Grand Sweepstakes Award Planned by Home Decorations Committee
Corona area hosts its Home Christmas Decorations contest on December 25 with a Grand Sweepstakes Trophy for the first time in years. Kenneth Whitcomb chairs the judging, with about 30 judges evaluating eight sections from Corona proper to Coronita and Home Gardens. Trophies cover windows to yards. entries from far locations may leave names at Television Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Decorations Committee
Corona Area
Kenneth Whitcomb
Corona
Coronita
Home Gardens
Corona Chamber of Commerce
Civic Garden Club
Whitcomb
Television Center
Chamber Dinner to Install New Officers at Naval Lab
The Corona Chamber of Commerce banquet on January 10 at the Naval Ordnance Laboratory Service Club will install new officers and honor a Citizen of the Year. Harry Cole chairs the event. Terry Ware becomes president, with David Jameson and Jerry Smith in key posts. New directors include Homer Vasels Dan Burkhart L. W. Armstrong Herbert Garton and Orton Schafer Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Service Club
Naval Ordnance Laboratory
Chamber
Harry Cole
Highway Dept to Sell Three Houses at Public Auction
California Division of Highways to auction three frame stucco houses from highway right of way. Bids start at 750 for 213 Ramona Ave and 400 for 110 N Cota St and 114 N Cota St with deposits of 400 or 500. Auctions set for Dec 23 at 10:00 a.m.. two occupied, tenants not disturbed. inspection arranged. deposits due at bid close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of California
Division of Highways
Ramona Ave
N. Cota Street
Loading Spate Extended for Jr High Pupils
Corona Junior High gains a half block extension to the one space loading zone on Main Street. Principal Richard Becker requested the change after a police traffic survey found congestion from parent drop offs and pickups. Police Chief Joseph Lowery supported the measure, and teachers were directed to park farther from the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corona Junior High
Richard Becker
Becker
Main
Joseph Lowery
Aliens Must Report During January 1959
The Commissioner reminds noncitizens to file a January address report with INS. Most aliens must report unless in diplomatic status or admitted as temporary agricultural workers. Violations may bring penalties. New address report cards will be available at local post offices starting January 1, 1959.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization
Richard C. Hoy
United States Immigration and Naturalization Service
United States
Infant daughter of Charles Carters dies at birth
Virgie Ann Carter infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Carter died at birth Friday night at Corona Hospital. Survived by parents a sister and two brothers Carla Ann Charles Ryan and Christopher Cory. Private graveside services held yesterday at Crestlawn Memorial Park by Rev Nicholas Kouletsis St John s Episcopal Church. Brown and Grimes Funeral Home arranged burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgie Ann Carter
Charles Carter
Corona Hospital
Carla
Ann
Charles Ryan
Christopher Cory
Crestlawn Memorial Park
Nicholas Kouletsis
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Brown
Building permits issued for repairs and business signs
A residential repair permit was issued to Ralph Anderson at 1027 W Seventh St for 126 dollars. Another residential repair permit went to Harry Todd at 3052 E Grand Blvd for 100 dollars. A commercial patio permit was issued to Mrs. LeFevre Travel Base Motel at 1071 W Sixth St for 440 dollars. A residential repair permit was issued to W McCoy at 523 Crawford St for 400 dollars. A commercial sign permit was issued to Barto's Washer Shop at 614 Ramona Ave for 250 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Anderson
Seventh St
Harry Todd
E. Grand Blvd
Mrs. LeFevre
W. Sixth. St
W. McCoy
Crawford St
Realtors Choose Berry to Head Corona Board
Don Berry was unanimously elected president of the Corona Board of Realtors at the annual meeting at Lindy's and will assume office January 1. Bill Haile was elected vice president and Howard Blakeley secretary treasurer. Directors elected were Robert L. Mayfield and Ben Sampselle. An installation dinner is planned for January 6 with committee members named. Ed Hicks received honorary membership as he retires from the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Berry
Corona Board of Realtors
Lindy’s
Ben Sampselle
Berry
Bill Haile
Haile
West
6Th ‘St
Howard Blakeley
Ed Hicks
Hicks
Robert L. Mayfield
Corona
Columbus
Kans
Navy
Howard, Blakeley
New Mexico
Roscoe . Lowell
California 17 year old arrests reach 35 percent
Sacramento reports that the California Youth Authority found about one quarter of 17 year old boys were arrested in 1957. Director Heman G. Stark notes repeats likely make 20 to 35 percent of arrests and cites Riverside and San Bernardino Counties at readings up to 50 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
UPI
California
California Youth Authority
CYA
Heman G. Stark
Billing Change Eases Licensing Department Bookkeeping
The council amended the business license ordinance to shift billing from daily to monthly. Annual licenses will renew on the first day of the thirteenth month after issuance, with quarterly licenses due on the first day of the fourth month, improving efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie Dober
Vivian Tomer
John Ganahl
Plumbing permits issued to several residents
Plumbing permits were issued to Harry Todd of 1052 E Grand Blvd Murrill Finnerty of 115 E Francis St and Eleanor Ryan of 830 Alta Vista and Clem Hercer of Sierra Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Todd
E. Grand Blvd
Murrill Finnerty
E. Francis St
Eleanor Ryan
Alta Vista
Clem Hercer
Sierra Ave
Electrical Permits Issued For Temporary Pole And Two Homes
An electrical permit was issued to National Trailer Co Inc at 1326 Railroad St for a temporary pole. Additional permits were issued to Alex Sandoval at 145 N Merrill Place and Ray Delgadillo at 830 Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Trailer Co., Inc
Railroad St
Alex Sandoval
N. Merrill Place
Ray Delgadillo
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Pines
North Main
Grand Boulevard
Claudia
Naval Lab
Highway Dept
Rae Sri
Calif
Jack
Justin Hammond
Harry Sothcott
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Norco
Mall
Charles Carters
Rona Appliance
Magnavox
T.V
East 7Th St
Realtors
Corona Board
Dad
Brother
Mom
Barcelona
Matchabellis Black Watch
Kings Men
Max Factor Top Brass
Tussy Revlon
Simonettas
Incanto
Prince Matchabelli
Midnight
Tussy Houbigants
Chantilly de Heriot Florals
Colonial Dames Tra-La Lentherie Shulton
Coty Max Factor
Revlon
Paris
Little Lady
Tussy
Savers Drug Store
Joyce
Enid's
Yvonne
Audine
Enid
Ayal
DrOolith
Madin
Mis
Berkline
Mass
Duran
Nevamar Desk
West Sixth St
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