Father Delivers Son to Police in Coronado Burglary Case
A father turned his son over to Coronado police after suspecting stolen property. The arrest implicates three juveniles, ages 15 and 17, in a burglary at Bay Lumber and Supply Co. and links to two prior burglaries and three failed attempts. Police Chief J. W. Jordan notes two more planned break-ins.
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Leben Market
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Beauchamp Elected Chairman of Naning Commission
J M Beauchamp was elected chairman of the Planning Commission Friday night to succeed Eason Scott who resigned. Scott was present and participated in discussion of several problems. Carl Ince, named last week by the City Council to succeed Scott, was sworn in and took part in deliberations.
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J. M. Beauchamp
Planning Commission
Eason Scott
Scott
Carl Ince
Shaler Explains Ideologies to Lions Club
Paul Shaler, journalism and English teacher at Coronado High School, spoke at the Lions Club luncheon. He outlined major ideologies including Communism, Socialism, and Capitalism and contrasted their world impact. Earl Childs chaired and announced a party for Club members before Christmas.
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Paul Shaler
Coronadoigh School
Lions Lab
Shaler
Earl Childs
Club
Coronado DeMolay Chapter Installs Charter Officers
De Me First Street Coronado youths received DeMolay degrees and became Charter members at the chapter installation. Harold J. Wasilk is the first Master Councilor with Leonard Nagel Walter Brown Raymond Ince and William Muhl in key posts. The first meeting was at the Masonic Temple with Andrew Benedict urging Master Masons to join the Masonic Club.
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Coronado
Order of de Molay
Harold J. Wasilk
Leonard Nagel
Walter Brown
Raymond Ince
William Muhl
Masonic Temple
Andrew Benedict
Choir of 80 Voices Christmas Program At Coronado High
The Coronado Junior High School Music Department presents a Christmas program by an eighty voice choir under Mrs. Mary Ellen Woodhouse. The concert is at 8:00 P.M. Thursday December 18 in the Coronado High School Auditorium with no charge. Students may hear the choir at 10:15 A.M. and 2:30 P.M. on Wednesday December 17. Parents and adults are welcome.
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Coronado High School
Mary Ellen Woodhouse
Royal Wedding Newsreel Shown at Coronado Theatre Tonight
The British Royal Wedding appears in a newsreel at the Coronado Theatre this evening. Theatre manager William Sale announced the program detailing the historic event where the English Princess wed the man she chose.
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Coronado Theatre
William Sale
Rotarians Plan Ladies Night at Hotel Del Coronado
Coronado Rotary Club hosts a ladies night tonight with cocktails at 5 30 at Dr William T Booths home. The program starts about 8 30 in the Circus Room followed by dancing and entertainment for members and wives.
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Coronado Rotary Club
Hotel del Coronado
William T. Booth
Santa Sits on Hot Seat Plane Ignites
Coronado firemen answered a small blaze when Santa displayed his airplane at Orange Avenue and Tenth Street. Rain caused a wiring short, briefly threatening the scene, but the fire was controlled and Santa resumed his duties for local youngsters.
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Santa
Orange Avenue
Coronado
Tenth Street
St. Nick
Redevelopment Bill Moves Toward Governor Warren
Gordon Whitnall reports a redevelopment bill is prepared for Governor Warren with the January special session in mind. He says no extra advisor is needed to draft it, but help will be required to clear it through committee and the legislature. The City Council hires Doris Sullivan for up to 600 dollars.
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Warren
Gordon Whitnall
Whitnall
Commission
Doris Sullivan
Pop Millar Collects Newspapers for Bike Safety Drive
Pop Millar launches a paper drive to benefit the local 20 30 Club with funds used to tape Coronado bicycles in luminous tape. Clubs across the county report success reducing accidents by outlining bikes at night. Residents should place papers on the curb by Friday night or before 8 Saturday morning.
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Pop Millar
Coronado
Jr. Chambers of Commerce
Chief Jordan to address Kiwanis lunch in Coronado
J W Jordan Coronado Chief of Police will speak at the Kiwanis Club luncheon at 12 15 at the La Avenida Cafe delivering updates from the Governor's Crime Conference on crime fighting. Mel Edwards serves as program chairman with Father Henry J Stack of Coronado Catholic Church also featured.
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J. W. Jordan
Coronado
Kiwanis Club
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Jordan
Mel Edwards
Henry J. Stack
Karen Nelson
Daugh
Colts Triumph Over Heaviest Competition of Season
The Coronado Colts beat the San Fernando Valley Athletics 27 to 13 in muddy conditions. Blaisdell ran 75 yards for a touchdown, Turnipseed caught two passes and had one interception for two more scores, Tugle added a reception for the final TD, and Kruger kicked 3 of 4 extra points. Halftime entertainment featured the VFW District Drum and Bugle Corps and the NAS Band under Chief Blake.
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Coronado
VFW
Coronado Colts
San Fernando Valley
Colts
Blaisdell
Turnipseed
VFW District
Naval Air Station Band
Blake
Civil Service Seeks 20 Percent Pay Hike for 1948
The Civil Service asked the City Council for a 20 per cent raise for 1948. The council decided to discuss the request in a special conference before a formal vote in an open meeting.
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Civil Service
Narrowing of Orange Avenue Hits a Snag
At a Planning Commission meeting Friday night Gordon Whitnall a Los Angeles planning consultant said the State Highway department would not approve angel parking on Orange Avenue as it falls under state maintenance after the new year. The Commission told him to raise the issue with the State Highway department and report back.
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Planning Commission
Gordon Whitnall
Los Angeles
Commission
Highway Department
State Highway Department
Orange Avenue
Whitnall
Local Merchants Hold Breakfast Meeting
Eastman presided at a well attended breakfast of merchants who sponsored city decorations. They praised the Santa Claus on Orange Avenue near the Bank of America and discussed a January start for guest speaker breakfasts. A board meeting was set for this evening. details from Mr. Eastman Henry 3-5342.
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Eastman
Santa Claus
Orange Avenue
Bank of America
Association
Henley
All Navy Football Finals Set at Balboa Stadium
The All-Navy Football Final will be played Saturday next week in Balboa Stadium with East champion facing Pacific Coast champion. Proceeds go to Navy Relief, tickets 2.50 reserved and 1.00 general admission, aiming to a 25000 attendance. Cororado committee includes Capt A J Gray Jr as chairman and Comdr H C Rust C C Fifield A R Stern M T Seligman Lewis Coxe. reservations at Chamber of Commerce 1370 Orange Avenue.
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Balboa Stadium
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Pacific Coast
West Coast
Navy Relief
Coronado
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A. J. Gray, Jr
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H. C. Rust
C.C. Fifield
A. R. Stern
M. T. Seligman
Lewis Coxe
Chamber of Commerce
Orange Avenue
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