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Newspaper
Coronado Compass
Location
Coronado, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1947
Page
6
The Compass invites readers to submit or loan historical photographs from Coronado’s past including notable local residents. Each weekly History of Coronado column features a pictured scene or event and appreciates receipts of more images to enrich the community’s memory.
The history photo loaned by A. L. Boileau shows Coronado's Bank of America building shortly after its 1912 completion. At the time the bank and Central Drug Store shared space, and part of the second floor housed the local City Hall.
Christ Episcopal Church will host its Sunday School annual supper on Friday April 11 in the Parish House. Junior Auxiliary members head supper committees with Mrs G K Leesch Mrs J E Cregier and others handling menu items, tickets and publicity while guests are invited for a evening of good food and fellowship.
Classified note lists a complete double garage door with overhead track for 25 dollars a dinette table for 10 dollars and a complete double bed with springs and mattress. Contact Henley at 3 4997.
Advertises nursing services with emphasis on obstetric care and favorable references. Provides contact number Henley 3-4997 for inquiries.
The Fire Department demands more storage for emergency gear and contends four pieces of equipment require space currently used by police. Proposal suggests building a new police building to remodel current quarters and free essential storage. Officers bring prisoners through a small lobby, risking intoxicated detainees and exposing women and children to profanity. The city’s police facilities are criticized as incompatible with Coronado’s governance reputation and bond issue history.
The excerpt questions how voters can decide on issues without observing police facilities and insists on the need for citizens to acquaint themselves with problems before voting.
A cordial invitation welcomes all residents to visit the police station and see the facility and operations for themselves.
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