnson
Coronado and
San Diego
Coronado Club
Walter 8. Albright
Coronado School of Fine Arts
Sailor Main
Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company
N. Gardner & Co
Elliott’s
George Crawford Plumbing Co
Melbourne
McEver
Werner Lehman
Wm. C. Hamby
Ahren
March Building Permits Totaled $76 160 City Hall
City Building Inspector Glen Wade announced March permits total 76 160 dollars, with 57 700 for five new dwellings and 12 750 for alterations and additions. Fence permits brought 3 455, one garage 480, two neon signs 400, and dwelling repairs 1 275.
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Glen Wade
Wade
Council Votes To Annex Silver Strand In Coronado
At the Tuesday session the City Council unanimously adopted an annexation ordinance extending Coronado city limits along the Silver Strand to Fort Emory. A 1-4 vote defeated a proposal to fund paving on B Avenue with State Highway taxes. Melbourne McEver supported annexation and zoning changes proposing apartments on Block 7 and business on Block 8.
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Silver Strand
Coronado
Strand
Fort Emory
Archibald D. Abel
R. L. Bental
Abel
Council Melbourne
McEver
Planning Commission
Dr William T Booth Elected Rotary Club President
Dr William T Booth prominent physician and civic leader was elected president of the Coronado Rotary Club at its annual election during a Hotel del Coronado meeting. He succeeds Capt Alexander J Gray Jr who will serve on the board for 1949 50. New directors include Col H H Bissell R E B Archibald Thomas F Carlin Dale Ginn and A E Schaefer. Leo J Hansen was re elected secretary treasurer.
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William T. Booth
Coronado
Leo J. Hansen
Coronado Chamber Invites Truman To Vacation Here
Coronado Chamber of Commerce invites President Truman for a vacation in Coronado offering access to beaches and naval facilities. A decorated white beach trunks set accompanies the invitation with note of rest and recreation at local hosteleries and the Silver Strand beach. Phoenix officials also invite Truman to visit Arizona’s State Capitol if he chooses a western stop.
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Paradise Isle
Truman
White House
Coronado
Arthur Johnson
Key West
Florida
Naval Air Station
Silver Strand
Johnson
Ocean Boulevard
C. E. van Ness
Phoenix
Chamber
Mr. van Ness
Phoenix Chamber
Arizona
Louis Millen
Compass
Coronado Chamber
President Truman
Coronado Chamber of Commerce
P.S
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Water Company
Free Bros. Market Shoppers
J. R. Townsend Co
Charles Free
Kiwanis Club
Don Keller
la Avenua
American Hypnotists Association
American Cancer Society
Lloyd Davis
Secon
Patsy Bratz
Arthur Bratz
Girls’ League
Patsy
Life
Sacramento
Dorothea McCall
Republican County Central Committee
Orange Avenue
George Croth
North Island
Croth
Paul D. Peery
Peery
San Diego Bay l Area
Kathryn T. Nicouse
Sanego Bay
Istoryy
Nancy Renner
PTA
Parent-Teachers Association
Tub
Whitmore
Tuebday
Couy
Keir Brooks
Niemyer
City Recreation
Southern California Horseless Carriage Club
Arthur Johnson, C
Hotel del Coronado
Los Angeles
Long Beach
Laguna Beach
General Petroleum Corporation
Ralph de Palma
U.S
E. S. Wattawa
J. W. Jordan
Ted Brandes
Clyde Scully
Brandes
Shakespeare
Time Magazine
Coronado Theatre
Pass
Elsinore Castle
Hamlet
Music Society
Area Chief Forces Commission
W. T. Booth
Rotary Club
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