Library Receives Scout Books Gift at Coronado
Intermediate Scout Troop No. 89 presented scouting books to the Coronado Library. The donation was from Mrs. John Shaefe Douglas who serves on Girl Scouts national nominating committee and has 25 years on the San Diego Girl Scouts board. Attendees included Mrs. Douglas Mrs. E R Dillon and Mrs. Mary Cole Lincoln.
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Coronado Library
John Shaefe Douglas
Douglas
Girl Scouts
San Diego Girl Scouts
Broken Toy Drive Aids Coronado Children
The Welfare Committee of the Coronado Woman's Club reports progress in collecting broken toys for repair. The Salvation Army gym is a toy workshop under expert supervision, making and fixing toys for boys and girls up to 13. Donations of broken toys or parts are urged, with contact to Mrs. R. D. Carruthers, Mrs. F. E. Barngrover, or Mrs. H. M. Rush to start repairs for Christmas happiness.
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Coronado
R. D. Carruthers
F. E. Barngrover
H. M. Rush
Coronado Store Club Gardner Sets First Record
Congratulations pour in to Lt. Col. and Mrs. E. W. Gardner of 88 Donax Ave Imperial Beach on a new son weighing 10 lbs 9 oz born November 20 at Coronado Hospital the largest baby there. A daughter born November 17 to Capt. and Mrs Harold E Snow of 1515 Tenth Street also at Coronado Hospital. A son born November 21 to Mr and Mrs Jack Canning of 1749 Snyder Street El Cajon. Caroline Jane born October 5 at Coronado Hospital joins 3-year-old Billy. family residence 921 G Avenue W D North.
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E. W. Gardner
Donax Ave
Imperial Beach
Coronado Hospital
Harold E. Snow
Tenth Street
Jack Canning
Snyder Street
el Cajon
Igor Gorin to Open Coronado Concert Series at Hotel
Igor Gorin, renowned baritone, will launch the Coronado Community Concerts season at the Hotel del Coronado next Wednesday evening. Born in Grodek Ukraine, he studied in Vienna and built a career in opera, radio, and film, including Broadway Melody of 1938 and numerous RCA Victor recordings. Capt. R. S. Davis chairs the series with Mrs Davis and other officers guiding a subscribed season of 850 holders and guest tickets at the hotel.
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Igor Gorin
Coronado
Hotel del Coronado
Grodek
Ukraine
Gorin
Vienna
Vienna Conservatory of Music
America
NBC
Hollywood
Metro - Goldwyn - Mayer
Columbia Concerts
Cuba
Canada
Vienna Conservatory
Victor
Coronado Art Gallery to Host Christmas Exhibit and Sale
The Coronado Art Gallery on Orange Avenue will stage a Christmas exhibit and sale featuring works by Coronado Art Association members. From November 30 to December 3, artists may bring paintings, sketches, sculpture, ceramics, and crafts priced at $25 or less. Col K J Martenstein oversees the event.
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Coronado Art Gallery
Orange Avenue
Coronado Art Association
Col
K. J. Martenstein
Coronado Art Association Names Ruth Wheelwright Executive Secretary
The Coronado Art Association announces the appointment of Mrs. Ruth Wheelwright as executive secretary and board member. The Board met last Friday at the home of Mrs. Rosa Hooper instead of Col. S. Bogan’s residence due to the Colonel’s illness.
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The
Coronado Art Association
Ruth Wheelwright
Rosa Hooper
Col. S. Bogan
Infant Mary Anne Marvin Passes After Brief Illness
Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul W Marvin of Pomona Avenue died Monday after a brief illness. The family and Pomona community mourn the loss of Mary Anne Marvin.
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Mary Anne Marvin
Paul W. Marvin
Pomona Avenue
Coronado Players Preview Second Radio Workshop Session
The Coronado Players radio workshop directed by Elinor Canedy opens its second broadcast series on KUSN December 2 with the drama This Be My Destiny by James M. Morris. A large cast includes Jack Crumley as Voice of Destiny and actors Jean Halloway Dorothy Nicholls Priscilla Temple Donna Woodruff Bella Kennett Ruth Elaine Jane Huff John Reed and others with sound effects by Chris Fox Betty Ann Dow and music by B. Hamby. Casting for the second play begins Friday December 3 at the Library Park Clubhouse.
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Coronado Players’ Radio Workshop
Elinor Canedy
KUSN
James M. Morris
Jack Crumley
Gerald Croft
Inspector Calls
Jacksons Host 25th Anniversary At Home Event
Gen and Mrs Gilder D Jackson plan an at home reception from noon to 2 PM honoring Mrs Richard Knight of Philadelphia, celebrating Mrs Knights visit and the Jacksons 25th wedding anniversary with about 200 guests. An evening dinner for 30 follows at the commissioned officers mess.
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Jacksons
Gilder D. Jackson
Gen. Jackson
Richard Knight
Philadelphia
Jackson
Mrs. Knight
Coronado
Gen
Mrs. Jackson
North Island
San Diego
la Jolla
Mrs Williams of Warrenton Visits Coronado and San Diego
Mrs. Walker Williams of Warrenton Virginia and Washington DC visits Coronado as guest of Commander and Mrs Francis J Wilson who hosted a party at the Commissland last Wednesday She was guest of Mrs E W Quinn at El Cortez San Diego last Saturday She plans to stay in Coronado for Thanksgiving and travel to San Francisco to visit Lt Commander and Mrs James F Williams before returning to Warrenton for Christmas and visiting Arizona and Illinois later
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Walker Williams
Warrenton
Washington, D. C
Coronado
Comdr
Francis J. Wilson
Williams
North Island
E. W. Quinn
el Cortez
San Diego
San Francisco
James F. Williams
Thanksgiving tale of a Coronado woman’s charity effort
This true story recalls a German friendship era then focuses on Mrs. Schnoor of 1336 Ynez Place who, despite arthritis, has aided 21 overseas families with 350 large parcels since two years ago. She funds postage of 650 dollars and collects clothes, seeds, dolls, and food, asking readers to take one needy family tomorrow.
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Germany
Coronado
Ynez Place
Goodwill
Salvation Army
Beatrice Edmonds to Review Broadway Plays in San Diego
Beatrice Edmonds Mrs Gage Brenneman nationally known lecturer will review Broadway plays on December 6 at 2 p.m. in the Hotel del Coronado ballroom for the San Diego Sinfonietta Auxiliary Committee The benefit lecture supports the Sinfonietta Society and its concert series The audience will hear Mister Roberts A Streetcar Named Des
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Beatrice Edmonds
Gage Brenneman
San Diego
New York
Sinfonietta Society
Sinfonietta
San Diego County
Admiral Martin and family relocate to Memphis
Rear Admiral Harold M. Martin left Coronado for Memphis where he will serve as Chief of Naval Air Technical Training. He commanded Carrier Division 5 of the Pacific Fleet. Mrs. Martin will join him on December 1. The Martins have children Billie, Joan, and Fred in San Francisco schools and another son David is a Stanford sophomore.
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Coronado
Memphis
Naval Air Technical Training
Pacific Fleet
Carrier Division
Martin
Billie
Joan
Fred
San Francisco
David
Stanford University
Fashions Highlight Coronado High School Play
A mannequin parade will feature in the Coronado High School play Angelica Inc on December 3. Models include Dolores Paden Alicia Weeks Jean Harvey and Sally Marley. Costume committee is led by Louise Wigbert with Debby Joy Alicia Weeks Jean Harvey and Linda LeHardy assisting. Mrs Arvidson directs with Blee Peery as assistant director.
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Angelica, Inc
Coronado High School
Dolores Paden
Alicia Weeks
Jean Harvey
Sally Marley
Louise Wigbert
Debby Joy
Linda LeHardy
Arvidson
Spotlighter Club
Blee Peery
Scatter Pins and High Fashion For Coronado Prom Night
The piece highlights scatter pins as a fashion trend from insects to swords, worn on accessories. It notes Coronado and La Jolla high schools as co winners for the Metropolitan League Championship and describes prom preparations, dresses, and the circus room venue at Hotel del Coronado.
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Hotel del Coronado
Coronado
la Jolla
Eastern Star Group Welcomes New Officers
The Coronado Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star met in the Masonic Temple on Monday night. Mrs. Edna Stoney and Mr. Warren Bennett presided as retiring officers. New officers were initiated and given a farewell for outgoing ones. Mrs. George Osckay was named worthy matron and plans a December 13 installation at 8 p.m.
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Coronado
The
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Edna Stoney
Warren Bennett
George Osckay
Monnday
Fine Lace and China Exhibit at Coronado Library
A Coronado Library display features Napoleon I era china cups loaned by Mrs. H. C. Rust, a Spanish lace shawl, and fine lace work including Dresden type, Rose Point and Alencon lace.
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Coronado
Napoleon
Dresden
Rose Point
Alencon
H. C. Rust
Yacht Club Ladies Host Stork Shower for Mrs Wiengerber
At a Social Meeting 25 Yacht Club women presented Mrs F C Wiengerber of 734% Orange Avenue with a Stork Shower. She author of Life Lines and owns The Bean Bag spirit of the Flattie class. her husband owns Ay Ay Ay.
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Yacht Club
F. C. Wiengerber
Orange Avenue
Weisberger
Tau Omicron Phi Christmas Ball at Hotel del Coronado
Tau Omicron Phi hosts a Christmas Ball on December 22 in the Circus Room at the Hotel del Coronado to benefit Coronado Hospital and the San Diego Boys and Girls Aid Society.
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Hotel del Coronado
Tau Omicron Phi
National Service Junior Organization
Coronado Hospital
San Diego
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Henley
Hancock
Gardner
Coronado’s
California
Capistrano & Bauer
Your Gift Headquarters
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Florsheim
Orange Ave
Coronado, California
R. S. Davis
Martin Vicarius
Neil Taylor
ART Group
Library Park
Phone Coronado Cab CO
ETL Henley
Crown
Alameda Boulevard
Crow Bearry
Mrs. Williams
Organiz
Community Chest
Red Cross
Junior League
Neighborhood House
P.T.A
Globe Theatre
Crippled Children’s Society
Edmonds
ADM
Mrs. Martin
Rear Admiral
Harold M. Martin
Becky Harvey
Metro Prom
Wm. L. Barkin
Optometrist
A. J. Heacock Painting CO
20Th Street
San Diego, Calif
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Eastern Star Group
Shandra
Liqueurs
the Island
C.D. Bean
C. D. Bean
Kippys
Corette
Hanes
Kaylon
Jantzen
Helen Harper
Graff, Hollis
Carol West
Coro
Rosenblum
Alice
Jolyn
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