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Newspaper
Coronado Compass
Location
Coronado, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1947
Page
5
The article notes Life Magazine featured Coronado with two pages on Pop Millar Day praising Juvenile Police Officer Millar. It disputes Life's census showing 6932 and estimates current population around 17 000, after a wartime census suggested over 25 000.
Escondido Chula Vista El Cajon and La Mesa achieved perfect safety scores for the week ending April 1 1947 with no traffic deaths or injuries. Coronado recorded one injury while National City and Oceanside each had two injuries. San Diego saw one death and 25 injuries.
A reader notes eggs with unusually shiny shells are likely stale and should be tested for freshness before use. The observation suggests shell sheen may indicate longer storage prior to sale.
The San Diego Union lists top sellers at Compass Book Store located at 854 Orange Avenue. Fiction leaders include The Wayward Bus, Lydia Bailey, Pavilion of Women, and The Miracle of the Bells. Non fiction leaders are Peace of Mind, Secret Mission, Information Please Almanac, An Essay on Morals.
In The Nation section major literary titles receive brief notices. Lydia Bailey by Kenneth, The Wayward Bus by John Steinbeck, The Miracle of the Bells by Russell Janney, Gentleman's Agreement by Laura Hobson. Non fiction leaders include Peace of Mind by Joshua Liebman and Information Please edited by John Kieran. The Egg and I by Betty MacDonald and The Lincoln Reader edited by Paul Angle are reviewed.
An optometrist Dr William L Barkin opens a new office at 1133 Loma beside City Hall in San Diego offering in house lens grinding eye examinations and complete sunglasses. Glasses can be copied with precision and existing frames adjusted at no cost or obligation with credit available.
A compilation of various Coronado clubs and organizations with meeting details. Rotary, Lions, 20-30 Club, Kiwanis, Women's Auxiliary, Toastmasters, Odd Fellows, American Legion, Veterans posts, Masonic Temple, Business and Professional Women, Rebekah Lodge, I.O.C.F., Jewish Community Council, and the Voyagers Class announce weekly or monthly gatherings, locations, and event notes.
Coronado branch of the American Red Cross holds sewing and knitting every Wednesday from 10:00 to 4:00 at the Masonic Hall. City Council meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 3:00 PM in City Hall. Planning Commission meets 2nd and 4th Mondays at 7:30 PM. Recreation Commission on 2nd and 5th Tuesdays at 8:00 PM. Board of Education meets 2nd Thursday monthly in the High School. For meetings call City Hall at Henley 3-3128.
City officials announce Coronado Clean-up Week proclaimed by Mayor Kenneth B. Carson running April 14 through 19. Residents should prepare by tying newspapers and magazines separately for pickup and assist in the youth program led by Pop Millar.
A five year old entertains visitors while her mother is away and overheard remark on her looks. The girl answers with a witty rebuke spelling out that she is “awfully smart” rather than pretty. The moment captures a playful exchange and the child’s quick wit.
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