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Newspaper
Coronado Compass
Location
Coronado, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1948
Page
5
Nevada and Villanova sharpen for the Harbor Bowl clash at Balboa Stadium on New Year’s Day. Coach Joe Sheek hits the Wolf Pack with Hawaii prep to scout the Main Lin squad now en route from Reno.
San Diego Civic Chorus brings Handel’s Messiah to Russ Auditorium next Monday at 8 30 p m. A 100 voice chorus with 36 piece orchestra performs under sponsor San Diego Recreation Department with soloists to be announced. Reserved seats for December 20 sale at Theatre’s Music Store.
Overseas Scrapbook reports that seven years after a heavy air raid destroyed the old House of Commons, the new $50 million building rises with orange paint and Aberdeen stone. It features modern ventilation, sound amplification, and a periscope attendance system. The old Ladies' Gallery will go, and the chamber dates back to 1850. The new House aims to be ready for debate by 1950.
High school assembly discussed marriage and adolescent dating issues led by Dr. Ralph Eckert a YMCA sponsored consultant on parental education. He outlined mate selection expectations and dating conduct while UCLA and USC lectures inform teenage groups.
Teen-agers at Coronado High School share a lively, gossip filled recap of social life. Couples split and form, parties, ski trips, and school events color the holiday note. The Islander page notes basketball wins, friends, and a lighthearted look at crushes and student life before vacation.
Coronado residents are now accepted for the Sunday County Tennis Doubles League to begin in January. Coronado with Oceanside and Vista entrants last year won the title, beating La Jolla Balboa Tennis Club and North Park. Entry blanks available through the San Diego City Recreation Department.
Commodore and Mrs. Ross Ward of Monterey California plan to relocate to Coronado and will reside at the Harmon Apartments on D Avenue.
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