Coronado Eagle and Journal, Volume XI, Number 14, 12 August 1922 — Sad Tale Concerning Coronado’s Finances! [ARTICLE]

Sad Tale Concerning Coronado’s Finances!

Well, mates, it’s a sad, sad tale, and we hate to spill it; but the dear old city of Coronado is tottering on the brink of financial ruin. Yep, the dear little Crown City—that is, it ought to be the Crown City, except that Pasadena stole the name Several years ago, and Coronado has had to take second place and get by by using a crown on her stationery, etc.—anyhow, the city dads feel that times are so hard and money is scarce and some of the funds are overdrawn, and where will more come from ? so the request of the city manager for $31.29 for some stationary wash tubs at the fire station was turned down, cold. President Harper said that he was opposed to spending any money on the present building, as there is a possibility of haying to spend at least $l,OOO "if winter comes,” to repair the stucco and the roof and keep the water out. • As before stated, it in a sad story, and emphasizes the need of a new city hall, with the fire station built in. When you think of it, a new city hall would be a fine thing, and would pay for itself in a few years. The city has the property, and $25,000 would build a fine structure, sufficient for Coronado's needs for many years to come. At present the city is paying SCS per month rental for the quarters used as a city hall. This rental is to be raised on January 1 to $75 per month, without a lease. Now is a good time to do some figuring on a building, and have something that will be a credit to the city, and stop paying rent. Think it over. Lieutenant and Mrs. Ralph C. Alexander are receiving the felicitations of their friends on the arrival of a fine husky boy, born at St. Joseph’s hospital on August 1. Mrs. Alexander was Miss Katherine Griffiss before her marriage.