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Newspaper
Coronado Compass
Location
Coronado, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1947
Page
1
Coronado Players drew capacity crowds at the local high school auditorium for four nights last week presenting Guest In the House. The cast delivered strong ensemble work with no single standout, as Beth Mohr portrayed a central role in the well received production.
Lt Col Samuel W Bogan presents a famous Danish gym team and folk dancers at the Hotel del Coronado ballroom at 8 30 this evening by invitation. Guests must show cards at the ballroom door. The program also visits Coronado High School gym this afternoon as a courtesy to students.
The Coronado Residential Association will hold its annual election of officers on April 3 at 8 p.m. in City Hall. Admiral C. Allen, chairman of the nominating committee, will present a report and floor nominations will be accepted. Current officers include President Captain H. H. Ritter USN Retired, Vice Presidents Robert J. Thorne and Colonel Russell H. Davis, Secretary Mrs. James D. Lowry, and Treasurer Mrs. T. C. Macaulay.
Dr Myron Insko executive secretary of Goodwill Industries spoke at the Coronado Den of Lions International meeting detailing Goodwill history in about 100 cities and its mission to aid handicapped people through work training and self support He noted clothing donations in San Diego County fund over 100000 in wages annually and urged continued contributions and visits Lions member Harley Bonham also outlined an April 20 excursion to Coyote Wells via Corriso Gorge describing 21 tunnels and a 600 foot high bridge inviting Lions and families to join.
The Compass invites readers to submit or lend historical photographs for its History of Coronado column each week. The page highlights local scenes or events and seeks images of well known residents from yesteryear for publication.
Ben F. Eakin loaned The Compass a vintage photo of Coronado’s fishing pier that stood in front of the bathhouse south of the Hotel del Coronado. The piece notes multiple piers in the town’s past and suggests the pictured one was likely demolished around 1925.
Postal inspectors completed a comprehensive survey of Coronado mail service and reported maximum efficiency at present. Local manager A. A. Wilson states this level will be maintained and improved wherever possible.
The Coronado Yacht Club building committee will meet at the clubhouse tonight at 7 30 p m according to chairman John Purcell.
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