Pool Room Proprietor Held in Arson Fire
Leontia Frank, owner of a Third and Main pool room, was arrested by Corona Fire Chief E A Bowen for arson after a morning fire. Sheriff Clem Sweeters investigated and found evidence suggesting attempted arson. The insured contents were about 3000 dollars, with kerosene drums planted and a candle ignited to start the blaze. A Mexican employee was released after no link to the incident was found.
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Frank Leontia
Third and Main
E. A. Bowen
Corona Fire Department
Leontia
Bowen
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Los Angeles
Clem Sweeters
Fire Department of
Corona
Sweeters
Miss Anna Platt Sets Long Beach Stay at Ellanore Apartments
Miss Anna Platt leaves for a lengthy stay in Long Beach and will lodge at the Ellanore Apartments located at 59 Atlantic Avenue.
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Anna Platt
5. E. Boulevard
Long Beach
Ellanore
Atlantic Avenue
Berkeley Plans 12 Story Chamber Building at Center and Shattuck
A 12 story Chamber of Commerce building will rise at the northwest corner of Center Street and Shattuck Avenue in Berkeley. The project signals urban growth with a sizable downtown landmark and new offices for business and civic activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley
Chamber of Commerce
Center Street
Shattuck Avenue
Personality Prevails Over Its Opposite, Hedges States
Job Hedges argues that character and capacity outrun limitations, asserting personality and intelligence surpass ignorance as a guiding force. The wording emphasizes mental traits over incapacity in shaping outcomes.
West Coast Theatres to Build $500000 Playhouse in Fresno
Fresno announces West Coast Theatres will construct a new playhouse valued at 500000 dollars. The project aims to expand local entertainment venues and provide a larger performing arts space for audiences and companies.
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Fresno
West Coast Theatres
Playhouse
Band A Big Item In July Fourth Celebration
Officials announce no band concert Friday evening July 3 but the municipal program plans a big Fourth of July. The boys begin playing at 9 AM Saturday and appear throughout the day, lead the Transportation Parade, and perform an evening concert at 7 30 PM in front of Coplen Motor Company offices on West Sixth followed by a dance and carnival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coplen Motor Company
West Sixth
Lions Celebrate California Night at Cedar Point
Cedar Point Ohio July 2 The International Association of Lions Clubs annual convention closed with California night festivities. At a special fourth district meeting Reginald Denny motion picture actor was named an honorary member.
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Cedar Point
International Association of Lion’s Clubs
California
Nevada
Hawaii
Reginald Denny
Friday Market Day for Corona Housewi ves
Agricultural notes report Norco supplies abundant fruits and vegetables for Corona markets ahead of a big Fourth of July celebration. Norco figs black figs and squash join onions Bernudas corn lettuce berries cantaloupes honeydew and tomatoes in current offerings with prices noted and shortages implied by heat.
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Corona
Norco
Riverside
Edom
Indio
California
Bermudas
Coachella
Imperial Valley
Corona Team Faces Ontario In Rescheduled League Game
Corona prepares to host Ontario Indoor tonight at the Recreation ground after the schedule shift. Local captain Mac Glass cautions against overconfidence as neighboring-city teams have fallen elsewhere, while the club funds grounds by a 10 cent admission for non members.
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Ontario
Recreation Ground
Rubidoux of
Riverside
Corona
Mac Glass
Recreation Club
Former Coron Dentist among Santa Barbara disaster losers
It is reported that Dr. R. B. Lichstenwalter a former Coron dentist who practiced for two years is among the Santa Barbara disaster victims he had recently opened a dental office there with another D. D. 8.
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Coronan
R. B. Lichstenwalter
Santa Barbara
One Arm Driving Prompts Heavy Toll in Court
Judge Miller presides as offenders including Gordon Ravenscroft and James Coplen face fines for one arm driving and speeding. Several absentees were warned that nonappearance will incur heavier penalties when apprehended. Fern Husted paid for overspeeding while others contributed to county funds.
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Gordon B. Ravenscroft
C. R. Miller
James B. Coplen
Miller
Riverside to vote bonds for civic improvements
Riverside will seek a general bond measure of 500000 for water works, fire protection, and a municipal auditorium, plus 145000 from earnings. The plan includes a 42 inch main, reservoir, 50 fire hydrants, a new fire station at Lowe park, 21 pipelines and equipment upgrades.
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Riverside
Ss. Co. Evans
Common Council
George French
Cooley Lane
Iowa Avenue
Lowe Park
Fie
Coronant Describes Day Trip to Hilo and Volcano Visit
A serviceman writes from Corona about a Pearl Harbor voyage stop in Hilo Hawaii on June 16. He tours Rainbow Falls Kilauea Volcano Volcano House rim lava tube and crater bottom with torches through a lava cave and ends with a return ride along a rough lava road, noting hot air and discomfort.
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Hilo
Islands
Kilauea
Volcano House
Reinhart Dies After Plane Crash in Redlands Area
The death of William Arthur Reinhart, a ten year Gage Canal employee, followed a plane crash near Loma Linda after he had been injured last Thursday. Pilot Benton Wright escaped with minor injuries. Reinhart left a wife and baby. the family home is in Redlands.
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Wilam Arthur Reinhart
Gage Canal Company
Reinhart
Loma Linda
Benton Wright
Redlands
Beautiful trophies for ball league display in local shop
Two cups are on display at Lockey Tire Shop for the Baseball League prizes. One honors the Western Division winner of San Bernardino Valley, the other the association championship playoff. Corona Red Sox, manager J H Forehand, lead the league with several games remaining and likely to win one cup. A San Bernardino game last Sunday ended in a protest over a homer call after a spectator interference, which the board ultimately denied.
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Lockey
San Bernardino Valley
Corona Red Sox
J. H
San Bernardino
Red Sox
Dr Wright to Visit Hanford for Weekend Business
Dr L A Wright plans a weekend business trip to Hanford California. He may be joined by Marc Wright and Miss Marjorie Pires as companions on the journey.
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L. A. Wright
Hanford
California
Marc Wright
House
Marjorie Pires
Corona Calendar Highlights Big Fourth Celebration
Corona to stage the biggest celebration in history with a parade auto races free barbecue and carnival. Community events include Lions Club Rotary meetings Band concert Sunday church services and Monday W O W installation of officers.
William Riddell Appointed Acting Postmaster in Corona
Corona gains new postmaster as William Riddell takes over duties from retiring Democrat A O McNeil. Riddell begins a period of intense accounting and bond formalities ahead of congressional confirmation, with month end and fiscal year pressures looming.
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Riddell
Riddex
McNeil
Widdell
Tire Price Increases Hit Goodyear Akron Factory
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company raised tire prices by ten percent effective yesterday and inner tubes by fifteen percent. The rise applies to a modest five tire lot and is expected to prompt price boosts from several other firms in the coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Wes
Dixon awards $500000 contract for irrigation project
A contract worth 500000 dollars was let for an irrigation and drainage project covering 138750 acres in Dixon.
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DIXON
Four Eagle Scouts set record in Banning
In Banning a special ceremony honored four Eagle Scouts marking an unusual city record. Awards were presented to Omar Barker and John Prost with other boys leaving Scouting for college. The event included dancing and refreshments, with patrons Mr and Mrs Barker and Mr and Mrs Clarry supporting the affair.
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Acc
Legion Tlib Dewn
Omar Barker
Lee McCurdy
Jack Pritchett
Barker
Mrr
Mires
Clarry
Banning
Hemet,io
Ira Sawyer
Riverside
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LIONS
Corona Housewives
Norco Products
Rubidoux
Fern Husted
Prado
R. N. Forsythe
Tetley Hotel
W. N. Anderson
San Dimas
Joe. Cummings
Owensmouth
Archer B. Clark
W. R. Covington
Stockton
G. E. Thompson
Santa Ana
Lloyd Dickinson
U. S
Hawaiian Islands
Pearl Harbor
Ball League
Veel LE A Cahas Corona Indursan Catace
Iemgene Belomut Recreation
William Riddell
Eagle Scouts
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