17 Jul 1925
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Newspaper
Corona Daily Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1925
Page
1
Corona bats focus and Riverside power surge as Corona scores nine in the second inning while Riverside answers with a late homer driving in three. Frances Cane and a Riverside slugger anchor the onslaught as Riverside defeats Corona amid Arlington support and lingering crowd energy.
H M Johnson of McNicholl and Johnson Feed Fuel and Seed arrives to manage the Corona Arlington business while McNicholl moves to Arlington. Corona Feed and Storage purchases from Will C Hays are complete and stock moved from Main Street to Third and Ramona. A E Smith will oversee the milling division in Corona.
July 17 report says Will C Wood state superintendent of public instruction joins California Anti Cigaret League to curb cigarette use among high school students. He supports the campaign against smoking by both girls and boys in schools.
Corona calendar lists indoor team game against Riverside at Recreation Ground 2:15. Municipal blind concert 7 30 p m and a two day bargain carnival with store bargains advertised by an Independent. Pomona play at Pomona venue and social at Congregational church noted.
Friends mourn the death of Hénby Daniels a 64 year old former England native who lived in Corona for 41 years and died after a heart attack at Community hospital Riverside He had worked as a foreman on the Richard ranch and is survived by two sisters Mrs Broyles Alberhill and Mrs Charles Herkelrath Temecula Funeral plans await word to his son Alfred Daniels who is traveling with his family in Oklahoma City and Lake Tahoe messages to him have not yet reached.
New subscribers join the stop forest fires campaign led by city youths. Donors include Dr. D A Crew and G H P S, with several others contributing one dollar. Funds will reward the youths for circulating pledges to curb fire damage in watersheds and timber lands. The chamber notes prizes are funded by private donations, not the chamber treasury. INGLEWOOD Edison to build a 50000 dollar warehouse in Southern California.
The article suggests Clarence Darrow will plead not guilty when he appears in a Tennessee court, indicating the likely plea strategy for the case.
In Corona the first bargain day shows a sportsmanlike trade spirit with merchants advertising distinct bargains. Clerks avoid direct price wars while Potatoes and other goods draw buyers from the city and surrounding country, strengthening local commerce.
Virginia Cookson of Orange county told Calexico police she was kidnapped by three men in a car after being forced to stop in an Orange county park. She described a day or two held in an underground apartment with an old hunchback and a Chinese boy, then released in Calexico after a narcotics concealment and a ride in a truck.
In Los Angeles a groundbreaking ceremony marked the start of a $750000 project to create an own your own apartment building in Los Altos. Local officials and developers touted the plan as a step toward affordable home ownership for residents.
Wayne Burns of the Riverside YMCA spoke to the Corona Rotary about the evolution of the service club. He urged members to carry Rotary ideals into home life and community work while noting Rotary’s global growth and international cooperation. New member Dr. Blake Allison was introduced for the Eye Ear Nose and Throat classification.
A double header of entertainment at the Recreation ground tonight features a municipal band concert preceding the regular Friday league game between Corona indoor and Riverside. Riverside aims to challenge Corona as both teams vie for a win. Grandstand seats cost 10 cents to cover lights and ground upkeep.
A new Thrift Store will open its Corona premises on Main Street beside Billings Drug Company. Manager W. M. Tolman and staff worked late to ready shelves of general groceries and provisions for Saturday’s opening. Fred A. Smith of Riverside plans several more Southern California stores as the chain expands.
Lancaster report notes Antelope Valley Telephone Company plans to extend utility lines to Lake Hughes expanding service reach. The move aims at improving communications access for residents and local businesses in the area.
New highway between Mojave and Independence is over two thirds complete, signaling substantial progress on the cross-county route. Construction milestones and remaining segments are under review by state transportation officials.
A service station at East Sixth Street in Swinedale owned by W. D. Glenn will be upgraded by a trio of young men led by Arthur Schlesinger. Schultz and Simmons of Alderhill assist. plans include a hardwood floor dance pavilion lunch service and a full automobile service station near the city park.
The Corona National and Citizens banks announce a public sale offering 250 shares split 150 First National and 100 Citizens. Delivery expected around September 16. Investment touted as attractive with steady earnings and potential growth beyond a savings account.
Corona Red Sox travel to Pomona to meet Pomona next Sunday not at the city park. Corona has won the last three games against Pomona and aims for an 80th win. Pomona has beaten league leaders Lee's of San Bernardino and Pacific Fruit Express of Colton.
Colbern the builder and Lloyd L Patterson agent announce an attracting terms home sale plan. The ad touts a very small cash payment to secure a home in the Speedway Tract with sidewalks curbs paved streets gas electricity water and ornamental street lights included. Builders offer flexible in house construction and easy payment options to suit buyers.
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