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Newspaper
Coronado Compass
Location
Coronado, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1948
Page
4
Editorial lauds Coronado Floral Association for twenty two years of annual exhibitions except wartime. The event showcases diverse displays, reflects island transformation from sagebrush to bloom, and attracts visitors across the county.
Mayor Archibald Abel said David Oliver of the federal disposal agency will arrive in Coronado tomorrow to inspect the former U S O building. The site has been vandalized since last year’s closure, and Oliver may arrange repairs and suggest lowering the government asking price due to its condition.
Sacerd Heart Court will sell home made cookies pies and cake Saturday at Tenth and Orange Ave from eight until twelve. Proceeds support court activities with hours listed as eight to twelve.
The event features a full section run by Coronado Women's Club led by Mrs. A. J. Seavey. The table arrangement class remains a highlight under Mrs. Harold Swan. A commercial display area is supervised by a committee chaired by Mrs. Clyde Numbers, with lunch served by a BPW club group.
A lively 1923 reminiscence covers a political open house with names like Walter Stitt Tom Stodghill Buzz Sawyer and Dorothea McCall as well as the loquat scandal at a flower show. The author recalls late night precinct chatter and a scouts guard turning loquats into breakfast with a commemorative uproar.
Chytrus announces a City Council bid saying an experienced businessman is needed to run Coronado's government. He is married with one child and aims to boost business, raise the city's profile, and secure more credit for community efforts.
McEver says he agreed to run after Coronado business friends urged more businessmen into city government. He accepted to stop passing the buck and will take his Council seat next Tuesday afternoon with fairness to all and favors to none.
The Compass hosts a lively election night open house at City Hall with coffee and doughnuts from Anderson's Coronado Home Bakery and help from The Beachcombers. Mae Wagstaff kept the tabulation steady for six hours while Dorothy Small and Buzz Sawyer assisted with lines and information.
Bond Issue No. 4 Hog Ranch purchase on Silver Strand totals 1762 yes and 1385 no. In City Treasurer race J H Quartly leads with 1689 votes over 875 for O F E Bartoe and 577 for Harper De Scrymgeour. City Clerk A R Mathewson runs unopposed and wins with 3061 votes.
Arthur H Bratz president of the Coronado City Employees Association says the association is gratified by the strong voter support for the City Employees Retirement Plan in Tuesday's election. He notes the important role city workers play in Coronado's future growth and prosperity.
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