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Newspaper
Corona Daily Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1925
Page
1
Polls open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. for registered voters to choose among three civil service finalists William Riddell L A Fink and G A Graham for the Corona postmaster position. Congressman Phil D Swing endorses the winner.
Paul Gleason and his wife shared experiences from their trip to India at a Sunday night sermon at the Baptist church. They described teaching at Judson College in Vellore, narrowly escaping a Japanese earthquake, and later suffering injuries in a religious uprising before fully recovering. They plan to discuss further work among locals next Sunday and attend the Northern Baptist convention in Seattle this month.
Construction has begun on a four million dollar subway terminal on Hill Street in Los Angeles. The project advances rapid transit access with a modern station facility. City officials expect completion within the planned timetable and emphasize job creation during the build.
Tulare Cooperative Poultry Association reports a $40,000 business in April, marking the largest month in the history of the company.
The Southern Sierras Power Company of Riverside files with the Railroad Commission showing 1924 operating revenue of 2 980 327.78 versus 1923 2 337 936.51. 1924 operating expenses excluding taxes are 5225.44 and 942 882.80 in 1923. Net operating revenue stands at 1 372 103.34 for 1924 and 1 395 053.71 for 1923. Taxes charged to operation are 180 038.60 in 1924 and 135 583.56 in 1923. After taxes, operating income is 1 193 068.74 in 1924 and 1 259 470.15 in 1923. Non operating income yields gross corporate income of 669 425.90 for 1924 and 654 80.57 for 1923.
Community notices show W O W meeting for officer elections at 7 30 p m Tuesday P T A district session at Redlands all day W I C reception for Corona high girls 3 to 6 p m election for post master City Hall 8 a m to 7 p m indoor baseball at Recreation Park vs Riverside Wednesday Veterans Aid Society meets at Magnolia Ave all day Saturday Psychology Club picnic 5 p m June Thursday Senior Class Day at H S auditorium 2 p m and H S P T A meeting Friday high school exams begin
The Division of Motor Vehicles reports April collections up 58 percent from the prior year. Fees reached 481 140 25 dollars versus 303 851 80 dollars, enabling significant cost savings in collections. Payroll costs rose only 0 8 percent, while the rise in collections totaled 177 288 45 dollars against a 2 896 04 dollar payroll increase.
Fred Cooper, author of Life and Other Magazines, will headline a KGO radio talk tonight at 9 15 p m and for the next three Mondays. He will discuss adding snap to printed pages with pictures and share personal experiences for artists and radio fans. Listeners may mail ideas for fun making illustrations to Cooper c/o KGO.
Corona Lions return from the San Diego convention praised for spirit and unique hats while distributing a special May 33 edition of The Corona Independent. Justice Hibbard, Riverside pioneer and longtime marriage judge, died at 78 after a long illness, survived by his wife Julia and several siblings.
The Corona Indoor team hosts Riverside Rubidoux theatre squad tomorrow night at local grounds. Riverside recently defeated Arlington, gaining a reputation for fast twirlers and base runners. A Corona win would alter the standings and challenge Arlington’s prior lead.
A ceremony in Grass Valley will officially man the spot on Gold Hill where quartz gold was first discovered in California. The event accompanies the Fourth of July celebration in the city.
Sacramento reports Northwestern Sugar Refining Company weighing a Washington location for a proposed refinery. LaVerne authorities announce a $535,000 viaduct project over Dominguez Creek on Anaheim Road to span local waterway and facilitate traffic.
Corona National Bank doors closed while federal bank examiners probe affairs amid a suspected shortage over 50000 dollars implicating James McEntry and Irwin Jordan. McEntry at large as Jordan was arrested. T. E. Harris and W. C. Evans oversee the review noting exchange of cash for worthless notes and securities.
News from the internal revenue office notes that 1924 income tax lists will remain closed until Washington issues new instructions. Collector Rex B. Goodwell expects lists to open likely in September after Supreme Court rulings. The passage also details a bank looting investigation in Corona involving James McEarry and Irwin Jordan, with multiple banks affected and alleged misappropriations totaling tens of thousands of dollars.
Police court session held this morning dealt with several drunk and disorderly cases. Dan Cortez received a $200 fine for possession of bootleg liquor with half suspended. Frank Weese was fined $20 for drunkenness, a charge also against Jose Higira and G. C. Channel.
Edward Poer mah was elected president of the Hemet San Jacinto chamber of commerce at a board meeting. Chas I Goodhue and Harry C Dane were named vice presidents. Emily Freeman becomes acting secretary, taking over duties until a permanent secretary is secured. The chamber is debt free and seeks a highly paid executive secretary. Freeman previously served as assistant secretary for two years.
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