Riverside County ventures and local council actions described
Riverside area reports outline plans for a 310000 investment under expansion programs at Cal Aero Academy near Ontario including barracks classrooms and facilities, while San Bernardino County loosens late night dance hours to 2 am after board approval. Also notes a 190000 project for an Orange County joint outfall sewer district and WPA plans, plus population figures for 1940 and local court cases and accidents affecting Newport Heights residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal-Aero
City awards electric light globes contract to Hardware Co
The city awarded the contract for electric light globes to Hardware BO as the only bidder. The deal includes a standard package at 24 percent discount and a broken package at 19 percent discount. City Treasurer E D Hicka granted leave of absence until Jan 1, 1941. Council approved permission for the Business Men's Association to use city hall steps for a children's Christmas party Saturday night from 7 to 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanapel
Brothera
E. D. Hicka
Contested Power Struggle Mentioned in House Debate
Fragments describe a controversy over authority and financial appropriations involving British officials and a figure named Henry Morgenthau. The note hints at attempts to take over power and ongoing investigations with references to the senate and a continuation on another page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Morgenthexy
Antonia
Bey
Former Corona Resident Elizabeth Baird Dies
Former Corona resident Elizabeth Baird died Thursday at 1 15 p m in Santa Monica Hospital. She married Baird in March 1884 in Perris. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 10 a m in the Cover Bell Funeral Home chapel, with American Legion and Eastern Star conduct. Graveside rites at Evergreen Cemetery in Riverside follow. Survived by daughter Mrs Lucille Atkinson of Santa Monica and two sisters Mrs Bosale Notty of Riverside and Mrs Louise Kline of Bilsinore. American Legion auxiliary urged members to attend and proceed to the grave for ritualistic service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Elizabeth Baird
Charles R. Miller
Coons
Santa Monica
May Dain
Congrega' Church
Ag ‘Ona
Baird
Perrig
Chapel of
Cover & Bell Funeral
Eantern’ ‘Star
American ‘Legion
Evergreen Cemetery
Riverside
American Legion
Lucille
Atkinson
Bosale Notty
Louise Kline
Bilsinore
Fred Szabo
Auxilary
William H.jameson Jr
Olson era deposition details political pressure in state relief agency
Legislative inquiry transcripts reveal John R. Richards accusing Alameda leader George Irvine of threats tied to Rubinow testimony. Richards claims Olson administration condoned hiring favorites at SRA under Walter Chambers, while Dr H Dewey Anderson recalls limits on mass personnel purges.
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Los
Sydney
California
Rubinow
Fiding
George Irvine
Alameda County
John R. Richards
Culbert Olson
John Phillips
Banning
Richards
Olson
SRA
Walter Chambers
Car‘gon
Dewey Anderson
Merriam Republicans
Santa Gift Hunt Lights Corona Christmas Night
Merchants wrap up plans for a Santa visit in Corona with a gift hunt. Martin Eilers oversees preparations as storefronts join the program. The event features Christmas music and a walk to City Hall steps at 7 15 p m for the gift hunt and related activities.
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Martin Eilers
Santa Claus
Children of the Corona
Carouge ’Te ‘Stores
Lions to entertain school children at Christmas party
The Lions Club hosts its annual Christmas party for 125 guests tomorrow at noon in the high school cafeteria. Jefferson Lincoln and junior high students will attend with Lions. The program features a puppet show by Lincoln teacher Mrs Elizabeth Johnaga, carols, a solo by J Lorin Farmer, and Santa Claus.
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Lions’ Club
Jefferson
Lincoln
Frank Hi
Bishop Ie
Leallesaree
Hilzabeth Johnaga
Peromagray
J. Lorin Farmer
Santa Claus
Apaeeee
Wilbert. Miller
Jack ‘L. Crandell
A. H. Hanapel
Orville Brooks
Car chase under investigation ties to Fuentes case
Police investigate a car incident last night near Chase Drive involving 21 year old John Fuentes of 33 Vio. Details remain unclear as investigators review the scene and statements.
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Fuentes
Garden club offers varied decorations for Christmas contest
Mrs Henry Hoeger notes door wreaths may be green leafy shapes not just round. Wreaths may be triangular or other forms with colored lights. Garlands around door frames outlined with lights are another option and side pieces of steps can be decorated.
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Henry Hoeger
Garden Club Committee
Mra. Hoeger
Navy Grants 20 Million for Aircraft Plant Expansion
Navy Secretary Franker today announced 20 million dollars in grants to expand aircraft plants. The plan includes a San Diego facility with broader production capabilities and improved materials. A convoy speech highlighted industry support for military aviation and warned against appeasement of adversaries.
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NAVY
Ashington—Secy
Frankergs
San Diego
Christmas session and dither at the American Legion hall
Burs. Hooger succeeds Mrs. John P. Key as president after two terms. George Kennedy named vice president, RB. Briedever treasurer, and Mrs. H L Toolen secretary. Garden club session followed dinner with George C. Werner of Pasadena speaking on vitamin B-1 uses in plant care. Werner showed growth charts and discussed vitamin B-1 as a growth factor, noting it is not a fertilizer and cannot replace fertilizers. He said synthetic production is limited to three companies globally. Continued on Page Two.
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Cristmas
American Legion
Burs. Hooger
John P. Key
George Kennedy
Rb.briedever
Warner
Warner Con
Local Officials Probe Aircraft Industry Subplot
Officials investigate alleged graft and portage schemes tied to aircraft sector. Witnesses from Serans report on root activities influencing업 procurement and regulatory oversight.
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Aston —Ry
Calif
Antone Y
Serans Bne
Draft board 156 to hold physicals for sixty five registrants
Sixty five registrants under draft board 156 will appear for physical examinations Saturday morning at Riverside Community Hospital. Four medical examiners will conduct tests as questionnaires go out to the third ten percent of the draft list.
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Draft Board No
Riverside
F. W. Kuster
Kuster
Jfte
Toog
Rand
Angee
Roy Garton Injured In Fall From Roof At March Field Site
Roy Garton aged 48 of 712 Merrill Street was injured when a loose roof board gave way and he fell from the roof of a building at the new anti aircraft firing center near March Field. He suffered a broken back and several broken ribs, was taken to Riverside Community Hospital for X rays and treatment, and is expected to be in a back cast for four to five months.
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Roy Garton
Merrill Street
March Field
Garton
Riverside Community Hospital
Publisher Attending Welfare Meetings
A readable fragment notes a publisher or person named Birnest LL Peterson Siete attending welfare meetings. The text references state or social welfare topics and a recee meeting, but details and context are unclear.
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Birnest
Peterson
Siete
Recee E
Atate, Social
Riverside jury selection names announced for May term
Judge G R Freeman presides as jurors are drawn for the Riverside Superior Court with more than half named from outside Riverside. The list includes Corona residents Staton Featherston Mrs Frank B Bishop J B Vaile and Mrs George Snidecor along with numerous others from Palm Springs Riverside Murrieta and nearby communities. Jury calls set for Tuesday at 10 a m before Judge Breeman who will preside next year.
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Elec Day
Co+ ‘rona
Staton Featherston
Frank B. Bishop
J. B. Vaile
George Snidecor
Riverside
Breeman
Corona
People
Hirlam Benedict
Palm. Springs
Addie
Higuera
Walter
Lewis
Martin Nelson
Homer
Ta Hagen
Lakeview
Ralph
Keyes
Pak Vernide
Rose A RS
Guenther
Murrieta
Beara Itheus
Gregory
Jeneat
Ji’ Oberschmidt
Bladwine Hunt
Norco Crash Injures Smith-Girl at Seventh and Center
At 2:30 PM a car truck collision at the Seventh and Center streets intersection in Norco injured a local girl named Smith who was a passenger. The truck was driven by Herbert Vansant McFall, an employee of Valley Wholesale Electric Co. of Ontario, and the other vehicle was operated by Salven Garvat of Riverside.
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Sierra Vista Rancho
Sierra Heights
Seventh
Center Streets
Norco
di Pe
George
Garvat
Riverside
Miss Smith
Herbert Vansant McFall
Ee Valley
Whateasle Electric. Co
Ontario
Garrat
Weston
Moval
United Seers Plot Secret Meeting in City Hall
A cryptic note alleges United group holds a secret meeting at City Hall this week. Police urge calm as investigators review security footage and interview witnesses.
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County
Wfelong
San Bernardino County
Board of Supervisors
Orange County
WPA
Los “Anigéles
Sabrent
Se ‘Rowovele
Paim Matriscipal
San‘ Bernardino County
Ceremoniea’ Sondheted
Asational Orange Show
Cecil Smith
Pred Reed
Ita
Newport Heights
Harbor
Ares
Bittith
Egypt
Fuentes Injeae
Pealng
Rae
Tonia
Afurat
Adolf Hitler
Eadee Vedars
Ge Depernent
Fortice
Eave
United
Tates
Bie
Roy
G. R. Freeman
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