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Newspaper
Coronado Compass
Location
Coronado, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1948
Page
2
Coronado Motor Parts will relocate from 1129 Loma Ave to a newly renovated Orange Avenue site formerly the Carlton Cafe. The move, due to expanding business, will be assisted by Edward Hogan, a Kiwanis member and decade Coronado resident.
The Rask Boat-Building Company opened its new shipyard at 1511 Marine Way Coronado at the foot of A Street. Owned by Peter Rask and his son Peter Jr the firm will specialize in marine service and supplies.
The Coronado Compass sponsors a Hole-In-One contest at the Coronado golf links on Sunday July 25. Ernie Demetriou will manage the exhibition with prizes for top hands who ring a hole in one or come closest. No entry fee for contestants or spectators. details to follow in next issue.
Mrs William Hepworth becomes executive secretary of the Yacht Club replacing Mrs Swanson and also takes the role of dock master previously held by Mr Swanson. The Swansons have moved to San Diego.
Sunday racing in light winds saw Mrs. D. Wellington aboard the sloop Betty take first in the Ladies Handicap. G. Weisgerber’s Bean Bag was second aboard Fiattie with Barbara McCreery placing third in Lightning Spunky Top. The club plans an Open House tomorrow afternoon and outlines dates for the Ocean Handicap Series and a July 24 Cove Party.
The 1948 Coronado Buyers Guide will be distributed to all Coronado homes within days. Publisher J. M. Hubbard announced the release, with future editions to be published by The Coronado Compass after purchasing Hubbard's copyright. Inquiries should be referred to J. M. Hubbard, 1025 Orange Ave.
James S. Copley son and heir of Col. Ira Copley writes to Mayor George F. Neal at a Coronado City Council meeting. He says buying the Copley mansion for municipal use could be advantageous if a sales agreement can be arranged. He awaits Chicago National Bank executors of the estate opinion before a price is set.
Walter Forward president of the San Diego Young Republicants will speak at Coronado Young Republicans at the Library clubhouse Tuesday night. He was an alternate delegate to the Philadelphia Republican National Convention and will report on proceedings and outline campaign plans for the coming presidential election.
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