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Newspaper
Coronado Compass
Location
Coronado, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1948
Page
5
Auxiliary outlines rules for a $2000 national essay contest. Eligible high school students may enter with essays up to 1000 words, double spaced, on plain 8 1 2 by 11 inch paper. Judging emphasizes literary craft, interpretation, and patriotic inspiration.
Blairware, a new china shop, debuts this evening with party favors, invitations, holiday cards, and decorative items. The interior has been redecorated with a soft grey blue, and a formal opening is planned, though full business starts Saturday morning.
The 1947 Grand Officers Matrons and Patrons of the Coronado chapter of the Order of Eastern Star will be guests at the regular meeting Monday, March 22 in the Masonic Temple. Mrs. Robert Pace will preside. Worthy Matron Mrs. Charles Stoney and Worthy Patron Warren Bennett will lead.
Vice Admiral Oscar Badger became a grandfather to twins Peter Badger and Austin Dosti Shroeder, with Isabel Badger and the Shroeders in New Jersey. Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz’s grandson was born midweek to Commander and Mrs. James T. Lay in San Diego.
The notice outlines that contestants must create the general content of their essay and include the phrase ology. Local essays must reach the Essay Chairmen by midnight April 5, 1948. Official Rules folders are available at Coronado Compass offices or Coronado High School Principal.
The North Island religious community presents a cantata titled Olivet to Calvary featuring a 35 member choir with soprano Mrs Martha Benz Flint and a roster of sopranos altos bass baritones and tenors from Navy personnel and civilian members. The performances invite service and civilian attendees and aim to enrich Easter experiences.
The Dinner Basket at 1033 B Avenue converted its coffee shop into a Club Room for Coro nado service organization speakers. Club members may order Luncheon or dinner menus with personalized service. The room offers privacy and quiet for hourly gatherings. Friday through monthly standing reservations are accepted for 20 30 Club Toastmasters Toastmistresses Realty Board meetings.
Gordon Skinner closes his photography studio at 1202 Orange Avenue as he consolidates work at the Hotel del Coronado location to better serve Coronado customers. He will continue shooting movie and social elite portraits and now offers a portable unit for children's portraits aimed at Coronado youngsters.
A group of six striking Percheron draft horses pulled a small white beer wagon labeled Goebel Brewing Co. of Detroit along Orange Avenue yesterday afternoon. The scene highlighted the contrast between the majestic animals and the compact wagon.
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