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Newspaper
Coronado Compass
Location
Coronado, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1947
Page
2
A warning against cheap or purely stylish sunglasses citing risks from ultraviolet and infrared exposure. Explains light spectrum basics, how dark lenses can worsen eye exposure, and advises proper lens protection and professional fitting. Includes a reader test for reading lenses and a prompt to visit an optometrist for accurate assessment.
Robert Edward Greysiak a University of Wichita student, 329 G Avenue, is at the Second Air Force summer encampment at Lowry Field Denver. He served two years in the U S Marines seeing Peleliu Okinawa action and received Presidential and Navy Citations. He will be eligible for commission in the Air Reserve after completing Air Officers training.
The Beachcomber debuts a sensational “death by own action Sundae” mayhem dessert. Patrons speculate how many names will appear on the Memri al Chart for those finishing a full portion. Foolhardy contestants aim to eat multiple sundaes to win monthly grand prize.
Mr. Greysiak resides with his mother Mrs. Helen V. Greysiak at 329 G Ave in Coronado.
Jackie O'Fallon of Imperial Beach won the Miss Southern California title at the Fourth of July Bathing Beauty Contest in Imperial Beach. Joy Kitchens and Betty Jean Kitchens of Palm City finished second and third. Monarch Food Market Cee Wee Playdum and Marshall Butane sponsored the top three entrants, who received corsages and cash prizes of 50, 25, and 10 dollars respectively.
Imperial Beach hosted a bustling July 4th with crowds from across San Diego County. Activities included phonograph music, booths, races, a tug of war won by the Navy Air Station, a Dutch beacon picnic, a sack race, 3 legged race, wheelbarrow races, and a Miss Southern California contest. Winners received cash prizes. evening dances and a grunion hunt closed the day.
Imperial Beach residents Josie Horton Pamela Bernhardt and Thalia Meacher are listed for a local competition. Judges include Ray Coyle from the Chula Vista Star Loran Hall from Pasadena and Marvin K. Chase Jr. from the Corona Compass.
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