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Newspaper

Coronado Compass

Location

Coronado, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1949

Page

4

PTA High School committee forms for Parent Band Club

At a recent high school PTA meeting Hal Bremer was elected chairman of a nominating committee to appoint officers for a Parent Band Club to assist the High School Students Band. Representatives from the 20 30 Club Kiwanis Rotary Club Woman's Club Soroptimists University Women's Association and the VFW attended.

P.T.A Hal Bremer 20 30 Club Kiwanis Rotary Club Woman's Club Soroptimists University Women’s Association B.P.W Frank B. Jennings San Diego Better Business Bureau Coronado Mmes, J. T. Talbert Mark Wilim Curtis Hutton J. R. Robertson E. G. Stanley H. T. Wray Meyer Weiner

Charity Ball Dinners Mark Coronado Social Gala

Hotel del Coronado hosts the Annual Charity Ball next Thursday with dinner at 7 in the Crown Room and entertainment at 9:30 in the Ballroom. Over 500 reservations are noted mainly from San Diego and surrounding county with prominent Coronado guests including Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. Stitt and Rear Adm. and Mrs. John B. Roberts among others.

Hotel del Coronado Crown Room San Diego Walter C. Stitt Alexander Gentleman USMC H. G. S. Wallace Alexander Irwin Richard McCune Lamott McCune

Coronadion Returns From Famous Swiss Tourist Resort

Mrs. Veronica Burtron of 1014 Ninth Street has returned to Coronado after a four month tour of Europe visiting St. Moritz and other European cities. She enjoyed skiing and ice skating at the health resort and praised Coronado as the best spot on earth. She also studied Smorgasbord cooking in Switzerland and Dutch cooking in Holland.

Veronica Burtron Ninth Street Coronado Europe St. Moritz Switzerland Holland United States

Coronado guests attend Camerer cocktail party

Cocktails were hosted by Admiral Camerer and Mrs Camerer at the Marine Commissioned Officers Mess on Wednesday the 26th. Guests from Coronado included Captain and Mrs J Abbott Captain and Mrs John W Vann Commander and Mrs George Kenyon and Mrs William Kurtz.

J. Abbott John W. Vann George Kenyon William Kurtz Coronado Adm C. B. Camerer Camerer Marine Commissioned Officers’ Mess

Crown Club Valentine Dance at Elementary School Auditorium

The Crown Club will hold a Valentine Dance at the Elementary School Auditorium on Saturday night. Chairmen are Mr. and Mrs. James Caterina with assistants Mr. and Mrs. Don Fifield, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Allen, Mr. Elmer Muhl, Mr. Paul Corriere, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Concannon, and Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Latham.

Crown Club James Caterina Don Fifield Curtis Allen Elmer Muhl Paul Corriere Robert Concannon Lyman Latham

New Commandant to Arrive This Month

Rear Admiral Wilder Baker is expected to arrive soon from the east to assume the Commandant post of the 11th Naval District. He is brother in law to Captain J Richard Barry of 1217 Alameda Boulevard. Mrs Baker will join him after the school spring vacation spent with their son Wilder Jr at Andover Prep School.

11Th Naval District Adm. Baker J. Richard Barry Alameda Boulevard

Buenger House Guests From Milwaukee

Mr and Mrs Hugo R Buenger host Mr and Mrs T G Radtke of Milwaukee Wis at 658 B Avenue The note mentions Mr Radtke is Mr Buenger’s sister and seems to describe a social visit arrangement

Hugo R. Buenger B Avenue T. G. Radtke Milwaukee Wis Mr. Radtke Mr. Buenger

Barkins Entertain At Barbecue Party

Dr. and Mrs William L Barkin host about 60 San Diego County optometrists and their ladies Friday at 717 Guadalupe Avenue. Guests will see the new Rumpus Room and bar Dr Barkin recently built as a valued home addition.

Reception to Welcome Mrs Paul Stouffer

A reception honor for Mrs Paul R Stouffer wife of the new Elementary High School principal was held in the school auditorium. The guestbook was managed by Esther Wright as Miriam Johnson led the line of dignitaries including Nelle Sykes Jackie Kendall and Polly Lahmann. Sixty to ninety junior high girls attended and two blue and white tables hosted punch tea with Charlene Spayd Shirley Tolle Karla Scanlon serving. Miriam Johnson presented an orchid corsage to the guest of honor.

Paul Stouffer Paul R. Stouffer Nelle Sykes Miriam Johnson Jackie Kendall Polly Lahmann Esther Wright Charlene Spayd Shirley Tolle Karla Scanlon

Mrs Buckley Hosts Bridge Party For Friends Friday

Mrs. Joaquin W Buckley entertained guests Friday night at her Ninth Street home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs M L McCulloch of Portland Oregon Mrs George Turner Irvington Woman's Club president Portland Mr and Mrs P J Haverly Mr and Mrs John Check Mr and Mrs Charles M Mead h ane Mr and Mrs Raymond K Eastman and Mr and Mrs Gordon J Finnell Also Mrs John M Rogers Mary Doyle Maisie Goldsmith and Margaret Hudson Buckleys sister Bridge prizes went to James Haverly Doyle Turner and Finwall

Buckley Joaquin W. Buckley Ninth Street M. L. McCulloch Portland Oregon George Turner Irvington Woman's Club P. J. Haverly John Check Charles M. Meadhane Raymond K. Eastman Gordon J. Finnell Mmes John M. Rogers Mary Doyle Maisie Goldsmith Margaret Hudson James, Haverly, Doyle, Turner and Finwall

Pennsylvania Guest Visits Three Weeks With Local Friend

Mrs John M Brister widow of Admiral Bristow from Bryn Mawr Pa arrived for a three weeks visit with her friend Mrs T N Alford at 930 Olive Avenue.

Pennsylvania John M. Brister Bryn Mawr Penn T. N. Alford Olive Avenue

Newlyweds Crago Settle in Coronado Home

Ronald Albert Crago and Billy Jean Holland Crago establish residence at 1000 Eighth Street Coronado after marrying at La Mesa Church of Christ last month. Mrs Crago from Lubbock Texas and Mr Crago from Fort Wayne Indiana now stationed at Miramar Naval Air Base.

Coronado Ronald Albert Crago la Mesa Church of Christ Eighth Street Crago Billy Jean Holland Lubbock Texas Fort Wayne Indiana Miramar Naval Air Base

Campanoles Host Dinner Party January 26

Colonel Nicholas panole retired and Mrs Campanole hosted a small dinner at their home on January 26. Guests included Adm and Mrs Friedell and Miss Margaret Ogilvie, Capt and Mrs Kirkpatrick and Mrs Connor.

Weekend in Coronado With Inglewood Couple

Week end in Coronado featured Mr and Mrs Benjamin E Snow of Inglewood California visiting Comdr F C Snow and Mrs Snow at the Coronado Club.

Coronado Benjamin E. Snow Inglewood Calif Mr. Snow Comdr. F. C. Snow

Coronado Players Stage a Lively Constant Wife Run

Coronado Players drew capacity houses at the High School Auditorium with three performances of The Constant Wife aided by community clubs. Barbara Geissinger led as Constance with strong support from H. Co. Rust Elinor Canedy and John Reed delivering notable turns while George Douglittle crafted an inspired grey set with bold color accents.

Barbara Geissinger Constance Norma Shearer John Comdr. H. Co. Rust Elinor Canedy Marie Louise John Reed Mortimer Arline Fort Detyens Mrs. Culver Lieutenant Crumley Bernhard Betty Ragland Martha Frances Hurt Bob O'Bradovitch George Doolittle

Coronadions Star in San Diego Globe Production

Coronadions most talented young actress Coro nado Players star in the Old Globe mounting of Chicken Every Sunday directed by Craig Noel. Julius J Epstein and Philip G Epstein wrote the play adapted from Rosemary Taylor novels with Mrs George Kenyon set to play Miss Sally.

Coronadions Jok Canedy Coronado Players San Diego Community Players Old Globe Craig Noel Julius J Philip G. Epstein Rosemary Taylor George Kenyon Rena Sally Globe

Visitors From China Evacuated Arrive in Coronado

Mrs. J. E. Edwards and her son John, evacuated after a three day stay in Shanghai by naval orders, arrived recently in Coronado and are staying at the Coronado Club. Mrs. Edwards is the wife of Comdr. Edwards, USN, who remained on duty in China.

Coronado Glorietta Blvd Yacht Club Davis China Mrs. Edwards Comdr. Edwards USN

Woman tennis star on holiday at Coronado

Mrs R A Buck of New York former U S mixed doubles champion is staying at the Hotel del Coronado with her husband for a ten day visit. She chairs the Junior Whiteman Cup program and will compete in invitational matches at La Jolla next week alongside Coronado players Patsy Zelmar Linda Mitchell and Maureen Connelly.

R. A. Buck New York U.S Hotel del Coronado Buck Midge van Ryn Coronado United States U.S. Lawn Tennis Association Southern California Patsy Zelmar Linda Mitchell Maureen Connelly Mrs. Buck la Jolla

Coronado Daughters vote to buy Gold Football for star player

Court Sacred Heart of Catholic Daughters approves purchase of the Gold Football for Coronado High School football ace John Kurtz. Miss Marcy Brooks leads student body in appeal. Social service appeals from Miss Felisa Garina prompt clothing donations. A February social is planned in the Parish Hall. Charter events include initiations and a candlelit anniversary cake.

Marcy Brooks Coronado High School Court Sacred Heart John Kurtz Felisa Garina Philadelphia Catholic University of America California Garina C Sts Wm. McManus Frank Pagliuso J. B. Smith Roy G. Fitzgerald St. Rose of Lima Lillian Kennedy Court St. Margaret T. F. J. Maguire C. V. Harrington Court San Diego de Alcala Henry Steck C.R Ned Faubel William McManus M. Keane A. Messek F. Jennings A. A. Wiley L. Gonyea Mary Caroline Leahy

Mine Squadron 3 wives hold luncheon at NAS C.O.M.

Wives of officers in Mine Squadron 3 will meet for lunch at the Naval Air Station C.O.M. on February 10. Hostesses are Mrs. J. G. Ross and Mrs. William Gregg.

Mine Squadron 3 Naval Air Station C.O.M J. G. Ross William Gregg

Luncheon for Destroyer Squadron 13 Wives and Officers

A luncheon is planned for Thursday February 8 at 12:30 at the C C M North Island. Hostesses are Mrs. Carl Tiederman and Mrs. A L Carlson.

Destroyer Squadron 13 C.C.M North Island Carl Tiederman A. L. Carlson

Officers bid farewell at cocktail party for Lt Commander Mencin

A Friday night cocktail party at the Commissioned Officers' Mess honored Lt Commander Adolph Mencin and Mrs Mencin as he leaves for Monterey General Line School.

Comdr Adolph Mencin Mencin Monterey General Line School

Betrothal of Miss Betty McKenzie and Harr Tresner

The engagement is announced between Betty McKenzie daughter of Mr and Mrs Dalton McKenzie of 329 G Avenue and Harr Tresner son of Mr and Mrs Harve Tresner of Monroe Wisconsin and now of San Diego.

Betty McKenzie Dalton McKenzie G Avenue Harr Tresner San Diego Harve Tresner Monroe Wis

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V.F.W Henry D. Styer Woman’s Club R. D. Carrothera and Paul Core Mmes, Hugh Hadley Monty Lewis Alan Laing J. D. McKinney Mmes. C., H. Soderberg Charles T. Allen Coronadion Wilder Baker Coronado Jewelers Henley Crown Reary Co Orange Avenue Club News Catholic Daughters Court Sacred Heart Hart Kait E. W. Campbell the Daughters of the American Revo Mills Mills College Sotete Club R. P. Whitemarsh M. Weiner Stanley Carson Edwin Hall Philip Barber Weiner John Ferguson F.E. Pierce Los Angeles J. Ke.’ Watson D Avenue Job Masonic Temple Joan Glover Mary Jane Walkup Peggy Laing Coronado Grammar School Shrine Hospital R. W. ,Channell Margarita Avenue Mae Ahrens Col. Waldron. Cheyney Blakely James MacMullen Martha Farnum Orange Ave Coronado California Phone Coronado Cab CO Coronai Henley Reeset Radio Hospital KNX KYOR KSDJ KGB Emerson and Philco Imperial Beach Palm City Nester C” Avenue Silver Strand Blvd Charlie Roberts
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