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Newspaper

Coronado Compass

Location

Coronado, California, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1949

Page

5

Nancy Gladden to Wed Lieut Hayes Dorr in June

Coronado native Nancy Dell Gladden and Lieut. Hayes Ashton Dorr USN plan to marry June 4 at the Naval Air Station chapel. Gladden, a Stephens College and Coronado Journal staff member, is engaged to the son of Mrs. Edward Massey and Mr. Odin Dorr. Dorr, a 1944 USNA graduate, serves as aide to Rear Adm. Wilder Baker in the 11th Naval District. they will live in Washington, D. C.

Gladys Clifton Gladden Coronado Charles T. Gladden USN New Orleans Nancy Dell Gladden Hayes Ashton Dorr Edward Morrell Massey Philadelphia Odin Dorr Sao Paulo Brazil Miss Gladden Coronado High School Stephens College Columbia Coronado Journal Tau Omicron Phi National Service Junior Sorority Dorr Haverford School Haverford United States Naval Academy Wilder D. Baker 11Th Naval District

Girl Scouts Benefit Lunch and Fashion Show Planned

The Girl Scouts Neighborhood Club hosts a fundraising luncheon and fashion show at Mrs. John Shaefe Douglas’s home, 875 Alameda, on Tuesday May 17 starting at 12:30. Tickets available from any Girl Scout or Brownie leader. Committees include Mrs Burton Hervey and Mrs J A Hack among others with Mrs W L Tagg chairing the fashion show.

Girl Scouts Neighborhood Club John Shaefe Douglas Alameda Brownlie Mmes Burton Hervey J. A. Hack F. E. Bakutis Douglas R. M. Morris Charles McKenzie W. L. Tagg

Library Story Hour Tales of Babar at Story Hour

A library invites children to a 4 o clock program on Thursday afternoon May 12 to hear about Babar the elephant raised by an old lady and his adventures. Miss Nancy enner will read the stories and other tales will be told for fun.

Babar Nancy Enner

Old Friends Greet Adm Brattons at Coronado Cocktail Party

A Tuesday evening gathering in Coronado welcomed Adm Leslie E. Bratton and Mrs Bratton who are visiting for two months at the home of Maj Ennalls Waggaman. Guests included Capt Herbert A. Jones, Capt Robert Kirkpatrick, Gen Gilder Jackson, Adm R H Jackson, Lt Gen W D Styer, William Blair and others from Denver and Los Angeles.

Coronado Donald Tex Tallman USN Herbert A. Jones Jones Robert D. Kirkpatrick Kirkpatrick Gilder D. Jackson USMC William J. Blair Brattons George Denver W. Y. Allen Greda Gill Wilder D. Baker Adm. Baker Porter Ogelsby Los Angeles Samuel W. Bogan

Masonic Social in Coronado for Shrine Children’s Hospital

Coronado Masonic Club hosts a public social Saturday evening May 14 at 8:00 in the Masonic Hall 529 Orange Avenue. Admission is by donation. refreshments will be served for the Shrine Children’s Hospital.

Coronado Masonic Club Shrine Children’s Hospital Masonic Hall Orange Avenue

Yacht Club Opening Day Cocktail Party Planned

A cocktail party at 6 p.m. on May 28 ushers in the Yacht Club opening over Memorial Day weekend. Mrs. Charles Allen, wife of Rear Adm. Allen USN ret., leads as entertainment chair with Harle Childs assisting. The event is described as an open house for the yachting world.

Yacht Club Charles Allen Adm. Allen USN Harle Childs

Two At Homes Planned at NAS Quarters V

The Naval Air Station residence of the Commandant of Eleventh Naval District will host two at homes on May 24 and May 31 to begin the social season for Rear Admiral Wilder D. Baker and Mrs. Baker. Civilian and service guest lists are issued, with two civilian groups and service lists invited. The Bakers plan a summer series of at homes interrupted by a June eastward trip for their son Wilder Jr.’s Phillips Academy graduation in Andover.

Naval Air Station Eleventh Naval District Wilder D. Baker Baker Wilder Jr Phillips Academy Andover

Amphibious Wives Plan May Luncheon and Fashion Show

Amphibious Wives Club directors met at Mrs. P. K. Fischler's home to finalize plans for the closing luncheon on May 19. A summer fashion show by Kippy's of Coronado will feature club members as models, and donations for the Navy Thrift Shop are urged, including toys clothing and nursery equipment.

J. H. Doyle E. R. Winterhaler H. D. Mann J. V. Knoel L. D., Cummings R. M. Morris A. C. Ingels J. Men. Taylor L. D. Huffman The Amphibious Wives Club P. K. Fischler Kippy’s of Coronado

Julian Wild Flower Show Attracts Coronation Attendees

Many Coronatians visited the Julian Wild Flower Show which opened last weekend and will run through May 29 excluding Fridays.

Navy Relief Annual Drive Underway For 1949 Campaign

Navy Relief Society launches its annual drive from May 4 to June 6 1949 to solicit voluntary contributions. The San Diego Auxiliary secures support for Naval personnel and dependents with private funds from investments gifts and events.

Navy Coral Sea Midway Navy Relief Society San Diego U. S. Navy

Sacred Heart Installs New Officers At Luncheon

Sacred Heart Mothers' Club will hold an installation luncheon on Wednesday May 18 at the patio of Mrs Jane Sauer. Mrs Ward Woods leads the event with May basket decorations by Mrs Golden Hampson. Mrs Joseph Enright will install the new officers including President Mrs Donald Rex Tallman and Vice President Mrs James Caterina.

Sacred Heart Mothers’ Club Jane Sauer Ward Woods Golden Hampson Joseph Enright Donald Rex Tallman James Caterina Paul Duke

Many Coronadians On Jury for H S Senior Class Play

Coronadians joined the 1949 senior class play The Night of January 16 as jurors on two nights. The first night jurors including Frank Wells's parents and several residents delivered a not guilty verdict. The second night jurors led from the audience returned a guilty verdict with jurors escorted to a deliberation room between acts.

Norman N. Rudd Condr J. K. Wells Frank Wells Griffith Roberts Priscilla Chamberlain W. W. Harvey R. 8. de Biel D. L. Davis W. E. Sutyr James Holton Lewis Kipperman H. T. Ray Jeff Karen Andre Ginger Eby Sharon Hearns Benny Benedict

New Junior Books At Library TEENAGE

A list of new titles for teenage readers features Son of the Valley Bob Vincent and Sea Boots among works by John Tunis Gladys Malvern and Edward Sandoz. The catalog includes Midnight a Cow Pony The Start of the Train and The Wolf King with authors Martha Gwinn Kiser Joseph Wharton Lippincott and others.

John Tunis Bob Vincent Edna Hoffman Evans Eric's Gladys Malvern Robert C. DuLoe Squire of Ravensmark Edward Sandoz Phyllis R. Fenner Colonel S. P.meek Gay Melody Martha Gwinn Kiser Louise Dickenson Rich Wolf King Joseph Wharton Lippincott

Coronado Sets New Line Of TV Receivers At Western Auto

Coronado introduced a new line of television receiving sets now on display at Western Auto Supply Store for demonstration. The models feature an intercarrier sound system that handles both picture and sound waves, according to Manager Henry Bornsen.

Coronado Western Auto Supply Henry Bornsen

Coronado TV Owners Await KFMB TV Opening

San Diego's KFMB TV opens Monday marking the first broadcast for the city's pioneer station. A host of entertainment talent and special events accompany the launch.

Coronado Kfmb-Tv San Diego

Far flung social notes and Coronado events

Socially Speaking highlights travel plans to Norway and New York City by Mrs. Moore and Miss Bliss, Rotary party at Adm. Jackson’s home, and guests visiting Coronado. Scout and theatre news include Girl Scout Troop 91 barbecue and Senior Play The Night of January 16 with jury outcomes. Coronado Players stage If the Shoe Pinches workshop notes.

Peggy Bliss New York City Ruth Murray Europe Girl Scouts Girl Scout Troop No. 91 Frieda Hinson Pat Pullen Terry Kobez Coronado Players Babette Hughes Margo Holcombe B. Hamby

New Arrivals in Coronado Bring Navy Families Home

A Coronado list details arriving Navy officers and families from Hawaii, Pearl Harbor, Guam, and the mainland living on streets and apartments across town. The notice ends with a cooking spices feature and reminders to clip for future reference.

Births at The Coronado Hospital Announced

Mr and Mrs Richard H King announce the birth of a daughter Donna Lee born April 80 at The Coronado Hospital. Mr and Mrs Charles P Mote report a daughter Patricia Ann born May 1 at The Coronado Hospital. Mr and Mrs Sedley D Hall announce a son John Martin born April 20 at The Coronado Hospital. Mr and Mrs Morton H Lytle report a daughter Cynthia born May 4 at The Coronado Hospital. Mrs Edward P Flynn and Mr Flynn announce a daughter Kathy born May 3 at The Coronado Hospital.

Richard H. King Donna Lee Coronado Hospital Charles P. Mote Mullitinix Drive Patricia Ann Sedley D. Hall John Martin Morton H. Lytle Visalia Row Cynthia Kathy Was Edward P. Flynn Mr. Flynn The

Cor o nad o dance studio and local shops offer summer fitness and fashion

Readable ads promote Monday to Friday morning exercise classes at Coronado Dance Studio with contact numbers. Pollack's Men’s Shop highlights swimwear and shirts, Half Our Laundry offers wash and dry service, Coronado Travel Bureau sells reservations and luggage, Naomi's Beauty Shop advertises hair and perms, the Four Gulls gift shop opens with gifts and decor, and Kippy's markets Barn Dance dresses and Hibiscus sun dresses with affordable prices.

E Ave Europe Catalina Coronado Travel Bureau Orange Ave Coronado Henrietta Atkins Gwen Challacombe Adeline Conrad Carmen Davis Four Gulls First St

Four Coronado Students Awarded Summer Session Scholarships

Four Coronado High School students Ollie Bisbee Marvin Norman Audrey Patton and Louise Wigchert received scholarships for the Coronado School of Fine Arts summer session announced this week by Director Monty Lewis.

Coronado High School Coronado School of Fine Arts Monty Lewis Ollie Bisbee Marvin Norman Audrey Patton Louise Wigchert

Bakers Plan At Homes At Nyval Air Station

Rear Adm. Wilder D. Baker commandant of the 11th Naval District and Mrs Baker will hold two at home gatherings at their Nyval Air Station quarters for service and civilian friends. Dates to be announced later. These are the first social functions planned and will serve as calls made and returned.

Adm Wilder D. Baker USN 11Th Naval District

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