02 Jan 1925
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Newspaper
Corona Daily Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1925
Page
1
The Independent promises detailed recall coverage including signers while denying street rumors about petitions. It notes three trustees and the mayor faced disputes over Chief Bradshaw, with no petition copies available yet. A separate report from Dunkirk cites a Sheridan oil field gas well strike delivering over 1,000,000 feet per day.
California defeated the University of Pennsylvania 14 to 0 on Berkeley field before 55,000 spectators at Memorial Stadium. The victory comes as California tops the East with a strong season, while Penn arrived ranked second in the East behind Notre Dame.
Corona Rotary hosts visitors from nearby clubs and local guests at a luncheon led by T C Jameson. Claude Hancock spoke on county government and the Riverside board of supervisors. The club celebrated 100 percent December meeting attendance and announced a Los Angeles Rotary big meeting with International President KK W Hill at the Biltmore Hotel.
The Independent is referenced in relation to advertising deals, noting how buyers engage with advertisers through the publication.
Verona Georgina Trull a noted psychologist will give free lectures on applied psychology this month. Business manager H E Palmatier states talks start Wednesday January 7 at 8 pm in the Woman's clubhouse and run each evening for one week.
County Assessor Henry D. French reports Riverside County real estate valuations have risen steadily since 1915. He notes no abrupt boom but describes a healthy, ongoing increase across the county.
A. B. Macbeth, president and GM of Southern California Gas and Midway Gas, was elected president of the Chamber of Mines and Oil. He has long been connected with the oil and gas industry on both the East Coast and the Pacific Coast.
The State of Chiapas reports a record cevernan case at the Department of Thutersay with four claimants seeking to exercise authority.
The Chamber of Commerce office moved to the Hotel Kinney second floor above the former site. It faces Sixth street at the head of the Kinney stairway. The new phone number is 1103.
Notre Dame defeated Stanford 27 to 10 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena to claim the national grid title. Stanford's Nevers and a fumbled punt limited their offense, while Notre Dame capitalized on two interceptions and a key fumble to secure the victory.
The Corona Red Sox schedule a Sunday game against a local nine at the San Bernardino Tee Coupe. Forehand notes rising interest in Corona baseball due to recent strong play over the past weeks.
Bakersfield in Kern County buys 1000 feet of trail in Santa Monica Canyon for recreational use at a cost of $358,000. The action expands local access to canyon recreation and park facilities.
City officials in Los Angeles plan to spend roughly 100 million dollars to improve streets. The project outlines and funding decisions are under review by the municipal government.
Corona area events list includes Saturday Market Day in Corona and Sunday church, Bernardino vs Corona at Lorad Ball Park at 2 30 p m. Monday class at Huff Blde 7 p.m. Tuesday City Trustees 7 p.m. Wednesday Lions at Hotel Kinney. Thursday ceremony event of lights. Friday Rotary Club luncheon at Hotel Kinney.
R A Carpenter head mechanic of Mission Gorage crawled out with minor scratches after a Studebaker flipped twice in a morning collision. The other car was owned by Bo Pred Simao a real estate developer. Local officers reported routine accident details with no serious injuries.
A house at Tear Avenue owned by Louis P. Clark and recently rented to an Oklahoma family burned yesterday afternoon. The blaze left the structure a mass of flames when fire crews arrived. estimated value ranged from three to four thousand dollars with insurance status unclear.
Fragmented OCR note references appointment of ROS and officers including a treasurer and comptroller. Mentions resignation and succession processes with garbled names and roles. No clear dates or places are readable.
Peeler and Darry Gully of Corona were among the county Boy Scouts who hacked through ice with an axe, reaching within half a mile of Tahquitz peak. They started in Idylwild Saturday, hiked from the half way camp to Camp Emerson, held Sunday school, then hiked to Idylwild Sunday night. The climb began early Monday morning for the annual mid winter trek.
Corona chamber Forum reopens Monday night at Hotel Kinney with a banquet at 7. Local business leaders will hear talks on 1924 civic gains and outlooks for the next year. Secretary ALG Price will be introduced as new secretary. speakers include TC Jameson Geo Lindscar Clarry May Joby Walter.
Interest grows in the Queen of Lights prelim, part of Corona Carnival of Lights on January 8. Merchants offer vote bonuses with purchases and ballots are available at the Chamber of Commerce or The Corona Daily Independent. Ten nominees are listed with a final tally to crown the Queen and her four attendants.
In Los Angeles a $25,000 reward will be presented to David Starr Jordan chancellor emeritus of Stanford University as the winner of a World Federation of Education Associations peace plan contest. The award is to be given January 14. The presenting committee is led by Raphael Herman of Washington who donated the prize.
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