Rent gouging and a university professor's death noted
Scuttlebutt laments rent gouging in eight harvest years with crumbling cottages at high prices and a $65 job ad in poor condition. A wise dog quote follows about prosperity and biting. City officials chase a sidewalk graffiti culprit on Orange Avenue. The piece honors Harvey G. Townsend, University of Oregon philosophy professor, praising his unswerving dedication and intellect.
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L. A
Mark Twain
Orange Avenue
Eighth
Tenth Streets
University of Oregon
Harvey G. Townsend
Townsend
Mr. Townsend
Kilgore Criticized for Attacking Admiral Bieri Over VC Issue
The letter argues Senator Kilgore of West Virginia misrepresented Rear Admiral Bieri and his transfer, which the writer states was a promotion made before Kilgore’s visit. It defends Bieri’s plan to combat the VC problem by education and warns against halting foreign postings, which would sap morale across the Armed Forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Kilgore
West Virginia
Adm
Biers
11Th Naval District
Bieri
United Nation
Bay Area
Army
Navy
Air Force
Tsingrad
Trieste
Panama
Paris
Frankfurt
Fort Churchill
Congress
Armed Services
Sour Grapes Feds Fight Transamerica Branch Banking Clash
The piece argues the Federal Reserve Board action against Transamerica is unjust, alleging denial of subpoena rights and improper relocation for hearings. It accuses opponents of branch banking of using the Board to hinder A P Giannini’s effort to expand branch banks, repeating claims that monopolies favor unit banks in the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve Board
Transamerica
A. P. Giannini
Giannini
West
Beee sports and student notes capture year in Metro League
A lively roundup highlights champions in football and basketball with John Kurtz as a leading scorer and returning players like Mark Davis, Tom Brown, George Benson, and Don Hode. Bee team remains strong, cross country records fall as Rusty Rumney tops field. Hi Jinx rehearsal and social life anecdotes close the page with Mary Jane Walkup’s wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metrojare
Betty Mott
Bruce
Benny
Suzie
Duck
Hank Mustin
Marcia
Bob Rivera
Linda
LeHardy
Sally Marley
John Kurtz
Don Davis
Kurt Storch
Dick Tulley
Bob Richey
Frank Wells
Mark
Davis
Tom Brown
George Benson
Don Hode
Good Ole’ Bee
Kenny Lamberton
Ralph Pearson
Ronnie Davis
Pike Meade
Don Wilson
The
Bee's
Harry Sykes
John Keller
Ted Braddock
Bob Wells
Noel Adkins
Buddy Kohl
Rumney
Rusty Rumney
Bob Philips
Bee’s
Donnie MacArthur
George Wilfong
Charles Stanley
Jack Karns
California Speaks on TV and Tax Squeeze
Bob Hope jokes about boosting Crosby in a flying vaudeville tour finance. N Bradford Trenham warns taxpayers to stay alert to the big squeeze and big freeze. George Albrechts-Schringer welcomes European teens to Los Angeles. Mark Woods extols television as a superior medium. Almon Roth says production, not money, secures America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Hope
Hollywood Funnyman
Crosby
N. Bradford Trenham
Mgr
California Taxpayers’ Association
George Albrechts-Schirchinger
Munich
Los Angeles
Imperial Beach civic groups host meetings and events
Mrs. Lee Samuals spoke on parliamentary law at a Civic Group meeting honoring Washington's birthday. Ruth Metzger resigned from the fundraising committee for the Imperial Beach Community Methodist Church project. Hattie McCosh returned from Florida. C. N. Daniels named Emory PTA representative for recreation planning. Emory PTA Founders Day featured Emory School third graders. March 17 meeting to elect officers. Sea Scout Troop 49 eyes Navy training and ship use. Emory PTA minstrel rehearsals under Frances Jakowitz. Patrick's Day dance planned March 18 at the Boy Scout building with proceeds to a local fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Samuals
Imperial Beach
Community Center
Washington
Samuals
Ruth Metzger
Civic Group
Imperial iBeach Community Methodist Church
C. N. Daniels
Emory P.T.A
Methodist
W. O. Hix
R. N.merrill
South West Junior High
Emory School
Dorothy Harbin
South Bay Coordinating Council
Law Sullivan
C. Mack Roberts
O. M. ‘Potts
Ray Bolles
Barney Adams
Woodrow Hudson
Navy
Boy Scout Building
Editor Letter Urges Broader Floral Group Coverage
A Coronado reader asks The Compass to routinely publish details of local civic and flower groups including meeting times and agendas. He argues open, cooperative coverage would boost community involvement and invites inclusive reporting beyond scarce back-page notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coronado
Pacific Coast
Coronado Floral Association
At The Shows Coronado Theatre Weekly Lineup
The Coronado Theatre presents Clark Gable and an all star cast in Command Decision Thursday through Saturday. Fred MacMurray and Madeline Carroll star Sunday through Tuesday in Dont Trust Your Husband. Dick Powell opens March 2 in Rogues Regiment. Village Theatre runs Henry Morgan and Rudy Vallee in So This Is New York Thursday to Saturday and Johnny Weissmuller in Jun.
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Clark Gable
All Star
Sun
Fred MacMurray
Madeline Carroll
Thurs
Henry Morgan
Rudy Vallee
New York
Johnny Weissmuller
the Coronado
Scout Cabin Debt Paid by Imperial Beach Merchants
Imperial Beach merchants underwrote the debt for the construction of the scout cabin that serves as the headquarters for Boy Scouts and Sea Scouts Troop 49 of South Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Beach
Boy Scouts
Sea Scouts Troop
South Bay
Woodworth Spring handicap race heads into final Sunday
The second race of the Woodworth Spring ad Interim Handicap Series will sail Sunday the 27th with Charles Soderberry’s Annette leading the standings. Predictions stress that sailors in good condition from Saturday night’s dinner will likely win on Sunday as Jim Ingram refits his skiff Jughead with a forward deck and new seating. Bee Kempff and Charlie Allen test a model catamaran of balsa with nylon sails, stockings funded by Peggy Kempff, as plans begin for further improvements.
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Charles Soderberry
Annette
Jim Ingram
Bee Kempff
Charlie Allen
Peggy Kempff
Coronado Yacht Club Luncheon To Benefit Children Pool
Coronado Yacht Club announces a bridge luncheon to be held in March. Proceeds will aid the children's wading pool and sunning beach, supporting local recreation facilities for families.
William Parrish Dies Noted Portrait Painter in San Diego
William Dana Parrish 86 of 941 G Avenue died in a local hospital last Tuesday. Funeral services were held last Thursday in Mount Hope Cemetery with Rev. Arthur V. Huntley officiating. Parrish lived in San Diego 12 years and ran studios in Balboa Park Spanish Village 1936 37 and in Washington DC 1934 35 painting portraits of prominent figures. Surviving are daughter Mary Marshall and two grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Hope Cemetery
San Diego
Arthur V. Huntley
William Dana Parrish
G Avenue
Ship Captain and Family Welcome Illinois Visitor
Capt. Lowell T. Stone and Mrs. Stone greet her father Dr. W. H. Perry of Sterling Illinois who arrived this week. Dr. Perry will spend the next few months at 536 J Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell T. Stone
USN
Mrs. Stone
W. H. Perry
Sterling, Illinois
Dr. Perry
J Avenue
Naval Officer and wife settle at El Cordova Hotel
Before reporting to Alameda Air Base Lt. J. E. Elizey USN and Mrs Elizey establish residence at the El Cordova Hotel after moving from Naval Air Station Memphis Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alameda Air Base
J. E. Elizey
USN
Douglas Fine Food Shop Promotes Canned Meats and Pates
Douglas' Fine Food Shop at 1350 Orange touts a complete line of Sell's potted meats with Liver pate as a top deli item. Tin size 4Y2 ounces priced at 25c. Also features beef steak l, kidneys in gravy, Corned Pork hash, minced chicken for sandwiches and dumplings.
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Douglas
Fine Food Shop
Orange
Basket Shop Ad Promises Colorful Choices at Oriental Arts
An advert for Oriental Arts Store at 1202 Orange promotes a wide range of baskets in yellow and other rainbow colors. It highlights yellow hampers for picnics and cold beer, plus rattan handbags and flower fruit and shopping baskets.
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Oriental Arts
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Charlotte E. Stahl
Coronado Dept
Orange Ave
Palm City
Nestor
C” Avenue
Ducky Price
Judy Perkins
Ann Fullinwider
Margo Ketchum
Jackie ‘Latham
Felicia Flynn
Valerie ‘Price
Mary Ann Harmon
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Mary Jane
Mark Woods
American Broadcasting Company
Almon. E. Roth
America
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KYOR
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TOTO
Ospital Henley
Eres
Emerson and Philco
Bnyi Delights
Betty Beach
Hattie McCosh
Date Avenue
Florida
McCosh
R. L. Andrews
Pensacola
Emory Parent Teacher Association
South Bay Community Center
Frances Jakowitz
Arlene Berry
Gome
the Compass
Coronado Theatre
Dick Powell
Village Theatre
Georgia
Coronado Yacht Club
William Parrish
Floyee Shoes
Dept. Store
Big John
Kurtz
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Spugst Man
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