Appealing Class winner among Coronado youth writers
A Coronado moving picture contest highlights young writers led by Marjorie Douglas with second prize by "Anonymous" and third by Arthur L Nottingham. Readers are invited to submit humorous animal sketches for a new drawing competition while praising the artistry of local students.
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Coronado
Marjorie Douglas
The
Anonymous
Arthur L. Nottingham
Sessue Hayakawa
iTo
Bendel
Taupé
Miller
Bicycle Parade to Feature Hand Forged Velocipede
An old French velocipede with hickory wheels steel tires and a hand forged frame will be ridden by Austin Adams in the Bicycle Parade scheduled for May 6. Cups for the Dog Show are promised by Mr. Claus with Spreckels Eliot Dexter Ruth Roland and Thomas Meighan cited as supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Claus. Spreckels
Eliot Dexter
Ruth Roland
Thomas Meighan
Austin Adams
Cutler
Coronado
Hollywood Reflections and Industry Struggles in 1930s Memoir
In a Chiaro-esque reminiscence, H. C. recalls a Los Angeles Times quote praising film actors' discipline. The piece notes financial strains, a rebalancing of Hollywood after eight years of change, and Will Hays's constructive role. The author visits Coronado and Tijuana with Sessue Hayakawa and Tara Aoki, hinting at the era's star culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sessue Haykawa
Hotel Delado
Coronado
Los Angeles Times
California
Hollywood
Will Hays
Aps
Tijuana
Tara Aoki
Sessue Hyakawa
H. C
Grammar School May Festival Opens With Day in Flowerdom
The Grammar School under city trustees offers its annual May Festival headlined by the operetta A Day in Flowerdom. Cast includes Barbara Stephenson, Margaret Hyatt, Pauline NéVille, and Elsie Moon. George Holmes and Francis C. Cloaver fill vacant trusteeships after resignations of Harland and Henderson.
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Hyatt
Lowerdom
Margaret Hyatt
Pauline NéVille
Barbara Stephenson
Flora
Margaret Mariani
Elsie Moon
George Holmes
Francis C. Cloaver
Harland and Henderson
Mrs Nellie Madden Recovers After Operation
Mrs Nellie Madden a leading Coronado real estate woman was taken to St Josephs for an operation on Sunday. She drove herself to the hospital with her family present and shows good spirits and health. The operation was serious but she is progressing as well as can be expected and grateful for the many friends who support her. May she have thirty more years of health and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maisie
Pat
Annette
Anne
Tom Santschi
Underworld
Nellie Madden
St. Joseph’s
Property Listings with Prices on Fourth and Orange Avenues
A list of individuals and entities with addresses and property values, totaling 32 00 dollars. Names include P J Higgins Lee L Wright C J Wacker J E Ohlson T J Hill A L Hutch imson Arcade building Tent City J H Jones Paul Kruger Ella B Wood H K Wood George Hidden W O Hammer and others with values ranging from 1500 to 5500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Higgins
Fourth Street
Lee L. Wright
Avenue
C. J. Wacker
J. E. Ohlson
T. J. Hill
Tolita Avenue
A. L. Hutchimson
Orange Avenue
Tent City
J. H. Jones
D Avenue
Paul Kruger
Good Investment by Frank Von Tesmar in Local Scheme
A man names Frank Von Tesmar visits a bank to cash a few bills and pitches a hunting and fishing association. He secures a one dollar membership and promises future advertising, leaving with a hopeful note on the potential value of the investment.
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Frank von Tesmar
Bicycle Parade in Coronado Aims to Break Records
Coronado prepares for a May 6 bicycle parade with wide support from local officials and Navy personnel. W. F. Holland leads planning, a Dog Show may proceed, and a town meeting canvassed desired sports as donors contribute cash and goods totaling about 304 dollars.
Prize Winner Marjorie Douglas Births a Baby Girl
Marjorie Douglas, pen name of Ensign Stephen C. Daugherty’s wife, wins first prize in a moving picture contest. She has a seven month old baby girl and wrote the May Day tribute.
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Cret
Marjorie Douglas
Stephen C. Daugherty
Douglas
Has Beens and Could Be Echo in Stanford Verse
A reflective verse quote from the Stanford Chaparral contrasts could be and might have been states of being. It ponders identity through tense phrases and the idea of change over time in a concise literary line.
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Stanford Chaparral
Navy notes Engraham Anthony Tenquon to be commissioned
Transport Buford sailed April 25 for Honolulu. U S S Cappella sailed April 28 for San Pedro Mare Island in Puget Sound.
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Engraham
Anthony
Tenquon
Buford
Honolulu
U. S. S. Cappella
San Pedro
Mare Island
Puget Sound
Army dance at North Island Officers Club May 4
The enlisted men's dance is planned for May 4 at the North Island Officers Club. Tickets or further details are not provided in the notice.
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Army News
Officers’ Club
North Island
Little Boy Digs Hole in Garden Then Tries to Bring It Inside
A young boy digs a hole in the garden and attempts to carry the hole into the house. Neighbors watch as the playful mishap unfolds, with no injuries reported.
Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Plans Civic Board
A Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Blue Lantern outlined a proposal to form a seven member board of governors with departments in finance recreation entertainment advertising health culture and horticulture. The plan envisions play grounds civic lectures and flower events with High School as the seat and a mass meeting planned at an early date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Blue Lantern
Harol A. Taylor
F. H. C. Fernald
L. 8. Chamberlain
Austin Adams
W. F. Holland
Harry Chrimes
Nat Rogan
H. M. Omar
J. H. Pendleton
Frank
von Tesmar
W. C. Lewis
W. E. Harper
F. C. Winchester
Arthur Mathewson
Dick, Henderson
William Barry
James MacMullen
B. B. Hakes
M. O. Terry
F.S. Sherman
Taylor
H. A.taylor
Lan
Silver, Strand Theatre
Harold Taylor
Coronado High adds new college courses near home
Dean Peterson spoke at the afternoon assembly about the Junior College expanding with many new courses making it an ideal local option. The Treble Clef Glee Club performed. Coronado's golf duo Edward Rankin and William Foley beat San Diego High at Chula Vista. The baseball team faced San Diego's second team. The Senior Class was invited to May 5 at the Junior College. The Junior Class play Clarence by Booth Tarkington progresses. Inezbridge performed from Anne of Green Gables and shows notable oral English talent.
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Dean Peterson
Treble Clef Glee Club
Coronado High School
San Diego High School
Chula Vista
Edward Rankin
William Foley
San Diego
Clarence
Booth Tarkington
Inezbridge
Anne of Green Gables
Inez
Eugene Stephenson
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Cecille B. DeMille
David W. Griffith
the Chump
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John D. Spreckels
Read G. Dilworth
Arthur W. Messner
Los Angeles
Thos
Hilar Midnight
Letes
Low Goodale Bigelow
City Park
Bicycle Parade
Southern California
Cutler and
Boyer
General Pendleton
Richardson
Navy
Reid
Bill Bailey
Errickson
Webb
Fuller Gates
Gas Company
Annie M. Spring
Hakes Investment Co
J. H. Mathewson
Terry
Swoods Iion
Coronado Fruit & Grocery
Marjorie, Douglas
Army and Navy
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