Horner Hooks Rites Set for Saturday June 18
Miss Virginia Horner daughter of Mr and Mrs Cyrus Horner of Alhambra will wed Lt(jg) Frederick David Hooks USNR son of Mr and Mrs Buford Hooks of Long Beach Saturday at 4 pm in the North Island Chapel The ceremony features white gladioli fern garlands and a pearl adorned train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Horner
Cyrus Horner
Alhambra
Frederick David Hooks
USNR
Buford Hooks
Long Beach
North Island
J.w.weise
County Artists Invited to Enter Vista Art Show
San Diego County artists are invited to enter the Vista Art Guilds third annual show from July 17 to 30. Entry is open to non members with $300 in cash prizes and separate awards for best watercolor and popular vote. Framed oil watercolor tempera and gouache works under glass accepted. Receipts at Jefferson Elementary School Vista July 8 9 10 between 1 and 4 p.m. Entry blanks from Vista Art Guild P O 835 Vista California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego County
Vista Art Guild
Vista Guild
Jefferson Elementary
Vista
P. O
California
Sacred Heart Installs Officers for Court No 1373
Catholic Daughters of America Court Sacred Heart No 1373 held a June 14 installation in the Parish Hall. District deputy Mrs. Frank Pagliuse led the degree work and installed officers including grand regent Mrs. Edward H. Chew and other listed officers. Refreshments followed with Mrs. Ned H. Faubel chairing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Daughters of America
Court Sacred Heart
Frank Pagliuse
Edward H. Chew
Wm. M. Trepagnier
Gent
Edward W. Campbell
Adam H. Messek
Robert Cummings
Frank B. Rollheiser, Jr
Michael Keane
Bernard F. Tiernan
Monitor
Loren A. Morris
Sentinel
Leo L. Heyn
Harry Russell
Frank B. Rollheiser
Francis R. Molitor
Samuel Niemyer
Ned H.faubel
Coronado Republican Women Study Group Meets on Housing
The Coronado Republican Women's Club will hold its regular monthly study group on June 20 at 8 p m in the home of President Mrs. John S Blakely 268 Alameda Blvd The topic Public Housing is split into three research teams with papers to be presented Each phase will have open discussion Public invited Refreshments served afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coronado
Haley Family Attends Naval Academy Graduation
Mr and Mrs J P Haley of 853 Avenue returned from Richard Wright Haley s Naval Academy graduation in Annapolis. They then visited relatives in Montclair New Jersey and Garden City New York. Ensign Haley will stay with his parents before reporting for duty at Bayonne New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Haley
Avenue
Richard Wright Haley
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
New York
Montclair
New Jersey
Garden City
Ensign Haley
Bay‘ome
Crown City welcomes new Coronado residents
A list of naval officers and families arriving in Coronado from cities such as San Diego Hawaii Palm Springs Newport Rhode Island and Japan. The report notes new homes on avenues and streets including A Avenue Fifth Isabella Second J Avenue and Pomona with many returning from duty or retirement.
Lt Perry Begins Creative Writing Class At Coronado Studio
Lt. Paul D. Peery opens a beginners friendly writing class at Coronado studio. The course covers dramaturgy basics for fiction and non fiction and six lessons on the modern short story. Applicants must apply before the 21st with auditors accepted if space allows. Peery’s stories have appeared in pulps and slicks and his book Chimes and Electronics is published by John Day Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul D. Peery
Coronado
St. Peery
Lieut. Peery
John Day Company
Kirven Foster Wedding Announced at Naval Station Chapel
The marriage of Miss Virgi Grace Kirven to Lt. Frank Parker Foster USN took place April 30, 1949 in the Chapel of the U S Naval Air Station with Chaplain G L Martin officiating. The bride wore champagne lace over pink beige satin and pink picture roses. The reception served to 100 guests at Comdr and Mrs Siegener’s patio. couple will reside at 950 F Avenue after a Montana motor trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David J. Horner
Gale E. Cunningham
Helen Horner
Billie C. Spell
USN
Wilbur E. Mountain
Victor B. Bettner
D Avenue
Virgi Grace Kirven
Marie G. Cooke
Robert Leslie Cooke
Hawaii
Frank Parker) Foster
George T. Foster
Montana
United States Naval Air Station
G.L. Martin
A. Loring Siegener
Zane Dieb
Ens
J. G. Stranlund
Joseph Pessillo
UBN
Jay Nieman
Comdr
Dana Jones
Lindsay
Northernfornia
Oregon
Mildred Hyde Graduates With Distinction From USC
Mildred Hyde earned a Bachelor of Science in retailing at the University of Southern California. She won the Phi Chi Theta Key for top character and scholarship, led as senior class vice president, and held roles in Trojan Amazons and Alpha Gamma Delta. Mrs. Fred Hyde and Mrs. Fred Ingle attended the ceremony. Melody Hyde is her younger sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred E. Hyde
Los Angeles
Mildred
University of Southern California
Hyde
School of Commerce
Trojan Amazons
Alpha Gamma Delta
Fred Ingle
Melody Hyde
USC
Women's Eagle Auxiliary Elect New Officers
The Coronado Aerie No. 2763 Women s Eagle Auxiliary elected officers for the term including Jackie Newton Bertha Warner Pat Fennellie Beatrice Grimaud Eileen Johnston Edith Moore Helen Fox Lorna Fritz Viola Domingues Goldie Steen Vera Ferguson Leota de Walt. New officers initiated and regular meeting set for June 21 at 8 p m at Eagles Hall 120 Orange Avenue. all visiting members invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Eagle
Coronado Aerie
VFW Auxiliary Meeting aangekondigt for Thursday
Gen Henry D Styer Auxiliary to Post 2422 will hold its business meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m with Ann Reading presiding A dinner and games will follow and all Post and Auxiliary members are invited Coronado Auxiliary attended Memorial Day in Balboa Park Ann Reading Marie Edwards and Lu Stodghill carried their flag one banner Reading placed a wreath at Fort Rosecrans memorial for departed comrades
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry D. Styer
Ann Reading
Coronado
Balboa Park
Marie Edwards
Lu Stodghill
Fort Rosecrans
Submarine Officers Wives Host Luncheon Bridge Party
Submarine wives and widows in the area are invited to a luncheon at the North Island Officers Club pool on June 23 at 12 30 p m. The informal gathering includes swimming luncheon and a bridge program with reservations due by June 18 to Mrs Joseph Skoog or Mrs Wm Durley. Hostess chairman is Mrs R L Gurnee wife of Lt Commander Gurnee skipper of the USS Blower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TSS Blower
North Island
Comdr. Gurnee
Blower
Community Chest Presents Monthly Welfare Report
The Coronado Community Chest report shows 358 visits by the chest nurse in May, 250 as public health nurse. Six cases were closed, three new cases opened, and many referrals to County Welfare for aid. The nurse logged 83 hours overall, with 38 hours in direct case work and related errands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welfare Committee
Community Chest
Coronado
Soroptimist Club Installs Coronado Officers at Hotel del
Mrs. Ethel Gill will install new officers for the Soroptimist Club of Coronado at a June 16 dinner in the Crown Room Hotel del Coronado. Officers: president Mrs Myrna Edmonds, vice president Dorothy Laing, secretary Lee Rose, treasurer Helen Hathaway, auditor Claudia Wellington, director Lynn Blair. Skits by Dr Albert Anderson and songs by Elfrieda Farmer. dancing afterward in Ocean Terrace Room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Gill
Soroptimist Club of
San Diego
Coronado
Crown Room
Hotel del Coronado
Myrna Edmonds
Dorothy Laing
Lee Rose
Helen Hathaway
Claudia Wellington
Lynn Blair
Albert Anderson
Elfrieda Farmer
Ocean Terrace Room
Coronado Masonic Club Benefit Social
The Coronado Masonic Club hosts a fundraisers social on June 18 at 7 30 p m to aid charitable organizations. Bonham Bros. band performs a forty five minute program followed by games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coronado Masonic Club
Bonham Bros. Band
Coronado Woman's Club Plans for Fall
The Coronado Woman's Club resumes after summer with two executive board meetings at Mrs. Walter C. Stitt's home to set the fall schedule. Mrs. Merle Francis presented a painting by Miss Vina Hankines. the artist offered two works to the San Diego County Federation for the club on welfare youth work. Mrs. Hogan earned second prize in the federation. The nurse scholarship of 100 held by the Oman's Club was not awarded last year due to no competition and will be offered again next year. Mrs. A. D. Challacombe hosted her committee on June 6 for luncheon and tentative plans, with ways and means activities for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coronado Woman's Club
Walter C. Stitt
Merle Francis
Vina Hankines
Edward Hogan
Hankines
San Diego County Federation
Hogan
San Diego Group
Oman
A. D. Challacombe
Jon
Ways
Miss Lippincott Weds Capt Ghent at Ft Sill
Miss Virginia Raymond Lippincott daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Raymond of Avon By The Sea New Jersey wed Capt Daniel T Ghent of the Judge Advocate General's Corps USA on June 2 at New Post Chapel Fort Sill Oklahoma. The ceremony was officiated by Capt Thomas J Liggett. The bride, a Columbia University teacher college graduate, and the groom, a Naval Academy and Columbus University alumnus, will reside in Lawton Oklahoma pending station at Fort Bill.
Crown Club Elect New Officers at Season Finale
The Crown Club elected officers at its final season dance in the San Diego Club. Dinner preceded the election. Incoming officers take over July 1: Clarence Anderson president, Mrs G Roberts Jr vice president, Mrs Clarence Fifield secretary, and Kenneth Lawson treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crown Club
San Diego
Clarence Anderson
G. Roberts, Jr
Clarence Fifield
Kenneth Lawson
Coronado Players Launch Children’s Theatre Group
Mrs. George Kenyon, chair, announces the first meeting for children 6 to 17 interested in dramatics and theatre work. It will be Tuesday at 3 30 p m at the Youth Club. A new Strand theatre building is being assembled for rehearsals and events in coming weeks. Mothers of potential members may attend a separate meeting Wednesday at 3 30 p m at the Youth Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kenyon
Children’s Theatre
Coronado Players
Strand
Multiple Birth Announcements From Coronado Hospital
The Stork Club notes numerous birth entries dated June with newborns including a son David Morgan Barkley to the Donavins on A Street. son George Michael Courtney to the Courtneys on Fourth Street. daughter Tana LaVinda Patton on San Luis Rey. Mary Beth Jennings born June 6 on Pomona. Roy Lester Pursur Jr. born June 3 on Mullinnix. daughter Jennifer Kemitt to Friends on Highth. Hibbs and Daniels families report new arrivals. twins to Lt William Nelson II and Mrs Nelson on G Street. Cathy Diane Sholes born June 7 on D Street. Deborah Francine Clark born June 8 on Family Hospital. Scott Hider born June 11 to Lt Commander Bilder on F Street. Sherry Beth Reed born June 12 on Orange Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Morgan Barkley
K.M. Donavin
Coronado Hospital
George Michael
George A. Courtney
Tana LaVinda
Bernard J. Patton
San Luis Rey
Mary Beth Jennings
Frank L. Jennings
Pomona
Roy Lester
R. H. Pursur, Jr
Mrs. Pursur
Family Hospital
Jennifer Kemitt
William Haughton Hibbs, Jr
W. H. Hibbs
USN
Hibbs
William Niles Nelson
Nelson
William’ Niles Nelson
ITI
Signe Ellen Nelson
Deborah Francine Clark
HE. Calrk
Clark
H. J
Craig Scott Hider
R. M. Bilder
Elder
Sherry Beth
S. V. Reed
Cadet Akers Tours Home as West Point Visit Ends
Cadet Albert B. Akers arrived from West Point to spend weeks with his father Rear Adm. Frank Akers commander of Carrier Division 15 and Mrs. Akers. Mrs. Akers’ cousin and Mr Koehler of Koehler Wis. visit Hotel del. Mrs. Akers will lead publicity for the Women’s Volunteer Auxiliary of the Naval Relief Society replacing Mrs. Beattie who departs for Honolulu with Capt. Beattie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert B. Akers
U.S. Military Academy
West Point
Frank Akers
USN
Carrier Division 15
Akers
John Koehler
Koehler
Wis
Hotel del
T. T. Beattie
Capt. Beattie
Honolulu
Weddings and family notices fill Coronado page
The page lists weddings engagements and social events from Coronado and nearby. It notes births and a poem by an eager new father, plus vacations, graduations and Navy assignments involving local residents and guests visiting Los Angeles and San Francisco. An October wedding is announced with a Chapel of the Roses ceremony.
Gems of Thought on Self-Improvement and Education
A collection of aphorisms from Dante Webster Froude Goethe Fuller Mary Baker Eddy and Mann on education self discipline purpose and character. The quotes urge personal effort through study and self forging to achieve lofty aims and steady conduct.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sacred Heart
Republican Women Study Group
Crown City
Ray Baker
Arthur G. Dewar
Lewis R. Hardy
Truman P. Riddle
R. L. Swinford
Lemon Grove
R. H. Solier
W. F. Bennett
Mrs. Bennett
Hollywood
Benedict Apartments
Harry Hull
W. A. Moffett
Mrs. H. Baylor Foster
Arizona
I Avenue
Alan Ray
Mrs. Pay
Ft. Bliss
Texas
R. J. Townsend
Joe M. Zellers
Mrs. Zellers
Naval Mission
Turkey
Isabella
J. H. Epps
K. G. Simmons
John C. Rule
Rancho Santa Fe
Tolita
H. E. Rich
AKC
Mrs. Rich
Orange
F. C. Duttweiler
John K. Clifford
Lt. Perry
Kirven - Foster
Mildred Nyee
Women’s Eagle Auxiliary
VFW
Community Chest Present
Soroptimist Club
Masonic Club
Woman’s Club
Childrens’ Theatre Group
Stork Club
Jerry Forest Daniels, III
J. F. Daniels
Mrs. Daniels
Cathy Diane Sholes
Charles W. Sholes
Mrs. Sholes
Mewo Joy, Thomas
Pollage's
Cerral
David Kyle Henri
J. E. Willis
G Ave
Calif
van Johnson
Fred Brisson
Roz Russell
Frank Talbot, Jr
Coronado High School
Capt
F. R. Talbot
Patricia
Mrs. Francis
Beverly Spicer
Steadman Teller
Bureau of Ordnance
Adm
Emmet P. Forrestal
Forrestal
P. E. McDowell
McDowell
Washington, D. C
A. B. Jarrell
Capt. McDowell
Jarrell
Seattle
Southwood
William
Peter
Georgetown
Pye
H. Morrison
William 8. Pye
Adm. Pye
Marylan Jacksonville
Miami Beach
New Orleans
Dallas
Dante Webster
Froude
Goethe
Fuller
Mary Baker Eddy
Mann
del Mar
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