Coronado Compass Details and Editorial Aim
The Coronado Compass, a weekly independent newspaper for Coronado California, outlines its mission to serve residents, aid in keeping Coronado among the Pacific Coast’s most beautiful cities, and project itself as a leading publication. It lists Louis Millen as publisher, Marvin K. Chase Jr. as co publisher, Richard H. Watkins auditor, and Jane Huff in features.
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Coronado
Calif
Louis Millen
Marvin K. Chase, Jr
Richard H. Watkins
Jane Huff
Pacific Coast
Coronado Compass
Why Is Coral Avenue Surfacing Delayed Until Spring
The State division of highways awarded the Coral Avenue project months ago and says work must proceed now to avoid deferral until next April due to winter weather. Coronado residents face widespread detours as El Cajon Boulevard also undergoes repairs, with officials apologizing for the inconvenience.
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State Division of Highways
Orange
Jonado
el Cajon Blvd
Coronado
el Yjonites
la Mesaites
Ronado
Standley Praises MacArthur on Far East Return
Admiral Standley and wife visited General MacArthur in Japan during a Far East tour. Standley praised MacArthur and noted friendly reception in Coronado, where old naval ties remain strong. He also stated plans to continue as chairman of Governor Warren's crime commission and welcomed three convictions from the Ukiah slot machine inquiry.
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Standley
MacArthur
Far East
U.S
Japan
Adm
Indley
Generalissimo
and Kai-Shek
Nang
Mmeang
Washion
D.C
Standleys
Warren
Crime Commission
Hildegarde Shines in a One Woman Show at Circus Room
Alameda columnist notes Hildegarde opens tonight in the Circus Room with a display of showmanship on par with Ziegfeld. Her performance blends witty repartee and romantic ballads, culminating in a hush as she delivers a haunting love song that lingers in the darkened room.
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Zorro
Everett Johannes
Alameda Times-Star
Hildegarde
Garbo
Camille
Ziegfeld
Richmond
General Grant
Hildy
Coironado Islands
Coronado Welcomes New Residents From Armed Forces
A list of military families arriving in Coronado includes Captain J A Callahan and Mrs Callahan with sons Joseph and John from Auburn Alabama now on Glorietta Boulevard, Captain Carstarphen and Mrs Carstarphen from Sherman Oaks with home on San Luis Rey, and numerous others from cities such as Grand Junction Colorado Pasadena Illinois Evanston Illinois Jacksonville Florida Los Angeles Elmira New York Honolulu and Memphis. They join former residents and relocate to homes on Mullinix Drive Third Street E Avenue and nearby Coronado Club housing.
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J. A. Callahan
USN
R. J. Carstarphen
Sherman Oaks
San Luis Rey
Capt. Carstarphen
Xmas Gifts Sold At Club Meeting
The Arts and Crafts section of the Coronado Woman's Club displayed and sold hand made articles at the December meeting under Mrs. Edgar E. Wess and Mrs. Francis Grisko. Items included hand printed towels luncheon sets cocktail napkin copper-tooled cigar ette boxes and book ends. The Music Section led by Mrs. Hugh Hadley presented Christmas music and group singing accompanied by tea.
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Coronado Woman’s Club
Edgar E. Wess
Francis Grisko
Hugh Hadley
Clarence Moore
New Ceramics Class at Coronado Fine Arts School
Monty Lewis announces a new ceramics class at the Coronado School of Fine Arts directed by Margaret Loring. Loring, a prominent local ceramic artist, led summer sessions at the Arts Museum in San Diego and has works shown in galleries and Gumps in San Francisco. Registration is open for a session starting January 4, three mornings weekly.
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Monty Lewis
Coronado School of Fine Arts
Margaret Loring
Coronado Women Aid With Christmas Drive and Toy Gifts
Coronado Welfare Committee led by Mrs Edward P Hogan organized a drive yielding 49 boxes weighing 471 pounds for Scotland, plus 800 donated toys repaired by Salvation Army workshops. Weekly gifts reach children at the Chil dren's Convalescent Home since the polio era. Camp Fire Girls and Girl Scouts assisted self sellers and posters.
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Edward P. Hogan
Coronado Women’s Club
Scotland
Corolneto
Coronado
Salvation Army
Walter Stitt
Magh M. Rush
F. Voltz
Robert A. Bradt
Camp Fire Girls
Girl Scouts
Edward P. Hogar
F. Barngrover
H. Bornsen
Ida Brooks
Bette Dean
A. Fisher
R. Carruthers
B. Garard
G. Hoyme
L. Kennett
8. Mann
H. M. Rush
Richard Stern
Robert Thorne
W. T. Vandiver
M. Weiner
Miss Elsie
M. Thompson
Christmas To Be Spent in Missouri
Mr. and Mrs. Donald C. Davis of Coronado will leave December 16 for Brookfield Missouri to spend Christmas with Lt. Davis' parents Mr. and Mrs. Randall N. Davis. They plan to return about December 28. Mrs. Davis is the daughter of Mrs. Harry P. Morris of Coronado.
Imperial Beach Opens New Post Office and Transit Improvements
The Imperial Beach post office opens in a Thoddin stucco building on First and Evergreen Avenues with rental boxes and space for growth. San Diego Transit System seeks a route extension to improve service for 80 percent of the area with buses every 36 minutes. E BE Wallace spoke at the Palm City District Chamber meeting, and Imperial Beach Civic Group hosted the South Bay Coordinating Council at the South Bay Community Center. Siamese cat Jen Sen, owned by Mrs. Dorothea Simmons, won best in breed at the Long Beach show as she prepares seven entries for Hollywood.
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Imperial Beach
Disinger Brothers
Pioneer Beach
First and Evergreen Avenues
Jean Alexander
San Diego
South Bay
Jen Sen
Blue Point
Dorothea Simmons
Imperial Beach Heights
Long Beach
Funeral Rites Held for Mrs McDonough in Coronado
Requiem High Mass celebrated yesterday morning at Sacred Heart Church for Mrs. Matik Mahon McDonough 66 of 640 J Avenue Coronado who died Saturday in Coronado Hospital Burial followed at Holy Cross cemetery under Ryan Mortuary. Surviving: husband the late Timothy A McDonough two daughters Mrs Michael A Thomas and Mrs Margaret Bartek a son Joseph McDonough and sister Mrs William P Casey.
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cDonough
Sacred Heart Church
Matikin Mahon McDonough
J Avenue
Coronado
Coronado Hospital
Holy Cross Cemetery
Ryan Mortuary
Michael A. Thomas
Margaret Bartek
Joseph McDonough
William P. Casey
Los Angeles
Wilkes Hart Wedding at Naval Air Station Chapel
Miss Queen Elizabeth Wilkes daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Wilkes of Carrollton Georgia married Lt(jg) Orland Charles Harp USN son of Mr and Mrs Harry Harp of San Francisco California at All Saints Chapel Naval Air Station Sunday at 4 pm Chaplain Martin officiated The couple will reside at their home on E Avenue after a secret honeymoon.
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Wilkes-Hart
Naval Air Station Chapel
Queen Elizabeth Wilkes
Richard Vernon Wilkes
Carrollton
Georgia
jg)Orland Charles Harp
USN
Harry L. Harp
San Francisco
Calif
All Saints Chapel
Naval Air Station
Martin
Eleanor Roosevelt
Sarah Wilkes
Salt Lake City
Utah
Julius Slovenko
USNR
Chandler
Arizona
Leland Harp
USA
Marty Stak
J Avenue
Harp
E. B. Martin
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Tom Franco
E Avenue
Don Emblen to Speak at Library Hour for Children
Author Don Emblen will talk to children Thursday at 4 p.m. about his book Palomino Boy and share information on horses and other animals.
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Don Emblen
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