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Newspaper
Coronado Compass
Location
Coronado, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1948
Page
2
Local shops offer perfumes from Gourielli at Ballard and Brockett, Bettina ceramic gifts, and Belle air home decor. Oriental Arts lists half price ceramics and 25 percent off remaining Rattan, with Christmas hours and new arrivals in Swatow vases and figurines.
A San Diego style roundup pitches citrus gifts from Brunner’s Food Shop on Orange Ave and Coronado Department Store’s Prima Ballerinas slippers. It promotes massage and steam bath sessions at Hotel Del Studio, headed by Mrs. Stahl, as ideal Christmas indulgences for busy families and weary spouses.
Coronado Players hold meeting at the High School and appoints Elinor Canedy as Radio Workshop head. Tryouts for The Constant Wife by Somerset Maugham set for tomorrow night and Friday night in Room 3 and the Auditorium respectively. Vassar alumnae group organized with Mrs. George Kenyon as president and plans a scholarship fundraiser.
High School students directed by Mrs. Elizabeth Huser presented the play Why the Chimes Rang at the P T A meeting in the Auditorium. The High School Choir performed songs and refreshments were served after the performance.
A full length French feature La Fille du Puisateller with English subtitles screens at 8 p m Friday and Saturday at the School of Fine Arts 692 Margarita Avenue Monty Lewis Director also showing a color film Jungle Quest for the Great Stone Heads about the National Geographic expedition to Vera Cruz Mexico and the excavation of massive pre Inca Toltec carvings 15 to 20 feet high dated about 1800 years ago.
Mrs. John A. Quinn formerly Rose Chenault directed music for Coronado Bethel No 160 and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star married Marine Sgt. Quinn III in Phoenix. The ceremony at Phoenix First Presbyterian Church drew several hundred guests. The couple now reside at 1215% Fifth Street.
The children of oe Heart School will present their Christmas program Monday at 8 pm in the Coronado High School Auditorium. A short play titled A Toy Shop depicts a toymaker's daughter who learns to share. The First Noel and Nativity Scene will be performed by upper grade pupils.
The Tau Omicron Phi sorority hosts a Christmas Benefit Ball December 22 at the Hotel del Coronado Circus Room from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Proceeds go to local charities including the Boys and Girls Aid Society and Coronado Hospital. Community sponsors include city officials and military officers.
Mrs. Omar D. Conger will entertain 40 guests at a cocktail party on Saturday at her Fourth Street home. Mrs. Vail Farrell, arriving from Schenectady New York, is expecting her son Thomas from the University of California to spend Christmas with her at G Avenue.
A roundup of Christmas events across Coronado clubs and organizations. Catholic Daughters, Business and Professional Women's Club, Methodist Church Women, Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church Women, Cotillion Club juniors and teens, Kiwanis community party featuring Tim Holt, 20 30 Club toy drives, VFW Auxiliary children’s party, Tau Omicron Phi benefit ball, French Club Dance, Coronado Pi Phis luncheon, and more. A mysterious new club on Alameda Boulevard plans an exclusive Christmas party with stage performances and heraldic designs.
Becky Harvey reviews a quick guide to last minute Christmas shopping with miniature wine gifts black and gold Jersey blouses unusual candles and festive ceramic cups. The piece highlights Duff Gordon port miniatures driftwood glow decorations and Christmas wrapping options at Coronad shop and Compass office directions.
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