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Newspaper
Coronado Compass
Location
Coronado, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1948
Page
1
Coronado residents attended a Pacific Square event featuring the new song Moon over Coronado composed by Anche Odie, with Councilman B G Stanley thanking Odile and the ballroom movement. Mayor George F Neal and Archibald Abel were noted as involved.
State officials informed Coronado and National Guard leaders that the former USO building on the Strand will become the Guard armory for Battery B of the 71st Anti-Aircraft Gun Battalion. About 120 officers and men will operate there next year, with the plan approved by the State Public Works Board and coordination with the Federal Works Agency ongoing.
The Coronado City Council reaffirms its housing project stance and seeks federal action via Mayor Neal. A December 28 public hearing on the new zoning ordinance is set, Whitnall to be terminated January 10, and fiscal plans adjust for state retirement costs and a Saturday city hall closure vote.
Coronado Chamber of Commerce sets December 17 as deadline to return ballots in its mail election. Nominating committee led by Laurence Priddy proposes Wm. Gerelich Clarence Anderson Preston Primm H C Burkheimer Gordon Finnall Albert Bram Elmer Muhi Clyde Bowman R K Eastman Curtis Hinkle Lou Pollack Dr Wm T Booth Dr J P Vernetti Quentin Roy Alan Laing Alfred Laing for director positions.
The Coronado Compass Friday News announces a special issue with four full size six page sections matching the regular Wednesday edition. Compass offers choicebooks valued up to 878 each with new annual subscriptions. one book per subscription while supplies last.
Prominent naval officers attended the Pearl Harbor Day program at the Coronado Theatre last Tuesday night. Rear Adm. Bieri and Rear Adm. Rogers led a film screening of the Navy color feature Secret Land. Comdr. David E. Banger, part of the Antarctic expedition, shared first hand experiences from Byrd's South Polar trip.
Ensign M. E. Bail of 914 Tenth Street ditched an FJ Fury five miles off the mainland side of South Coronado Island Tuesday morning after engine failure. He abandoned the aircraft without injury and floated in a life jacket until rescued by a North Island crash boat.
Coronado resident and senior partner in the firm bearing his name Charles J Soderberg Soderbery & Son died suddenly at home 862 J Avenue age 74. NY native who moved east to Coronado in 1918 survived by wife Charlotte E Soderbery two sons Charles and Robert two grandsons Charles Soderbery and Robert Soderbery two granddaughters Marianne and Jane Funeral services set for 2 p.m. at Columado Mortuary with Rev Harry O Nash. burial Greenwood Memorial Park San Diego.
Coronado Chamber of Commerce Board votes to request 6000 dollars in the city budget for the chamber to act as its advertising agent. The group also asks the council for details on city revenue from licenses and potential increases, while plans for 1949 directors’ ballots proceed.
Coronado Safety Council members met at the Fire Station to audit the Treasurer’s report discuss Christmas advertising and install new officers. A. K. Fuller named chairman with Carol Fiffled as vice chairman. Admiral Friedell, retiring chair, announced the changes and heard Police Chief J. W. Jordan report on motion pictures.
Hildegarde sang for over an hour at the Circus Room of the Hotel del Coronado with pianist Salvatore Gioe and Eddie Oliver’s orchestra. The crowd of 400 plus included many Coronatians and visitors from Los Angeles. She performs nightly for two weeks with Oliver and his band in the Circus Room and Everett’s orchestra in the Terrace Room.
Coronado gains two new entries in the current Who's Who in America. Rear Admiral George F. Neal and Dr. Meyer Wiener are highlighted as notable local residents. The Compass extends congratulations.
Tim Holt the RKO film star and son of Jack Holt will entertain as guest of honor at the Coronado Kiwanis Christmas Party on Monday evening December 20 at the Cutler Field. Holt will bring a famous horse for an act and will appear gratis with other features planned for Coronado's children. He and his group will stay at the Coronado Motor Inn during the visit.
Lt. Malcolm M. Longinotti 26 of Coronado was the pilot killed when a modified F-80 jet fighter plunged into the sea five miles off La Jolla during a training flight from North Island. Debris found. depth prevents recovery. Survived by wife Eleanor and parents Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Longinotti.
The Coronado City Employees Assn presents a $15 check to The Compass increasing the Youth Club Fund. The donation follows Ernie Demetriou’s Lemon Dance at the Police and Fire men’s Ball. The check is signed by Arthur H. Bratz, association president, and R. M. Waterhouse, treasurer.
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