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Newspaper
Coronado Compass
Location
Coronado, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1947
Page
1
The Community Chest announces its annual meeting for members on November 5 at 8:00 p.m. in the Coral Grammar School sewing room. All contributors of one dollar or more are members. the 1948 drive opens in October with an $11,000 goal and a welfare relief allocation of $7690.00, with detailed breakdowns of salaries, maintenance, and aid.
The newly organized Methodist Men group at St Pauls Church held its first meeting last week. Officers elected include W. K. Vandiver as president Dale Ginn as vice president James Montgomery as treasurer and Les Cordell as lay representative to the official board and conferences. Meetings will be scheduled as breaks and men not affiliated with another church are invited to join.
Coronado's Merchants' Association resumes after a skipped meeting with a busy session planned tomorrow evening. Primary agenda item is the Coronado Christmas decorations project. Elaborate plans are underway with help from civic organizations for an exceptionally beautiful display this year.
At the September meeting the Coronado Camera Club announced a Sunday field trip for members families and friends. The group will meet at the Park across from the Library at 9 am and travel to the Laguna Mountains and other photographic sites.
Coronado Police Chief J. W. Jordan came back from the State Peace Officers Convention at Hobergs Resort Lake County. He recalled Governor Warren and George Brereton stressing traffic safety and reform of judicial procedures and state laws.
Riding a victory crest Colonnado High School football team will clash with Kearney High on their home ground tomorrow night at 8 o clock. This will be the second game on Cutler Field this season.
At last week's meeting the Coronado Toastmasters' Club elected officers for the coming year. Nordmarkin is President, Silverman Vice President, Husecamp Secretary treasurer, Joy Program Chairman. Meetings are Thursdays at 7 pm in the VFW building at 6th and Orange.
Mayor Archibald D. Abel and City Attorney J. R. Goodbody outlined bond issue steps after talks with Los Angeles bond attorneys. Separate bonds may fund local land purchases and a civic center with Planning Commission and City Council approval followed by a public hearing.
Coronado Lions Club luncheon featured Mr. Jess Zwiener past District Governor and former San Diego downtown Lions Club president speaking on Lionism. A committee to arrange entertainment for charter members and past presidents was formed with Clarence Milbrodt George Heckard and Earl Childs named.
Coronado Rotary Club heard an Army Recruiting Service film at Hotel del Coronado luncheon. Laurence P. Priddy led the program. F Guy Hitt of the Federal Reserve Bank Saint Louis discussed his club's European aid program and urged other clubs to participate by sending food and clothing packages.
Public invited to attend free lectures at the Coronado School of Fine Arts in the V.F.W. building at 6th and Orange Avenue. Julia Gotham Andrews presents her fourth art history lecture Monday at 1 PM at the Fine Arts School Studio 602 Margarita Avenue. Malcolm Farmer of the Museum of Man gives first illustrated lantern slide lecture October 31 from 3 30 to 4 30 PM. Interior Decoration courses led by Mrs Thelma Burrows are well received with plans for a December second series.
The PTA met Tuesday in the high school library to discuss Halloween amusement for students and to review funds from the musical comedy A Night in June aimed at paying half the Youth Club debt. County Schools administrator David Barnes spoke on Child Guidance followed by a free discussion. Plans for National Education Week Coronado project and Back to School for Parents were outlined with parents attending classroom activities. further details to follow after the next meeting.
The VFEW hosts a social night Saturday from 8 to midnight at the new VFW building at 6th and Orange. Rhythmteers provide music and refreshments. the committee aims for the largest turnout in VFW history. The previous meeting honored Lee Schilte and Woodward. Joseph Kettle joined as a new member. Next meeting is Friday October 24 at the VFW Building for Social Night.
Coronado and San Diego police linked two Coronado burglaries to Milton Lee Miller of San Diego. Miller was convicted of burglary and fined accordingly.
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