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Newspaper

Coronado Compass

Location

Coronado, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1948

Page

5

Women confer at Newport Harbor summer session

The Southern District of Business and Professional Women held a Sunday conference at Newport Harbor attended by Carol Fifield Martha Fishback Louise Pettigrew Elsie Jacobs Ina Gould and Florence Brown. Mrs Brown reviewed the recent state convention at the afternoon session and led a workshop in International Relations in the morning. Mrs Fifield Mrs Brown and Ita Campbell of Oceanside paused homeward to visit Laguna Beach Festival of Arts and tableaux masterworks.

Newport Harbor Carol Fifield Martha Fishback Louise Pettigrew Elsie Jacobs Ina Gould Florence Brown Fifield Ita Campbell Oceanside Laguna Beach

Tea at Wilmeroth home honors Nebraska bishop widow

Dr John Wilmeroth and family hosted a Sunday tea from 4 to 6 pm at 1405 Tenth Street in their new rental. The guest of honor was Mrs Ernest Vincent Shayler widow ofNebraska Episcopal bishop. Mrs James A Irwin served tea with guests including Stanley Serafin. The invitation notes Mrs Shayler's stay at Hotel del Coronado and Wilmeroths' ties to Social Spectator.

Tenth Street Ralph Earle, Jr Stanley Serafin Ernest Vincent Shayler Nebraska Shayler Hotel del Coronado Wilmeroths Washington, D. C Wilmeroth The Social Spectator New York James A. Irwin

Col Curtis and wife take quarters at Marine Base

Col Donald Curtis USMC and Mrs Curtis have arrived from Washington and are now living in quarters at the Marine Base. Curtis serves as chief of staff to Gen Lee Hermle, after previously serving on Gen Vandergrift’s staff. Mrs Curtis acted as councilor of women at the Air Station and later joined the Women’s Marine Corps. She is cousin to Miss Elsie Thompson of Coronado.

Donald Curtis USMC Curtis Washington, D. C Marine Base Col Curtis Lee Hermle Col. Curtis Vandergrift Marine Corps Air Station Women’s Marine Corps Elsie Thompson Coronado

Mrs. J. R. Smith Travels to Monterey for Navy School

Mrs. J Bernard Smith of 943 Olive Avenue leaves by car for Monterey to stay ten weeks as Concordia Smiths ship Samuel E Moore is assigned to the Navy line school. She is accompanied by Rosemary Chew for a two week visit.

Olive Avenue Monterey Conradr. Smith Samuel E. Moore Navy Line School Rosemary Chew E. H. Chew

Mrs Numbers Returns From Europe Today

Mrs Clyde Numbers, who has been in Ireland and England this summer, is expected home today. A letter from London said she was sailing July 14. She left Coronado May 29 to visit her brother Robert Cody in Newark where he arranged their sail to Ireland to visit a sister.

Ireland England London Numbers

Mrs Donal Godwin hosts fashion show at Casa Manana

Mrs. Donald Godwin of La Jolla visits Comdr. and Mrs. William Floyd Bringle at their home. She, as hostess at the Casa Manana hotel in the Jewel City, plans a luncheon hour fashion show today drawing several groups of Coronado women to attend.

Donald Godwin la Jolla Comdr William Floyd Bringle Casa Manana Hotel Jewel City

Smals to Report to Ft Monmouth After August Travel

Capt. Martin A. Smal Jr. and Mrs. Small of 770 F Avenue plan an early August motor trip to Ft. Monmouth New Jersey where he will join the Signal Corps school They will visit relatives and friends in Pueblo Colorado with Capt Small's sister Ella May Small a professor at the University At Ft Worth Texas they will see Capt Small's parents and in Pensacola Florida they will call on Lt and Mrs N O Steiler Mrs Small has served as office manager for the Coronado Compass since mid April

Ft. Monmouth N. J Signal Corps Pueblo Colo

Coronado Woman's Club Capers in Calico Cancelled

The Coronado Women's Club cancels its Capers in Calico party scheduled for July 30 due to health authorities guidance during the polio epidemic.

Coronado Woman’s Club Capers Calico

Cobeys Leave to Visit Daughter in Virginia Beach

Capt. and Mrs. E. A. Cobey depart to drive to Virginia Beach Val to visit Lt. Col. E. F. Black USA and Mrs. Black their daughter Margaret Black who was associate editor of the Compass before leaving in April to join Col. Black.

E. A. Cobey Virginia Beach Val E. F. Black USA Black Margaret Black The Compass Col. Black

Garden Tour Planned to Rosecroft Begonia Gardens

The Rosecroft Begonia gardens will be visited Thursday morning July 29 by members of the Woman's club garden section. Interested members may contact Mrs. Arthur Leavy at 1611 Sixth Street to join the tour.

Rosecroft Begonia Gardens Woman's Club Arthur Leavy 1611 Sixth Street

Women’s Auxiliary Seeks Donations for Bazaar Event

White elephants are being collected by Mrs. James A. Irwin and Mrs. Robert Thorne for the Christ Episcopal bazaar on October 14. Used wearing apparel is being gathered by Mrs. Leta Labby at 969 Orange Avenue for the sale.

James A. Irwin Glorietta Boulevard Robert Thorne Eighth Street Women’s Auxiliary of Christ Leta. Labby Orange Avenue

Fire Chief Welch speaks to Soroptimists on fires

Coronado Fire Chief Frank Welch tells Soroptimists that during his 22 years in service only two fires were caused by natural causes. Club guests included Ella Fay Stokes and Frankie Hatch.

Soroptimists Club Frank Welch Coronado Ella Fay Stokes Frankie Hatch

Harriet Goodale Leaves Ogden for Three Weeks

Miss Harriet Goodale departed Monday for Ogden Utah and will be away for three weeks.

Harriet Goodale Ogden Utah

The Low Down On High Fashion

Fall fashions arrive with charcoal and dark greens. Skirts stay slim with pleats and cartridge designs, while circular styles fade. Fabrics include tweeds and taffetas with refined accessories and hosiery in deep wine, emerald, and gun metal shades.

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BPWC Newport Southern District of Business and Orange Ave Henley John Wilmeroth Charles W. Wilmeroth Marion Ash J. R. Smith J. Bernard Smith Mrs. Numbers Europe Clyde Numbers Martin A. Smal, Jr Mrs. Small 770 F Avenue Small Coronado Compass Mrs. Cobey Rosecroft Women’s Auxiliary Welch C” Avenue W. W. Harvey Candid Reahid Wm. L. Barkin Yellow Cab CO Packard Cabs Crown CrOwn Realty CO Orange Henley
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