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Newspaper
Coronado Compass
Location
Coronado, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1947
Page
2
A talk on eye care explains how vision supports speech development and reading faces. It notes most people have some vision faults, urges regular eye examinations, and states current prescription validity if no change is needed.
Seymour Francis publicity director of the San Diego Chamber of Commerce now anchors a daily local news broadcast on Station KYOR at 7:15 am. He gathers morning news from city sources to present to San Diego County listeners.
The Coronado Recreation Department hosts the City of Coronado Tennis Tournament starting August 12, 1947, at Library Park and High School Courts. Entries close August 8 with no entry fee. each player must provide one new ball per match. Events cover junior boys and girls singles and doubles, 18 and under, and 15 and under.
The Coronado Theatre screened the Technicolor Henry V with Laurence Olivier delivering a master class in acting directing and production The Bard would approve Olivier’s portrayal of King Henry V and the climactic scenes at Agincourt Harfleur and Katharine’s wooing. Supporting standout Robert Newton as Ancient Mariner?
San Diego County welcomes KSON, a new radio station, to the business community. Stanley Grove, Chamber of Commerce general manager, hosted a reception last Friday evening and praised the station for bringing new radio ideas and contributing to business and cultural life.
The Midway Civic Association sponsors a free dance on August 1 at 8 pm at the South Bay Civic Center in Coronado and Olmstead streets Palm City. Attendees are invited, refreshments and games will be available, with prizes offered to support Sea Scouts.
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