29 Dec 1936
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Newspaper
Corona Daily Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1936
Page
1
Round Valley hints at civic duty and community pride urging citizens to shop local buy American and boost Round Valley. A Goebbels style critique contrasts hardship and wage values across nations while the piece laments post holiday cynicism and calls for renewed goodwill.
United Press late report provides a concise world survey alongside local news in The Independent. Readers receive brief global updates added after afternoon editions, pairing international highlights with regional coverage.
The Board of Supervisors opened bids for a Blythe hospital sterilizer with Kohlenberger Engineering the chosen bidder. They also approved condemnation to acquire a 60 foot right of way for a San Jacinto State street realignment, and reviewed the county grand jury report.
Berlin reports the steamer Palos seized by Spanish Loyalists near Bilbao has been released on demands of the cruiser Koenigsberge. Official announcement says the release occurred today.
Negotiations between shipowners and licensed dock officers over preferential hiring for union members were disrupted. The shipowners refused to surrender their rights in selecting deck officers, as reported to Secretary Perkins via Assistant Secretary Edward F. McGrady in Washington.
Police were called as workers formed a blockade for three hours at the Cleveland Fisher body plant of General Motors. The plant produces 27,000 bodies weekly supplying Chevrolet.
In Salt Lake City a ferocious storm has grounded all flights. Passengers and mail were moved to trains as officials of Western Air Express believe heavy snow has buried the missing air liner that vanished December 15 with seven people aboard.
Corona records a 0.13 inch rainfall after 2 p m yesterday as the four day storm subsides. The season total rises to 8.82 inches, the highest for this time of year since 1931-82, with a note that December 29, 1931, Corona had 9.46 inches of rain.
A four day rampage from rain snow hail lightning and high winds subsides in Southern California. Shipping and property damage estimated at up to one million dollars. More than twenty small boats were sunk or damaged in beach districts as the sun returns and the forecast calls for cooler, cloudy conditions.
Mrs. George H. Merriam former Corona resident died at 7 15 p m Monday in Alhambra hospital after a long illness She had lived in San Bernardino with her husband but moved to San Gabriel to be with daughter Mrs Arlo Poe Her survivors include daughter Mrs Poe two sisters Mrs Rose Wilkins and Mrs C R Miller and brother F M Baird Funeral at 2 p m Thursday from EB Street Congregational church San Bernardino burial at Sunnyslope Corona
A United Airlines crash near Los Angeles leaves 12 dead including Evelyn Vatenes a Los Angeles factory worker. Authorities investigate the cause as investigators seek survivors and determine flight details.
Nineteen Riverside county residents were drawn for 1936-37 grand jury duty in superior court No 1, presided by Judge George Freeman. Foreman W R Graham of Riverside leads the panel alongside jurors including Norsworthy, Owen, Fol som, Kemp, Wilson, Waugh, Mrs Porter, Piddington, J C Althouse, Mrs Hoadley, Daisy Wing, Mrs Harris, Elizabeth Vermillion, Mrs Stewart, Joseph Frishman, John Nedvidek, Oscar Brown, George Snider Cor.
Tacoma reports a new kidnapping plot linked to the Weyerhaeuser family. Dr William Mattson and his wife attempt to locate the gunman who infiltrated their home, abducting 3 year old Charles Mittaen and leaving a note demanding $28,000. The Franklin residence of the late John P Weyerhaeuser is connected to the case, with the suspect described as bearded and armed.
A concise note highlights the value of sight and the blessing of vision. It stresses the importance of developing and protecting eyesight, noting advances in eye care and the role of early detection in preserving function.
On the New York market prices moved higher overall with bonds mixed and commodities slipping. Railroad equipment shares led the advance, with Westinghouse Air Brake and Pullman among others reaching new highs as building stocks rose on Milliville gains and oils climbed to tops.
Vatican reports indicate Pope is gravely ill and suffering excruciating pain. Sources say doctors do not foresee imminent death, but Vatican circles are low in spirits as the Pontiff faces invalidism for months or longer.
Reported in Los Angeles on December 29 CAP says the Keleen Ladies eight men and four women were removed by horse wagon and hearse from a mountain slope to a San Pernarda crematory. The clock shows 8 02 as the plane vanished. Coroner Abanee orders disposition after arrival.
Funeral services for Newman H. Gleason were held at Troover Bell chapel with Rev Howard Taylor and Dr Wallice Williams officiating. Pallbearers included Mayor Dan Huckins and several city officials. Interment followed at Olivewood Cemetery in Riverside. Survived by daughter Mrs. Marjorie L. Barger.
Riverside December 29 citrus divisions from Orange San Bernardino Riverside San Diego and Imperial counties gather at the University of California Straus Experiment Station to learn latest citrus culture advances. Riverside division meets January 14. others plan January sessions.
Nineteen carloads of Navels and 1 1/2 cars of lemons sold in New York today. Navel market steady on 100s and 112s, higher on balance with strong demand. Lemon market higher with Navels $2.50 to $3.70 and lemons $3.05 to $5.55.
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