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Newspaper

Corona Daily Independent

Location

Corona, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1924

Page

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Rain Boosts California Snow and Soil Prospects

Northern California endures ongoing rain with .14 inch adding to a season total of 1.47 inches, while southern California sees light showers. Sierra regions report heavy snow including Truckee two feet and Yosemite Valley seven inches, with forecasts suggesting continued wet weather into the region.

J. Pluvius Corona San Francisco California Sierra Nevadas Truckee Huntington Lake Trinity County Weather Bureau Nevada Los Angeles Santa Barbara Yosemite Cal Yosemite Valley Gin Flat Big Oak Flat Chinquapin Wawona Road

Pedestrians Warned to Walk on Left Side After Dark

The touring department of the Automobile Club urges pedestrians to walk on the left side of rural highways after dark. This helps drivers see oncoming lights sooner and react in emergencies, reducing risk when other car lights create confusion.

The Automobile Club

Coast Highway Construction Progresses Rapidly

Construction on the coast road between Oxnard and San Juan Capistrano advances, with engineers blasting solid rock in the Santa Monica mountains. About three quarters of a mile of cliff remains to be penetrated and the project may require a year to complete.

Oxnard San Juan Capistroda Coast Line Santa Monica Mountains

Local Baseball Postponed Due to Rain

Corona did not meet the Pomona Blue Birds on the local diamond yesterday because of rain. The game will be played next Sunday, announced by Jack Forehand. The matchup drew interest after a 4 to 4 tie in a game here a week ago.

Corona Pomona Blue Birds Jack

Corona Calendar shows weekly club events and games

The Corona calendar lists Monday and Tuesday poster display at Lincoln School open to all. Tuesday offers W I C meeting at 3 pm and an 8 pm club house entertainment. A high school basketball game against City is at 3 30. Wednesday hosts Lion Club luncheon at Hotel Kinney. Friday features Rotary and American Legion Auxiliary dances with the Women’s Club.

Lincoln School W. I. Co Rotary Club Hotel Kinney American U Legion

Bank Clearings Show Marked Increase Across California

The week ended December 4 shows a broad rise in bank clearings across major Northern California cities led by San Francisco and Los Angeles. Combined clearings for six cities hit 386.8 million dollars versus 288.2 million the prior week, an increase of 98.6 million. San Francisco 187.4 million, Los Angeles 151.5 million, Oakland 21.9 million, Sacramento 11.66 million, Long Beach 7.75 million, Pasadena 6.38 million.

California San Francisco Los Angeles Oakland Sacramento Long Beach Pasadena

Wise Words on Foolish Critics and Pocketbook Caution

If a man calls you a fool you can laugh since he is a fool to say it. But if he calls you a wise man guard your pocketbook and beware of flattery. The saying warns that praise may precede bold claims or manipulation.

Los Angeles Furniture Makers Plan $600000 Show Building

Los Angeles furniture manufacturers announce construction of a permanent show building valued at six hundred thousand dollars. The project aims to showcase products and attract buyers and industry exhibitors.

Los Angeles

Creditors Urge Action On Debts Despite Mirthful Motto

A satirical note recalls the proverb about not worrying tomorrow while creditors press for payment. The item highlights debt collection tensions and the public mood around financial obligations.

Chino Teen Trapped in Williams Chimney

A Chino boy of 18 crawled into the Ford Williams home chimney in a bid to visit the owner’s daughter. Neighbors heard noises, found him wedged by brickwork and a rope rescued him after over two hours. He planned a trap door to enter when away. Police will file charges.

Ford Williams Williams

Wet highways trigger a series of minor local mishaps

Wet highways are blamed for a number of automobile accidents near here yesterday. The Santa Ana canyon road was the hotspot for cars skidding off the road. Police reports indicate no Coronans were hurt in the incidents.

Santa Ana Canyon

Demotte Arrives With Prized Tapestry Collection

New York based Lucienne Demotte, American representative for a Paris firm, arrives in America with a collection of rare tapestries. A set of six, valued at 1,200,000 dollars, dates to 1480 and was made for King John II of Portugal, deemed the costliest set ever brought to the United States.

New York Lucienne Demotte Paris America John II of Portugal Demotte United States

Rochhery California dares Missouri clash on Christmas Day

University of Rochhery California has crushed Syracuse 16 to 0 and moves up among state grid leaders as Coach Henderson plans a Christmas day showdown with the University of Missouri. Kid McCoy faces murder and robbery charges in Superior Court.

Los Angeles University of Rochhery California Syracuse Henderson University of Missouri Kid McCoy Superior Court Charles 8. Crail New York Stock Exchange

Nival G I T Fives To Hold Game Tomoko

Coach Thome will send his basketball charges against the Corona quintet tomorrow afternoon at 3 30 on the high school court. This first of a series of practice skirmishes aims to test both teams with substitutions likely throughout. The city club plans to use at least ten men while the high team, in better condition, will be hampered by experience.

Thome Corona Congregational Church

Temescal Water Company Names Officers for year

Newly elected Temescal Water Company directors announced the coming year’s officers. Joy G. Jameson serves as president with A C Barnes as vice president, Charles M Scoville as secretary, H M Case as manager and First National Bank as treasurer.

Temescal Water Company Joy G. Jameson A. C. Barnes Charles M. Scoville H. M. Case First National Bank A. J. Davis R. L. Willits FF. J. Mueller H. S. Aseltine

Stockholm Helsingfors Air Route Starts Regular Service

A regular commercial express and freight air service now operates between Stockholm and Helsingsfors Finland. The route expands air traffic beyond passengers and mails. Helsingfors lies about 240 miles from Stockholm across the Baltic, a one day steamer voyage.

Stockholm Helsingsfors Finland Helsingfors Baltic Sea

Culver City Inaugural Race Postponed By Wet Weather

The 250 mile Culver City inaugural race was postponed yesterday due to rain and will run next Sunday. clubs hotels and officials notified fans by radio telephone cries and road messengers. The extra practice days benefit drivers including Dr Williams and Kentucky doctor Shattuck. Cliff Durant and his Flint Special gain time to tune up and contend with top entrants.

Culver City Williams Shattuck Kentucky Medico Louisville

Reverend Bailey to Take Post in El Paso Texas

Rev. Harlan Bailey, vicar of St. John Episcopal Church, will move to El Paso to serve St. Albans Episcopal Church. He plans to begin work the Sunday before Christmas, accompanied by his family, after three years at St. John's coming from Tacoma. No replacement arrangements were announced.

Harlan Bailey St. John Episcopal Church el Paso Texas St. Albans Episcopal Church Bailey Paso Tle Nev. Bailey St. John's Church Tacoma Washington

Weather Handicap Affects Legion Miniature Turkey Shoot

Bad weather hindered the American Legion during a Saturday miniature turkey shoot aimed at disposing of the remaining fifteen Thanksgiving birds. A few turkeys were claimed by skilled shooters, while no final decision on leftovers was announced. The event supported a regional effort to raise funds for a legion clubhouse.

American Legion

Buenos Aires Tram Lines Planned by New Syndicate

Albert M. Dodero Benigno representing a syndicate seeks a municipal concession to build four underground tramcar lines in Buenos Aires at an outlay of 170,000,000 pesos. A New York banking firm is backing the proposal.

Buenos Aires Albert M. Dodero Benigno New York

County Officials Dine at Riverside Ranch Dinner

County officials and invited guests attended a duck dinner at J. T. Hamner’s Riverside district ranch after one o’clock. Attendees included C. D. Hamilton John Schaffer J A Packard Claude Hancock T C Jameson Jack McGregor and Loyal Kelley with one guest missing. The Orpheus Four sang on KK H radio before and after the meal.

Riverside County J. T. Hamner C. D. Hamilton Banning John Schaffer San Jacinto J. A. Packard Riverside Claude Hancock T. C. Jameson Corona Jack McGregor Loyal Kelley Hirst Hamner Myr. Hamner Orpheus Four KK. H. J

Mrs. Kate H. Connor Dies After Ten Year Illness

Mrs. Kate H. Connor aged 76 died at 2 this morning at her Seward street home after a ten year illness. A Corona resident for 13 years and a member of the Women’s Improvement Club she was born in Tennessee in 1848. Funeral services by Rev. Charles Evans are set for 2:30 tomorrow afternoon at the J. C. Hoover Chapel.

Kate H. Connor Seward Street Women's Improvement Club Corona Connor Tennessee Charles Evans J. C. Hoover

Riverside Farm Bureau prepares for annual meeting in Perris

N C Kelley president of the Riverside Farm Bureau leads a group including Farm Advisors Myron Winslow and John McDonald and secretary Char P. Carl to ready the year's program for the county bureau’s final meeting. J J Deuel California Farm Bureau speaker. John E Wherrell expected to be named next year head. Perris P T A to provide dinner. Perris farm center to arrange entertainment and local details.

N.C. Kelley Berside Farm Bureau Wi Farm Myron Winslow John McDonald Char P. Carl Couny Farm Bueau Perris Perris Grandmar Gscho J. J. Deuel Califoria Farm Bureau Federation Farm Bureg Tt Grammar School Perris Far Center O. M. Schaller

Judge Plants Rose Bed in Court House Park

Superior Judge George R. Freeman of Riverside secured county supervisor approval to convert part of the courthouse park from a vacant lot to a rose bed. The bed forms a present with five rows of roses in six varieties and sixty one bushes, highlighted by a deep red bloom and sweet peas background. The judge's hobby is roses and the plantings include varieties such as Los Angeles, William II, Creer, Duchess of Wellington, La France, Hadley I, and General McArthur.

George R. Freman Riverside Cou House Freeman Court House Los Angeles William II Creer Duchess of Wellington la France Hadley 1 General McArthur

Contract let for Banta Carboni lift canal system

Tracy reports a contract award for the Banta Carboni lift canal system with a bid of 132000 dollars.

Tracy Banta Carboni

Riverside theater recalled amid yesterday's memories

Thirty years ago C. C. Wall witnessed the Riverside performance of Lady Windermere's Fan at Riverside Tuesday night. William Dyer planned a verandah on Main street as repairs continued on his home. W. O. Harter built a 250 barrel cistern for rain storage.

C. C. Wall

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