Dance Funds Will Assist Coronado Hospital Facilities Here
The 2030 Club hosts a Coronado Hospital Benefit Dance at 9 p.m. in the Circus Room of Hotel Coronado. Dr. James Vernetti and Mike Napolitano announce accordion entertainment between dances and community singing by Bill Perry and his orchestra. Proceeds support Coronado Hospital, with organizers aiming for annual benefits and greater public notice.
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Hotel del Coronado
James Vernetti
Mike” Napolitano
Bill Perry
Rotarians Hear Rev Lax Describe Backwoods Experience
Rev Lax, assistant pastor at Christ Episcopal Church, spoke to Rotarians at the Hotel del Coronado about 19 years of church work among Indians in isolated parts of British Columbia. He stressed the need for ongoing spiritual guidance for people living far from populated centers and how workers alleviate lonely lives. Rev Nash introduced him and chaired the program.
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Harry Nash
Christ Episcopal Church
Recreation Center Opens Afternoon Activities for Coronado Students
Coronado students may use the Recreation Center at 706 Sixth Street after school from 3:20 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays. The program offers dancing, record listening, billiards, ping pong, and a well equipped snack bar.
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the Recreation
Sixth Street
City Council to Hold Adjourned Meeting Monday
City Council schedules adjourned meeting at City Hall to discuss subdivision plans for the country club area and consider actions related to Tijuana water. Special election next Tuesday, September 14 prompts the session.
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Country Club
Tijuana
Navy Relief Carnival Set for October
The Navy Relief Carnival will be held October 7 8 and 9 chosen at a Navy Relief Society meeting last Tuesday. Mrs Bernard Bieri wife of the commandant of the 11th Naval District elected chairman of the Woman's Committee at a luncheon.
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Navy Relief Society
Bernard Bieri
11Th Naval District
Leslie Gehres
Naval
Marine Corps
Coronado Business Women Plan Year Activities
At the fall meeting of the Coronado Business and Professional Women's Club hosted by Betty Burford and Martha Fishback at 525 B Avenue, President Josephine McNaughton outlined plans for an expanded program of charitable and civic enterprises. Florence Brown presented United Nations Week activities for September 19 to 25, approved by members. she is Nations chairman of Southern District International Relations.
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Coronado Business and Professional Women's Club
Betty Burford
Martha Fishback
B Avenue
Josephine McNaughton
United Nations Week
Florence Brown
Nations
Southern Distternational Relations
Southern District
Three Way Move on Orange Avenue This Month
A three way move occurred on Orange Avenue. The Cleanstorium relocated from 1025 percent Orange to 1331 Orange, Wil 8 Carson realty office moved into 1025 percent from 1025 Orange, and Gene's restaurant will open soon at 1025 Orange Avenue.
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Cleanstorium
Orange
Wil
Carson
Gene
Coronado Compass Switches to Regular Weekly Publication
A local notice states the Coronado Compass will be published weekly from now on. Details on dates and format are forthcoming from the publisher.
Vote Yes on the Ranch purchase near Coronado
Voters will decide next Tuesday whether Coronado should buy the hog ranch acreage on the Silver Strand near the city. Proponents urge acquisition to control rubbish disposal costs and use Amphibious Training Base rents to offset expenses. The ranch offers future expansion and potential financial value amid growing Southern California demand.
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Coronado
Silver Strand
California
Coronado Holds Lowest San Diego County Tax Rate
Coronado lists the lowest combined tax rate among eight San Diego County cities at 5.74 per 100. Chula Vista tops the group at 7.75. All eight rates rose from last year due to county and school district levies and a 49 cent county hike.
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San Diego County
Chula Vista
Western Theme Kickoff For Cub Scouts Pack 75
Coronado Cub Scouts Pack 75 opens with Comdr William M McCormick as new Cub Master at 7 30 p m in the Youth Center. W T Vandiver city recreation director and a new sponsoring committee member will lead a square dance and share history of old dances. Theme centers on sweat erh western costumes for Cubs and parents.
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Coronado
William M. McCormick
W. T. Vandiver
Del Mar Handicap Closes Season at Seaside Track
The 1948 Del Mar Handicap tops the season closing card at Del Mar racecourse tomorrow. It is the ninth running of the $25,000 added event, the richest and most famous race at the seaside venue.
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del Mar
Southland
Gala Dance Planned by Coronado Youth Center Tonight
Coronado youths under 21 will attend a dance tomorrow night at the Youth Center Building on Sixth Street and H Avenue. Sponsored by Coronado service and fraternal groups, the event runs from 8 p.m. to midnight with Ray Ames leading a six piece college orchestra. Balloons refreshments and games will be featured and there are no charges or pass-out restrictions.
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Coronado
Sixth Street
H Avenue
Coronado Service
Ray Ames
S D State College Registration Begins Friday
San Diego State College starts fall registration with about 1400 new students guiding the process as over 4000 total students register for the fall term. Summer enrollment peaked at 3625 across two sessions, while the current record stands at 4374 last fall.
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S. D. State College
San Diego State College
Alfred EB
Bond election on Silver Strand purchase planned in Coronado
A special election will be held next Tuesday September 14 to decide a 175000 bond for buying 281 acres of the Silver Strand property between the bay and rail tracks five miles south of Coronado. A two thirds voter majority is required for approval. If approved, part would be used for dumping and utilities while the rest would become a recreation area and future homesites. The ranch was formerly owned by the Spreckels Company.
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Silver Strand
Coronado
The
Spreckels Company
Lions Club Discusses Bad Check Artists Tuesday
Detective Sergeant Gene Muhlheisen of the San Diego Police Department spoke to Lions Club members at the Colony restaurant on Tuesday. He warned that bad checks are rising in southern California and offered precautions for merchants, including using driver licenses for ID and fingerprinting checks from trusted customers, while advising against accepting postdated checks. He noted a high incidence of repeat offenders among bad check passers. Guests included Burt Kramer, A L Dunstede, and J L Brazelle. George Crawford presided.
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Gene Muhlheisen
San Diego
Burt Kramer
The
Coronado and
Village Theatres
A. L. Dunstede
J. L. Brazelle
George Crawford
Safety Council Holds Meeting At Fire Station
Coronado Safety Council met last night at the Fire Station hall with Rear Adm. W. L. USN (Ret.) presiding. Discussion covered painting speed limits on pavements, Labor Day advertisements, safety movie showings at schools and clubs, and an audit of the treasurer’s report.
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