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Newspaper
Coronado Compass
Location
Coronado, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1948
Page
2
Loretta, born May 30 1930 in Dallas, tackles school life in Coronado with plans for a girl drum corps and makeup work in high school plays. She seeks cosmetology as a career while juggling detention passes from a strict teacher.
The recreation department and the VFW sponsor a Marble Tournament with semi finals Sunday at 2 30 p m at the VFW hall. Ricky Foster faces Donald Gilliland while Guy Gilliland plays Donald Wright. The winners advance to a final match scheduled for Saturday.
At morning assembly today Coronado High School will vote for student officers. Presidential candidates are Marcy Brooks Daryl Foley and Don Davis. Vice presidential contenders include Jack McCants Tom Brown Willie Wilhelm and Bob Riveria. Secretary candidates are Sally Marley Alicia Weeks and Maryellen Melton. Treasurer rivals are Jean Chan and Beverly Runde.
Vandiver, director of recreation, joined a group of VFW members including Ronald Noon H J Kimble James Van Cleve Tom Stodghill Walter Lowe and Grif Roberts in a veteran affairs meeting.
Sunday racing on San Diego Bay features Earle Childs skippering Yankee Doodle to an easy win in the second race of the E D Wellington Series. Pronto II, Frank Willets owner, finishes second with Elmer Muhl aboard Spray. many other sailors are listed as participants and onlookers enjoy a large Coronado Yacht Club turnout. The next race is scheduled for next Sunday as club members celebrate camaraderie and competitive spirit.
A bustling recap of school life featuring ASB officer uncertainty, GAA parade, and varied lunchtime festivities. Students from Kearney through Escondido enjoyed softball basketball and a cafeteria luncheon while seniors plan graduation and a May 8 dance.
Chief J W Jordan reports a growing program giving free tickets to Village Theatre or Coronado Theatre for courteous driving. First recipient Mrs Ernest Mendenhall of 525 Alameda Blvd followed by six more: Mrs Lucille G Bandel Mrs Mary Elizabeth Weisgerber Lt jg Lloyd Sternberg Allen G Ensign Alvin Godfrey and Dr William Booth under Safety Council sponsorship with local police and theatres.
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