14 Dec 1934
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Newspaper
Corona Daily Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1934
Page
1
A discussion in parliament examined switching from 12 to 24 hours for timekeeping. The British broadcasting company promoted the plan to announce programs by the clock, but no popular demand emerged and the government rejected the change. Supporters offered unclear advantages and the debate highlighted general indecision.
A critic muses on Joseph Hergesheimer quitting novels and possibly taking a newspaper column. The piece weighs whether abandoning fiction would truly matter, noting his urge to write may persist in any form and that readers might not miss the loss.
A national survey by the All-Year Club shows a material rise in winter travel to California. Rail lines steamship lines and airlines report higher round trip bookings while auto clubs note strong reservations. Current arrivals are 26.1 percent above last year with forecasts for the season to meet advance projections. Don Thomas Southern California tourism official comments on the trend.
At the Hotel Kinney cafe Rotary meeting Newt Cattern introduced Hutchison who spoke on the U S postal service. He noted 250 to 275 first class letters quarterly go to dead letter from the local office due to improper addressing or no return card causing Washington backlogs.
Verne Russell was ordered placed under a $500 peace bond after a full day hearing in Temescal justice court. Carl Gann testified as the complaining witness with Harry M. Amstutz for the state and W B Kalbfisch for the defense. Justice C C Johns presided in the city hall council chamber.
A meeting of all Democrats and interested parties in state administration is set for 7 30 tonight in the city hall council chamber. Stanley W Garvey chairs the Bourbon Club and will preside.
In Southern California outdoor holiday lighting has become widespread as residents decorate doorways, windows, and front yards. A shared pattern or theme is favored over random arrangements, with lights, wreaths, and silhouettes enhancing homes for Yuletide.
Corona High's team defeated Chaffee 2-1 and fell to Covina 1-2, giving a 2-2 debating record. Austin Ranney and Catherine Clark earned their first win at Chaffee, while Dave Hyatt and John Hartman lost to Covina. Debating season closes for this semester with the next topic: global arms shipment and federal education aid.
Members and friends of Townsend No 2 club will gather at the Woman's Improvement clubhouse next Monday night at 7 30. Rev Floyd Burnett of Riverside will speak and the latest Townsend movement bulletin will be read while Townsend literature is distributed after the meeting.
Readers debate whether admiration grants strength when it stems from a single great man’s weaknesses. Critics warn such praise risks misunderstanding character and leadership.
Heavy rains struck the Montrose La Crescenta Glendale and Pasadena region with floods forcing hundreds to evacuate. County flood control ordered about 800 more residents from their homes as waters tore through incomplete floodworks. No immediate casualties reported as authorities warned of continued rain and disrupted air traffic along the Pacific coast. Secretary Wallace signed Florida citrus marketing agreement to take effect December 18, aligning with California Arizona pact.
Corona high along with Elsinore Naval Academy and San Jacinto advance to the Hemet High gym semifinals in the first annual Hemet tournament. In Class C Corona, Hemet, Coachella and San Jacinto win to reach semis while Corona Bees beat Hemet 12 to 0.
Fred B. Snedecor of First National Bank was named president of the Riverside County Regional Clearing House association formed after a dinner at Riverside Mission Inn. Harry L. Hicks was elected secretary. The group gathers bankers from Riverside and nearby communities to discuss local banking problems.
Postmaster General Farley reports a surplus of $12,161,415.03 for 1934 after deducting ocean and airmail subsidies and the cost of franked mail. When these items are added, the Department shows a deficit of $52,003,296.62.
The Ralph W. Stanfield building at Sixth and Main in Circle City transfers to Marion Featherston. The escrowed deal covers a 50 by 120 foot site with ground floor stores and second floor offices and living spaces. Featherston plans remodeling with future tenants undetermined while he and his wife stay in Corona this winter. Stanfield had earlier sold his Sixth and Main drugstore to Virgil Coing, returning the property to a local operator.
Commander George Horton of the local American Legion post received a letter of appreciation while Victor Harris earned his first international citation for aiding a Shanghai Camp No. 1, United Spanish War Veterans member C. R. S. Bryant in obtaining a pension. The request, raised with Washington authorities, secured payout to the veteran in China.
The final Institute of World Affairs session tonight at 8 in Riverside Mission Inn music room will be open to the public. Speakers include Garet Jones of the London Times on A Glimpse of Europe and Syed Hossain of the University of Southern California on India.
Corona High School issues its Christmas Ko-Hi-Nur edition to all students. The 14 page issue features six pages of regular news and eight pages of rotogravure with four color printing and old English ecclesiastical type. Twelve hundred copies printed under Gordon House supervision and praised as a scholastic triumph by Margaret Mitchell and W F Hoffert.
Readable remnants describe Jefferson school events with kindergarten at 10:30 a m primary at 1 p m and upper grades at 2 p m Foot Hill hosts mothers and children at 1 p m and high school entertainment at 2 30 p m Junior high pageant rolls at 7 p m Lincoln Norco fetes drew crowds despite rain Washington school program showcased similar costumed musical entertainment Wednesday night
The Corona and Norco school districts begin the 1934 35 Christmas holidays with re openings set for January 2 1985 Local teachers attend institute sessions December 17 19 at Riverside Junior College auditorium Miss Mary G Brown head of the high school music department will present a program Monday afternoon and Principal Frank E Bishop will preside at the meetings.
On October 1 there were 49.8 million fully insured and 0.8 million partially insured bank deposits in the United States. The smaller group, about 1.5 percent of all depositors, owned two thirds of the total deposits.
The Independent reports that 19 predictors known as the Grid Guessers submit forecasts for two Saturday games in Baton Rouge and Honolulu. They admit limited knowledge of LSU Hawaii Denver yet insist their 104 prior predictions were based on charts, weather, injuries, coaching and records.
A near cloudburst before 1 pm drenched Los Angeles and surrounding areas. Gutter torrents and four inch deep water at Main and North Boulevard caused street flooding. Rain continued, aiding soil moisture and crop stands according to county officials despite stalled cars. Weather observer Ed Davis tallies season totals and notes limited property damage beyond hay fields.
Dr. B M Wood of the University of California urges advance conditioning as hot weather nears. He notes early roads were few and homes lacked summer cooling, while winter warmth was common and now air conditioning should become standard for comfort.
Citrus prices rose at eastern and midwestern centers with Corona lemons quoted at 4.25 dollars for Progressive, 4.60 for Southland Beauty, 3.70 for Justrite, and 3.80 to 3.40 for Corona Beauty Red. Multiple brands listed with varied quotes.
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