05 Dec 1934
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Newspaper
Corona Daily Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1934
Page
1
A collage of clippings cites remarks on young senators and a 29 year old seating question. It notes Byrd Porter party leadership, reactions to Mussolini beards, and tax value debates with LA Guardia. Miscellany covers public enemies, third parties, and international weather forecasts.
The county SERA payroll for the week ending November 29 totals 39,489 distributed to 3,235 employed on emergency relief projects. The works program lists 4,288 names, with social workers making 1,100 family visits and 2,017 enrollments for the week. Food cards issued to 354 families and 296 referrals to other aid agencies were recorded.
A not guilty plea was entered by Attorney A E H Ganahl for client Max Zumstein in Temescal justice court. Trial by jury set for December 21 by Justice C C Johns, with Officer George Redwine of the California Highway Patrol as the arresting witness on Ontario Street last weekend.
Reports from Elsinore say 40 acres of popcorn on the Tone ranch yielded 1400 pounds per acre. The entire crop was sold to Krispy Kreme Corporation in Los Angeles.
Imperial Highway association plans its annual pilgrimage to El Centro on Saturday December 8 with an association dinner at 7 pm and a business meeting. Hosts at the A B W club will present entertainment and dancing before a trip to view the All American Canal project and a return breakfast. Joe Bush cites 1934 as a peak year with 40 miles oil surfaced in San Diego county and major improvements in Orange and Los Angeles counties.
Arthur Cane, Corona artist under a government contract, has finished one section of desert scene murals for Sherman Institute. He has spent 77 hours so far, with reports that the completed work represents double the effort due to his rapid pace while depicting regions of origin for Indian students.
J Bdrl Coke of the University of California Agricultural Extension Service says production adjustment contracts must be signed before December 11. No increase in acreage allotment will be permitted next year, Coke notes.
In a wide Pacific search 250 miles northeast of Honolulu, 20 navy ships and 27 seaplanes hunt for Flight Lieutenant Charles T. P. Ulm, radio operator Leon Skillings, and co pilot George Littlejohn after Ulm's SOS. The outcome remains doubtful as daybreak reveals little hope of rescue.
Riot erupted at Eighth and Broadway after 11 am as police moved against street car strikers and sympathizers using tear gas and clubs. Rioters hurled stones and fought with fists. Three arrests were made earlier, including a 32 year old laborer charged with complicity in last week's street car burning. The conflict between strikers and the Los Angeles Street Railway persisted with no resolution in sight.
President Roosevelt returns to Washington from Warm Springs Georgia with a 1935 program outline. The draft includes lifting Bankhead Cotton Bill restrictions affecting about 500000 small cotton growers.
The League of Nations convened in Geneva to review two issues: a Yugoslav complaint regarding an assassination plot against King Alexander and related tensions involving Hungary, with delegates examining foreign involvement and security concerns.
Reports from Little America recount a remarkable Antarctic road test as a tractor and ski rig rescue Byrd stranded 13 000 miles away. Four men in severe blizzards push through ice crevasses and 70 degrees below zero to reach Admiral Byrd after days of delays and worsening storms.
A gala crowd of 140 attended the Woman's Improvement club house for the annual Husbands Night. Mrs. Perle Glass led a turkey dinner, with decorations by Mrs. C. C. Hancock. A Patricia Mahoney dance program and a one act workshop play entertained before dancing and bridge. Frank Bishop won the top bridge prize.
Workmen finish interior fixtures for Segner five ten and 15 cent store in the Corona Drug room. Fred P. Segner of Van Nuys plans a Saturday opening and employs only local labor in remodeling. The sixth store for the chain, with five other California locations, follows a strong Christmas trade and optimism from wholesalers in San Francisco.
Rev. Fr. James P. O'Shea of St. Edward's Catholic Church offered the opening prayer at the city council gathering last night, marking the first time a pastor from that parish officiated in this role.
City Clerk A I M Hinkley returned to his seat at Mayor Dan Huychins left side during last night’s council meeting after a two week absence caused by illness.
Superior Judge O. K. Morton suspends cash fines for six intoxicated motorists and sentences them to county road camp or mountain camp terms ranging from three to four months. Drivers lose licenses for similar periods. good behavior may shorten mountain camp terms, extending time on foot after release.
Corona high’s varsity basketball opened with a 19 14 loss to Elsinore. The B team won 8 2 as coach Ray Mahoney praised the greenness of the squad. L G Thome’s B team dominated the Hillmore Be lineup with Keast Tilson Norton Durkin in the start. Heavener and Snyder led Corona scorers in a creditable but inexperienced showing.
Building permits issued in November totaled 2715 dollars according to Building Inspector John A. Cub ley. Most permits covered small home repairs and alterations across the city.
A Baptist prayer and study group in Norco holds a covered dish dinner tonight at 6 30 p m at the home of Mr and Mrs N B Landis for members and friends of the community group.
County Assessor George W. Claytor and staff will visit Corona Saturday afternoon to validate automobile registration slips for residents unable to use the county courthouse. The city council granted use of the city hall chamber from 2 to 5 pm for this service to issue tax clearances on white registration cards for 1935 license plates.
The CHS varsity grid team will be honored at the first annual football dinner at the high school cafeteria starting 6:30 PM. Notables include Newell Cravath and Ralph Wilcox with Lions club support and guest fathers of players. Coach Hill and Principal Bishop oversee arrangements.
B. O. Miller brother of C. R. Miller and executive vice president of a Los Angeles realty firm will speak tonight at 8 30 on KMTR in the Times Old-Timers program. Paul C. Raborg another LA business executive will join as well. Both realtors promise important messages to the public during the dialog focused program.
Riverside plans to drain Lake Evans to remove carp with 25 workers under a SERA project. Bass and other game fish will be saved and moved to Eastmount Lake while carp are removed and lake bottom reshaped. The effort follows years of stocking efforts by the Riverside Izaak Walton League and park officials cooperating with SERA.
Mayor Huckins urged the City Council to press Corona Water for reduced city water costs and lower fire service rates. He asked new council members to confer with water company representatives before its Dec. 11 annual meeting. A reply from Southern Sierras Power Co remains unavailable. officials consider sending another letter if no response within a week.
The Ko-Hi-Nur paper gains official permission from business manager Gold House for all students to receive papers. Previously only the student body had access. The Christmas issue is planned as a six page edition with color features and other additions. The RS season awards include service points for staff and part time workers. J R Hatfield will judge the class night high school and Americanion awards.
A compact tribute to Washington and Lincoln shaping the United States, citing Edison lighting the era and Ford propelling mobility, highlighting pivotal leaders and inventors who left enduring national impact.
California lemons and fruit from Corona were reported to sell more easily at the Eastern Midwest auction per word received by Queen Colony Fruit Exchange. The report notes smoother demand and prices for Corona fruit.
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