Coronados News Briefs Show Local Happenings
Lions Club party at Coronado Yacht Clubhouse. Ward Beechley and Elsie plan to return to Coronado after New Year as Ward restarts architectural work in San Diego. Youth choir winter concert January 14 at Presbyterian Church. 1948 lawn bowling attendance nears two thousand with games at Library Park. Mill ions for Miss Tatlock opens at Village Theatre with John Lund and Wanda Hendrix. Ava Gardner stars in One Touch of Venus at Coronado Theatre New Year’s Eve. Mayor Neal returns to duties on limited basis. Acting Mayor Stanley served during illness. A Coronado hospital Christmas Day birth: Richard Fulton and Mrs Fulton welcomed a son on December 25, 1948.
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Ward Beechley
Los Angeles
Coronado
Wardland
Elsie ‘Oon
Beechley
San Diego
John Lund
Wanda Endrix
Village Theatre
Coronado Theatre
Ava Gardh
Richard Fulton
C Avenue
Coronado Hospital
Seven Christmas DUI arrests stun Coronado. weekend totals rise
Police Chief W. Jordan reports seven motorists jailed for drunk driving this December in Coronado the highest in years. Two were nabbed on Christmas near the Tree during Rotary party. One other drunk was picked on Christmas Eve. All pleaded guilty and face fines 75 to 100 dollars and 90 day license suspensions. Separate incident: Walter Horan fined 75 dollars and given suspended sentence for knife assault on Wm. A. yell after a dispute on Orange Avenue.
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Coronado
W. Jordan
Jordan
Rotary Club
Ye Avenue
E. S.ttawa
Actd
Lso Om
Watta
Walter F. Horan
Ange
Lice
Horan
Wm. A
E Avenue
Orange Avenue
Scully
Fox, Son
Boggeln
Coronado Wrestlers Reach Semi Finals in County Tourney
Coronado wrestling squad places five members in the San Diego tournament’s semi finals. Russell Elwell, 127 pounds. Jim Colbertson, 127. Elwell at 145. Jerry Sil at 175. and Max Drake in his weight class advanced from last week’s beginners’ event.
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Coronado
San Diego
Russell Elwell
Jim Colbertson
Elwell
Jerry Sil
Max
Villanova Football Team Arrives for Coronado Visit
Thirty five Villanova Wildcats arrive in Coronado to begin a week long stay ahead of the Harbor Bowl clash with Nevada. Welcome ceremonies feature Mayor Neal and chamber officials as head coach Olivar and assistants are honored. Heath of Nevada is highlighted as a top pre game standout.
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Villanova College
Nevada
Jordan Olivar
Villanova
Coronado
John D. Schroeder
Chamber of Commerce
First Street
Orange Avenue
Hotel del Coronado
Cutler Field
Villanovans
George F. Neal
Grid Squad
Jerry Neri
John McKenna
Arthur Raimo
California
San Diego
Stan Heath
Heath
Wolf Pack
United Press
County Assessor Eddy to Speak at Kiwanis Tomorrow
Crowell L. Eddy and Raoul Laughlin of the Assessor’s office will discuss 1949 assessments and next year’s assessment picture at the Kiwanis luncheon at La Avenida Cafe. Arthur L. Cohen, former Deputy County Assessor, will introduce and chair the program.
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Crowell L. Eddy
Kiwanis Club
la Avenida Cafe
Eddy
Raoul Laughlin
Arthur L. Cohen
Senator Kraft Responds To Car Registry Inquiry
Coronado Chamber of Commerce received a letter from State Senator Fred H. Kraft stating no current DMV budget provisions cover a traveling representative for Coronado car registrations. He will push the request into the 1950-51 budget and notes a broader fight for Coronado’s metropolitan status amid views of San Diego and Los Angeles.
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Coronado
San Diego
Los Angeles
Globeworm Editor Rides Santa Through Coronado Christmas
A first person account follows the Globeworm Editor and Santa on a festive police escorted tour through Coronado on Christmas Eve. They visit numerous homes on Alameda Avenue and nearby streets, delivering cheer to children and their families, including Harold Peterson’s grandchildren from Hungary, Susan Lende, Helen Wakeman, and many others, ending at the airfield as Santa’s sleigh disappears.
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Ted Kohl
Santa Claus
Orange Avenue
Coronado
Harold Peterson
Hungary
Paul Selvey
Nancy Galbraith
Gary Johnson
Edward Fabian
Dickie
Fabian
Linda
Wayne
Barbara Bollinger
Leah
Ward
Santa
Sgt. Hoppe
Olive Avenue
Susan Lende
Tiny Susan
Alameda
Helen Wakeman
Shanghai
Debbie
Timmie
Capt
Philip Wakeman
Richard Dwyer
Marie
Diddie Patterson
New York
Dr. Booth
Eugenia
Grace Hannah
Jane Jnr
Bill Jnr
Donald Baxter Booth
E Avenue
Gregory
Becky
Old Santa
George
Vickey
Raymond
Taxation Committee UK's $20 Retail Rate at Meeting Marked by Protests
The Coronado Compass notes a meeting about a $20 retail rate with numerous protests. Due to holidays and year end, the Compass will publish once this week and resume normal cadence after the break. The office remains closed Friday and Saturday for staff rest and New Year cheer.
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Taxation Committee
Coronado Compass
Compass
Coronado Council Hearing Draws Overflow Crowd on Zoning
At a packed public hearing the Coronado City Council heard strong opposition to a proposed new business zoning ordinance. Merchants pressed for higher licenses and protested fees while a Chamber of Commerce committee outlined taxing changes and route-delivery concerns.
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Council
Coronado
Chamber
John D. Schroeder
Clarence Anderson
Charles Free
Alfred Laing Jr
Alan Laing
Laurence Priddy
Civil Service Commission
Standard Oil Company of California
Lorita Vallely to Review New Books at San Diego Club
Lorita Baker Vallely, noted world affairs reviewer, speaks at 11 a.m. Monday January 10 to the San Diego Woman's Club in a lecture on new books and world tensions. A luncheon at El Cortez Hotel follows, with remarks by club officers and guests. Reservations are via the hotel maître d'hôtel.
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Lorita Baker Vallely
San Diego
Woman's Club
Woman's Philharmonic Committee
Eric Johnston
Andrew Wilson
China
Greece
Indonesia
World Affairs
Russia
Vallely
el Cortez
Gilder G. Jackson, Jr
Los Angeles Philharmonic Symphony
Coronado
John Palmer Wilbur
Elsie Thompson
Henry G. S. Wallace
Lewis Coxe
L. R. Thomasson
Coronado to Welcome New Island Bowl Lanes
The Island Bowl at 952 Orange Avenue will open mid next month with four bowling lanes and a street‑facing refreshment shop. Investment ne arly $100,000 funds the modern Brunswick equipment. Harry Graham contractor. Hakes Investment Company to operate and manage by Herbert William and Ledyard Hakes Jr. Grand opening to be announced.
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Island Bowl
Orange Avenue
Harry Graham
L. B. Hakes
Hakes Investment Company
Herbert, William
Ledyard Hakes Jr
Brunswick
Hakes
Coronado High Student Dolores Paden Dances Case
Schoolmates deliver nearly 50 Christmas presents to Dolores Paden at the Coronado detention home. Dolores, 16, faces child labor charges after admitting to violating rules while her mother contends she is 18. Bail set at 100 dollars. trial scheduled for March 29.
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Paden
San Diego
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Olice
Coronadons
County
Estling
Wildcats
Cutler
Kiwanis
Kraft
Globeworm
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D Avenue
Ralph
Eddie Carney
Jimmy
Deedie Blue
Tex” Hasting
Judy
Lorita Valley
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