Coronado Music Society cancels summer concert series
Sad news reports the Coronado Music Society failed to raise funds for a second summer concert schedule. The cancellation includes refunds and unincorporation of the society. The editorial urges strong support for the Community Concert membership drive to sustain world famous artists in Coronado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coronado Music Society
Coronado
Pacific Coast
Paul Schmidt
Gilder H. Jackson, Jr
BPWC Installs New Officers
Coronado Business and Professional Women’s Club installed new officers at a candle light service hosted by outgoing president Mrs Josephine McNaughton. New officers include Martha Fishback president Sandra Wisser first vice president Kay Drake second vice president Winifred Arnold corresponding secretary Marion Coburn recording secretary and Evelyn Briggs treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coronado Business and Professional Women's Club
Josephine McNaughton
Mildrederson
Martha Fishback
Sandra Wisser
Kay Drake
Winifred Arnold
Marion Coburn
Evelyn Briggs
Signup for Y Camp Wednesday At School Here
Coronado youths and their parents may register for YMCA Camp Marston next Wednesday at Coronado Elementary School. Arthur Northrop, county Y Secretary, will be on site 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. to answer questions and collect applications for boys and girls aged nine or older. Camp features include swimming, boating, fishing, riding, archery, two licensed caterers, dining hall, hospital, and on-site nurse. Member deposit is $5.00. non member $6.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coronado
Arthur Northrup
County “Y
YMCA
Marston
Northrop
Camp Marston
James Catarina Elected 20 30 Club President
A biennial 20 30 Club election last Monday night elevated James Catarina to president. New officers include Duncan Turnipseed as vice president Mike Napolitano as second vice-president and James Darnell as sergeant at arms. Directors elected were Lee Bird Dr Lloyd Davis Louis McMicken and Alvin Werre. Installation is planned for July with many members set to attend the District Convention in San Bernardino July 3 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Catarina
Duncan Turnipseed
Mike Napolitano
James Darnell
Lee Bird
Lloyd Davis
Louis McMicken
Alvin Werre
Robert Dillon
Sam Niemyer
Earl James
Howard Rundberg
Coronado
San Bernardino
Coronado Students Win Essay Contest Prizes
Coronado High School students Mary Melton and Noel Adkins won prizes in the Propeller Club of San Diego annual essay contest for National Maritime Week. Melton earned a $50 war bond for second prize and Adkins received a $25 war bond for third prize in the San Diego bay area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Melton
Noel Adkins
Coronado High School
Propeller Club of
San Diego
Miss Melton
Adkins
San Diego Bay Area
Red Shoes and European cinema captivate Coronado crowd
Critics praise Red Shoes Hamlet and Paisan for artistry surpassing recent U S productions. Coronado Theatres executives receive thanks while Hotel del Coronado diversifies with square dances Latin nights and aBenefit Ball. The Compass joins San Diego Journal in raising funds for Forrest Warren Cancer Fund to support local cancer research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Jan Kiepura
Kingdom
Informer
Across the Sea
Hollywood
Burt Kramer
George Thompson
Coronado Theatres, Inc
Coronado
Forrest Warren
San Diego Journal
The
Compass
Journal
Diane Lyons
Forrest
S. D. Journal
Coronado Optometrist Builds Local Practice and Life
Dr. William J. Barkin, an optometrist at 908 Orange Avenue, moved to Coronado in 1946 and established his office first at 1133 Loma Avenue before relocating to the Orange Avenue district. A World War II Army Medical Corps veteran, Barkin is active in local groups including the Lions Club and Coronado Players. He and his wife Barbara Constance share two children, Vicki and David.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Barkin
Orange Avenue
Coronado
Los Angeles
Camp Beale
California
Barkin
Loma Avenue
City Hall
Guadalupe Avenue
Admiral Durgin Named Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Air
Rear Admiral Calvin T. Durgin, former acting commandant of the 11th and 12th Naval Districts, becomes deputy chief of naval operations for air. He transfers from North Island where he led West Coast Fleet Air. John H. Cassady will take over on June 20 as assistant chief of naval operations for air. The former Jean E. Durgin resides at 85844 D Avenue with husband Marvin K. Chase Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin T. Durgin
11Th
12Th Naval Districts
West Coast Fleet Air Operations
North Island
Navy Department
Adm
Durgin
Atlantic Fleet Air Operations
Jacksonville
Fla
John H. Cassady
Naval Operations
Jean E. Durgin
D Avenue
Marvin K. Chase Jr
Extra Coronado Directory Copies Sell at 25 Cents
Extra copies of the Coronado Directory and Buyers' Guide, distributed free last month, are now available at Coronado drugstores, Hotel del Coronado newsstand, Compass Kiosk newsstand, and The Compass office for 25 cents each. Useful for households with multiple phones and new residents.
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Coronado Directory
Coronado Compass Publishing Company
Coronado
Hotel del Coronado
Compass
Compass Office
South Bay Seeks City Status to Avert Conflict
Plans to form a new sixth class city named Del Fiel or City of the Faithful were filed with the County Board of Supervisors. The 2000 population, 700 homes, and about one square mile would sit between Palm City and Imperial Beach. Thomas M. Leavy led the petition signed by over 25 percent of area landowners to gain self rule and avoid entanglement with Palm City or Imperial Beach Sanitary District.
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South Bay Area
del Fiel
Faithful
County Board of Supervisors
Palm City
Imperial Beach
Thomas M. Leavy
Leavy
Imperial Beach Sanitary District
Birth Announcements From Coronado and Family Hospitals
A series of naval family birth notices lists Barbara Anne Livingston born May 4 at Coronado Hospital to Cecil D. Livingston USN and wife. Owen F. Boyd born May 17 to Lt. Randall Thomas Boyd Jr. USN and Mrs. Boyd at Family Hospital. Charles Joseph Jorns Jr born May 18 to Charles and Mrs Jorns on Mullinnix. James C. Williford born May 19 to James B. Williford USN and wife at Family Hospital. Devin Read Seay born May 19 to Ens Howard R. Seay USN and Mrs Seay at Family Hospital. Karen Lynne born May 19 to William K Powell USN and Mrs Powell at Family Hospital. Clyde Taylor Hilburn born May 19 to Lt J P Taylor USN and Mrs Taylor at Family Hospital. James Barnard Harsha Jr born May 19 to Ens James B Harsha USN and Mrs Harsha on Sec. Arthur Lawrence Blough born May 23 to Ens Arthur K Blough Jr USN and Mrs Blough on Tenth. Carol Ann Wells born May 9 to T A Wells USN and Mrs Wells on First.
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Stork Club
Barbara Anne
Cecil D. Livingston
USN
Livingston
Coronado Hospital
Owen F. Boyd
Conndr
Randall Thomas Boyd, Jr
Charles Joseph Jorns
Jorns
Mullinnix
Charles Joseph, Jr
Family Hospital
James C. Williford
James B. Williford
Williford
Devin Read Seay
Ens
Howard R. Seay
Mrs. Seay
Karen Lynne
William K. Powell
Powell
Clyde Taylor Hilburn
J. P. Taylor
Taylor
James Barnard Harsha, Jr
James Barnard Harsha
Harsha
Secon
Arthur Lawrence Blough
Arthur K. Blough Jr
Blough
Carol Ann Wells
T. A. Wells
Mrs. Wells
First
Blues Singer June McCloy to Open at Colony
June McCloy, noted husky blues vocalist with Griff Williams and Henry King orchestras, will open at the Colony restaurant next Wednesday for an extended engagement. Colony management led by Fred Fast and Co. V. Tommy Thompson says opening night is by reservation only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June McCloy
Griff William’s
Henry King
Colony
Colony Management
Fred Fast and Co. V
Tommy” Thompson
Miss McCloy
My Part in America's Future Essay Prize Winner
The essay urges individual citizens to accept responsibilities of rights and participate in democracy. It stresses self restraint, fairness, industriousness, courage, and voting wisely to improve national life and address issues like poverty, education, and public duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
United States
Community Chorus Presents Operetta Puddin'head The First
The Community Chorus of the Coronado Recreation Department under Arthur D. Sale presents the two act operetta Puddin head The First at the High School Auditorium Tuesday May 31 at 7 30 p m Accompanist Dorothy Michaels Dance Instructor Norman K Barnum Speaking Parts and Costuming by Mrs Arthur D Sale Cast includes Billy Rogers as King Puddin headhead Jewel Hoethe as the queen Chester Alvarez as Court Jester Marion Weisgerber Margaret Stevenson Mary Louise Bailey as Court Councillors Marianne the Peasant Girl played by Janice Kirkland Other parts by Ann Weisgerber Clifford Atkinson Martha Lee Mann Carol Noel Carmen Gracia Ann Weise Pat Gailband and more Families and friends are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Kirkland
Pat Gailband
Coronado Hospital Elects New Officers at May Meeting
At the Coronado Hospital board meeting on May 19, 1949, officers for 1949 50 were elected. Mrs H B Douglas was named president, Mrs H G Wallace first vice president, E T Lannon second vice president, Col H H Bissell secretary, and Capt H Guilmette treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coronado Hospital
Board of Directors
The
H. B. Douglas
H. G
Wallace
E. T. Lannon
H. H. Bissell
Capt. H. Guilmette
Rubins Plan Eastern Trip
Rear Adm. J. R. Rubins USN ret and Mrs Rubins will sail June 3 for the East Coast via the Panama Canal. They will visit friends in Washington D C and Mrs Rubins sister Mrs B G Lowry in Harrisburg Pa. They plan to fly home in mid July.
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J. R. Rubins
USI
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Coronado Mortuary
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C” Avenue
By Dick Watkins
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Kinsey
Circus Room
Transbay
Howard Everett
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New York
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Uncle Sam
Army Medical Corps
William Barkin
8Th ST
Texaco
VFW Essay Prize
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Sarah Jackson
Community Chorus
O’flynn
Village Sunday
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr
Richard Greene
Helena Carter
Dublin
Fighting O'Flynn
Rubins
National Safety Council ‘Safety Car
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French Foreign
Coronado Electrical
Alcaraz Electric
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