17 Dec 1936
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Newspaper
Corona Daily Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1936
Page
1
A local cartoonish recounting frames Courtney Payne as the boy who bit a fox terrier during a neighborly play session in Pikeville Kentucky. The piece blends humor with society commentary on international conflicts and cultural quirks as it teases ongoing features.
John D. M. Hamilton won a vote of confidence to remain national chairman of the Republican Party. Representative Hamilton Fish of New York attacked him, demanding new leadership, full reorganization, and liberalization, and urged acceptance of Hamilton's resignation.
The public is invited to the annual Christmas program by the high school music department in the high school auditorium on Sunday afternoon December 18 at 2 20. Miss Mary Brown directs a glee club and choir, with Victor Hoffert performing and brass quintet from RE A Franklin. Visualizations by Miss Mary Healy and Miss Lucy McDougald accompany the music with costumes staging and lighting in preparation.
Six airplanes searched southward from Salt Lake City in what was hoped to be the final phase of a three-day effort to locate a Western Air Express airliner believed to have crashed with three crew members and four passengers aboard. Clearing skies improved visibility.
Army engineers propose a 274000 project to improve San Francisco harbor with 12000 yearly maintenance funds. The upgrade will enhance harbor and channel for clipper planes and general seaplanes. Pope Prus XI to speak on Christmas Eve at Vatican City reviewing world events.
Edith Maxwell was found guilty of second degree murder after a two trial, with a jury deliberation of one hour and 55 minutes. The verdict recommended 15 to 20 years in prison, while her first trial carried a 25 year sentence. The case involved the death of her father from a head beating with a slipper during a quarrel.
President Roosevelt personally studies the strike situation as a rift between the labor and commerce departments over strike procedures sparks concern in Washington.
Dr W B Munro will headline a public World Affairs Institute session at the Mission Inn Music Room at 8 pm with Dr Robert D Calkins and Gustav Riedlin presenting on international relations and finance Local and national leaders debated Pacific region issues in a morning session with Pomona College President Charles K Edmunds and other scholars offering views on China Korea and U S policy
Wall was jailed for further questioning by Los Angeles police over ties to two men wanted for a holdup and assault in Long Beach. The suspects, Airfield Starnes and Merrill Vinnede, were linked to a running gun battle. a high powered rifle and numerous shells were recovered as the investigation widens across Long Beach, Los Angeles, Orange County, and Corona.
Edward Duke of Windsor will don the red suit and white beard to portray Santa Claus for the children of Finzesfeld in an annual Christmas festivity. The event is expected to draw a full attendance according to officials.
Mrs. Clarence Walker, rehabilitation chairman of the Reveille Unit, American Legion Auxiliary, prepares Christmas boxes for gifts at Sawtelle and San Fernando hospitals. Donations must reach Mrs. Walker at 6th Street West, near Deca, by Saturday.
In London today Sir Samuel Hoare announced Britain has developed a 14-inch naval gun to arm two 85,000-ton battleships and five cruisers to be spared from scrapping. The weapon fires shells weighing 2010 pounds at three rounds every two minutes, with one shot every 40 seconds, signaling stronger defenses against potential attacks.
Invitations are issued for Temescal Toodge No. 314 A M to install officers December 23 at the Masonic Hall. Worshipful Stanley Chapman of Fullerton will serve as master of ceremonies with Oakley Morton as deputy grand commander. Loranger becomes Worshipful Master for the Corona lodge and Snedecor will present to retiring Master Avery Brive.
Captain J Raymond Wing announced two new patrolmen for the California Motor Patrol based in Riverside. Ralph T Bent and Col Burris, San Diego residents, completed training in Sacramento and will operate from Riverside headquarters. An extra petrol car with patrol units has been assigned to cover overside counts.
Washington news: Senator Blarkson and President Roosevelt discuss tax policy after a conference. They argue taxes should be studied for elimination of nuisance levies while aiming for a balanced budget by 1938. Harrison and Representative Doughton join the lay program talks.
London report details the legal name Painless Parker, used by a Californian dentist practicing in London. The Privy Council Judicial Committee heard the appeal as his counsel explained the name was legally acquired by Parker during a period when dental advertising was barred.
The missing Western Air Express transport ship fate draws special interest from Crest and Mrs. Rouby Sullivant as the wife of pilot S. J. Sampson, a lifelong friend of hers, with Mr Sampson also connected to the Sullivants.
About 3 acres in Corona district, comprising north half of lot X and all of block 34 South Riverside, transferred to Marion Featherston from the Briggs and Cluff estates and others for around 19500 dollars. Roughly 20 acres in Orange Heights between Corona and Norco sold by M. N. Bell to Norman S. Matthews for 7000 dollars.
George Stanley was selected to lead the Lions as president replacing Jim Jemersall. Mannis Dicks became vice president and Gerald Price secretary. Four directors will be elected at the December 31 meeting. Members planned Christmas programs and a fund drive, plus a joint Rotary dinner inviting local children.
United States Steel Corp stock climbs toward 80 a share in New York markets amid light volume and a volatile year end tone. Steel common leads turnover as investors adjust positions and seek blue chip exposure in a cautious session.
Forecasters predict fair conditions in Southern California tonight and Friday. The east portion will be colder with moderate northerly winds.
Twenty six cars of Navels and 12 cars of lemons were sold. Navel market higher on 4 cents, slightly lower in spots for balance. Lemon market steady on poor stock, lower on poor stock. Price ranges Navels 2.80 to 3.85 dollars, lemons 3.15 to 4.90 dollars.
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