So. Cal. Gas Co May Enter Local Field
So. California Gas Company may enter the local field as Corona may receive natural gas soon. A So. California Gas representative, Mr. B B Sweeney of Los Angeles, investigated Citrus Belt Gas Co assets and franchise. The pending state railroad commission application seeks to absorb Citrus Belt Gas, which operates in Colton Redlands and San Bernardino. Local plant segregation plans could impact gas costs versus tying into the broader So. California system eight miles away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corona May Hie
B. B. Sweeney
Los Angeles
Citrus: Belt Gas Company
California Gas Company
State Railroad Commission
Citrus Belt Gas Company
Colton
Redlands
San Bernardino
Corona
Los _ Angeles company
Corona Motorists Home From Tour of Yosemite
A Corona party led by Mr and Mrs Howard Glass and several relatives returned from a driving trip to Yosemite Valley. Delegates Mrs Ira Ashcroft and Mrs Howard Glass attended the Twentieth Annual California Federation of Women’s Clubs convention. The group enjoyed trout fishing, sightseeing, and the convention pageant California the Land of Dreams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Glass
M. H. Bert
Ira Ashcroft
Theodore Ashcroft
C. O. Tribou
Coronans
Yosemite Valley
California, Federation of Women’s Clubs
Woman’s Improvement Club of
Corona
California
Land of Dreams
Messrs
Glass
Tribou
Emerson and Son to Hold Another Gale Next Week
Emerson and Son announce a big sale scheduled for next week. The retailer recently added dry goods and notions to an existing line of ladies and gents shoes and furnishings, promising high grade stock guaranteed to be the best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Independent
Emerson and Son
Hmergen’s
After Fifteen Years, Walter Austin Returns to Corona
Walter Austin, absent from Corona for fifteen years, came back to the city to look it over. He previously ran a local grocery business and has spent most of his time in Alaska. He noted the city’s changes and located old friends despite limited time for interviews. A fine automobile suggested his prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corona
Walter Austin
Austin
Alaska
W C T U Awards Prizes Tonight at Library
The W C T U holds a regular meeting at the public library tonight to award poster medals to fifth and sixth graders for anti narcotics posters and essay prizes to high school students on tobacco and alcohol and prohibition. First prizes are two dollars and second prizes one dollar. The event includes an exhibit of winning posters and remarks by Mrs. L L Andrews Corona school board president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. F. Thompson
F. C. Reid
Congregational Church
L. L. Andrews
Corona School Board
Operating cost record for motor trucks devised
A compact device has been designed to help motor truck owners measure operating costs by capturing material, time, and distance factors. It offers a concise method to log expenses and usage for efficiency analyses.
The Wheel Wright Poem Praises Honest Craft and Value
A village wheelwright is praised for truthful work and fair dealing. The poet notes his sturdy labor and family toil, stressing quality guaranteed for age and implying moral character. The piece ends with a collective vote for his honesty.
Car loss suits by pedestrians under vehicle collision rule
In North and South Carolina courts hold a pedestrian struck by a motor car may sue for possession of the vehicle. This legal principle examines ownership and liability in auto collision cases and reflects state court rulings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North and
South Carolina
Groveland Power Co Plans Two Large Plant Constructions
Groveland and Yosemite area planners announce a major project by the Power Co to build two large electric power plants. The plan outlines site selection, funding considerations, and anticipated impact on local energy supply and jobs. A public viewing and hearings are slated as part of the approval process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groveland
Yosemite
Power Co
Court Ordered Audit Opens Corona Oil Books
About thirty Corona Oil stockholders met at city hall to push an audit. Los Angeles accountant W. C. Loughborn, a director in a related firm, was denied access but a court order compelled production. Directors met with Geelan and Moore as local and Los Angeles parties clash over assets and foreclosures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corona Oil Company
W. C. Loughborn
Los Angeles
Loughborn
J. C. Clamner
G. R. Freeman
Craig
Here
Ben Tillett Dies A Founding Leader Of British Labor
Ben Tillett a founder of the General Federation of Trade Unions and a top British labor figure is reported critically ill in London. He rose from a brickyard start to dock union leadership, led London dock strikes, faced imprisonment during strikes in Antwerp and Hamburg, and gave thousands of recruiting speeches during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Tillett
London
General Federation of Trade Unions
Great Britain
Navy
Antwerp
Hamburg
Tillett
England
Couple Moves Into Cundiff House on East Eighth Street
Mr and Mrs D Le Gilmore have relocated to 516 East Eighth Street with Mr Gilmore employed as a conductor for the Satta Fe railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. le Gilmore
Cundiff House
Eighth Street
Gilmore
Free Military Training Camps Open to Youths
The First National Bank of Corona notes congress has authorized one million dollars for civilian citizen military training camps this summer. Camps in the Ninth corps area run July 6 to August 5 at the Presidio San Francisco with all expenses paid. Applicants aged 16 to 35 may enroll though only a portion will be accepted, and preference will be given to those applying again in 1922 if not chosen this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of
Corona
Henry M. Robinson
Los Angeles
Congress
Citizens Military
Ninth Corps
California
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Wyoming
Montana
Nevada
Utah
Presidio
San Francisco
John W. Weeks
Chas. H. Muir
Redmen Defeat Chino in Close Corona Ball Game
The Corona Redmen edged Chino 2 to 1 at the city park diamond in a well played contest. Key plays included a Skinner double play on third to Kirkpatrick to first. N Winnedge added a two bagger. runs came from T Winnedge Lovet and Hugh Skinner. Next Sunday Corona travels to Murrietta then hosts Colton the following week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corona Redmen
Chino
City Park
Redmen
Skinner
Kirkpatrick
N. Winnedge
T. Winnedge
Lovet
Hugh Skinner
Murrietta
Colton
Corona
B. Vinnedge
N. Vinnedge
T. Vinnedge
Lovel
H. Skinner
Hill
Quirk
Stewart
Minott Fined For Selling Underweight Tomatoes In Riverside
A. B. Minott of a Los Angeles truck and produce company was fined $25 in Riverside Superior Court after a charge of selling underweight tomatoes. The case was heard yesterday in the Riverside court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Minott
Los Angeles
Riverside Justice’ Court
Hr. Minott
Making Plans for Big C of C Outing at Idylwild
Arrangements are set for the annual midsummer outing and meeting of the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Riverside County at Idylwild. The event runs Friday June 17 through Sunday June 19 with special lodging by Mr C L Emerson. Secretary W W Van Pelt at Riverside handles reservations. An engaging program of events and important business will fill the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idyllwild
Associated Chambers of Commerce
Riverside County
C. L. Emerson
Wonderful Mountain Resort
W. W. van Pelt
Riverside
Poultry Farms Planned for Ex-Service Men at Delhi
The State Land Settlement Board announces a plan to subdivide land at Delhi into fifty 5 acre poultry farms to house 40 ex-service men and 10 experienced raisers. Land on First Avenue, near the board's Delhi office, would support a cold storage plant with 25 000 to 30 000 hens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delhi
State Land Settlement Board
University of California College of Agriculture
Elwood Mead
Federal Board For Vocational Training
P. I. Dougherty
Poultry Division
First Avenue
Dougherty
Mead
Agriculture Hall
University of California
Murphy Family Guests At Oceanside And Carlsbad
Mr and Mrs William Murphy and daughter Hughena visited Mr and Mrs I N Sears at Oceanside on Sunday. On Monday they joined Mr and Mrs J W Rowe at Carlsbad for dinner guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Murphy
Hughena
I. N. Sears
Oceanside
Puder Family Arrives in City from South Dakota
Mr and Mrs J S Puder recently moved to 1104 Ramona Avenue in the city. Mrs Puder is the daughter of Mr and Mrs W W Thrasher of Corona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Puder
South Dakota
Ramona Avenue
Puder
W. W. Thrasher
Corona
Crawford Family Enjoys Two Days Outing at Oceanside
Mr and Mrs Ray Crawford their young daughter and Mrs Crawford’s parents Mr and Mrs A P Lees and family of Hismore spent two days at Oceanside at the start of this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Crawford
Truck Competition Unfair to Many Railroads
Chambers of commerce and civic groups urge shift from truck to rail to sustain railroad service. The San Juan Mission News notes railroads are vital, taxpaying, and provide essential passenger and freight services. Hollister California businessmen back rail patronage due to reduced Southern Pacific service. Railroads cut trains on branches and main lines amid truck competition, threatening overall rail viability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers of Commerce
Merchants Associations
San Juan
Hollister
Cal
Southern Pacific
Worthless checks passed on Corona merchants
Corona merchants faced a recent surge of counterfeit checks totaling about 150 dollars. Victims included Sam Weinberger, C. W. Harris, William Murphy and several local stores. Police Chief Frank Redans expects the suspects to be caught soon as efforts to investigate continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corona
Sam Weinberger
Main Street
C. W. Harris
William Murphy
Otto
Billings Drug Store
Alden Bros
A. Gleichner
Fourth and Main Streets
Frank Redans
Southland
Missionary Society Meet at Gibbs Home
The Missionary society of the Congregational church will meet Friday at 2 30 o clock at the home of Mrs C M Gibbs 1322 S Main Street The Leaves of the Trees is the subject Mrs W B Crawford leads with hostesses Mrs C M Gibbs and Mrs R C Granson All members and friends are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society of the Congregational Church
C. M. Gibbs
Main Street
W. B. Crawford
R. C. Granson
Mrs Davis Attends P.E.O. Meeting in Fullerton
Mrs. W. S. Davis travels to Fullerton for a P.E.O. society meeting, a women’s organization of college women, highlighting the group’s active chapter events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Davis
Fullerton
The
P.E.O. Society
Woman’ S: “Organization of College Women
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Calif. Gas. CO
W.C
Wheel-wright
E. H. Smith
Chino-Corona Oil Company
Corona Oil Co
BIG C. OF C
Mickie
Maine
Meir
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