06 Aug 1935
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Newspaper
Corona Daily Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1935
Page
1
Readers' Digest circulation promotes a stark article on fatal motor crashes to deter reckless driving. Vivid descriptions of mangled bodies, crushed limbs, and grieving families illustrate the deadly consequences, urging drivers to slow down and view the consequences.
The board of supervisors schedules August 19 as the public hearing date on the 1935 36 county budget before adoption. The tentative budget shows a total $396,000 above last year, with $345,000 allotted to care for the handicapped and aged and hospital construction. Officials seek tax reductions by trimming expenditures and value public input on cuts.
The water carnival series at the municipal plunge moves to Friday night August 9 at 7 30 per Mrs H L C Whitcomb manager. The free program features boys races fancy diving novelty events including The Romance of the Life Guards and a ladies side stroke special inviting Corona residents and nearby locals.
The Citrus Belt Grocers and Meat Dealers association invites Coronans to a Sunday excursion to the San Diego exposition for Food Industry day. Santa Fe will run a special train Corona 7:50 a.m. to San Diego and return that night with round trip fare 3.05 dollars. Includes depot transport, exposition admission, a choice of free exhibits, and discounts at local attractions. tickets available at Chamber of Commerce and Santa Fe station.
J. W. Hanselman, Mecca rancher and Mecca Farm Center director, says relief workers in the Coachella valley refuse ranch employment, risking perishable crops. He urges supervisors to act, noting ranchers may have to abandon efforts if the situation persists. He cites offering jobs on his own ranch.
Members of the 20 30 club meet tonight at Kinney cafe with President Jesse Lillibridge to discuss a Thursday Corona Theatre benefit featuring Hooray for Love. Proceeds fund Corona Welcome signs on Sixth street ends under construction. Other business items will fill the agenda.
Premier Mussolini announced 75,000 additional men would be mobilized with two new divisions created, bringing Italy’s armed force to about 195,000 including 100,000 in or headed to Italian Somaliland. Hitler Youth Home vandalized in Berlin sparks blame and doubt over perpetrators.
In Peiping a new incident left a Chinese man dead and a Japanese man seriously wounded. Japanese authorities issued an ultimatum demanding China assume responsibility guarantee satisfaction and maintain order in the Japanese occupied areas.
President Roosevelt's so called soak the wealthy tax plan moves to the Senate with House support and leadership vowing to block riders on soldiers' bonuses and the Frazier-Lampke farm mortgage issues while conservative and leftist New Deal groups prepare to press for battle.
A garbled page lists dates and events from 1619 to 1933 including the landing of first African slaves in 1619, battles and bombardments in 1814 and 1915, a Cuban president Machado, and figures such as Billie Buyke and an Indian King Philp. The fragments reference ships, storms, and a 1676 note, creating a collage of historical milestones.
The inquest into the Mabey death returns an open verdict after seven witnesses. George Thomas Mabey 74 died from shock and injuries after being struck at the Eighth Belletree intersection by a motor vehicle. Fred Albert Geith 19 was injured riding a motorcycle in the incident. The jury could not determine responsibility and funeral plans await relatives in Ontario Canada.
About 75 Coronans will gather at the Alpha Beta store tomorrow morning to depart at 8 30 for a gala Dunkers program at Eddie Peabody's plunge in Riverside. Mayor Dan Huckins hosts the event with prizes for bathing costumes. Constable George Mees and William R. Bell organize transport and participants. Coffee and doughnuts are served by W. J. Titius. The Dunkers invite Corona men to join, as the club operates without officers or dues. A Los Angeles press photographer will cover the gathering at Peabody's ranch.
Loren Farmer will sing two numbers Pale Moon and Song of Steel at a Wednesday park concert under ELA Franklin. Irma Lytle will accompany. Farmer, a Fresno State graduate, led a city glee club soloist. Community picnic ongoing with Corona Riverside attendees urged to join.
Lawrence O. Eastvedt was elected commander of the Reveille post American Legion, defeating James Pearson. Other officers include R. J. Steiner as first vice commander and Lloyd Lincoln on the executive committee. Installation set with Reveille Auxiliary on Sept 9. delegates to Fresno state convention instructed to vote for R. J. Pearson.
Four thousand three hundred sixty voters in the township are listed eligible to vote on August 13. The rolls show a decline of seven hundred sixty one since the previous year, as the sale of property or items noted in the notice accompanies the 公告.
Last night more than 500 Townsend movement followers filled the Woman's Improvement clubhouse to hear speeches and enjoy entertainment. The Corona group reported a 1050 member total and won a national award among 40000 units. Homer Rule and Mrs. L A Fay opened with song and guitar, Burr McIntosh followed with humor and philosophy urging Keep A-Goin and an optimistic view of the pension plan. Continues on Page Three.
City council plans to discuss the 1985 86 budget after current civic business. A tentative cost sheet from the city auditor based on last year’s receipts and disbursements will guide talks. The regular session will handle many bills and committee reports including Ray T Williams proposal to sell Corona hospital to the city.
A B Jelfsey a pioneer resident is reported much improved in health at his residence 115 Southeast Boulevard as of this report.
Judge C McNeil, police magistrate, heard two intoxication cases yesterday during weekend arrests. Each defendant received S20 fines.
County jail records show 37 drunken driving arrests in July, nearly three times the pre prohibition monthly totals. Most arrests by California Highway Patrol on state highways between Beaumont and Indio, with fines from 200 to 350 dollars and alternate jail terms.
Temescal township lists 4 360 voters with 2 378 in Corona and 678 in Norco eligible for the special state bond canvass set for August 1. County Clerk D G Clayton provides party by district tallies amid a general registration mess delaying exact totals until after January 1 next year.
A group of four Coronans Mr and Mrs Kirby Moore Ben Fife and G R Tompkins have returned from several weeks visiting their old Kansas communities Tompkins Corona real tor visited Belle Plaine for the first time in years noting drought effects crops lighter and farm improvements scarce He says Southern California conditions are far ahead of Kansas in comparison.
Citrus prices remain unchanged across major auction centers. Chicago lists Progressive Sunkist lemons at 6.15 and 6.25, Corona Beauty Red ball at 5.25 and 5.30. Philadelphia shows Jame son Sunkist at 5.55, Leader Redball 4.80, Minerva Standard 3.40. St Louis posts Progressive Sunkist 6.05 and Corona Redball 5.45. New York features Princess Sunkist Valencias 8.65, Corona Lily Choice Valencias 2.90, Tartan Sunkist grapefruit halves 0.90.
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