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Newspaper
Coronado Compass
Location
Coronado, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1948
Page
2
Mrs Melville Brown hosts Thanksgiving with daughter Mrs George Hughes recently from a Girl Scout Conference at Asilo mar. Comdr Hughes USN, his mother Mrs C Pauline Hughes, and grandchildren Keith Mac and Judy will attend.
This week’s show business notes list missing Leroy Canedy now in Guam and a new partner for Mrs. Kenyon on ice with Corlette aboard a yacht. Alys Bohnen returns to Coronado with Fine Arts staff as Eleanor Canedy eyeing a radio workshop Friday at Library Park Clubhouse. Others include Connie Kelly now with the Globe and Gertrude Doolittle’s eastward return with big news expected. Frank Blakelock moved to Alpine. Betty Ellis to Canada for quota reentry. Virginia Austin away with a husband overseas. Lovelette Sheil recovering at home. Comdr Rust’s singing noted. two stars Lee Hyde and Jack Chartres now abroad. next June Chartres may study singing in Italy. Memo to Pasadena Playhouse: remove West Coast Premiere from An Inspector Calls ads.
Coronado Section of the American Association of University Women will meet at Mrs. Elwin Anderson 733 D Ave tomorrow at 8 p.m. to hear Charles Newman Jr. discuss The Growth and Development of the Community Theater. Newman, a speech arts instructor and Little Theatre director at San Diego State College, has directed multiple groups in California to New York.
After a twelve day trip from Annapolis Betsy Woodward nineteen-year-old delivered a Piper Cub to Thomas Langan owner of Annapolis Airport staying in Coronado for the winter Betsy was accompanied by Jane Livingstone of Washington D C They faced bad weather across Texas were delayed in Missouri by rain and were grounded by a sandstorm near El Paso She criticizes town building markings and urges Chambers of Commerce to paint landmarks Jane returned home Betsy remains as house guest of the Langans on First Ave
The Altar Society of Sacred Heart Church will sponsor a Food Sale at Shell Corner 10th and Orange starting 8 a.m. Saturday. Cakes pies cookies candies homemade bread rolls potato salad turkey salad and baked beans will be on sale. Committee includes Mrs Oliver Goldsmith president and Mrs W E Findeisen Mrs Melbourne McEver Mrs Chris Chew and Mrs W M Trepagnier. To Mr and Mrs William T Sheahan of 703 Olive Ave a daughter Rita Elaine born November 12.
Monty Lewis announces Aloys Bohnen rejoining the teaching staff to lead Magazine and Book instruction and related arts. Bohnen trained under Robert Henri at the Art Students League in New York and is known as a portrait painter with exhibitions in New York Philadelphia Minneapolis San Francisco and other cities. He also painted murals including at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood and formerly taught at the Minneapolis School of Art.
The Gen Henry D Styer Auxiliary VFW hosted 55 bed patients in Building 10 Ward 1 at the Naval Hospital with pumpkin pies cider mixed fruits and nuts plus games and singing. They sent a check to the VFW National Widows and Orphans Home Eaton Rapids Michigan aiding nine California children for Christmas. Dept President Ruby Stroh to visit First District Sunday with a district meeting at the VFW hall San Diego and a 6:30 dinner at the U S Grant Hotel for the President’s honor Audrey Kimble taking reservations.
Mrs Ward Rouleau hosted a dessert luncheon at 815 H Avenue for her daughter GerryMae marking her fifth birthday. Guests included Celia Godbout, Sandra Bodily, Steve Bodily, Tommy Cushman, Nancy Claire Watson, and GerryMae. gifts and miniature hats added merriment as relatives from Arkansas and local families sent best wishes.
To Mr and Mrs Ralph W Knox of 1771 Mullinnix Drive a son Michael Wayne born at Coronado Hospital on Nov 12. To Mr and Mrs James Rusk Jr of 204 Torrey Pines La Jolla a son Michael Todd born at Coronado Hospital on Nov 13.
At 2 30 this afternoon the Coronado Branch of the Needlework Guild of America sponsored by the Woman s Club will hold its annual tea and gathering of garments and monetary donations in the Parish Hall of Christ Episcopal Church.
Mrs. Gray leaves Monday to spend Thanksgiving in Palatka Florida with her mother Mrs. C H Jordan and then visit her sister in Greenville South Carolina She plans to return to Coronado in December after a busy week of entertaining including her husband Rear Adm A H Gray birthday celebration
The article quotes designer Adrian critiquing Paris- centric fashion trends and urging American style to reflect everyday life. It notes regional differences in fall tastes, such as light woolens in California versus heavier fabrics in the East, and stresses fashion as a gradual fluid change. Also mentions gifts of oversized monogrammed coffee cups and metallic candies with lighter fluid.
Mrs. John Quinn will speak on the new school library to Sacred Heart Mothers Club at today’s regular meeting. A Thanksgiving motif decorates the tea table planned by Seventh Grade mothers with help from Mrs. Elliott Backmaster, Mrs. John Cris, Mrs. P. O'Neil Quinlan, Mrs. R. L. Hathaway, Mrs. Paul D. Duke, and Mrs. M. L. McHver.
The Garden Section of the Woman's Club will meet at 9 30 tomorrow morning at Mrs. C C Latham 945 I Avenue. Mrs A J Salvey prepared a program on artistic decorations for the session.
Mrs. R P Beebe of 816 First Street and her daughter Lucy departed last Friday for a three month stay in San Francisco where Commander Beebe is currently stationed on temporary duty.
Young people enjoy a variety of activities at the Youth Center announced by Jane Hogan Recreation Supervisor. Pool tables and ping pong draw crowds while visiting pianists entertain. Candy drinks and dance practice accompany sports and social events.
The Board of Directors of the Coronado Art Association will meet Friday afternoon at 3 in the home of Col. Samuel Bogan, the Board’s chairman.
The piece recalls Hawaii themed menus from Aloha Week with tiki style drinks. It highlights Hibiscus Punch from the Royal Hawaiian and Don the Beachcomber Coco nut Swizzle using Caribbean rums, coconut milk and lime. It also mentions Elmer Lee hosting luaus near Waikiki with Hawaiian music.
A Saturday welcome home party at the Amphibious Base celebrated the return to duty in the Atlantic of Officers of Underwater Demolition Team 1. Guests included Lt. and Mrs. R. A. Sears, Lt. and Mrs. E. P. Smith, Lt. and Mrs. W. Baker, Lt. and Mrs. C. R. Hinman, Ensign and Mrs. J. A. Tigert, Miss Laura Spangler, Miss Darren Drunnett, and Ens. J. O. Lyon.
Rear Adm. and Mrs. Fischler of 145 E Avenue will travel to Santa Barbara to collect daughter Bar who attends the University there and bring her home for Thanksgiving. ANNUAL CHURCH BAZAR PLANNED FOR DEC 3 The Woman's Association Graham Memorial Presbytery Church announces its annual bazaar on Friday December 3. Many useful household articles will be on sale. The Association will hold its regular monthly meeting tomorrow at 12:30 p.m. in the parish.
The Women’s Society of St Paul Methodist Church holds a workshop tomorrow at 2 p.m. hosted by Mrs J C W Dau and Mrs B P Voris. Sewing for the Bazaar will be done at the church and visitors are welcome to attend.
Wives of officers of USS Tara and Air Group 1 will meet for luncheon next Tuesday at Nor Island. Commissioned Officers Mines D M Hizer and W Lange will be in charge of arrangements.
Craft classes run every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Youth Center 706 8 Street. Arrangements for child care can be made by calling M Hennis, Recreation Dept Supervisor, Tuesday 9 to n.
A recipe fragment lists 1 oz dark rum lemon juice passion fruit juice and pineapple juice with shaved cherry liqueur. It instructs to cover the pineapple top before serving with a straw and to enjoy until next week.
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