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Newspaper
Coronado Compass
Location
Coronado, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1947
Page
1
This week's Coronado History picture shows early construction days at the present Coronado High School building. The scene was taken in fall 1921, loaned by Harry S. Nunnerly of 1226 Ninth Street to The Compass.
A reader identified as Adeline, a growing contributor to The Compass history column, shares hints about Coronado’s natural spring. The letter promises more details in a continued installment as readers await Page 4.
A newly formed Coronado City Employees Association met Tuesday evening and elected officers. The 1947 slate includes Arthur H. Bratz as president, Sam Bridges as vice president, Jack W. Carroll as secretary, and E. F. Kohl as treasurer. Directors from each city department were chosen: Paul Davy fire, Alfred F. Redfern park, Tom F. Boggeln police, and H. H. Weber street.
The San Diego Women's Phil harmonic Committee presents Mrs Lorita Baker Vallely, current events analyst and book reviewer, Monday March 10 at 2 30 p m in the ballroom of Ho hotel.
Mayor Kenneth Baird Carson proclaims Saturday March 8 1947 as Pop Millar Day to honor Coronado Juvenile Officer Shelby E Pop Millar for devoted service to the youth of the city. The note indicates Millar will have a busy day Saturday.
Coronado launches its annual Red Cross drive Monday with 125 volunteers canvassing homes. The 1947 goal is 14250 dollars. Chairs Captain Henry Guilmette and Mrs B Lewis Jarvis note veteran aid through Gray Ladies Motor Corps and Camp and Hospital Service as key services.
Coronado Chief of Police J. W. Jordan urges a new fireproof jail and police building. The 1923 facility, built for three officers, now houses 18, with cramped quarters and rising workload figures, including a 140 percent rise in cases in 1946 over 1940.
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