Redevelopment and Civic Center Plans Take Spotlight
Coronado civic groups met at Hotel del Coronado to discuss community improvements. Mayor Archibald D. Abel named redevelopment of the Housing Project Area as key under the Redevelopment Act. Plans also included a Civic Center with a new city hall and police HQ, a baseball diamond, bay area work, Orange Avenue upgrades, and enhanced child programs. H. K. Cramer urged citizen involvement.
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Coronado
Hotel del Coronado
Archibald D. Abel
Glorietta Bay
Orange Avenue
H. K. Cramer
Income Tax Estimates Due Today Deadline for 1947 filings
The Collector of Internal Revenue says today is the deadline for revised or amended 1947 income declarations and the final installment of estimated tax. Those who file a 1947 Form 1040 by tonight may replace the estimated payments with the return.
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Internal Revenue
Uisihaarot
Local Photographer Lou Goodale Bigelow Retires in Coronado
Lou Goodale Bigelow retires after 33 years in Coronado’s photography field. Jeanette Atkin succeeds as owner, having worked with Bigelow from 1937 to 1942 on color work and finishing photographs. The Lou Goodale Bigelow Studios at 1115 Orange Avenue will stay open to the public.
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Coronado
Lou Goodale Bigelow
Jeanette Atkinson
Miss Bigelow
Miss Atkinson
Orange Avenue
Publishers Group Conclave Opens At Coronado
The 60th annual California Newspaper Publishers Association convention opens today at the Hotel del Coronado. The four day event is the state's largest with a record attendance of more than 700. Governor Earl Warren will address the family dinner tomorrow night.
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California Newspaper Publishers Association
Hotel del Coronado
Earl Warren
Civic Center Issues To Be Made Public By Citizens Committee
Coronado council directs Mayor Archibald Abel to appoint a citizen committee to disclose all civic center bond election issues to voters. Abel alone opposed, warning against politicizing information while stressing impartiality and public duty. The city attorney affirmed the committee’s right to report.
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Civic Center
Citizens Committee
Coronado
Archibald Abel
Abel
J. R. Goodbody
Coronado Players Present Here Today at High School
The Coronado Players opened a four night run of Here Today at the high school auditorium last night. Gertrude Doolittle leads a strong cast with Tory Harper as the sincere lead and Bill Johns praised for design.
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Coronado Players
Gertrude Doolittle
Miss Doolittle
Tory Harper
Bill Johns
Rena Kenyon
Betty Entner
Monty Lesher
Pe ‘Gresses
Comdr
H. C. Rust
Clarence Hoffman
al Humpert
First Class in Home Nursing To Be Graduated Tomorrow
The first Red Cross Home Nursing class in the public high school will graduate at a special assembly. Mrs. Elwin T. Anderson notes a splendid class with strong service during the Virus X epidemic. Certificates go to Gwen Stecman, Sally Perkins, Julie Ann Sawyer, Virginia Elliott, Rosemary Rizzo, Sue McFall, Betty Clark, Barbara Wall, and Betty Bruce.
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Gwen Steelman
Sally Perkins
Julie Ann Sawyer
Virginia Elliott
Sue McFall
Betty Clark
Barbara Wall
Betty Bruce
Rose Marie Pizzo
Red Cross
Elwin T. Anderson
Home Nursing
Coronado
American Red Crogs
Josephine Harr
Gwen Stecman
Julie
Ann Sawyer
Rosemary Rizzo
Coronado Tax Assessments To Be Reduced
Coronado's county tax assessments will be cut over a sizeable area, especially in mid priced properties. Crowell D. Eddy, county tax assessor, announced at the County Assessor Advisory Committee meeting in San Diego. Nathaniel Gardner of Coronado Realty Board attended with William Hakes and Louis Millen.
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Coronado
Eddy
Crowell D. Eddy
San Diego
Nathaniel Gardner
Coronado Realty Board
Gardner
William Hakes
Louis Millen
San Diego Opposes Navy Use of Silver Strand Park
San Diego City Council and Coronado officials publicly oppose permanent Navy condemnation of Silver Strand State Park for amphibious training. The council seeks public access, while Coronado hints at a restricted lease with public use except during emergencies.
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San Diego
Navy
Silver Strand State Park
Arts
State Lands Commission
Silver Strand Park
Council
Coronado
Open Forum Lecture Series Resumed in Coronado
Coronado High School reopens its popular public forum series under principal A. E. Schaefer with free admission. The annual program titled International Frictions and World Politics features speakers Alonzo Baker T Walter Wallbank and Lewis Leslie. Lectures run Thursday at 8 pm in the high school auditorium with discussions to follow.
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Coronado
A. E. Schaefer
Coronado High School
Public Forum
Russia
Alonzo. Baker
T. Walter Wallbank
Lewis Leslie
Alonzo Baker
Canned Milk Drive Free Admission at Coronado Theatre
Pop Millar announces a free Canned Milk Show at the Coronado Theatre tomorrow at 4 PM. The California Canned Milk Drive, aided by the VFW, aims to help European children. Entry is one can of milk for a Western and a comedy feature.
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Millar
Coronado Theatre
California
Europe
V.F.W
Strand Realty marks 25 years in Coronado growth
The Strand Realty Company celebrates 25 years in Coronado noting the town’s evolution from a small community to a leading residential area on the Pacific Coast. The California corporation operates Strand Realty and Crown Realty, growing into Coronado’s largest real estate and insurance organization since opening in 1923.
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Coronado
Strand Realty Company
Pacific Coast
California
Crown Realty Company
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