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Newspaper

Coronado Compass

Location

Coronado, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1948

Page

2

Bargain Hints From Western Auto Store Ads

Shoppers are offered aluminum roasting racks in a triple set for 1.19 at Western Auto Store 988 Orange Avenue with other household appliances. Sportsman jackets wind resistant and waterproof with many pockets priced at 8.60, plus hunting and fishing supplies and licenses from Capt. Hatch's Hobby Shop 100914 C Aud Telephone Henley 3-5.

Western Auto Store Western Auto Orange Avenue California Capt. Hatch Henley

University Women to be Addressed by Scripps Curator

Sam P. Hinton curator of Scripps Institute of Oceanography will speak at 8 p m Thursday to the Coronado section of the American Association of University Women. He will discuss leisure adventurers and perform folk songs at Mrs M R Francis 1110 Loma Avenue social hour.

Scripps American Association of University Women Coronado Sam P. Hinton Scripps Institute of Oceanography la Jolla M. R. Francis Loma Avenue Chib Mr. Hinton Francis Charles Carl H. Eb, Niedemeyer

Beauty Facial Offer at E Davis' Beauty Salon

Summer fun may dull hair and skin so an expert facial at E Davis' Beauty Salon in the Hotel Del promises a fresh glow. Facials range from $2.50 to $5.00. Call Henley 3-4180 to book an appointment today.

E Davis Hotel del Henley

Gifts for Every Occasion at the Hotel Del Coronado Gift Shop

The article promotes men's gifts in silver and gold tones. Featured items include cuff links, a sterling silver letter opener, a sterling buckle, a trimmed belt buckle, and an Evans western cowboy boots styled table lighter in silver, gold, or bronze priced at $10.00. Gift shop display highlights popular keepsakes.

Hotel del Coronado

Dancing and shopping notes from Coronado week

Mothers can join a new D G class at Helen Sweeney School of the Dance. Boys tap classes for ages 4 to 6 are available. Howard Everett's band plays nightly at the Hotel Del Ocean Terrace and Circus Room with dancing from 9 to 1 except Mondays. Coronado stores promote plaid dresses at the Coronado Department Store and Sorrel Shirts. Muhl's Jewelers offers Hamilton watches with lay away and a one year guarantee. Good shopping and see you next week from Sally Deane.

Helen Sweeney School OF the Dance Henley Howard Everett Hotel del Normandie Ocean Terrace Circus Room Howard Coronado Depar Orange Avenue Muhl’s Jewelers Muhl’s Coronado Hamilton ELGIN WYLER

Sacred Heart Mothers Club Reopens Guiding Year Plans

Mrs Elwin D Anderson presides as the Sacred Heart Mothers Club resumes at 2 pm with welcomes from Sister Mary Angela and Father Purcell. Officers include Mrs F P Mulcahy and Mrs Hart Kait, while committees cover Ways and Means Hospitality Membership Publicity. All mothers of Sacred Heart School students are invited to attend.

Elwin D. Anderson Sacred Heart Mothers’ Club Anderson F. P. Mulcahy Hart Kait J. Schuyler Wilbur Michael Thomas Mary Angela Purcell Nicholas Sauer Golden Hampson J. F. Enright James Caterina Sacred Heart School Mothers’ Club

Capt and Mrs Wakefield Host Family Dinner Birthday

Capt and Mrs William Wakefield hosted a family dinner Saturday night for their son Lt Charles Wakefield of San Diego. Also present were Mrs Charles Wakefield and their two children Susan and Nicky, and Mr and Mrs Dennis Marlan. Susan’s name appeared on the cake. Elaine Wakefield, twin of Mrs Marlan, is due home from Washington DC this week after directing Navy ticket office work.

Capt William Wakefield Charles Wakefield San Diego Susan Nicky Dennis Marlan Elaine Wakefield Marlan Washington, D. C Air Line

Buchanans Announce Birth of Daughter Nancy Clare

Mr and Mrs Charles A Buchannan announce the birth of a daughter Nancy Clare at Family Hospital on August 31 1948 at 814 am The baby weighed six pounds six ounces Nancy is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Charles A Buchanan of Roswell New Mexico and of Mr and Mrs G de V Machlin of Victoria British Columbia Mrs Buchanan and Nancy will live with Mrs Clare 8 Foote 1008 E Avenue until they can join Lt Buchanan communications officer on Guam

Buchanans Charles A, Buchanan Nancy Clare Nancy Roswell N. M G. de V. Machlin Victoria British Columbia Buchanan Clare Foote E. Avenue Guam

Browsing Brownie and Beachside Reflections on a Track

The narrator recalls a race track visit slowed by obstructed views from a flawed spectacle and notes innovations since two years ago. A pleasant stranger in Mexican attire touched his hand, leaving a glowing mixture on it. He jokes about misread signals from a horse and plans a beach respite in September. An acquaintance’s 14 year old dog underwent six tooth extractions under anaesthetic, prompting a neighbor's harsh remark about the dog being drunk.

Navy Captain Hosts Dinner at Hotel del Coronado

Capt Edward Drew compliments Mrs Drew and her sister Miss Ann Matthews of Washington DC and Mrs Burl Phelps of San Diego at dinner. Sharing honors was Miss Maureen Honeyball of Walsall England. Others at the dinner were Mr and Mrs Percy Broell of San Diego. Phelps, Matthews and Honeyball leave Tuesday for Washington to visit Virginia and New York before sailing home.

Edward Drew USN Drew Ann .Matthews Washington, D. C Burl Phelps San Diego Hotel del ‘Coronado Maureen Honeyball Wal-sall England Percy Broell Matthews Honeypall Washington Virginia New York

Deputy Grand Guardian to Visit Job's Daughters in Coronado

The deputy grand guardian Mrs Sonia Blase will visit Bethel 16 O Coronado Job's Daughters with initiation ceremonies at 7 PM Monday at the Masonic Temple Miss Jane Warner honored queen will preside Past honored queen Shirley Rutter will chair The twelve tables will feature motifs for each month and birthday seating for members and visitors will be recorded

Sonia Blase Bethel Coronado Job Masonic Temple Jane Warner Shirley -Rutter

Rammage Food Sale Planned At St. Pauls Methodist Church

The Woman's Society for Christian Service at St. Pauls Methodist plans a two day rammage and food sale at 925 Orange Avenue on September 24 and 25. Junior Circle president Mrs Ward Greenlee and Senior Circle head Mrs J C Waldo lead the effort with sale coordinators Mrs John Robertson and Mrs Kenneth Bandel. Proceeds support church work while items include white elephants gifts aprons and handwork with a guest house auctioned. On Saturday home baked foods will be offered by parish women.

E. R. Dillon Martin Vicarius

Crown Room Hosts Bridge Club Dinner at Coronado

Miss Elsie Thompson entertained eleven bridge club members for dinner last evening in the Crown Room of the Hotel del Coronado.

Crown R Ciedeine Elsie Thompson Bridge Club Crown Room Hotel del Coronado

Fishing trip near Ensenada spans Labor Day weekend

Otto BE Bartoe and Dr Tom Carle joined Al Mitchum and George Masek on a fishing trip below Ensenada during Labor Day. Pete Bartoe will return to the University of Colorado for his senior year this month, while Tom and Al graduated from the university in June.

Mexico Otto BE Bartoe Tom Carle al Mitchum George Masek Ensenada Pete” Bartoe University of Colorado Tom

Mrs Pye to Wed William Blair in Fall

Engagement announced for Mrs. John Briscoe Pye to William Knox Blair of Coronado. A fall wedding is planned with both families noted for military and civic ties. Mrs. Pye, widow of Lt. Comdr. Pye, has Red Cross and music society involvement. Blair is a Naval Reserve veteran with Amherst and Toledo education. The couple intends Coronado as their home.

John Pye William Blair John Briscoe Pye William Knox Blair Coronado Pye Henry G Wallace USN Albert G. Blair,i Toledo, Ohio Pomona College Red Cross Motor Corps Coronado Music Society Blair Naval Reserve Amherst University of Toledo

Silver Tea Tomorrow At Adm Gray Home

The patio garden of Rear Adm. and Mrs. A. H. Gray at 1038 E Avenue will host a Silver Tea tomorrow from 4 to 6 p.m. The Women's Auxiliary of Christ Church will serve tea and coffee. Guest donations will fund a moving picture machine for visual education in the Sunday School.

Adm. Gray Home A. H. Gray E Avenue Women’s Auxiliary of Christ Church

Coronado Riders Triumph in Junior Hunter Show

Coronado Riders and horses win multiple classes led by Joy-Charlene Dow and Copper Skip Hardy. Competitors include Miss Tiny Ann Fullenwider and Gypsy Joy with strong showings in Classes Four through Ten. Sponsors thanked Junior Traffic Patrol under Pop Millar for support.

Coronado Sy Joy Charlene Dow Honey -Elinor Greer Copper Skip Hardy Christy Jackie Latham Brown Betty Bill Richter Miss Tiny Ann Fullenwider Butler Jimmie Dorman Eddy Joan Scrymgeour Honey Jean Griesy Yucatan Eva Ewing la Jolla Gypsy Joy Jean Greenlee Ann der Betty—Biller Craigwood Park Champ Hough Betty Ann Dow Tiny Ginny Nicholas Temple Yoyo Virginia Blakely Catherine Spence Don—Polly Newman Honey—Elinor Greer Blue Boy Charlene Betty Ann Dowh San Diego Rancho del Otay Skibbereen Bobby Dorman Miss. Tiny Christie Nashly Rock’s Pride Ruth Carlstrom Manunita Bill Stevens Pop” Millar

Training Program for New Girl Scout Leaders

The Girl Scouts Neighborhood club will start a training program for new leaders and co leaders at Mrs Alex Spence 231 AlaYheda Avenue with Mrs Spence volunteering to train candidates The Village theatre will show Your Date With the Future on September 22 23 and 24 to help the leadership program Girl Scouts in uniform will pass out pamphlets in the lobby between shows The next monthly Neighborhood Club meeting is at 8 pm September 21 in the Library park clubhouse

Girl Scouts Neighborhood Club Alex Spence AlaYheda Avenue Spence Village Theatre Girl Scouts In Uniform Neighborhood Club Library Park

Fashion silhouettes guide from Coronado notes thriving wearability

The article surveys silhouettes ideal for varied figures, highlighting basic sculptured styles, peplum and box jackets, slim fronts with full backs, belted and high waisted forms, and the staying triangular shape. It cites Vogue summaries and Dior influence for Paris shows.

Supper Party Honors Coronado Writer in Los Angeles Paper

A writer from a Los Angeles newspaper, Princess Conchita Pigna telli, was honored at a Saturday supper in Coronado. Hosts were Mrs. Marion Ashdown and her brother John Wilmeroth, with Mrs. John Pye and William Blair as guests, following an earlier betrothal announcement.

Coronado Los Angeles Princess Conchita Pignatelli Marion Ashdown John Wilmeroth John Pye William Blair

MISS WARREN AND WATSON RETURN FROM EAST TRIP

Miss Marcia Warren and Mrs. Rachel Warren Watson returned last week from Chicago after a three week absence. Mrs. Watson stayed with friends in Boston and Ipswich before returning to the Lake Forrest home of Mr. and Mrs. Alyn Dura. Russell also returned to Coronado after traveling east with them. Her summer was spent in Tyrington Massachusetts with her son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Charles Marshall of New York City.

Miss Warren Watson Marcia Warren Rachel Warren Watson Chicago Boston Ipswich Lake Forrest Alyn Dura Warren Waren John Henry Russell Coronado Tyrington Mass Charles Marshall New York City

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Ralph Christensen 7. R. Bellaire Marion Meyers Carl Seth Gunthorp Coordinating Council H. G. Rockwell J. R. Goodbody Margery McMahon Niedemeyer A. Horton Safety Council M. G. Wells F. R. Bellaire M. G, Drake Miss Meyers Grace Hannah Booth Melbourne, Meyer L. H. Latham Samuel Mann J. c. Southard Organization Ralph Christesen Monthly Bulletin Mire Donald White Harriet Benton Merle Francis McMahon Mic. Goodbody BRIGG Sally Deane Mrs. Wakefield Brownie Florence Brown Washingtonian Jobs St. Paul’s Coronado Cab Company W. W. Harvey Christian Dior Paris Pollack Orange Ave Coronado Merchants THE Coronado Compass
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