Riverside County D A Backs Court Consolidation Plan
Albert Ford district attorney of Riverside County praised a grand jury plan to consolidate the nineteen judicial townships into seven districts. He argued it would boost efficiency, attract better men, and reduce duplication while costs fall. He noted outdated gunship divisions and the need for trained magistrates versed in criminal procedure. (Continued on Last Page)
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Albert Ford
Riverside County
Hly
Juste Court Committee
Ford
Ian
Justice Court
Well Driller Killed in Riverside Fatal Accident
Harry Scott twenty nine of Perris died after heavy well drilling tools fell on him at a work site near Nuevo. An inquest in Elsinore will determine the cause of death. Scott died at his Perris home after being moved there with serious injuries. He leaves a wife and two children.
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Riverside
Harry Scott
Perris
Nuevo
Elsinore
Scott
Pow Wow Field Events Set At Coachella Saturday
Time at pow wow for county Boy Scout troops highlights a big day of field events in Coachella sponsored by the Twenty-Thirty service club of Riverside. The affair begins at ten o'clock in the morning and runs through most of the day.
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Coachella
Riverside
Christmas baskets coordinated through chamber of commerce
The chamber acts as a clearing house for Christmas charity and basket distribution. Civic groups and individuals should review the on file list to avoid overlap and disappointment, enabling more baskets to reach needy families, including a large thirteen member household with several young children.
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Chamber of Commerce
Roscoe Johnson Reappointed Postmaster of Corona
Roscoe J. Johnson received a telegram from Sen. Samuel Shortridge confirming his appointment as Corona postmaster for another four-year term. Johnson completes his first term and will continue in the same capacity for four more years.
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Roscoe J. Johnson
Samuel Shortridge
Washington
United States Senate
Corona
Mr. Johnson
Books gifted to Riverside library from Dr James Sears Waterman
Riverside marks a memorial for the late Mrs J. Waterman as 1500 to 1800 books arrive from the Waterman collection in Brooklyn. The gifts include standard sets and many individual volumes for the city library.
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Riverside
J. 5. Waterman
City Library
James Sears Waterman
Brooklyn
New York
Citrus Market Fair Shows Mixed Orange and Lemon Trading
California oranges were spotty with a mild uptick at eastern and midwest auctions. Lemons stayed steady to lower. Corona district shipments posted New York prices for Tartan, Kittie and Maduro lemons and grove Standard lemons, while Chicago shows lower Consul navels and higher Diplomat lemons among other prices.
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California
New York
Tartan
Sunkist
Kittie Q
Maduro
Grove Q
Chicago
Cdco
Consul Cdco
Carrier Contest Nearing Finish
The Daily Independent announces the annual carrier boys contest will conclude Saturday evening. Boys must submit new or renewed subscriptions by six o'clock today. The race is one of the closest in Independent history as patrons aid the effort and the boys push to beat the band.
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Carrier Boys
Daily Independent
Christmas Gifts From Gorona Flood Corona Post Office
The Corona post office handles busier outgoing mail with added facilities in the former Clark's Toggery space. Postmaster Roscoe J. Johnson says outgoing mail is slightly lighter than last season, with last night dispatches sending large sacks east for timely Christmas delivery. Incoming mail from the East brings gifts, and the extra room improves sorting and mailing for local patrons.
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Corona
Uncle Sam
Roscoe J. Johnson
Postoffice
Clark’s
Toggery
Shipping Regularly at Orange Heights Packing Plant
E F Damon manager reports moving about twenty cars of citrus since the season began November 11. Homer brand lemons trade around 12.00 per box in Chicago early this week. Navels of good quality and even size are now being packed along with the new lemon crop.
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E. F. Damon
Orange Heights
Homer
Chicago
Candidate Judge H K Stahl Confirms Reelection Bid
Judge H K Stahl acknowledges the Independent editorial noting he would run again and confirms he is in the race for reelection.
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H. K. Stahl
Independent
Help Wanted as Carrier Boy Seeks Subscription Support
A plea from The Independent invites readers to become a carrier boy to help grow circulation. The notice emphasizes local service, steady route work, and earning potential through subscriptions.
Ballots Cast In Corona Chamber Chief Election
Primary week in Corona sees ten nominees for five director seats in the Corona Chamber of Commerce. Ballots are in at the chamber headquarters under Jock in the new theatre building. Secretary Burch reports nearly fifty ballots cast by noon. After directors are chosen, officers for the year will be elected.
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Corona
Chamber of Commerce
Jock
Chamber
Burch
Workman Hurt at Corona Box Factory
Dof Truesdale received a deep gash on the top of his head Wednesday while at work in the Corona Box Factory. He attempted to pass through an opening in a large galvanized iron item and was struck by a raised edge.
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Dof Truesdale
Corona
Christmas Message Sent To California World War Veterans
The American Legion state headquarters dispatched a Christmas message to 365 posts across California for distribution to ex-service members in all counties. Signed by State Commander Clarefice L. Kincaid and State Adjutant James K. Isk, the message entitled To Promote Peace and Good Will on Earth calls for faith, charity, and service to the nation and to those in hospitals.
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California
The
American Legion
Clarefice L. Kincaid
James K. #isk
Corona
Legion
Mutual Orange Distributors oppose citrus merger
C P Earley, general manager of Mutual Orange Distributors, says no benefit to citrus industry from merging with California Fruit Growers exchange. He cites foreign market success and higher grower prices abroad, notes the exchange lost about 20 000 on foreign sales, and urges continued independent work to support growers, shippers, jobbers, retailers, and consumers.
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Redlands
C. P. Earley
Mutual Orange Distributors
E. G. Dezell
California Fruit Grower's Exchange
Mutual Orange Distibutors
Dezell
Nor incomplete clipping hints at market and stock reactions
Fragmentary Detroit Free Press notes sleepless Wall Street operators amid uncertain prospects for Skirta and other bets. The text remains unreadable and provides no clear events or outcomes.
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Detroit
Wall Street
Purdue President Speaks on Educational Prophesies at Riverside Meet
Dr Edward C Elliott president of Purdue University closed a three day Riverside county teachers institute session at Central Junior high school with a talk on Educational Prophesies He urged teachers to share prophesies of education including physical and mental training work and common legalities of life He called for reducing textbook load and reemphasizing the three Rs The audience cut short by holiday travel in afternoon session.
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Riverside
Edward C. Elliott
Purdue University
Riverside County Teachers Institute
Central Junior High School
Elliott
Norman Spohr
Junior College
Dr. Elliott
Institute
New Dates Named for Examination of Auto Drivers
Captain R Le King head of Riverside division of the California highway patrol announced Corona headquarters will open Tuesday afternoons from one to four for operator tests and questions on new motor vehicle laws. Corona dates shift from Wednesday to Tuesday due to one officer short. King named head of Riverside county division succeeding Lyle Laward who becomes district inspector.
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R. le. King
Riverside
California Highway Patrol
Corona
City Hall
King
Riverside County Division
Lyle Laward
Notable Guests at Hotel Kinney Today
Guests at the Hotel Kinney included Thomas J. Lester, L. W. Baylor, James Roach, Seinebaugh, Mrs. M. Austin, all of Los Angeles.
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Hotel Kinney
Thomas J. Lester
L. W. Baylor
James Roach
Seinebaugh
M. Austin
Los Angeles
Faith in Santa Claus Endures From J A Cubley Inspections
J A Cubley, building inspector, says he still believes in Santa Claus. He notes the sleigh load may be lighter some years but Santa never misses.
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J. A. Cubley
Santa Claus
Banks Deck The Lobby With Fashionable Christmas Decor
First National and Citizens banks showcase stylish lobby decorations and early sighted Christmas trees.
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First National
Citizens Banks
Spend your money where you earn it Buy in Corona
Local shoppers are urged to spend money where incomes are earned guiding readers to support Corona businesses and economy amid recent price shifts and consumer trends.
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Corona
Citizens to push for new federal post office building
The chamber of commerce calls a 4 PM meeting of Corona citizens to back Uncle Sam in securing a federal post office building. News says the House passed the appropriation bill. Senate action expected. A petition to government authorities will likely be drafted to express the city’s appreciation and pledge cooperation.
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Chamber of Commerce
Uncle Sam
Chamber
Washington
Corona
House of Representatives
Senate
West Point Cadets Visit Riverside After Stanford Game
Two hundred West Point cadets will visit Riverside on December 30 after the Stanford Army game in Palo Alto. They will attend a luncheon at March Field and receive other courtesies during their stay in the county.
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Riverside
West Point
Stanford
Palo Alto
March Field
Motorists called to court over headlight glare
Seventy motorists cited in Corona justice court after a Riverside county traffic patrol inspection found excessive glare or dim headlights. Most drivers were fined five dollars suspended on proof of proper headlight adjustment. some cases carried a one dollar fine.
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Corona Justice Court
Riverside County
State Highway Patrol
Riverside City
Johnson Fined 250 In Liquor Transport Case
Judge H K Stahl sentenced Robert Johnson after a jury verdict to pay 250 dollars or serve ninety days for transportation of intoxicating liquor. The court suspended 100 dollars of the fine for good cause. Johnson plans to appeal. the case has lingered in local courts since November.
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H.K. Stahl
Robert Johnson
Johnson
Shriners greet chief on Friday in Riverside
Shriners from across the citrus belt plan a Friday dinner in Riverside at the Mission Inn honoring Imperial Potentate Youngworth of Los Angeles, head of 600000 Shriners in the United States and Cain. Corona Shriners are among attendees.
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Shriners
Citrus Belt
Riverside
Imperial Potentate Youngworth
Los Angeles
United States
Cain
Corona Shriners
Mission Inn
Egg price report from Los Angeles market
Closing price quotations in the Los Angeles wholesale produce market show eggs at extras 43 cents, fresh firsts 40 cents, medium and smalls 34 to 34 1/2 cents. Wholesale butter is 42 1/2 cents, retail 44 to 48 cents. Retail trade adds 3 to 5 cents per dozen.
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Los Angeles
Patrol records December accidents in Ole County
Captain Raymond Wing of the state motor patrol reports eleven traffic accidents in Ole County for December. Seventeen people were injured and two were killed in the incidents.
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Raymond Wing
State Motor Patrol
Ole County
California Near Top Of Auto List
California's automobile registration topped 2,000,000 with passenger cars nearly matching New York. On November 30, 1929, California reported 2,015,418 motor vehicles, up 184,813 from 1928, while New York listed 1,872,677 passenger cars. Meek notes year by year gains across periods.
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Sacramento
California
New York
B.B. Meek
Meek
Quarantine Policy Attacked by Florida Importers
State officials report a Florida led push by importers of foreign fruits to weaken quarantine barriers. G H Heckey cites a Stanford entomology professor Ferrig as author of a widely circulated anti quarantine article. Hecker presents letters from Stanford officials denying university sanction.
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G. H. Heckey
Slecke
GC. F. Ferrig
Stanford University
Florida
Ries
Hecke
Robert B. Swain
Ferris
Univers
R. W. Donne
Sity. Ferris
Stanford
Hecker
Riverside Patrol Campaign Protects Pedestrians Across Crossings
Captain R Lining of the Riverside division of the California highway patrol says orders from headquarters drive a campaign to protect pedestrians at street crossings in cities, chiefly Riverside.
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R. Lining
Riverside
California Highway — Patrol
Auto license plate rush hits Cordua motorists
An auto club rep distributed license plates at the chamber of commerce as the annual plate season peaks. Local club reps assisted patrons while the deadline to affix plates remains January 16, with K Del Rio of Palm being noted in county peace efforts.
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Cordua
Auto Club
Chamber of Coms
Merce
K. del Rio
Riverside principal Blythe dies after illness
Riverside reports the death of Blythe, longtime principal and former grammar school head, after a month of illness. He served the Riverside area for fifty four years and was a prominent figure in local education and the community.
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Riverside
Blythe
Stitute
Wit School
Ps Ithagonic Lodge
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Postminster
Shortridge
Gorona
Workman
Star of Charity
Temple of Mankind
Ingitrusmerger
Gollege
Meggage Institute
Lagt
Corona Visitors
Judge Stahl
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