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Coronado Compass

Location

Coronado, California, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1948

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Coronado Pinball Fight Prompts City Council Action

Coronado officials moved to curb pinball machines after a contentious council meeting. The Police Chief will convene owners and operators to review state gambling laws, with a ban likely if violations recur. A downtown protest letter and restaurant concerns about revenue were noted. Chief Jordan plans a 10 a.m. meeting Monday at City Hall.

Géronade Coronado Ueile Hayes Mullinnix Blvd George F. Neal Jordan Council

George Crawford Nominated as New Lions Club President

At a Lions Club luncheon at the Colony restaurant the nominating committee led by Curtis Hinkle proposed George Crawford as president and Harle B. Childs as vice president along with Charles Free as second vice president William Gerelich as treasurer A N Wilson as tail twister Pat Patton as lion tamer and William Barkin as acepe.

Lions Club Colony Curtis Hinkle George Crawford Harle B. Childs Charles Free William Gerelich A. N. Wilson Pat Patton William Barkin Acepe

Poppy Days Proclaimed by Coronado Mayor

I G F Neal declares Friday and Saturday May 21 and 22 as Poppy Days in Coronado under American Legion Auxiliary and Veterans of Foreign Wars auspices. Citizens urged to participate in remembrance of war dead and wear the Memorial Poppy.

Coronado United States of America I. G. F. Neal American Legion Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States City of

Memorial Day Closures Across Town Noted by Chamber

The Chamber of Commerce announces stores will be closed all day May 31 in honor of Memorial Day observed on the previous Sunday. Banks will also close May 31 and June 1, with primary election day on June 1 affecting operations.

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Paper Pickup by 20 30 Club This Saturday

The 20 30 club members will collect papers and magazines on Saturday and Sunday. "Pop" Mil will lead the Junior Traffic patrol. Bundles should be securely wrapped and placed on the curb Saturday morning. Magazines should be wrapped separately.

Four Candidates Compete For Two School Board Seats

Four candidates compete for two vacancies on the Coronado Unified School District board. Election is held today with polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Coronado Elementary School, officials announce.

Coronado Unified School Coronado

Coronado School Board Candidacy Statements Revealed

Local candidates for the Coronado school board include Karl Smith USN Ret. incumbent Norman Rudd and Alan Laing Coronado merchant. The notice urges a well informed trustees board to address teaching shortages school facilities and enrollment amid voter transportation help offered to maximize turnout.

Coronado Karl Smith USN Norman Rudd Naval Air Station Coronado High School Alan Laing Coronado Community Chest International 20

Incumbent Reviews School Board Actions During Regime

Karl Smith USN ret., seeking Coronado Unified School Board seat, defends six months of board efforts to study school needs and building projects. He cites USC consultant Dr Hull and the planned single salary schedule as progress, with a note of continuation on page 12.

Karl Smith USN The Coronado Unified School Hull University of Southern California Fingleport

Public hearing on city purchase of U S O site

A public hearing was called to discuss the city's plan to buy the U S O Center at the Silver Strand for about 10 000 dollars. The meeting aims to hear Coronado taxpayers and property owners before the May 25 deadline set by the Federal Works Agency. If approved, the building would house municipal offices and an auditorium for public use, with renovation funded by 12 500 annually from ATB rent.

Gut U.S Ee Hall Bee Proon Federal Works Agency Coronado A.T.B

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