20 Dec 1934
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Newspaper
Corona Daily Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1934
Page
1
The piece recounts mailroom lore about letters to Santa Claus and the postmaster’s doubt about modern credulity. It reprints Francis P. Church’s famous 1897 NY Sun reply to Virginia O’Hanlon affirming Santa’s existence and the enduring magic of childhood faith.
Community researchers and officials discuss an insect control program amid questions about efficacy and safety. Residents seek clear data on environmental impact and potential costs as plans move to a public meeting.
Riverside County hears critique of recently enacted form laws that shift pleas to justice courts and allow comments on evidence in jury trials. District Attorney Earl Redwine warns the changes may enable hardened criminals to evade punishment by manipulating the habitual criminal statutes.
Berlyn Brockman of this city sails from San Diego harbor in the 45 foot yacht La Volpe with two companions on a voyage to the Panama Canal then up the Atlantic coast to New York City. The yacht carries provisions for 130 days. William F. Remington of New York owns the boat and Paul Cheater son of 3 Beach Chester the London novelist joins the cruise. The first stop will be Acapulco.
Governor Frank F. Merriam urged unity with California farms at the California Fruit Growers and Farmers convention banquet in Riverside. Assemblyman John P. Phillips served as toastmaster as about 200 guests enjoyed Spanish music and citrus themed decor during the 67th session finale.
Captain and Mrs. F. J. Hobbs hosted a Sunday turkey dinner on Seventh Street to honor their twentieth wedding anniversary. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Tainter, Mrs. Pearl Hargis, Mr. and Mrs. M. Murphy of Los Angeles, and Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Wuertemberg of Palms. The gathering featured conversation and cards. Captain Hobbs then accompanied the Los Angeles guests home and attended the Arlington Lodge instillation.
A strong Atlantic gale moved inland sweeping into Chicago and the Middle West. Traffic was tied up as the storm broadens across eastern states with temperatures expected to drop and freezing conditions forecast for tonight. No snow reported in the east yet, but the gale is expected to blanket central and eastern states before Christmas.
Coast Guard cutter Champlain rushes to aid a steamer reported in distress off Fire Island. The ship lacks a rudder and cannot steer using its machinery with forty men aboard. Two other ships have sunk this week amid a great storm as smaller vessels head to Atlantic ports.
Five armed men led by Herbert May robbed the Philadelphia Electric paymaster of $28,000 then fled in a high powered car. A warning shot was fired to force the assistant to surrender the cash.
A delegation of American Conference of Mayors officers met with Federal Relief Administrator Harry Hopkins to condemn the dole system as unworkable and pressed for job projects over cash grants. They urged closer federal municipal cooperation in relief efforts and programs.
Britain launches a major campaign to establish a regular trans Atlantic air service with emphasis on early cooperation with U S interests. Officials promise a faster route and new aviation ties between London and North American cities.
Tomorrow at Corona theatre the children of Corona present a free Christmas program starting at 2 PM featuring over 125 grammar and junior high singers, high school choirs, and an art exhibit. Vestments and tableaux will decorate the stage while Miss Mary Brown and staff direct the festive carols and solos.
County and city officials condemned the state board of equalization for returning liquor license powers to police and sheriffs while maintaining board control over licensing. Sheriff Carl Rayburn and Riverside Chief H B Heaston warned the move leaves local enforcement hampered, since licenses determine penalties and are often ignored by the state board. They urged granting local authorities full licensure authority to truly punish violators.
Paul S. Armstrong of the California Fruit Growers Exchange said total winter orange and grapefruit supplies from California and Florida may stay equal to or exceed normal despite Florida freezes. He cited Florida orange losses of 25 to 35 percent and tangerine losses of 75 percent, with grapefruit down 15 to 20 percent, noting weather after the freeze could alter actual shipments and fruit remaining for market.
W. F. Bildridge of Eastvale spoke for the California Farm Bureau Federation at the California Fruit Growers and Farmers convention held at the Mission Inn. He filled in for R. W. Blackburn, president, who is in Washington, D. C. Eldridge cited federation resolutions urging farmers to take action for their own salvation amid challenging agricultural times.
More than 700 dolls and toys have been repaired for distribution to children in need by the P T A Toy Shop under Mrs Harry Johnson. In its third year the project sends toys to Baptist Mission Settlement House Riverside County Hospital and local families. An average of one large toy per child or several smaller toys will be given.
Dr Wallace A Williams vicar of St Johns Episcopal church announces a special service at 10 oclock tomorrow morning with Holy Communion in honor of S J Thomas Day.
The Corona Garden club announces temporary officers led by George Stanley president pro tem. Regular meetings begin January 21 with a future session time and place to be announced. The 25 cent annual membership supports lectures, exhibits, and home gardening activities.
The Settlement House board finalized plans for the annual children's Christmas party to be held Saturday at 2 PM. Gifts include fruit and toys with walnuts apples and candy donated by local supporters.
After touring March Field the three Southern California representatives pledged to push funding in the next congress to acquire a 110 mile square target range near Muroc Dry Lake for Army gunnery and related services. They criticized the lack of a local range forcing practice over the ocean and described the Navy coordination needed for other sea based gunnery.
Twenty nine boys and 18 girls welcomed Santa Claus at the Lions second annual Christmas party in Idyllwild. He arrived by chimney and distributed presents candy nuts and an orange. Leonard Schmidt was elected to lead the club in 1935 with Warren Ashleigh as first vice president and Dick on the board.
A group of Riverside county Boy Scouts depart Camp Evans en route to Boulder dam for an educational tour. A. A. Allen and H. A. Saunders of Coachella lead the group with Supt Frank T. Crowe of Six Companies hosting and guiding Friday's activities.
A fragment notes a possible postal service operating between Ailsa Craig lighthouse and the British mainland, described as a unique or experimental route. The text hints at a conceivably lone, unconventional mail link, with details sparse and uncertain.
Reports from auction centers indicate California fruits and lemons sold with renewed ease. Quoted lemon prices include Corona varieties at 4.70 to 4.85 per box, with Corona Beauty Reds at 3.45 and Orchard Run Maduro at 3.60.
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