Riverside Corona News Summary of 1944 1945 Community Affairs
A Riverside Corona column highlights proposed changes by the California Bar Association to revert to circuit judges, risking sidelining several justices. It notes fundraising by Charles and Lydia Howard for Riverside Red Cross, memories of Blind Boone in 1890s Corona, Saint Nicholas visits to Norco Navy hospital, Paul Zimmerman’s army service, and local figures like C W Harris and Navy Mothers Clubs aiding the Norco hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Bar Association
George E. McCauley
Kalima
Elsinore
Stobbs
Corona
West Riverside
Charles W. Howard
Riversie County Red Cross
Riverside
Blind Boone
Paul Zimmerman
Los Angeles
U. S. Army
Ben Sampselle
Chamber of Commerce
Circle City
C. W. Harris
Arlington teenagers form club called the Arlingteeners
Daily digest notes a new Arlingteeners club in Arlington with Friday school programs. Humorous quips from Homer D. King in Hemet News and local Christmas cheer in Upland as Private Franklin returns home. Orange and Riverside counties face orange production notes and debate over Japanese American reassignments. A Fullerton mother quips to her daughter about kitty discipline in a local column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
Anaheim
Fullerton
Jessie
Kitty
Harry Lee Miller
Grandson of Corona Resident Killed in plane crash
Flight Officer Donald Pipkin 21 of South Gate California died when a B 24 Liberator from Muroc Army Air Field crashed and exploded Friday afternoon 1000 yards below Mount Gleason near Montrose. He was navigator Ned Irvin and Natchel Bird inmates at the County camp saw the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Pipkin
South Gate
Calif
Corona
C. D. McNeil
West 11Th Street
Arthur Webster
East Olive Street
Muroc Army Airfield
Mount Gleason
Montrose
Pipkins
Gertrude Hammond
Grace Huff
Glenwood Pipkin
Phyllis Rupp
Corona High School
Donald
Piplin
Ned Irvin
Natchel Birdsong
Alleged Speeders to Tell Tales to Judge McCauley
Police issued multiple citations for speeding in a 25 mph zone on Corona streets over the weekend. Drivers cited for 50 mph will have a chance to tell their side before Judge George F. McCauley in city court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McCauley
Corona
California
George F. McCauley
Farnham Receives Oak Leaf Cluster for Meritorious Service
Oak Cluster awarded to Jack P L Farnham second lieutenant in the air forces and son of Mr and Mrs Jack M Farnum of North Lincoln Street. Farnham has flown since 1942 as co pilot of the B 17 Inside Curve and previously earned an air medal. He aided bomber missions against Panther tank factories at Kassel Handorf depots and Nurnberg Germany amid severe enemy opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack PL Farnham
Jack M. Farnum
North
Lincoln Street
Messerschmidt
Etngland
Africa
Lemon Products Co
Burnham L. Batson
Manchester
Conn
Farnham
Kassel
Handorf
Nurnbure
Germany
Nimitz Forecasts New All Out Blows Against Japan
Admiral Nimitz promised new and more powerful blows against Japan in 1945 after another air bombardment of Iwo Jima. In a Christmas message to his forces he pledged intensified operations aimed at victory and peace as Pacific fleet units attacked Tokyo Bay defenses. At least three Japanese ships were sunk, with heavy gunfire and a two and a half hour bombardment reported by Tokyo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pharl Harbor
Japan
Nimitz
Iwo
Volcano Islands
Tokyo
Nimitzs
Pacific Fleet
Plan Basketball For Boys During Holiday Period
Rev. Charles French and Rev. Ernest W. Mrankolin of the Recreation Committee invite all city boys to meet at the High School gym tomorrow between 6 and 7 pm. Four grade groups will form and play this week and next. girls may enroll for girls leagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles French
Ernest W. Mrankolin
Recreation Committee
Ministerial Association
Purse Missing After Riverside Driver’s Arrest
Corona police seek Arlyne Lucile Brown whose driver license lists 2261 Eighth St Riverside. Her purse containing valuables was found on a street and turned in to the Corona Police Station after several days of searching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paaina Arlyne Lucile Brown
Corona Police Station
Corona
Arlyne Lucile Brown
Eighth St
Riverside
Ten Holiday Jail Guests Fined In Chief Lowery’s Hotel de Jaile
Police report Christ mas morning arrests as ten jail guests answered roll call. Two men plead guilty to intoxication and two more paid fines of 150 dollars each. Numerous other individuals from Corona Santa Ana and Long Beach faced charges of intoxication disturbing the peace and drunken driving with bail posted or awaiting court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.S. Lowery
Hotel de Jaile
Louise Walker
James Patino
Ernest Rivera
North Main Street
Morgan Ramsey
Noreo
George Monaghan
Los Angeles
Robert G. Whitman
Long Beach
J. Ia. Fowler
Corona
Jesus V. Leon
Justice Court
A. Walker
C. Mckown
West Sixth Street
Jose Carlso
Nationale
Frank Travers
Wayne TL. Morris
Artesia
KK. Healey
Pan Auto
Tr. A. Friarson
George W. McCauley
Hitler Planned Present German Offensive, Hitler Rumors Confirmed
Paris reports that Adolf Hitler personally conceived and planned a major German offensive with Marshal Karl von Ruhnstedt executing it. The operation used a smoke screen of Hitler rumors to mislead the world during doubts over his status. Tommy Harmon expectant Hollywood-wife Elsaye Knox plans a July baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Supreme Headquarters
Adolf Hitler
Hitler
Karl von Ruhnstedt
Elsaye Knox
Tommy Harmon
Lt. Harmon
Opposition to Roosevelt policies and labor reforms in editorial column
A column criticizes Roosevelt era policies including union laws and rent and price controls. It argues for balanced government that protects workers and small businesses, condemns coercive union tactics, and warns against excessive capitalist influence and autocratic trends. The piece urges fair government balancing capitalist and labor interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Petaly
Corfiers
California
Corona
Metropolian
CABOS
Penedadi Bassavine Waryoa
Woometropolitaea
New Thrust Into Philippines After Leyte Victory
General MacArthur announces new American thrusts in the Philippines after Leyte conquest. He says Japanese losses at Leyte were the worst defeat in history and praises the destruction of Yamashita forces. Amphibious landings target Palompou and northwestern Luzon as operations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Philippine Islands
Leyte
Douphis MineArthur
Palompou
MeseArthur
Tomoyuki
Bond Sales Raise 1875 for Baptist Service Program
First Baptist Church of Corona reports 1875 raised through bond purchases honoring service members in the church flag of honor. Rev. Charles Krench notes eight of 53 stars funded. three lots back of the church have been donated by members for a future young peoples program and postwar ministry to veterans and youth activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church of
Corona
Charles Krench
Ehurch
German Drive Again Pushes Toward France
Paris reports a renewed German offensive in the Cherian salient with panzer units advancing from Rochefort and Ciney toward the Mastine river. Allied air power, led by the Ninth, claims 325 sorties by noon, destroying tanks and aircraft as American positions crumble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Kamadatedt
Ogaelés
Menge
Belgium
Dineant
Cedden
Pai
Phaniles
Rochefort
Ciney
Mastine River
Cherian
Ninth Air Deoree
Ninth
Food supplies at lowest ebb of the war warned
Price Chief Chester Bowles warned that a wartime food supply crisis had reached a low point. Blue points for most canned vegetables were issued today and red points for meat would begin Sunday as rationing expanded, catching hoarders by surprise after premature circulation of the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Bowles
Wonul-be
OPA
OUA
House Ransacked: Cigarettes and Magazines Stolen
Police were called to the home of Tranecisco Peltpo at 4bfb after he returned Friday and found the door broken and the interior ransacked. Three packs of cigarettes and two magazines were missing. In a separate report, Jesus Rodrigues of 906 Railroad Street told police his shipment had been stolen from a block on Main Street after a collision with another vehicle, with the car thieves abandoning the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Cristiere
Christmas Party At Packing House For Employees
The packing house held a Christmas party last Saturday with more than 100 employees attending. Lester Hampton played Santa and handed out certificates while boxes of candy were given to each worker. The event included a gift exchange among employees and a village-like cheerful mood, continuing a holiday tradition at the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galt
Aboworkers
Lester Hamipton
Santa Claus
nHo
Root
Willits
Oolen
Stan
Navy
Stanley Lian
Sore
Childen
Corona
Below Zero Temperatures Persist in Midwest and East
A cold wave driven by a high pressure system sent temperatures into the 20s below zero in the Midwest and expected to edge toward six below in parts of Pennsylvania and the East. The Midwest may see temporary relief as readings improve, with Rockford and Mason City among sites reporting 15 to 16 degrees below zero. No tetanus cases have been reported among fully vaccinated troops across the Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwest
Chicapo Weather Bureau
Pennsylvania
Weather Bureau
Rockford
Tillowe City
Mason City
Night After Christmas Parody With Silly Santa Visit
A humorous poem depicts a chaotic Christmas night after the holiday. The narrator muses on sleepy children and misheard gifts as Santa Claus arrives clumsily, delivering laughter rather than presents and bidding a playful farewell to the reader.
Riverside County Population Estimate Falls in 1944
The Riverside County population is estimated at 128,900 as of January 1, 1944. California’s total is 4,842,700, up 28 percent since the 1940 census. Twenty one counties show at least 20 percent growth, while thirteen counties show declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside County
Calfornia Taspivers’ Association
California
Orange
Riverside
San Bernardino
San Diego
San Joaquin
Louise Blair Weds Frank Tetley in Con Baptist Congregational Rite
Louise Blair of San Bernardino married Frank Tetley of Hillcrest ranch in a Sunday evening ceremony at 9:30 at the Congregational parsonage. Rev Daniel Hogan officiated with a single ring. The couple will reside in Corea after the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Tetley
Hillcrest Ranch
Louise Blair
San Bernardino
Daniel Hogan
Mrs Tetley
Corea
Also Mentioned on This Page
Southern California
Navy Mothers Clubs of America
Navy Hospital Chapel
Norco
Corona Oldtimer
McNeil
Hollywood Canteen
Janis Paige
Warner Brothers
Servicemen’s Recreation Center
Jack Farnum
Bay
Corona Bey
Grand Boulevard
Victor L. Castillo
Santa Ana
Guadalupe Bravo
Hollywood
Alilth Danadquarters
France
Yank
Isy UN Pris
Tetanus
St. Nicholas
Wannna
Bulow
Noddek
St. Nick
Dasher
Comet
Cupid
Theo Suehoa Viet
Nicholas Pal Dike
Christy
Frank Tresley
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