23 Apr 1925
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Newspaper
Corona Daily Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1925
Page
1
John Key discusses applied psychology as a practical science for character building and business success. He cites Ella Wheeler Wilcox and argues psychology unlocks inner power to improve sales, personality, and personal effectiveness, urging club members to share experiences and apply laws.
Tonight Brenks Comedians at the Tent Show on Bixth and Belle Streets. The Swan at the California Theatre. Masons Temescal Lodge stag dinner 6 30 p m. Corona Poultry Association Woman's Clubhouse 8 p m. Lions meet at Hotel Kinney 6 45 p m. D O O K Minstrel at the high school auditorium 8 p m. Corona Brotherhood 7 30 p m. I L T L and Men's Bible Class M E Church social tomorrow night 7 30 p m. Corona High debaters vs Col ton trio 7 30 p m. Rotary Club luncheon Hotel Kinney. Saturday sports and tea at Corona Country Club 3 p m. Market Day trade with our advertisers. Sunday Go to Church. Corona baseball at Ontario opening of Boys Week special union church service at Methodist church evening. Monday High School ten minute periods parent visits begin 7 0 p m. Tuesday Board of Trustees City Hall 7 p m. Knights of Pythias K P Hall 7 30 p m. Opening indoor baseball season 7 30 p m. World Peace Meeting Congregation Church 7 30 p m. Wednesday Prayer Service at all churches.
Corona high school debaters will meet Colton tomorrow in the Citrus Belt league final contest. The affirmative team defends Circle City at 7 30 in the local auditorium, while the negative trio travels to Colton in Hub city.
Coach Lawrence Thome leads Corona Colton to Colton for a league game against the Hub city squad. The 3 p.m. clash is viewed as a key schedule item with rosters not yet released.
The piece describes Corona's Boys Week with a focus on mentoring and community involvement. It notes boys of all ages will gain opportunities to learn duties toward themselves and country, backed by home, scouting, church, and community groups, with broad citizen support to encourage participation.
East of the Rockies domestic crude oil stocks and tank farm volumes fell 485000 barrels in March per American Petroleum Institute reports. Warner Brothers to acquire Vitagraph Company and subsidiaries, final papers signed in New York negotiations begun last December. Sacramento considers constitutional amendment for substantial salary increases for several state officials, approved by the Senate and heading to the 1926 ballot.
Saltair near Salt Lake City on the shores of the Great Salt Lake is destroyed by fire. The blaze sweeps the entire structure from end to end causing an estimated loss of about $1,000,000. Local authorities report the disaster occurred on April 23.
Sacramento April 23 Assembly records favor raising gasoline tax from 2 to 3 cents to fund new highway construction. The increased cent is expected to raise about 13,000,000 dollars over the next two years and the bill now proceeds to the Governor.
In Paris the Chamber of Deputies split between government and Nationalist factions. During the vote counting for the new president M. Bouilloux Lafont was knocked down and toppled from his chair as Edouard Herriot, former Premier, won the post.
The body of Floyd Collins, the cave explorer who died after being trapped in Sand Cave in January, was recovered yesterday. It was moved from the rock that held it to the cave floor after being freed from the underground prison.
Sofia reports a tense balance in the Balkans with Bulgaria under pressure. Analysts warn that a single Bolshevik bomb could disrupt European order by destabilizing the Bulgarian government this afternoon.
Great Falls Montana April 23 Senator Burton Wheeler testifying in his own defense acknowledged he discussed one oil land permit with Department of the Interior officials as the jury weighs whether he used influence improperly in government matters.
In Sacramento on April 23 the California Assembly rejected the Los Angeles Bureau of Power and Light measure 43 to 32, criticizing political motives and coercion against Southern California communities.
County Tax Collector C. R. Stibens reports a steady rush of taxpayers seeking to pay before Monday to save the five percent delinquent penalty. The crowd reflects heightened enforcement and urgency around tax deadlines.
Showers during the night added another .14 inch to the season's total rainfall. The precipitation of last night brought the fall for the storm of the past forty eight hours to .28 inch and the season to 6.14 inches. The weather forecast at noon today called for continued showers and unsettled weather.
A concert and minstrel show presented by the Al Barak Temple No. 7 D O O K Band and Corona Lodge No. 291 Knights of Pythias plays the high school auditorium at 8 pm. Tickets are selling at Corona Drug Company as the troupe tours the Citrus Belt and Southland. The program features overtures, songs, solos, and dance numbers from a varied set and includes a company specialty and musical novelties.
Corona youths aged 17 to 31 are invited to join the Citizens Military Training Camps. Lt. John W. Coplen cites a summer program with an infantry camp at Del Monte from July 21 to August 19 and artillery training at Fort Winfield Scott. Limited quota and first come, first served.
I. E. Chapman of Riverside pleaded not guilty to speeding before Judge Chas. R. Miller and requests a jury trial set for 10 o clock Tuesday morning April 24. Traffic Officer Easton alleges Chapman crossed Grand Boulevard East and Sixth Street traveling at twenty eight miles per hour on his way home from Parkridge Country Club dance last week.
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co. finishes a new residence in Alhambra at a cost of 284000 dollars. The project marks expansion for the company serving the area.
The 1925 indoor season starts next Tuesday at 8 pm with Corona All Stars vs Hot Point Team of Ontario. A parade led by Mayor K. R. Be and Police Chief Jesse Bradshaw will precede the game, with Dr. D. A. Crew as grand marshal. F. W. Kueter of the Recreation Club will serve as honorary umpire.
The Boys Week committee asks all city organizations to observe the upcoming program. Coropa schools, service clubs, and churches have pledged full support. Activities run from Sunday through the week with events for youth and parent participation. Monday features school visits to connect parents with work in progress. Thursday marks Boys in Industry with tours of local business and manufacturing sites. The Independent offers an open house to showcase newspaper and printing operations.
San Fernando Valley amusement firm announces a $300000 project on Cahuengo avenue to construct a repeat. Local officials note construction will begin shortly and aim to boost entertainment offerings in the area.
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