Free Point Landing and Holiday Happenings in Coronado
Santa delivered a flawless three point landing at Cutler Field as thousands of Coronado youngsters cheered. The piece highlights community events from a Swanis party, Rotary Club talk, and a 50 foot Welcome Coronado sign at the ferry entrance, plus Christmas film showings and holiday cards from the Naval Air Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Cutler Field
Coronado
Rotary Club Saal
Alfred, Laing, Jr
Cloome
Naval Air Station
Northnd
J. Rice
Christmas Eve Secret Gift Bearer Cheer Message
A lyrical note speaks of a hidden Christmas gift bearer who travels unseen on a moonbeam and works through the night to bless children. The speaker invites kindness and goodwill, urging love and cheer throughout the year.
Post Office to Close at Noon Friday Christmas Eve
The Coronado Post Office will close at 12 noon on Christmas Eve to honor President Truman’s half Holiday for federal workers. One window remains open for parcel deliveries, but no other business will occur after noon. Delivery service will continue as usual including Christmas day.
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Coronado
Truman
A. A. Wilson
Holiday Pranks Costly for Art Student
Edward H. Troy Jr., 25, an art student from 914 Adella Avenue, faced City Judge BE. 8 S. Wattawa after a Sunday incident in which he damaged property at 811 B Avenue and a cottage behind it. He received 25 fine for disorderly conduct and a 30 day jail term for malicious mischief, suspended if restitution is paid within two weeks.
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Edward H. Troy Jr
Adella Avenue
S. Wattawa
Troy
B Avetie
C. T. Gladden
Nancy
Ted Brandes
O.R. Vosburgh
Don Watson
Peas Wattawa
Young Troy
Gladden
Santa Claus Arrives Friday With Police Escort in Coronado
Santa Claus will arrive from the North Pole at about 6 p.m. Friday aboard a fire truck with a motorcycle escort in Coronado. A 6000 person crowd is expected at the Christmas tree on Orange Avenue as police blockade streets and festivities begin at 4 30. Santa will visit shut in children after gifts of candy are handed out to 2000 3000 youngsters.
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Oice
Ronado
Santa Claus
North Pole
Coronado
Orange Avenue
Santa
Harry Perkins
Rotary Club Community Service Committee
Santa Claus Lands By Helicopter At Cutler Field
Santa nicknamed Lt. Nick is rescued by a U S Navy helicopter from North Island and lands at Cutler Field as thousands of Coronado residents cheer a holiday program. The event features Holt riding, Shiek the parlor act, high school band, and Kiwanis led carols.
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Santa Claus
Cutler Field
North Pole
Nick
North Island
Coronado
Habsbourg
Young Holt
Escondido Ranch
Rancho
Santa
Kiwanis
Pop” Millar
Arthur L. Cohen
Burt
Kramer
Coronado Theatres
Kiwanis Club
Naval Air Station
J. W. Weise
Navy
Mres. A. C. Smith
Ray Pitton
Coronado Urges Last Minute Shoppers to Shop at Home
The Coronado Compass promotes shopping at home as ideal for last minute buyers. Stores are well stocked with reasonable prices and easy parking. merchants, managers, and clerks are friendly neighbors ready to help with quick exchanges.
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Bay
Coronado Compass
Suirendana
Coronado
Scout Drive Planned for Balboa Park Building
A meeting of Coronado and San Diego leaders outlined a area wide drive to fund a new Boy Scout Headquarters in Balboa Park. The session in the Bank of America room was led by C. V. Brandon with Russell Kliegel guiding the February county drive. Attendees included Clarence Anderson and Harvey Atherton.
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Balboa Park
Bank of America
C. V. Brandon
Coronado
Russell Kliegel
San Diego
Scout Council
Clarence Anderson
Harvey Atherton
Villanova Football Team to Attend Coronado Gala Night
Villanova college football players arriving December 29 at Hotel del Coronado for their Harbor Bowl week will be guests at a civic theatre party. Wm Connely confirms acceptance by telegram. Burt Kramer and Florence Brown organize a 35 man squad hospitality program before Harbor Bowl game.
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Villanova
Hotel del Coronado
Coronado Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Wm. Connely
Coronado Theatres, Inc
Burt Kramer
Florence Brown
Coronado
West Coast
Cutler Field
Eleven new directors named to Coronado Chamber board
The Coronado Chamber of Commerce elected eleven new directors from 18 candidates after recounted ballots at La Avenida. Holdovers will serve another year, with new officers to be chosen at the January 5 meeting. The board seeks DMV re registration help, Christmas lighting funding nears 900 dollars, and a publicity push via Mrs Blanche Odle for her song Moon Over Coronado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coronado Chamber of Commerce Board
la Avenida
Clarence Anderson
al Bram
Elmer Muhl
R. K. Eastman
H. C. Burkheimer
Clyde Bowman
Lou Pollack
Curtis Hinkle
Dr. W. T. Booth
Alan Laing
Alfred Laing
Jno
R. Robertson
Henry Weston
Kenneth Carson
John C. Schroeder
Charles Soderberg
Leo Hanson
al Boileau
Charles Free
San Diego
Bay Area
Blanche Odle
Moon Over Coronado
Pacific Square
Elmer Muhl to Head Coronado Yacht Club
Elmer Muhl, Coronado merchant and yachtsman, was elected commodore of the Coronado Yacht Club and will take office immediately. Ben Seymour steps down. Earle B. Childs is re elected vice commodore and Charles Allen becomes rear commodore. Other officers include Robert Niemyer secretary Charles Soderberg treasurer and directors Robert Parker Henry Bornsen.
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Elmer Muhl
Coronado
Coronado Yacht Club
Ben Seymour
Earle B. Childs
Charles Allen
Robert Niemyer
Charles Soderberg
Robert Parker
Henry Bornsen
First St Snafu Referred Back to Planning Body
The City Council voted to refer the First Street waterfront dispute back to the Planning Commission despite mayoral committee backing for public access routes to the bay. The panel favored extending Avenue I and a six foot path with a five foot setback, while calls for a public hearing grew.
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Bayside
Planning Commission
MacMullen
Scott
Col
Commission
Proposed Coronado Zoning Changes Detailed by Planning Director
Planning Director Glenn Wade releases major points of the New Zoning Ordinance for Coronado property owners. Changes include moving multiple parcels from apartment to business, neighborhood business, hotels or apartments, duplex zones, and industrial designations. a 50 foot street strip reclassifies to duplex. all single family homes defined as 7000 square feet minimum. duplex Defined as two complete units.
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Coronado
Glenn Wade
Post Office
10Th Street
C Avenue
Copley Estate
Isabella Avenue
E Avenue
1St Street
Ferry Company
LIG Industrial
D Avenue
1St
4Th Streets
4Th Street
G & H Avenues
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Paul Beede
Cor
Nased
Creanon
Chamber of Commerce
34Th Street
Coroo Theatre
Coroo
Ractive Card
Ressel
Tairman al Boileau
Mber
Exhis Group
Patricia Pyle
Hollywood
Phillip Watkins
University
Ifornia
Santa Barbara
Jacqueline ‘Ins
Uni- 7 of California
Berk
Ins
Over Ado
Hilde
Mance
Dancer
Prancer
HE. Condra
Frank G
Eric Lohman
Santa So Jobly
G. K. Sebach
Sokee Hiwedt
Miramar Naval Air Base
R.H.W
Boy Scout Headquarters
E. G. Staner
First Street
Bayview Estates
Melbourne McEver
McEver
Alonzo Jessop
Benson Scott
Louis Millen
Col. John
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