Coronado News Briefs Highlight Local Events and Appointments
Coronado Compass editor appointed special correspondent for San Diego Union and AP during goodwill caravan to Arizona cities this weekend. Several hundred special edition copies to be distributed in Phoenix Tucson and Yuma. Coronado residents attend Presidio Park Museum trip. students will write observations. Captain James P. Treadwell nominated for promotion to major by Truman. boxing eliminations for 11th Naval District planned. Navy air show marks San Bernardino festival with North Island planes. Subscriptions rise to over 75 for March. San Diego State College to showcase music at Coronado High School assembly. Dorothea McCall named to San Diego Republican speakers committee. Union church urged to listen to One Great Hour broadcast for relief funds. COC seeks attractive contestant for Lions International Country Fair Queen contest. details at COC office.
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San Bernardino
Tidelands Bill May Pass Next Week
Council heard from Archibald Abel that the Coronado tidelands bill faces no opposition at the State Capitol and is expected to pass this month. Assemblyman Stanley indicated the bill will be favorably recommended with an amendment allowing tidelands use for residences or recreation in addition to wharves and utilities. Abel will report next week on talks with Spreckels Company regarding use of Glorietta Bay land.
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Sacramento
Archibald D. Abel
State Capitol
Coronado
Tidelands
Abel
Earle W. Stanley
Orange County
Assembly
Committee On
Coronado Tidelands
Howard K. Cramer
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Spreckels
San Francisco
Glorietta Bay Area
County Board of Supervisors
J.H. Mack
George F. Neal
Arthur Chytrus
Neal
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Arizon
J.W. Jordan
Chamber
Marine Veteran Dies By His Own Hand Here Monday
Hascal L. Ewton fourty three year old Marine Corps warrant gunner with twenty years service killed himself in the bedroom of his home at 181 Orange Avenue Monday morning using a .45 caliber automatic revolver. Police Chief J W Jordan and Deputy Coroner A B Gallagher said Ewton was despondent after his request for a week’s leave of absence from the Naval Air Station was rejected, according to his wife Mrs Para Lee Ewton who was home when he killed himself.
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Hascal L. Ewton
Marine Corps
Orange Avenue
J.W. Jordan
A.B. Gallagher
Ewton
Naval Air Station
Para Lee Ewton
Carriers Move Adm. Salada to North Island
The aircraft carriers Boxer Valley Forge and Bairoko will transport Vice Admiral H. B. Salada commander of Air Pacific and his staff from Pearl Harbor to North Island. Bairoko begins loading April 5 with Valley Forge finishing by May 1. Upon arrival the staff will absorb duties of Fleet Air West Coast.
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Valley Forge
Bairoko
H. B. Salada
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North Island
Pearl Harbor
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Hawaii
Adm
Salada
Fleet Air West Coast
Chamber Acts To Save Strand Park Project
Plans to preserve the Silver Strand as a public beach and harbor area were approved by the San Diego Chamber of Commerce board. Directors urged keeping the area south of Coronado as a park and asked the County Board of Supervisors to work with the State Park Commission toward acquisition.
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Strand Park
Silver Strand
San Diego
Silver Strand Park
Fort Emory
County Board of Supervisors
State Park Commission
Coronado
Youth Benefit Dance Rings Bell at Hotel del Coronado
Nearly 400 dancers attended last Friday's St Patrick's era youth club fundraiser at the Hotel del Coronado. The Marching and Chowder Society raised over 100 dollars net for clubhouse improvements with tickets tabulated after Wednesday. Prize winners included Martin Vicarius James Caterina Dr G K Swanson and an unidentified man. prizes came from Bonded Beverages Central Liquor Store Terry's Bakery and Pabst Brewing Co.
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Hotel del Coronado
Marching
Martin Vicarius
James Caterina
G.K. Swanson
Bonded Beverages
Central Liquor Store
Coronado Business on the March Feature Debuts
The Coronado Compass introduces a new weekly column titled Coronado Business on the March on Page Four. It offers quick thumbnail profiles of prominent Coronado merchants, aligning with the Shop and Save in Coronado campaign to help residents know their merchant neighbors.
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Coronado
Coronado Water Line Undergoing Annual Cleaning
Coronado's main water line from Palm City to Fourth Street and Orange Avenue is being cleaned by a crew of over 35 men nightly. A.K. Fuller, manager for California Water and Telephone, says cleaning will boost capacity by about 30 percent and asks residents to report any discoloration after completion on Friday.
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Coronado
Palm City
Fourth Street
Orange Avenue
A.K. Fuller
California Water & Telephone Company
Fuller
Coronado Residents Register to Vote Ahead of Unified District Election
Coronado residents who did not vote in the last general election are urged to register before the upcoming Sunday in preparation for the Unified District election set to take place, with fees noted for late registration.
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Eerie
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Coronado Restart of Ferry Gateway Sign Planned
Coronado and San Diego transit officials plan to restore the Coronado name over the ferry entrance sign at the San Diego ferry gateway. The project follows a Chamber of Commerce request and aims to benefit Coronado residents broadly. Director Jno Robertson led negotiations with transit officials.
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Ferry Gateway
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Rotarians Hear Unusual Topic at Ramona Club
Tex Hancock of the Ramona Rotary Club spoke on The Density of Thinking at a Wednesday meeting. Dr. C. C. Latham served as program chairman and Col. Sam Bogan received a birthday tribute. Laurence Priddy was welcomed by H. Peete.
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Sam Bogan
Laurence Priddy
Welrd Peete
Coronado Women's Club Cooking School Opens Next Tuesday
Coronado Women's Club hosts a three day cooking school at the High School auditorium from 2 to 4 pm daily. The event features a clock guessing contest with prizes including a Magic Chef Gas Range and free meals daily. Proceeds support the club's fundraising fund.
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Coronado Women’s Club
M. L. Sherman
Laing
Free Brothers Market
Joan Kissner
San Diego Gas and Electric Company
Charles Free
Chamber of Commerce
F. J. Grisko
Coronado
Boileau
Willing Coronado PTA Elects Keir Brooks President
Keir Brooks is elected president of the Coronado Parent-Teachers Association at the regular March meeting succeeding Mrs. H. L. Rose. New officers include Mrs. J L Wilfong first vice president Mrs. E B Rogers second vice president Lt Peter Culbertson secretary and Mrs. F R Bellaire treasurer. The PTA plans its next meeting for the second Tuesday in April.
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Coronado Parent-Teachers Association
Keir Brooks
H. L. Rose
J.L. Wilfong
E.B. Rogers
Peter Culbertson
F.R. Bellaire
P.T.A
Brooks
Pan American's Huge Clipper America Demonstration
Pan American World Airways showcased its new Stratocruiser Clipper America with Coronadans aboard in San Diego and at Lindbergh Field. The twin deck aircraft, capable of 75 passengers at 400 mph, set a new transcontinental commercial passenger record on a San Francisco to Washington flight after recent test flights. Coronado residents aboard included Adm. William Standley and John Schroeder among others.
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Pan American World Airway
San Diego
San Francisco
California
Lindbergh Field
Margaret Truman
Washington
Coronado
Adm
Wm. K. Standley
John Schroeder
Louis Millen
Burt Kramer
Thomas Stacy
Bay View Estates Lots Go On Market in Coronado
Coronado Development Company officials announce that Bay View Estates on First Street are now on the market with available plat lots and pricing details. The move marks a marketing push for the seaside subdivision.
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Coronado Development Company
Bay View Estates
First Street
Coronado Chamber Names A. C. Johnson Executive Head
At a special board meeting Coronado Chamber of Commerce appointed Arthur C. Johnson former U S citizen and San Diego Imperial Counties district manager as executive manager. He vows a comprehensive program to boost membership service public relations and the year round tourist trade.
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Coronado Chamber of Commerce
Arthur C. Johnson
U.S. Seat of Commerce
San Diego
Imperial Counties
Coronado Chamber
Johnson
Chambers of Commerce
California
Dent Charles Free
Chamber
Coronado
Mr. Johnson
Coronado Unified to Hold May School Board Election
The Coronado Unified School District schedules its annual school board election for May 20 at the Elementary School. Prospective candidates must file a written statement within 30 days prior with the County Superintendent of Schools per the State Education Code. Forms are available from the Coronado Superintendent's office.
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Coronado Unified School District
Coronado
Last Call for Buyer's Guide Listing
Notice urges recipients who changed address since January 15 to mail the coupon promptly. It requests the name and current address to update the Buyer's Guide listing. The alert emphasizes immediate action to avoid misdelivery or exclusion from the guide.
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Last Call For Buyer's Guide
Coronado Compass Buyer’s Guide Classified Deadline Notice
Call for new classified listings before the Coronado Compass Buyer's Guide press deadline at 12 00 noon Saturday. Notify the Compass office if any person or firm was overlooked for insertion in the guide.
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Coronado Buyer’s Guide
Compass Office
Impressive Rites For Col. Roberts Marine War Hero
Military graveside services will honor Col Harold C Roberts 46 USMC killed June 18 1945 on Okinawa at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery. He commanded the 2nd Regiment Sixth Marine Division and was among the most decorated Marines. Survived by wife Faith and daughter Katherine of 1540 Tenth St Buffalo relatives include sister and brother. Posthumous Gold Star for third Navy Cross, Silver Star with Oak Leaf, Legion of Merit and Purple Heart with star.
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Harold C. Roberts
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Okinawa
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Sixth Marine Division
Marine Corps
Faith Roberts
Katherine Roberts
1540
Tenth Street
Carlton Cruickshank
Alfred Roberts
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Pearl Harbor
Guadalcanal
Leyte
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