07 Dec 1934
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Newspaper
Corona Daily Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1934
Page
1
A Lenexa report warns of seven carloads of spinach headed for sale and shipped nationwide, touching families and children as Christmas goods loom. The piece notes Crystal City Texas as a major spinach producer and frames the issue within economic gloom and charity debates.
Readable fragments indicate sailors in New Orleans plan a street march protesting the Emergency Relief Administration alleging mismanagement or denial of aid. No full details or dates are confirmed in the fragment.
A Citrus Products Manufacturers association report states that growers received more than 325000 dollars for over 650000 field boxes of Valencia oranges during the past season. Large share came from the California Fruit Growers Exchange with purchases also from Mutual Orange Distributors and others.
Fred F Heydenfeldt of Porterville was appointed manager of the Growers Service department for the California Fruit Growers Exchange. He succeeds the late D A Field and takes effect January 1 by action of the board of directors this week.
The design shows a 13 acre landscaped park site across from the Ford administration building. A rotunda with two 110 foot wings will enclose the Roads of the World feature and the Ford World revolving globe. The Wings will house a permanent showroom and a 500 seat theater for the Chicago 1934 exposition.
Postmaster Emerson reports that total receipts for January to November 1934 reached 18,289.40, up from 16,910.87 in the same period of 1933. October and November show strong gains, suggesting improved local business conditions.
Actors endure public kissing scenes as part of their work while some audience members find them uncomfortable or amusing. The piece contrasts performer professionalism with spectator unease in cinema.
A roaring wind shattered hopes for Flight Lieutenant Charles T. P. Ulm and two companions lost at sea after their plane went down near Hawaii. The territorial government offered 7 250 dollars for information and deployed 30 more fishing boats to extend the search.
The United States signals willingness to partial entry into negotiations to end the Paraguayan Bolivian Gran Chaco clash. In Geneva Hungary denies complicity in King Alexander’s assassination and claims the death was foretold a month prior, speaking before a large Youngstown audience.
Severe storm blankets central western states with heavy snow and plunging temperatures. Forecasters warn continued icy conditions through the weekend as cold air persists over the region.
Anthony Fokker, renowned airplane designer, was held in custody in Athens on espionage suspicions. The Greek government described him as a suspected spy amid fortification concerns and national security fears.
With less than 48 hours to prepare, Corona high school debaters led by Dave Hyatt and John Hartman faced Redlands in an early league meet. The Corona Covina and Chaffee teams also ran into a misassigned topic, hampering preparation as Colton rounds were postponed and Redlands refused extra time.
Supervisor Stanfield told the city council the county forestry department will help replant Cypress trees along West Sixth street after heat killed them last summer. Local nursery supplied trees. councilman Healy noted this week. County suggests extending planting to the western city limits but would affect privately owned trees within highway boundaries.
The Townsend club No. 2 debate by high school students at the Woman's Improvement Clubhouse has been postponed by Justice-Elect George E McCauley who will speak on the pension plan that evening. Latest bulletins will be reported and paid members without Townsend books will receive pamphlets.
Readers glimpse a fragmented quote about the President and Congress. The text suggests a discussion on leadership and legislative action, but the sentence is incomplete and lacks clear context or attribution.
A representative from County Assessor George V Claytor's office will be in the city Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 to help car owners validate 1934 license slips for 1935 plates. Deputies will provide tax clearances to motorists presenting tax receipts at the city hall council chamber. If successful, deputies will visit other county towns in coming weeks to assist residents in obtaining property tax clearances.
J. C. Loree, critically injured November 20 when his fruit stand truck was struck by a car driven by Alvin K. Montague of Santa Ana, is recovering at his Ontario home able to sit up. Montague, 23, awaits Superior Court trial on driving while intoxicated charge.
The Lions club hosted the first annual football banquet for 107 men and boys at the high school cafeteria. Coach Jesse Hill set a foundation for Tri County league hopes while Captain-Elect George England and the 1985 team were saluted. Letters were awarded to players and staff, with performances by the orchestra and soloists, reinforcing school spirit for upcoming basketball, track, and baseball seasons.
In the 18th annual Hi Jinks assembly at the high school Jean McMullen was crowned queen. Lyle Whitcomb presided as vice president, H Franklin’s orchestra provided music, and Mary Joy Jameson read the decree naming the queen based on sportsmanship character dependability and leadership. Consuelo Heredia was queen last year.
Judge A. Goodacre sorts nearly 500 birds at Norco’s first annual poultry show while crowds fill the community hall and two tents. The incomplete awards list highlights winners across breeds including Dark Cornish and Bourbon Red turkeys with multiple firsts and seconds. Admission is free and the event runs from morning to midnight with Norco Legion Auxiliary serving lunches and dinners.
About ten Rotary club members led by Gene Henderson and Pete Mapes visited the San Bernardino club at Kinney cafe to enliven the session. Rev Thos Lund announced the fellowship banquet next Tuesday with Ed DeGroot of Los Angeles as speaker. Bert Gully spoke of the Norco Valley program.
Loyal alumnus coach Jesse Hill remains with U S C as the sole Grid Guesser projecting a Trojan victory over Notre Dame in the ninth annual clash. Other experts favor the Ramblers by one to three touchdowns, with several games still in doubt as the season winds down.
City council, aiming to curb operating expenses, curtails street projects. Mayor Dan Huckins reported to F Stearns that State Street and Compton need attention. Streets chief Harry Pierce noted 120 truckloads of gravel laid Monday to curb rain damage. Emerson and Healy to inspect streets soon.
Lemons from California, including Corona, show little change at key centers. Prices listed for Cincinnati, Southland and other districts range around 3.55 to 8.50 per box with quoted growers like Sunkist and Redball among the names. New York readings include Orchard Run around 3.55 to 3.65.
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