Walter Setterstroms win Corona Christmas display sweepstakes
The Walter Setterstrom family at 19950 Washington El Cerrito won Corona Chamber of Commerce Christmas decorations sweepstakes for a second year in a new location. Their front lawn features illuminated figures and scenes crafted by Mr. and Mrs. Setterstrom and eight of their 11 children. Judges praised the display as the best since 1952.
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Corona Chamber of Commerce
Walter Setterstrom
el Cerrito
Washington
Setterstrom
Ken Whitcomb
Marjorie Freeman
el Cerrito Hills
Front Lawn
Chamber of Commerce
Mrs
Yard Floods Prompt Angry Protest At City Council
Flooding in a southern Corona yard spurred a tense council meeting as seven property owners led by Paul Walters pressed for immediate flood controls. City leaders cited the master plan for flood control and promised limited action until the plan's full implementation.
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Itate
Corona
Paul Walters
East Hacienda
Walters
City council debates site for new library building
Councilman James Rust urges a meeting with the library board to pick a site in the urban renewal zone to bolster a library bond while Mayor Parker and other members push for the board to finalize its choice. The exchange tests control over site selection amid broader flood debris cleanup controversy.
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James Rust
Library Board
Rena Parker
Rust
Bill Smith
Parker
Norco Citizens Debate Shopping With Their Spouses
A local roundtable collects opinions from residents Carl Ruona Jack Lea Ray Dohn Joe Bean and H S Thompson on shopping with their wives. Mixed views emerge with praise for bargains and complaints about delays or conflicts over purchases.
Irony marks double fatal in Riverside
Riverside police report a retired railroad conductor Lloyd R. Smith and his wife Dolo res were killed when their sedan driven to beat an approaching eastbound train entered the crossing just as a westbound train moved through The couple failed to clear the crossing and were struck in a fatal crash at Iowa Street yielding two deaths and a tragic irony of attempting to outpace trains.
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Smith
Dolores
Iowa Street
Deepen De A. Paper Serves Western Riverside County
The Deepen De A. newspaper serves western Riverside County with local news and community notices. It offers coverage of city events, school happenings, and regional developments for residents.
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Deepen DE A
Riverside County
Norco land fragment owner mystery at council session
Norco officials discussed a long hidden land dispute tied to a 25 foot dedication along Lampton Lane from Hamner to the Naval Ordnance Laboratories. City Attorney Jim Jenkins said title issues stem from a former corporation holding and unresolved heirs could clear the path. investigation continues.
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Norco
Lampton Lane
Hamner West
Naval Ordnance Laboratories
Jim Jenkins
Palmist seeks lower business license fee in Corona
Corona palmist Mrs Louise Yeark asked the city council to reduce her $200 monthly business license. She said her earnings have fallen to $2 to $3 daily and she struggles to pay. She cited her children's schooling and language limits as reasons for relief. Mayor Parker asked for further study and city manager Wilson to investigate.
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Corona
Rena Parker
Glenwood Wilson
Nuclear test rocks area near Las Vegas and desert town
The United States conducted an underground thermonuclear blast near Pahute Mesa Nevada with an estimated one million ton TNT yield. The explosion shook Las Vegas gambling resorts about 100 miles away and rattled a nearby desert town near ground zero.
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Pahute Mesa
Nev
United States
Las Vegas
Ground Zero
Gunmen Hold Up Service Station Near Colorado Springs
An attendant, Alfred Bodbaine, was robbed by two gunmen wearing stocking masks who fled with 600 dollars. He did not call police and instead ran to Colorado state patrol headquarters.
Set terstroms win again with elaborate Christmas lawn display
The Walter Setterstrom family of El Cerrito wins the 1966 Chamber of Commerce Christmas sweepstakes with an extensive front lawn and house display. Eight children assisted in building painting and placement including a Santa express church scene and a large visitors book. Electric bill expected around 200 dollars and a full front yard outline of candles guides visitors to 19950 Washington.
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Bonnie
Connie
Timmy
Steerstrom
Setterstrom
Washington
Highway 71
el Cerrito Road
Marilyn Drive
el Cerrito
Marilyn
Weather Outlook With Mild Cooling This Week
Mostly sunny with high clouds on Wednesday. Cooler afternoons. lows tonight 36 to 58. Today’s noon temp 62 after a low of 37 overnight. Yesterday’s high reached 77.
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