Christmas Party draws crowds to Corona shops
The Corona merchants’ Christmas Party drew many locals into town stores, with prizes prompting shoppers to visit multiple businesses. County Schools head E E Smith urged broader educational funding, noting rising costs. A Fresno gold claim hoax and desert mining talk reminded readers of local opportunity and employment questions amid tax concerns and publicity efforts by Beaumont and Corona leaders.
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County Superintendent of
E. E. Smith
Corona Lions Club
Riverside county clinic elects Frances Fraser president
Riverside announces the county clinic annual election results with Frances Fraser elected president. Other officers include Mrs. T. A. Card first vice president Dr. W. R. Dorr second vice president Mrs. Arthur Miller secretary and Mrs. A. M. Lewis treasurer.
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Riverside
Frances Fraser
T. A. Card
W. R. Dorr
Arthur Miller
A. M. Lewis
Abel Bliss
Riverside County
Alice P.trotta
Seases
Riverside City
Exchange Club
Trucker 19 Victim of Brazen Attack Near Elsinore
D R Woodward a truck driver for a Compton line was beaten unconscious and robbed of 150 dollars on the Corona Elsinore highway four miles before Elsinore after stopping to aid a stalled car. He reported to Elsinore Chief A G Barber who alerted Corona deputies. Investigators search for the assailants as the hold up is being investigated.
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D. R. Woodward
Compton
Corona-Elsinore
Corona
Woodward
Elsinore
A. G. Barber
Barber
Sheriff’s
Citizenship hearings set for spring naturalizations
Riverside and surrounding communities prepare for the spring naturalization calendar in superior court. County Clerk D G Clayton reports twenty four petitions on file with twenty more to be heard before a federal labor bureau and superior court inspector. Carry over cases include Anastacios Sperow, Isabel Kern, Hermann Berlage, and Francisco Leonti54.
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Riverside
Superior Court
D. G. Clayton
Naturalization Inspector
Federal Labor Bureau
Anastacios Sperow
Corona
Greece
Sam Spire
Isabel Kern
Mexico
Hermann Berlage
Arlington
Germany
Francisco Leonti
Italy
Mechele Ricca
Charles Fraser
Canada
Salvatore Chinnici
Peter Hedblom
Sweden
Rosa Winkler
Mary Weidnes
Fred H. Kochsmeier
James Taylor
England
William J. Coulthard
Corona—Girolamo Pallerita
Santo Arcoraci
Domenico Corselli
Palm Springs
Harriet Henderson
Lakeview
Thomas J. Janik
Czechoslovakia
Elsinore
Tripo Marko Lukovich
Jugoslavia
Perris—Gustav Kelmans Almquist
Prado
Albert Prosper Goubert
Belgium
Ivan Livacic
Beatrice M. Woodward
Multiple California briefs report political and crime notes
University of California announces a faster acting anesthetic with fewer after effects. Former Governor Richardson buys controlling interest in the Times-Star in Alameda. Tulane to be called for the New Year game if they beat Washington Cougars. Governor Rolph seeks a special session on unemployment relief with legislative support. Two men arrested after banker Harry M. Evans accuses a $75,000 art swindle. Ontario orders bicycles to have head and tail lights. High school press advisers speak to students in Pasadena. Mexican youth Marion Alvarez arrested for attempting to wreck a Southern Pacific train at Fontana, confesses to a prior attempt. Milton Harvey is appointed United States commissioner in Santa Ana. Roses parade entries continue despite depression. James Cargen dies of a heart attack after being elected Knights of Pythias trustee. Wallace C. Sutter and Earl Porter attend Southern California commercial club session in Long Beach.
Sleepers Flock to City Jail at Night
Homeless men seek warmth in city jail basement as beds fill during a busy night. Most are booked given a place to sleep and released early in the morning.
Riverside Chamber Sets December 15 Meeting Agenda
Riverside county chamber of commerce announces dec 15 meeting at the Coachella Valley Woman's Clubhouse four miles east of Indio on US 99. An eleven o'clock advisory meeting precedes a noon luncheon with remarks on relief work by Rev Joseph McDonald and Major Bartlett Hayes. Main speakers include James B. Davis and Leila Atherton Irish on public safety and traffic matters.
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Riverside
Riverside County Chamber of Commerce
Coachella Valley
James L. Davis
Indio
Don Mitchell
Joseph McDonald
Bartlett T. Hayes
James B. Davis
Los Angeles
Convict on Trial in Riverside Under New Fast-Track Law
Charles O Wildridg, 62, a San Quentin inmate from San Diego County, was brought to Riverside to face a Temescal justice court charge for passing a worthless $25 check. Deputy District Attorney Amstutz filed the return under a new law requiring press or dismissal of state prisoner charges within 30 days. The case marks Riverside’s first use of the statute. The defendant is linked to prior frauds at Norco and other Southern California hotels and clubs.
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Riverside
Charles O. Wildridg
San Quentin Penitentiary
San Diego
Riverside County
Temescal
Wilding
Harry P. Amstutz
Widing
Southern
California
Death summons to well known Corona resident Mrs. Sarah J. Case
Mrs. Sarah J. Case, longtime Corona resident, died at her Ramona Avenue home late Friday night December 4. Born December 27, 1841 in Minden Michigan, she moved to Port Austin where she married Hemet H. Case in 1876. She lived in Corona since 1907 and leaves a daughter Helen Hutchins and son Hemet Case among others. Funeral plans will be announced later.
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Sarah J. Kimball Case
Ramona Avenue
Corona
Case
Minden
Michigan
Ramona Street
Port Austin
Hemet H. Case
Helen C. Hutchins
Frank B. Hutchings
Francis C. Hutchings
San Francisco
Hemet R. Case
Local Deputy Sheriff Shoots a High Score
F. F. Labrum of Riverside County, a deputy sheriff regarded as a top revolver shot in Southern California, led with a 270 out of 300 in a county seat contest against Riverside police and sheriff’s men. He recently secured a new revolver admired by local crack marksmen.
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F. F. Labrum
Riverside County
California
Riverside
Labrum
Compton Jaysee Triumphs 7-6 Over Riverside In Thriller
In front of about 4000 fans, Compton Jaysee edged Riverside 7-6 to claim the Southern California junior college football title. Melvin Seifert scored the decisive 20 yard TD with Bill Howard extra point, as Riverside threatened late but was denied on the goal line by Compton’s defense.
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Corona
Southland
Trojan
Howard
Compton
Riverside
Tartars
Schell
Rucker
Tigers
Walt Schell
Noted Surgeon in Plea for Cripples
Riverside December 5. Dr Harold D Barnard a noted surgeon and assistant superintendent of the Los Angeles Orthopedic Hospital told Riverside county health and social welfare workers that sixty six percent of crippled California children who would otherwise become public charges can be made self supporting citizens. He spoke at a luncheon and was the chief speaker at a meeting attended by Dr Giles S Porter head of the state health department Dr Fred A Foard of Santa Barbara Dr G J Telfer of Los Angeles and Dr Warren F Cox health officer of Imperial county.
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Riverside
California
Harold D. Barnard
Los Angeles
Giles S. Porter
State Health Department
Fred A. Foard
Santa Barbara
United States Public Health Association
G. J. Telfer
Warren F. Cox
el Centro
Imperial County
Church Men to Enjoy Monday Dinner Meeting
Officers of the First Congregational church men's brotherhood prepare a dinner meeting in the church parlors for Monday night. The speaker for the occasion has not been announced.
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Men’s Brotherhood of the
First Congregational Church
Film Juvenile Seeks Damages in Truck Crash Suit
Fifteen year old actor William Naylor files a $61,577 damage suit in superior court against Chino Express and Transfer Company driver William G. Phillips and G E Galbraith, alleging permanent injuries, scars, and impaired speech and eyesight from a May 15 crash on the Imperial Valley highway.
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Chino
G. E. Galbraith
Chino Express and Transfer Company
William G. Phillips
William “Billy” Naylor
India-Imperial Valley Highway
Budapest Tugboat Pilot Claims Lifesaving Record
Michael Schaffer a 46 year old tugboat pilot in Budapest says he has saved twenty seven persons from death, claiming the record for life saving.
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Budapest
Michael Schaffer
California News Roundup of Local Developments
Stockton raises charity stock for shoes via theater matinee admission of used footwear. Portola plans shelter houses as Sierra snow covers ski areas. San Francisco to launch $1,000,000 harbor improvements. Crescent City opens a $15,000 cheese plant. Fresno reports $1,000,000 raisin crop progress payment. Los Angeles notes oil output up to 506000 barrels daily. Mojave ships 35 pound gold brick from Kelly mine. Orovile potato harvests second crop this year. Atascadero county taxes cut by $133,000. Independence to host a community Christmas tree. Martinez adopts final plans for Contra Costa hall of records.
Corona Merchants Prepare Sunday Baseball Fight
Corona Merchants under Skipper A A Stoltz plan a 2:30 PM game at the city park diamond against St Mary's Athletic Club of Los Angeles. Wallace likely starts on the mound. Safeway stores provides a large basket of groceries to lure fans and boost the occasion.
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Corona Merchants
A. A. Stoltz
City Park
St. Mary’s Athletic Club
Los Angeles
Wallace
Corona
Fang
Safeway
Long Board
Quitting Smoking Hurts Says Doctor
Phoenix expert Dr. Ralph H. Homan of El Paso says smoking harms women no more than men and that quitting can worsen health in cases like tuberculosis. He concedes some harm from smoking but argues continued use may be better for certain patients.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Ralph H. Homan
el Paso
Texas
Law Frowns Upon Cutting Trees in Mountain Areas
Riverside December 5 State Ranger Charles W Van Fleet warns that California law prohibits cutting Christmas trees or holly from private or public land without written permission. The law protects toyon and holly from extinction. fines up to 500 dollars apply and confiscation is possible.
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Riverside
Charles W. van Fleet
State Forest Service
California
Charles M. van Fleet
Woman Plans Ghost Camp at Waterman Silver Mine
Abbie Waterman 52, last surviving Waterman daughter and heir to the California silver mine, may lease or operate the Waterman mine as silver prices rise. She has lived near the ghost camp since 1910 and runs a stock farm, raising prize cows and sheep, while pursuing a desert empire away from city society.
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Barstow
Thar Hills
Abbie Waterman
Robert W. Waterman
California
Miss Waterman
Waterman Stamping Mill
Here
San Francisco
Desert Hills
Gertrude Atherton
Kathleen Norris
Paul Shoup
Southern Pacific Railroad
Misa
Waterman
Restoring Mahogany Color with Oxalic Acid Method
Apply oxalic acid dissolved in water to the stained mahogany using a cork until the color returns. Rinse the wood thoroughly with water, then dry and polish as usual.
Riverside Institute International Relations Plans Eighth Session
Riverside December 13 to 18 will host the Institute of International Relations eighth annual session with forty speakers. The Los Angeles University of International Relations and USC sponsor the event directed by Dr R B von KleinSmid and Dr Elliot G Mears. Sessions include morning round tables, afternoon conferences, and evening lectures led by Lt Cmdr Stewart F Bryant and notable professors on Sino Japanese relations, Germany’s policies, and international finance.
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Riverside
Manchuria
Europe
Institute of International Relations
Los Angeles University of International Relations
University of Southern California
R. B. von KleinSmid
Elliot G. Mears
Stewart F. Bryant
U.S.N
Charles Hodges
New York University
Guy Talbot
San Francisco
Paul Perigord
John Be
Graham H. ‘Stuart Ae
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