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Newspaper
Coronado Compass
Location
Coronado, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1948
Page
1
Local notes list volunteers still needed for a big signup at the High School gyms through September 18. Election precinct officials are especially desired per Captain R C Carstophan USN Ret. and Mrs Carstophan.
William Lemle son of Brig. Gen W W C Lemle USMC retired and Mrs Lemle returns to San Diego for a course at Boyden School to prepare for U S Naval Academy examinations after turning 17 and serving with the Marine Corps Reserve tank battalion at Oceanside.
Coronado man Bata Meech Parker registered first at the high school gym as the second peacetime draft begins. By 2:40 p.m. eleven men had signed up with Chief Registrar Harry L. Parkins guiding volunteer staff and delaying the after-work rush.
Mrs. Neil Taylor announces the second year of the community concert series with dates for Igor Gorian Gran gan ensemble Van Merriman Ballroom Bart lett and Robinson in January February and April. The program lineup includes Igor Gorian January 25 Gran gan ensemble February 23 Van Merriman and Bart lett Robinson April 1.
Mrs. Boettiger daughter of the late President Roosevelt visited Coronado over the weekend as guest of Mr and Mrs John Roosevelt at 536 A Avenue She plans to stay until her son with polio is cleared by Corona naval hospital officials and then move to Los Angeles Her mother Eleanor Roosevelt will broadcast from Paris while Mrs Boettiger speaks from a Hollywood station They previously visited Coronado for the California Newspaper Publishers convention and in 1942 during the President’s war facility inspection trip The Roosevelts plan to return to Pasadena next week
Lt Col Bryant commanded of ficer of the 730th Gun Battalion addressed the 20 30 club at the weekly dinner. He explained the National Guard scope and what establishing a gun battery nearby would mean to the community.
Sponsors Captain and Mrs. Steadman Teller publish rules for the Coronado Junior Horse Show to be held September 12 at the golf club grounds. Eligible competitors are riders under eighteen with no entry fees or admission charges. Classes include best groomed hacks and hunter divisions, equitation hunter seat, horsemanship, working hunters, and a paired class for young riders.
Judge J. C. Hutcheson of Houston, Texas will speak on the Palestine issue as guest at the Rotary Club luncheon tomorrow at Hotel del Coronado. The noted jurist will be in attendance.
Rep Charlés Pletchér, candidate for no election in the 23rd congressional district, will address a meeting at 8 p.m. at Coronado high school. Dorthea McCall will introduce Tom Hamilton, chairman of the county central committee, with Jane Gad and Adm. George Neal also involved.
Capt. Richard Ruble will be transferred from command of the USS Valley Forge to become aide to the Secretary of the Navy. The move places Ruble in a senior advisory role at the Pentagon with duties tied to high level defense planning.
The San Diego and Coronado Ferry Company announced new paper tokens to be used with the Coronado ferry system starting September 13. Single passenger fares will be ten cents or a token, replacing the metal tokens used by San Diego Electric Railway buses and street cars. Other rate increases approved by the Public Utilities Commission add five cents for each car transported.
Coronado Unified announces the opening next Tuesday of the new school term with anticipated enrollment growth. The district lists Wilfred Seaman High, Paul Stouffer Elementary Junior High, and Glorietta School among facilities, with a full teaching roster including high school teachers and elementary junior high staff.
Imperial Beach readers react to Coronado's September 14 special election on buying the Silver Strand ranch. The piece forecasts the bond's approval could strip South Bay residents of input as the county loses the right to block dumping, with odds of the hog ranch becoming a garbage dump within six months.
The Coronado Youth Center dedicated March 30 1946 becomes a junior and senior high school youth club. Gifts include a Hancock battle ensign and a Franklin life preserver. a Rotary silver trophy helps launch a robust trophy case. An adult supervisor guides activities during 11 hours daily.
The Coronado Music Society’s final summer concert drew loud applause as director Dr. Nikolai Sokoloff and soloists were lauded for a longer program. Whitney Tustin on oboe and Carolyn Blakeslee in two Mozart arias led a varied program including Corelli pieces, a Serenade, and Britten’s Serenade Op. 31.
Look magazine plans an eight page San Diego Holiday photo spread featuring Coronado in its San Diego area section. San Diego California Club officials say Look staff spent weeks in the region gathering pictures and information for the current article. The feature highlights the area’s many holiday attractions and its contrast of seashore marine and desert.
The 1948 schedule lists games for Coronado and opponents including St. Augustine at Balboa Stadium on Sept 23 and matchups with Leuzinger Kearny Chula Vista Point Loma Sweetwater La Jolla Oceanside and Escondido through November 19.
The Compass editorial office reports 32 new subscriptions in three days, excluding Sunday, guiding press for a twice weekly edition. No drive or campaign. just steady growth and commitment to quality. Keep The Compass Habit.
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