Corona Firemen to Mark Golden Anniversary gala
Corona Volunteer Firemen's Association plans a gala home town anniversary event with members and friends. The issue notes a Knights Templar installation led by Fred Gunsolus and Grant Van Valin, plus civic figures like former mayor Dan Huckins. A local dog named Nick features in a Christmas tale and a jailhouse dog motif.
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Washington
Corona Volunteer Firemen’s Association
Corona
Knights Templar
Riverside Way
Fred Gunsolus
Grant van Valin
Temescal Canyon
Dan Huckins
Treat
Adalyn Sherlock
Ohio
Southland
Nick
Ramona Street
Wm. R. Lambeth
Ben
Om Tage
Wagner Rose Bowl founder dies in Sonoma hospital
James R R H Wagner of Santa Barbara who originated the Rose Bowl game in Pasadena after moving from Detroit at the turn of the century died this week in a Sonoma hospital. He sponsored the first Tournament of Roses game in 1901.
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James RR. H. Wagner
Santa Barbara
Sonoma
Mr. Wagner
Pasadena
Detroit
Greek Revolt Flares Again in Athens Shelling Renewed
In Athens Elas forces resume shelling central Athens while peace talks reportedly near end of 11 days of fighting. New bombardment targets Greek and British government areas as conflicting reports surface about terms including amnesty and participation of leftists, with Athens demanding unconditional surrender.
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Athens
Elas
Fam
New Nations
Rotary Club to Hear Talk on Drydocks Friday
Corona Rotary members meet at noon Friday at the Springborg to hear Navy Lieutenant Andrews speak on drydocks. He is stationed at Roosevelt Base Terminal Island. Vocational service committee presents the program with M. B. Patteson as chairman.
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Corona Rotary Club
Springborg
Navy
Andrews
Roosevelt Base
Terminal Island
M. B. Patteson
Chinese drive Japanese from Kwangsi as Liuchow recapture eyed
Chinese troops pushed a Japanese column more than 25 miles south into Kwangsi while an American spokesman warned Liuchow air base may fall back under Chinese control. Chungking disclosed Bura front gains within 120 miles northeast of Mandalay as reinforcements seized Cheho and pressed toward Lashio and Liuchow.
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Chungking
Kwangsi
U. S
Liuchow
Mandalay
Burma
Lashio
China
Cheho
Four Lynwood Men Fined $125 for Trespass Disturbance
Four Lynwood men R T Basse H G Maller C J Maller and Arthur Minazzoli were fined 125 in total by Judge George B McCauley after a justice court trial. They were convicted of disturbance of the peace by trespassing on land owned by John Reisch at Temescal township, knocking down Reisch and forcing him toward a highway while his wife followed. The case noted no hunting fees could lawfully be charged by a landowner and that receipts were seized. Co J Miller, former Lynwood police chief, expressed regret. Deputy County Attorney Harry A Daughety represented the people. John Bcott and Stanley I Abden each received 10 fines on a separate complaint.
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R. T. Basse
H. G. and
C. J. Maller
Arthur Minazzoli
George B. McCauley
Justice Court
Lynwood
John Reisch
Temescal
Reisch
McCauley
Co. J. Miller
Harry A. Daughety
Riverside
Arthur C. Keepine
John Bcott
Stanley I Abden
Charity racket halted by Corona police investigation
Corona police yesterday investigated a suspected charity racket posing as a drive run by a mother and daughter. They sought money to send the daughter’s healthy son to a hospital. Advised to secure a clearance card through the Corona Business Men's association, the party left town in an out of state plated car, listing a north California home. The only credential was a letter from the Upland Chamber of Commerce dated last August.
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Corona
Corona Business Men's Association
California
Upland Chamber of Commerce
U S Treasury Sees Corona Lead War Bond Drive
Corona Norco Home Gardens reports 763,968.50 in War Bond sales, 116 percent of a 656,250 quota, with Riverside County outside allocations at 21,000. Campaign chair Joy Jameson receives Treasury praise for outstanding effort in the Sixth War Loan drive.
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George E. Stanley
Corona
Riverside County
Treasury Department
Joy Jameson
Corona-Norco
Corona-Norco-Home Gardens
Joe Morgan
California
Southland
Chorus to Sina on Sunday presents Christmas program
The high school chorus of about 500 students will perform The Christmas Story in Song and Scripture Sunday at 2 p.m. over station KPRO as part of Corona’s program. J. Lorin Farmer directs with John Frazier as trumpet soloist. Mayor Colbern will speak briefly. The group originated in the high school auditorium and includes carols from various countries.
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KPRO
J. Lorin Farmer
W. M. Colbern
John Frazier
Barbara Brown
Fire at Jameson Home Causes Minor Damage
Firefighters were summoned to Joy G. Jameson’s home at 157 SB Grand Blvd around 5 P.M. Wednesday. A cooking item on the service porch reddened paint and caused minor damage estimated at twenty five dollars. a girl sustained burns to one hand.
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Jay G. Jameson
SB. Grand Blvd
Debate on Gallup polls and 1944 election outcomes
A critical outlook on the Gallup poll disputes its accuracy after Roosevelt’s 1944 victory. The piece cites Roosevelt's 432 electoral votes and 53.72 percent popular vote, argues polls influence voters and advertising power, and questions metropolitan press influence on elections.
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George Gallup
Literary Digest
Hoover
Groosevelt
Roosevelt
Dewey
Wendell Willkie
Dr. Gallup
Solid South
South
Gallup
John Jones
Mrs America Guides War Time Holiday Spices and Substitutes
War era household advice lists plentiful spices like ginger mace and allspice suitable for holiday pudding. Substitute allspice for scarce cinammon nutmeg or cloves, note pepper and cinnamon remain tight until Japan war ends. Tips include using dark brown molasses to save sugar and serving fruit spreads like marmalade and jams with pancakes waffles and toast.
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Aod
Grar Mared
Butter Buying by Army Halting
Army butter procurement has stopped but overall impact remains limited as US output lag persists. Nine months into 1944 show production behind 1943 by about 165 million pounds with a potential larger deficit looming.
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United States
Procery
Permanent Lake at Prado Basin Not Opposed
Henry Stiles cites a Los Angeles paper noting water engineers have no objection to a permanent Prado Basin lake. The War Department discusses a 15000 acre water surface, 490 foot elevation, and 36 foot depth near Corona, with feasibility and flood control considerations to be studied by local interests and the Orange County Flood Control district.
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Henry Stiles
Los Angeles
San Bernardino Gilley Zones
Prado Bisin
Coron Os
Patman
IS. Wangineers
War Department
Pfipeeron St
Corona
California
Prado Wastin
Prado Basin
Enar Tit Dam
Prado
Orange County Flood Control District
W. Pitioan
Col. Corps of Pingdneers
Lasteiel Tapdneens
First Coast Guard Woman to Sail in September
Mrs. Nadine Hutchinson of Kansas City Mo will become the first Coast Guard woman to receive orders to serve aboard two sections. Coast Guard officials announced she will sail in September allowing women to serve in those two areas.
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Nadine Hutchinson
Coast Guard
Hutchinson
Kansas City
Velez death by own action amid pregnancy rumor
Hollywood actress Velez died today by apparent overdose of sleeping powder leaving a note stating she preferred to die rather than become an unwed mother. The 38 year old star had just weeks earlier announced doubts about her engagement to Parochkt Ramond amid pregnancy reports. Dr Gourson said preliminary tests indicated she was pregnant. Ramond told Beverly Hills police he never knew if she would become a mother.
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Holly Wooppy
Larpe Velez
Parochkt Ramond
Parvold
MD Gourson
Miss Velew
Ramond
Vetus
Beverly Hills Poties
American forces tighten grip on Leyte front as 20,000 press Japanese
In the Ormoc corridor American troops from the 77th and 82nd divisions push north and west toward Japanese positions on Leyte Island. MacArthur reports continued pressure with little air assault. Japanese defenders retreat along steep terrain. Bombers raid shipping and airfields in Mindanao, Mindoro, and surrounding areas as ground toll and coastal operations continue.
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Allimo
Philippines
77Th
Ormoc
Leyte
82Nd
Jesshan
Iron Hills
Thh
Douglas MacArthur
Sturday
Manta
Cavite
Sinidne
Mindoro
Mindanag
Sanda Jonny
Borneo
Christmas toys and a town's strange drama in Corona
A reflective Christmas tale recounts toy gifts and a growing mess of mislaid items. The author notes dolls with fading hair and worn makeup while recalling a past event in Corona involving a local official and the town debate over decorations and households.
Yanks Push Toward Coloane Front in Roer River Sector
Allied forces pressed toward Coloane amid a Monschau forest offensive. Lt General Courtney Hodges and the Ninth Army broke German resistance along the Roer west bank from Tinnich to Mariaweiler as winter weather and heavy fortifications tested troops.
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Paris UY
Fooren
Astricus
Dolores Plain
Courtney WY
Mongsehait
Monschau Forest
United Press
Jack Frankish
First Army
Hodges
Ninth Army
Roer
Tinnich
Mariaweiler
Dig
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Ontario
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Calipatria
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Kern River and
Taft Chambers of Commerce
Kern County Chamber
J. N. Carpenter
San Francisco
War Services Publicity and Recreation
California State Chamber of Commerce
Imperial County
Texas Oil Company
Saltville
Brawley
Amerada Oil Company
San Diego County
P. Cc. Zaun
American Legion
Boosters Club
Home Gardens
Dale Price
Wayne Jackson
William Cox
Mr. McKenney
den Mothers
Ben Margraves
Woman’s Clubhouse
Woman's Clubhouse
Collier's Barber Shop
Rotary Club
Health Champ
Elizabeth Ann Laughner
Leetonia
Chicago
Miss Laughner
Wittenberg College
U.S. Treasury
Sina
Joy G. Jameson
Raymond Maley
Col McCcormick
Chicago Tribune
Velez
Lupe
Tighten Tran
Leyte Island
Eoen Sks
Department of Motor
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Cganeht
Thristopher Dineos
Santa Monica
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Toney
Honey
Marcia
Mercia
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Devon
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Pin
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