Ranch future commission outlines Coronado recreation plans
A city committee of officials and citizens is formed to advise on future development of the Silver Strand ranch bought last September for $175,000. The report calls for yacht harbor or basin and sports fields to serve Coronado as golf courses and bay front subdivision pressure grow, and urges a suitable project name for the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henley
Coronado
Calif
Louis Millen
Marvin K. Chase
Jdr
Richard H. Watkins
Jane Huff
Silver Strand Ranch
First Street
A Florence Visit Through Palaces and Masterpieces
In Florence the Hall of 500 within Palazzo Vecchio recalls Savonarola and early Italian government while secret passages intrigue in world map panels. Uffizi hosts vast art by masters, with Grand March from Aida thrilling the packed galleries. Pitti Palace links by private passage across the Arno. Palazzo Strozzi showcases medieval furniture and Renaissance masters. Many treasures hidden or recovered after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Palazzo Vecchio
Savonarola
Med
Uffizi Galleries
Perseus and
Medusa
Benvenuto Cellini
B.C
Uffizi Palace
Europe
Aida
Pitti Palace
Uffizi
Arno
Palazzo Strozzi
Italy
Giotti
Donatello
Luca Della Robbia
Public Service at Its Best in Coronado Ambulance Note
Reader praises Coronado's municipal ambulance service, noting two firemen, driver Paul Davy and orderly Richardson Hewitt, provide prompt, careful care at $3 per trip. Also mentions local civic gossip, business district revamps, and the paper’s shift to Thursday publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paradise Isle
Coronado
Paul Davy
Richardson Hewitt
Davy
Coronado Hospital
Zorro
Ora
Avenue
Turchin- Martin Furniture Mart
Hakes Bros
Western Auto
Coronado Warehouse & Storage
Coronado’s Biz
Local Moves Arrive In Coronado On Multiple Streets
Mr and Mrs Richard R Knox and son Dick have arrived from San Diego and are on Soledad Street Ensign C B Whittle USN Mrs Whittle and son William Arthur have moved from San Diego and are now on Seventh Street Ensign P A Judd Mrs Judd and daughter Linda arrived from Berkeley Calif and are at Barkley Sheldon Court Ensign Jack G Holbrook USN and Mrs Holbrook have arrived from Ventura and live on J Avenue Ensign S W Dunton USN and Mrs Dunton have arrived from Maoterey and live on Alameda Boulevard Mr and Mrs Harold B Varnes and children Richard and Marilyn from Alameda live on First Street Mr and Mrs R H Millard and children Fay Ellen Max and Patricia from Pasco Wash are on Mullinnix Drive Mr and Mrs O L Day have moved from San Diego and live on C Avenue
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard R. Knox
San Diego
Soledad Street
Ens. C. B
Ens. P
Jack G. Holbrook
USN
Mrs. Holbrook
Ventura
J Avenue
Ens. S
Harold 8. Varnes
Richard and
Marilyn
Alameda
First Street
R. H. Millard
Fay Ellen
Max and
Patricia
Pasco, Wash
Mullinnix Drive
Mrs. O. L. Day
C Avenue
Spring themed party goods and bridal shop bargains
The piece promotes centerpieces for children's parties and bridal events at Blairware Shop and suggests silk blouses at Ballard & Brockett's. It notes spring color schemes, dress styles, and a sale at Higgins Jewelers with price cuts, including a wide gold bracelet watch and perfume closings at half price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior
Blairware Shop
10Th St
Orange Ave
Ballard & Brockett’s
C Ave
Higgs Jewelers
Crown
Coronado
Chula Vista
John P Frederick
Oriental Arts sale ends Saturday with many bargains
The Oriental Arts sale ends Saturday January 22 at the two Orange Ave locations. Ac cepted at 1202 offering leather frames figurines and baskets well below landed cost while the main store at 1206 features linens, handkerchiefs and remaining yards of British Flannel at low prices. Also promoting French Dip sandwiches at the Red Onion and spice products at Douglas Fines Foods with Herbs and spices from Spice Islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Ave
Spice Islands
Douglas’ Fine Foods
Orange Avenue
Desert
Douglas
Services Held Here For Mrs. Mary Chenery
Requiem Mass for Mrs. Mary Chenery 82 of 408 East Avenue was held at Sacred Heart Church. The Portland native died Sunday in a local hospital after ten years in Coronado. Surviving are her son Major Charles E. Chenery Jr. USA now at Guam a daughter Mrs. Susan Spencer a brother Plowden Stott and a sister Mrs. John Cronin. Holy Rosary was recited at Coronado Mortuary Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Mary Chenery
E Avenue
Portland
Ore
Chenery
Coronado
Charles E. Chenery, Jr
USA
Guam
Susan Spencer
Plowden Stott
John Cronin
Santa Barbara
Coronado Mortuary Chapel
Winter visitors register at Coronado Motor Inn crowding
A large group of winter visitors checked in at Coronado Motor Inn in Coronado. Among the newcomers are military officers led by Commander M C Jones and Lt Commander Frank C Perry with families, plus residents from Tsingtao LaFayette Skokie Houston Columbus San Pedro Canal Zone and other locations.
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Coronado Motor Inn
Coronado
M.C
H. L. Jones
Tsingtao
China
Wm. Luscombe
LaFayette
Ind
John H. Greene
Skokie
H. L. Livingston
Jackson
Wyo
E. V. Davis
Houston
Tex
Esta McNinth
Columbus
Ohio
Frank C. Perry
de Land
Fila
L. R. Chute
Corpus Christi
O. Rush, Jr
San Pedro
J. A. McHenry
Annapolis
Fred W. Ensey
Owings Mills
John H. Parker
Minneapolis
Imperial Beach civic group names officers at Tuesday meeting
Cy Bay idelights Ray Riggin was reelected chair man of the Imperial Beach Civic Group. Jean Delora was elected vice chairman and Mrs C Elliot was named secretary treasurer. Condemnation of Emory School Auditorium prompts Emory PTA to set January meeting at Southwest Junior High with Imperial Beach School in charge. Local notes on highway work and community events follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Riggin
Imperial Beach
South Bay
Jean Delora
C. Elliot
Emory
Emory Pta
Southwest
Imperial Beach School
Lillian Olivier
San Diego League of Penwomen
San Diego
Marines Train for Arctic Landing Ahead of Miconex Strike
Several thousand Marines at Camp Pendleton held beach rehearsals on the Silver Strand before departing for Godiak Alaska for Operation Miconex in northern waters later this month. The 7th Marine Battalion Landing Team under Brig. Gen. Harry Liversedge will lead 38 ships and 18,000 personnel in minor cold weather exercises including first-time carrier-based jet launches from Boxer and Bairoko.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Pendleton
Silver Strand
Godiak
Alaska
7Th Marine Battalion
Harry B. Liversedge
Army
Navy
Gerald F. Bogan
California Speaks and Saner Solutions Featured
A compilation of quotes from California residents and leaders on housing, security, dairy industry, and marriage. Notables include Carey Baldwin of the San Francisco Zoo, Milton Brock of Los Angeles, Paul Young of San Francisco, Yvonne Covington of Redwood City, and the Cummings family of Redondo Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carey Baldwin
S.F. Zoo
Milton J. Brock
L.A
Paul Young
S.F. Dairy
Yvonne Covington
Redwood City
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Marquette
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Schroeder
Marshall Field’s
Chicago
Mid-west
Palm City
Nestor
RED Onion
Marcelle and
Eddy
Phone Coronado Cab CO
Cy Bay Idelights
South Bay Business and Professional Woman's Club
Chadwick
National City
Border
State Highway Department
W. T. Weaver
Oakland, Calif
Third St
J. G. Charles C. Austin
Coronado’s
California
D. M. Cummings
Laura
Redonda Beach
KSON
Beachcombe
Coronanio
Fronc
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Keno
Jane Wyman
Lew Ayres
Johnny Belinda
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Barbara Bel Geddes
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