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Newspaper
Coronado Compass
Location
Coronado, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1949
Page
3
Coronatians are urged to donate dimes and dollars to the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. The January 14 to 31 campaign aims to replenish funds drained by the 1948 polio epidemic, emphasizing that every dime helps save children and lives.
A reader lodges a complaint about a strong fishy odor from San Diego canneries, noting it worsens when east winds. The writer asks the newspaper to investigate and address the annoyance.
With clothespins in hand, L G T notes the San Diego Chamber of Commerce cites fish-processing odor as mainly from a waterfront plant. Officials say the plant in an industrial zone creates an occupational hazard and little can be done, besides residents skipping town on east winds.
A crowded Beachcombers platter party pleases Paul Pressley who signs for 12 more shows with co sponsors Finnall Kramer and staff. Betty Hall and Bob duBiel plan to boost Coronado Layer's stage sales with student and personnel tickets and a downtown office. Gas debates spark heated calls on heating use during the emergency. Arthur Murray dancers visit Anthony Home inmates to teach rhumba and waltz. Jakes Naval Tailors touts tax info and Festival Room debut happenings with C of C cards.
A dramatic eruption lights the Hawaii Islands as Madam Pele, the volcano goddess, belches lava and steam hundreds of feet high. Tourists and locals alike swarm to witness the fiery glow and molten rivers while authorities urge calm.
Monty Lewis announces three films to be shown Friday at 1 p.m. in the School of Fine Arts at Orange and Sixth. The lineup includes Wings to Cuba South to Zamboanga and New Zealand Diary.
Coronado 44 Kearney 24 marks a strong Metro League start for the Islanders. The piece notes high school social events after the game including Miss Mat Burns and multiple students at gatherings, with additional activity referenced for Friday night.
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