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Newspaper
Coronado Compass
Location
Coronado, California, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1947
Page
2
A returned reader question prompts Dr. Barkin O D to explain astigmatism in simple terms. The column covers corneal shape, how light focuses, symptoms, and when glasses can help, plus questions about heredity and measurement methods.
San Diego and its vicinity flocked to the California Sportsmen's and Vacation Show at Mission Beach Amusement Center. The nine day display winds up Sunday evening May 18 with gates open daily 1 to 11 p.m. Adults pay 90 cents and children 50 cents for the full family show.
Mrs. W. W. Harvey Coronado named 1947 Mother for outstanding youth program work in San Diego County. She serves on the City Recreation Commission and the Coronado Business and Professional Women’s Club, chaired civic affairs, and supports two daughters as a widow. Judges included Rev. K. B. Carson.
Rev Hylton Sanders Rev H O Nash Rev Father Henry Steck Shelby Pop Millar Dr James Vernelli and Robert Titus superintendent of schools Dr William Barkin served as master of ceremonies at Sunday's presentation where the winner received many gifts from merchants association members.
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