PA – FIRST EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE at Cabrillo National Park – in SD

CABRILLO MONUMENT TO BE SETTING FOR EASTER SUNRISE RITE – Three Groups Sponsor FIRST Service at Historic Spot on POINT LOMA – For the first time in our City’s history, a SUNRISE SERVICE will be conducted this EASTER at CABRILLO NATIONAL MONUMENT on the tip of Point Loma overlooking the Pacific. The interdenominational public service is under the auspices of: (1) the POINT LOMA BUSINESS ASSN., (2) the CABRILLO CIVIC CLUB, and; (3) the PORTUGUESE-AMERICAN SOCIAL & CIVIC CLUB (i.e. P.A.S.C.C.). Capt. W. H. Rafferty, Senior Chaplain of the 11th Naval District, will deliver the Sermon. …
… A Navy Band will play and a mixed Chorus will sing at the Cabrillo Monument service. Parking space for 1,000 cars is available and arrangements have been made with the San Diego Transit System to provide shuttle bus service to the monument from Canon and Rosecrans Sts. …
… Assisting Mr. Green will be *Mrs. DEUTILDE S. VARLEY*…”


(*Source: San Diego UNION & Daily Bee – Saturday, March 25, 1950 – Pg. 5)

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