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Newspaper
Coronado Compass
Location
Coronado, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1948
Page
2
Gig Bramstedt the former Coronado Golf Club pro has arrived back with his wife after a stay in Chicago. The local figure is well known for his past role at the club and is resuming activities in the area.
E AS GOLF PRO daughter Mickey is now a professional at Indian Head Golf Club in La Grange It. He plans to resume teaching when Bill Foley leaves and invites old friends for a game. Visitors from China Mrs J O Ronningen and family have arrived from Nanking and live on Adella Avenue. Mrs Philip F Wakeman and children from Shanghai reside on Alameda Boulevard.
The Coronado Compass describes its mission to serve Coronado residents and improve the city as a premier residential community and playground on the Pacific coast. It lists publisher Louis Millen editor Marvin K. Chase Jr Co-Publisher Richard H. Watkins and staff.
Alfred Lord Tennyson’s lines inspire a Happy New Year message urging readers to shed false values and embrace true virtues. The article extends seasonal well wishes to Coronado Compass readers.
Imperial Beach hosts its annual community Christmas tree party sponsored by the Civic Group with merchants. Santa Claus, played by Law Sullivan, handed out goodies to more than 500 children as carols played. Ray L. P. Riggins designed the decorations and Mike Poindexter led the event. A $63,000 South Bay Union Elementary School District bond issue is set for January 21 to fund new buildings and playgrounds, backed by local civic groups. Mrs. Golda Mae Wooten leaves for Roseville. her husband Wayne takes a new job in northern California as a supervisor on a large construction project.
Local reader recounts festive sights around Orange Avenue and Hotel del Coronado with lights and candles. Positives include community goodwill from the Recreation Commission, student volunteers delivering gifts, and Yuletide displays along the Strand, plus humorous notes on holiday events and local figures.
David Jackson four year old son of Commander and Mrs A D Jackson celebrated his birthday Wednesday at his parents home 546 E Avenue. Attending were Dicky Woodfin Woody Rogers David Lee Hanson Judith Lauteret Lance Bobby Pamela Jerry Christine and Carolyn Pitman and his older brother Douglas.
Coronado Bethel 160 of Job's Daughters will hold a business meeting next Monday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic temple. Marcia Huffman honored queen will preside. After the meeting the New Year's Party will follow with June Richey as program chairman and Mrs C Channell promoting hospitality.
Mr. Malcolm Farmer director of the San Diego Museum of Man will present his monthly lecture on The Culture of Man using slides. The program runs from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Coronado School of Fine Arts on Orange Avenue and Sixth Street studios. The public is invited with no admission charge.
A historical classified page lists businesses across Coronado with names and addresses. It includes appliance services, car dealers, parts and repairs, barber shops, beauty shops, building materials, lumber, cabinet making, painting, electrical, hardware, home maintenance, clothing, printing, plumbing, radio repair, real estate, and theatre notices along with multiple Henley phone numbers.
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