Citizens' Committee Plans Campaign to Save Local Golf Course
The Citizens' Committee of the local save the golf course program held meetings and a Friday high school meeting to inform residents about acquiring land west of Alameda Boulevard before subdivision sale. Campaign launching is deferred pending advice from Spreckels Company owners, with commitment sought from flower sponsors to build support.
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Citizens’ Committee of the Etocal
Riday
Alameda Boule
Spreckels ‘Companies
Fiowers
Alough
Compass
Coronado Beach Plane Crash Underscores Navy Pilot Survival
At 11 50 a m yesterday a Navy transport plane force landed off Coronado a mile offshore Lifeguards Harry Galpin and Walt Lowe launched their lifeboat and rescued Lt W J Kirkland of 425 H Avenue The damaged craft sank immediately with the pilot unharmed and uninjured.
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Navy
Coronado
Observiny
Harry Galpin
Walt Lowe
W. 3. Kirkland
H Avenue
Explosion at El Patio Court Near Catastrophe Elevates Mystery
At 3 A M a violent blast hit El Patio Court on B Avenue between Ninth and Tenth Streets. Grace McIthee, manager, saw two sailors flee as an 8 inch hole appeared and a Navy demolition bomb was suspected. Lt Kelley’s car roof was damaged while gunpowder odor lingered. Police report a second recent explosion in Coronado.
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el Patio Court
B Avenue
Ninth and
Tenth Streets
Grace McIthee
Kelley
USN
Coronado
Coronado Dairy Store Reopens Under New Management
The Coronado Dairy Store at 965 Orange Avenue opens this week with new owner Dan F Buckley. Buckley plans interior remodeling a new kitchen and will restore the house famous ice cream. Free delivery resumes daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Coronado Dairy
Orange Avenue
Dan F. Buckley
Buckley
Coronado Beach Property Preservation Pledge
A donor pledges support to preserve property west of Alameda Boulevard for Coronado with beach tennis municipal golf and club facilities. The donor may subscribe as Founder Member at 1000 each, with funds used for property purchase and potential future refund if funds are insufficient or finances permit.
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Alameda Boulevard
Coronado
History of Coronado Feature in The Compass Column
The Compass shares weekly History of Coronado features with a historical scene or event and invites readers to submit or loan photographs of notable local residents from yesteryear for publication and archival value.
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Coronado
The
Compass
Yesteryear
Coronado Yachtsmen Win Small Boat Regatta at Lido Isle
Coronado Yachtsmen led by Mr and Mrs Carl Ackerman won the Small Boat Regatta beating 11 rivals at Lido Isle Yacht Club Newport Beach last weekend. The Ocean Handicap series race on Sunday went to L E Alcumbrack s Pronto II with C F Kempff Jr Sur prise second and E D Wellington s Betty third. Alcumbracks lead the series with thirteen points as a final race remains. Guests at the Coronado Yacht Club include Mr and Mrs Robert W Merryman of Los Angeles hosted by Mr and Mrs R C Loveland owners of the ketch Valiant.
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Carl Ackerman
Lido Isle Yacht Club
Newport Beach
L. E. Alcumbrack
C. F. Kempff, Jr
E. D. Wellington
Betty
Alcumbracks
Coronado Yacht Club
Robert W. Merryman
Los Angeles
R. C. Loveland
Valiant
Gordon Fox
Newport
Coronado Swimmers Claim Two Firsts in Rough Water
In a Santa Monica one mile rough water swim on Sunday Coronado entrants captured two first place finishes. Jim Coatsworth won the boys novice class in 35 minutes 20 seconds while B J Hansen placed first in the veterans novice class. Don Fisher, also from Coronado, finished seventh in the senior men division amid tougher competition.
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Coronado
Santa Monica
Jimmy Coatsworth
B Avenue
B. J. Hansen
Coatsworth
Don Fisher
Fisher
Glorietta Bay Yachting Scene From The Gay Nineties
Glorietta Bay has long been Coronado’s yachting hub and a recent Compass photo shows the Rainbow Fleet era on Sunday afternoons. The image, lent by Percy Gurney of 945 E Avenue, contrasts line and speed with comfort, noting modern wake risks to ducks.
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Glorietta Bay
Coronado
Percy Gurney
E Avenue
San Diego Dog Show Set for Balboa Park Weekend
The Silver Bay Kennel Club announces an all-breed dog show this weekend at Balboa Park in the Federal Building. The event runs Saturday and Sunday and features a range of purebred entrants judged by specialty specialists.
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San Diego
Silver Bay Kennel Club
Federal Building
Balboa Park
Dr Barkin Eyes Right column moves to Page Five
Dr William L Barkin's Eyes Right column has been moved to Page Five of this issue. Editorial and Correspondence material will appear on Editorial Pages Four and Five in the future.
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William L. Barkin
Coronado to Film Short Motion Pictures Local Series
Coronado will be filmed in a series of short motion pictures shown locally for a week each month. The project aims to create a visual record of the community for growth and achievements and may become a feature for release to other theatres and organizations. Charles R. Seeling, a local resident and former Hollywood producer, will direct the Coronado scenes.
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Coronado
Charles R. Seeling
California Population Approaches Ten Million
California’s population is estimated at nine and a half million and still growing. The report notes that more than three percent of a million people arrived by motor transport last year.
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California
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Coronado Beach
Jack Gaffney
Golf Course Development Fund
First National Bank
Compass Book
Henley
Dr. Barkin
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