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Coronado Compass

Location

Coronado, California, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1948

Page

2

Public Invited to See Possible Contest Winning Play Here

Coronado Players present the final one act of the season in Coronado Auditorium at the high school at 8 p m Monday May 24. The free performance is a potential contest winner for the County Little Theatre League tournament at the Globe Theater June 2 and 3. Cast includes Jack Crumley Bill Harper and Bill Roach in The Last of My Solid Gold Watches by Tennessee Williams.

Coronado Players Coronado County Little Theatre League Globe Theater Tennessee Williams Jack Crumley Bill, Harper Bill ‘Roach

Recreation Dept Begins Wrestling Class for Boys

The Coronado recreation department starts a wrestling class for boys, with 25 showing up on the first night May 11 at Car Ruthers Gym. Coach W. T. Vandiver notes strong prospects including John Elwell, Raymond Ince, Buddy Sykes and Kurt Storch.

Coronado W. T. Vandiver Carruthers Gym John Elwell Raymond Ince Buddy Sykes Kurt Storch Vandiver

Hotel Boathouse to Open Summer Flotilla at Coronado

Hotel del Coronado boathouse plans a grand opening weekend June 5-6 with a flotilla of about 25 boats. Captain Edward P Crie announces Rainbow Fleet operation, two speedboats a Gar Wood and a Chris Craft, plus Glorietta Bay cars and ongoing Capt Crie sea circuses this summer.

Hotel del Coronado Boathouse Edward P.crie Capt Crie Boathouse Glorietta Bay Capt. Crie

Knights and Eves Plan Oceanside Recreation Meet

Knights and Eves, junior high age group, will travel to Oceanside Saturday for an all day recreation program sponsored by the city department. A large group is expected. parents are urged to accompany and drive if possible. Miss Dorothy Brown will coordinate calls from volunteering parents.

Knights and Eves City Recreation Department Oceanside Recreation Department Missy Dorothy Brown

Vest Shop Choir to Sing at Graham Memorial Church

The 25 member junior choir under Arthur D. Sale with Mrs. Dorothy Michaels will perform the Russian anthem In Heaven Above by Cristiansen at 11 a.m. Sunday worship at Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church. The choir has grown into an integral part of services.

Graham Memorial Church Arthur D. Sale Dorothy Michaels

Coronado to Host Summer Concert Series Spotlighting Sokoloff

Music Society gains county support for July 18 Hotel del Coronado concerts led by Dr. Nikolai Sokoloff. La Jolla joins in sharing royalties to bring entertainment to residents and visitors. Tau Omicron Phi service juniors drive outreach and ushers with Margot McVey leading Coronado committee Betty Rodgers coordinating.

Hotel del Coronado Coronado la Jolla Dr. Sokoloffs Leo D. Hermle Sorory “Tau Omicron Phi San Diego Margot McVey Son Diego Cooke Betty Rodgers

Junior Auxiliary Presents Reading By Rena Kenyon

Coronado resident Rena Kenyon will star in a dramatic reading of A A Milne's Michael and Mary in the high school auditorium on June 11. The event benefits the Junior Auxiliary of Christ Episcopal church with Frederick Rigby of San Diego performing songs. Tickets available from Harriet Neal, Mrs George H Webster, Kippys Store, Labbys Dry Goods, SDG&E, or any Auxiliary member.

Rena Kenyon Coronado A. A. Milne Michael and Mary Frederick Rigby San Diego Harriet Neal George H. Webster Kippy’s Labby’s Dry Goods San Diego Gas & Electric Company

Ice Show to Aid Mental Hygiene at Glacier Gardens

The Ice Cycles perform at Glacier Gardens on May 24 to benefit the Mental Hygiene Association. Mrs. E. A. Rich leads ticket sales for Coornado with 118 sold. Guests include Dr. and Mrs. Latham and others from the Business and Professional Women’s club attending.

Glacier Gardens The Mental Hygiene Association E. A. Rich Coornado C. C. Latham Corrins Merle Frances Elsie Thompson Elise’ Jacobs Business and Professional Women’s Club

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Joins Post For Movie Refreshments

The American Legion Auxiliary held a Wednesday business meeting at Library Park clubhouse and then joined the Post at VFW Hall for a movie and refreshments.

American Legion Auxiliary Library Park VFW Hall

Local Writer Alice Greene Exhibits Young Artist Works

Hollywood author Alice Craig Greene collects pieces by young artists. She purchased Bar Frolic by John Wolfram Gomez, a Coronado School of Fine Arts student, and the work is on display at Sunset Gallery through May at the Fine Arts Museum exhibition.

Alice Craig Greene Hollywood John Wolfram -Gomez Coronado School’ of Fine Arts Sunset Gallery Fine Arts Museum

Boys' Band to Play at De Molay Dance

The Coronado chapter of the Order of De Molay will sponsor a social at the Masonic Temple at 9 30 p m Saturday May 29 with entertainment by the Bonham Brothers. A Boys' Band will provide music and refreshments will be served.

Masonic Club Coronado The Order of de Molay Masonic Temple Bonham Brothers

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