Coronado School Builds High Tax Free Project
Coronado plans a new high school building with no additional tax. The aim is a complete, well equipped facility including grounds and tennis courts while reducing the district tax from 15 cents next year. Project costs total about 135,314.00 with 125,000.00 available, plus 8,500.00 from North Island taxes and a 2,000.00 surplus.
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Coronado
Boyer
Tome Ticccas Deskepa
Athamaspeed Capnesien
North Island
Moeser Family’s Rough Coastal Trip Ends
Mr and Mrs William C Moeser and their son Bradford returned from a month long coast to Seattle and back journey stopping in Los Angeles San Francisco Portland and other cities They reported improved business conditions and a smooth car ride despite seven bad accidents seen on El Camino Real
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William C. Moeser
Bradford
Seattle
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Portland
Moesers
el Canio Real
Boy Scouts Meet Sees Quiet Session After Parade
The Boy Scouts gathered last Saturday night but failed to transact business due to a large bicycle parade and dancing at Tent City. Lewis LeRoy and John Clearman led the Grammar School banner in the parade.
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Boy Scouts
Tent City
Lewis LeRoy
John Clearman
Grammar School
High School Notes from Sweetwater May Track Meet
The Sweetwater High School track meet on May 27 draws support from the Student Body to cheer the Green and White. The Girls Club float won an award of merchandise, and Marjorie Young led the decorated entry. Esterlene Newcombe, class of ’21, seeks Shrine Mardi Gras queen honors.
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Sweetwater High School
Marjorie Young
Esterlene Newcombe
Miss Newcombe
Coronado
Miss Bigelow
Commander Richardson
North Island
Annapolis
Taft
Episcopal Church
Eugene Stephenson
Coronado Flower Growers Win Prizes at Balboa Park
Coronado exhibitors shine at Balboa Park show with top awards for roses bulbs pansies and carnations. Miss Lillian McManus wins best rose and multiple pink rose prizes while R J Street and Marshall Terry take firsts in bulbs and arrangements. Coronado earns the silver community trophy and Edith Gait bronze from the Sweet Pea Association.
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Coronado
Hotel del Coronado
Bandel
Frank von Tesmar
Charles Thompson
Harold A. Taylor
Marshall
Lillian McManus
Marshall Terry
R. J. Street
Edith Gait
Frances McLain
Gale Thompson
Oldest Coronado Resident L. H. Colby Dies
Death occurred early Thursday morning for L. H. Colby one of Coronado's oldest residents and a war veteran. Born in Michigan in the 1840s he leaves a wife Annie L. Colby and a large family of married sons and daughters in the East.
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L. H. Colby
Coronado
Colby
Michigan
Annie L. Colby
East
Doctor Wegeforth Gains Weight, Improving Health
Dr. Paul Wegeforth is reported to be gaining weight and improving rapidly. If this progress continues, he may return to Coronado this summer.
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Paul Wegeforth
Coronado
Babies Help Pay Apartment Rent at Orange Court
George W. Moore of Chicago offered a free month’s rent to tenants who became parents at the Orange Court apartments. In one month four babies joined four families under the same roof, boosting a baby boom praised by the landlord. The Farrier and Taylor families welcome newborns as proof of the scheme’s success.
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George W. Moore
Chicago
Southern California
Orange Court
Coronado
George Moore
Theodore Roosevelt
F. B. Farrier
Jane
Niles Billings Taylor, Jr
N. B. Taylor
Navy
Grammar School Enrollment Rises Amid Flower Show Plans
The April enrolment at the Coronado Grammar School shows 627 boys and 256 girls, with six new pupils last week. All rooms will display flowers in a park Flower Show with prizes for wild and cultivated arrangements. The 8 A students rehearse a play for assembly later this month.
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Ore
Grammar School
Coronado
Dairyman Gilbert Fritz Weds Mary Pedler in Private Santa Ana Ceremony
Gilbert Fritz of Loustalet's Dairy married Mary Pedler on Saturday in Santa Ana. The bride is connected to Alice Pedler of Bigelow Studios. They plan to reside at Orange Court.
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Gilbert Fritz
Loustalet’s Dairy
Mary Pedler
Santa Ana
Methodist Church Mothers Day Services Announced
Mother's Day observed at 11 in the Methodist Church with Dr. Emerson Service on "My Mother" and a special choir performance led by Mrs. Ruth Hall. Evening service at 5 30 with theme "Burying the Hatchet" after a welcome at Seventh and D Avenue.
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Emerson
Ruth Hall
Methodist Church
Seventh and
D Avenue
Father Hopkins Returns Home After Illness Recovery
Rev. Joseph Hopkins rector of St Marys Oswego New York left Coronado after four months of recovery from a severe illness He aided Sacred Heart church and many friends wish him a pleasant journey home
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Joseph Hopkins
St. Mary’s Parish
Oswego
New York
Coronado
Father Hopkins
Sacred Heart Church
New Buildings Rise in Coronado as City Maps Activity
Coronado reports ongoing construction with 35 new buildings in progress. City Manager Hyatt uses wartime style maps to denote each site and place tacks for quick status checks on building operations.
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Coronado
Hyatt
Coronado Grammar School Roots and Early Tent Education
The Coronado school story traces its beginnings from a tent school on the block of land later used for the Grammar School. Miss Mabel Cassidy led the first teaching, with a single teacher for the early pupils, as the town grew and a rudimentary building evolved into a formal school. The Beach Company’s Babcock helped advance the project as housing expanded.
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Coronado
Mabel Cassidy
Manual Training Department
Babcock
Beach Company
Dance ticket tip at Masonic Hall linked to Shrine Circus prizes
If you lack a ticket for Saturday night’s dance at the Masonic Hall, visit Mary Froman at the Coronado Dry Goods Store. Tell her you understand she knows about it, and buy a ticket to support her bid for votes and a chance at a Shrine Circus prize.
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Masonic Hall
Mary Froman
Coronado
Mary
Shrine Circus
For Sale Chickens and Eggs Advert From 326 I Ave
A notice advertises for sale thoroughbred Minorcas aged 123 weeks at 326 I Avenue with contact Coronado 96. The ad states all items were sold and mentions remaining eggs for sale in this issue. The seller asks readers to verify the statement's accuracy.
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I Ave
Coronado
Sacred Heart Parish to Elect Holy Name Society Officers
Sacred Heart church hosts a 9am Sunday meeting for men and boys to elect Holy Name Society officers. The society will be formally organized that evening at 8 o'clock in the parish, with a strong turnout expected.
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Sacred* Heart Church
Sacred Heart
Holy Name Society
Coronado Parade Held Despite Hazardous Setup
Five soap boxes and two broken chairs held seven live wires to seat participants at Holland's store, where the Coronado Cycle Parade began last Saturday, drawing attention for its risky setup and spirited start.
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Holland’s
Coronado
Reader Compliments Saturday Night News Feature
A reader praises Saturday Night for its bright chatty style and rich news content with strong special articles. The note highlights the program as very interesting and full of engaging features.
Coronado Cycle Club Parade a Bright Coronado Event
Coronado Cycle Club parade drew crowds from Coronado and San Diego. The procession started at Sixth Street and ended at Star Park with decorated bikes and floats from the Schools Army and Navy and Local businesses. Judges and marshals, including Col. French and Commander Richardson, led a day that honored local groups and a Tent City dance finale.
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Coronado
Army
Marjorie Young
Reid
Value
Titus
Webb
Holland
Erickson
Turquand
Harold Taylor
Alvarez
T. E. Sharp
Colonel French
Richardson
W. F. Holland
Capt. Randolph
Edward
Navy Moves and Naval Movements Count in May Dispatches
The Sacramento sails for Manila via Suez and due August 25. Commander John Allen shifts flag to U S S Relief on April 25. Rear Admiral Cole to lead a special reserve squadron on April 29. Mail address change for Torpedo Plane Squadron No. 1 to Hampton Roads. Various ships and movements listed with May 7 to May 10 sailings from Mare Island, San Pedro, and San Diego. Sub-Chaser 408 out of commission May 2. Lieutenant John Lewis sails on the Argonne for Newport to report June 28.
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Sacramento
Charleston
Manila
Suez Canal
John Allen
Atlantic Fleet
U. S
Relief
Cole
Key West
Fla
Hampton Roads
Virginia
U. S. 8S
Vega
San Diego
San Pedro
Mare Island
Nevada
Vestal
Destroyer Division
Wasmuth
Rappahannah
Gold Star
Connecticut
U. S. S. Missouri
Philadelphia
Navy Yard
U. S. S. Paducal
Portsmouth
N. H
John Lewis
Argonne
Newport
War College
Coronado Crown Exhibit Wins by Richards and Watkins
Jacqueline Richards and Phillip Watkins win the grand prize from the Bicycle Club for their Coronado Crown exhibit. They drew the work of Mr. C. T. Videaux of the Bledsoe Company, praised for the exhibit’s exquisite delicacy.
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Jacqueline Richards
Phillip Watkins
Bicycle Club
C. T. Videaux
Bledsoe Company
Mother's Day Observance Encourages Special Parcel Deliveries
A brief notice urges readers to honor mothers next Sunday with flowers sent by special delivery or parcel post. It emphasizes secure packing and endorsing parcels as Fragile and Per ishable to ensure safe arrival.
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Bank OF
John D. Spreckels
Read G. Dilworth
Arthur W. Messner
Balboa Park
Dairyman
Bill Little
H. A. Taylor Co
Darktown Fire Brigade
Bunnell Photo Shop
Edna R. Port
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