High School Trial Over Stolen Tablet Incident
The High School held a trial for James Coplen charged with stealing a giant five scratch tablet from Walter Harris on May 22 1917. Jury selection began and the trial proceeded with Walter Harris Wayne Hutchison and others testifying before Judge Heftman Foss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Coplen
Ray Marlatt
Walter Harris
H. S
Heftman Foss
Cecil Stewart
Harold Oak
Dorothy Fear
Willard van Dyke
June Webster
Wayne Hutchison
Ray Marratt
Marshal
Grace Bliss
Merl Harris
German Abuse and War Plans Reported in June Front
In a June dispatch from a British office, German atrocities are described by returning prisoners and a French priest. The piece notes plans for long warfare in 1918 and urges the United States to speed its mobilization while avoiding inefficiency. Prisoners recount brutal treatment and coercive battles, with officers driving troops with revolvers and harsh discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ad Men Gather In St. Louis For Convention
Thousands of advertising professionals arrive in St. Louis for the annual convention of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World. Between five and six thousand delegates are expected with hopes for ten thousand attendance. The event runs through Friday as escorts accompany each delegation and a New York group travels via Detroit to Ford plant en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Associated Advertising Clubs of the World
E Ach
Ad Club
New York City
Detroit
Ford Automobile Plant
Do We Love Our Country Liberty Loan Appeal
A patriotic appeal argues the United States showed strong bonds support in past wars and urges individuals to subscribe to the new Liberty Loan. It notes Britain and France as major buyers, compares national wealth and banking resources, and highlights wide potential investor capacity. The call to action directs readers to subscribe at banks or workplaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Abie Spits Anitcan
England
France
United States
Liberty Loan
Elizabeth Slaten passes after illness and old Corona life
Mrs Elizabeth Slaten of 310 Victoria street died June 1 after an eighteen month illness. Born 1855 in Illinois, she lived in Corona long after moving from California. Survived by five children Alfred Jasper Harry Hattie Hannah and brothers and sisters. funeral at the Methodist church tomorrow at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth Slaten
Victoria Street
Mr. Slaten
Slaten
Alfred J. Slatens
Los Angeles
Jasper T
Harry M
M. Hattie
Hanah Blackman
Corona
Methodist Church
Local residents plan visits and relocations in town
Mr and Mrs J W Rowe and Ar and Mrs J S Mayfield will drive to Rialto tomorrow to visit W D Grow a former city resident. Mr and Mrs J E Kink rented the Ott house and plan to move here soon. Mrs Frank B Ware and Terrence of Elsinore visit relatives for a few days. Mrs H C Boyd and Mrs Mary Ware were in Riverside on business. John Martin bought a Ford from Newton and Hoss agency. Corona businesses will close at noon Tuesday per the business men's secretary. As to the Pea Slidey gin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Chapman
Blythe
J. W. Rowe
J. S. Mayfield
Rialto
W. D. Grow
J. E. Kink
Ott
East Seventh
Boulevard
Frank B. Ware
Young
Terrence of
Elsinore
Corona
The
Business Men’s Organization
Social gathering at Corona Country Club honors guests
Mr and Mrs L J Otto and Mrs George E B MacGillivray hosted a large reception at Corona Country Club with a piano solo by Dorothy Lincoln a vocal number by Irene Scoville and readings by W B Gunn. Bobo's orchestra provided dancing music as guests enjoyed ice cream cake and coffee served by several hostesses. The event featured red and green decor and numerous attendees listed by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Otto
George EB. MacGillivray
Corona Country
Dorothy Lincoln
Irene Scoville
Miss Lincoln
W. BE. Gunn
S. E. Franch
Bobo
Ann Grave Key
Chryd Otto
Esther Williams
Messers
Stanley Garvey
Ke. J. Genereux
Perle Glass
Gully
EB. Gunn
R. R. Haag
O. Holcomb
A. Holloway
C. O Huff
Eugene Howard
T. (. Jameson
Joy G. Jameson
W. K. Jukes
J. P. Key
H. M. Key
F. W. Kuster
R. L D. Lamson
W. L. Lincoln
H. J. Lyman
W. H. Lyman
Dee McConnell
G. A. Merriman
I. J. Mueller
F. W. Murray
W. P. Pickford
J. T. Pickford
R. T. Pierce
C. H. Reid E. (. Reid
J. P. Rice
R. R. Root
R. N. Ross
J. W. Rawe
Foobl. Out
A. H. St.John
J. O'Brien
W. M. Dean
Fr. HH. Roberts
Chas
Tf. Afiller
L. L. Andrews
F. W. Becker
Geo. M. Blair
W. (. Bonser
We. Barth
Walter S. Clayson
J. Clayson
W. S. Davis
Cr. M. Donnell
W. OC. McMcCully
al Fernald
M. B. Fitch
T. A. Fraser
G. R. Freeman
S. J. French
Red Cross Seeks Corona Volunteers for War Help
Corona residents are urged to join the Red Cross and contribute to wartime relief. A June membership drive targets the 1800 voters, noting 199 already joined, and asks citizens to donate a dollar and assist in sewing and packing comfort bags for Corona’s servicemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Corona
The
United States
Bates’ Jewelery Company
Red Cross Rooms
W. H. Jameson
Bers
Out of Town Guests Attend River Side Gathering
The report lists guests including Mr. and Mrs. J. Flinn, Miss Lansen, Mrs. Flinn’s brother from River Side, and Paul Brown of that city, along with Bates A Douglas and G Brown as hosts.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Igh
George Snidecor
Hildreth
Kiplin
Siay
William Philip Simms
United Press
Liberty Loan Committee
Citizens Bank, Corona Natonal Bank
First National Bank
Corona Post Office
Brida
Barnes’ Studios
Elizabeth Slaten
H. C. Boyd
Mary Ware
Riverside
John Martin
Ford
Newton and Hoss Agency
George B. MacGillivray
Clausen
McPhee
Meigs
Scoville
Ryan
Vivian Ryan
Williams
Wilson
Genereux
Jameson
Lincoln
Platt
Lewis
Ruth Boling
Ethel Boling
Curtis
Fraser
Thrasher
Stazel Thrasher
Messrs
R. Geith
Th. Jameson
S. Lanson
G. S. Wright
Krogstadt
H. Hoss
Jt. Warrren
FL. A. Williams
A. G. Brundage
H. C. Mesdames
T. J. Dale
S. L. Waite
I. A. Brubacher
Citizens’ Organization For Relief
Liberty Loan Commi
EE Tor Corona
Ceeri Wees
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