03 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Corona Daily Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1918
Page
1
Dr R Geith of this city married Miss Elizabeth May Tetwilder of Poplar Bluff Missouri on May 28. The couple plans to reside here after July first with Mrs Geith returning to Corona to visit friends before settling in town.
The Corona High School baccalaureate was held at the Congregational church with Rev. Geo A Holt delivering the address. Fourteen graduates, decorations in white and green, and musical selections framed the event though Harold Barnett was away. Rev S S Sampson missed the program, and Holt's full sermon will appear in tomorrow's issue due to delays.
Reports indicate fruit growers are contending with major adverse effects. The article notes the Pacific Coast sector faces central challenges, with growers citing reduced yields and market pressures across the region.
Saturday’s first of the month workflow caused copy delays and slow printing. Three planned Saturday items did not appear: the country club chafing dish party the parade of Dr Geita and the first aid class at the Woman's club house tonight.
President T. Jameson and Geo E Snidecor conferred with Col Feneuf of the 173rd artillery about altering the regiment’s itinerary to avoid a Sunday stop in Corona. He seeks to move the overnight stay to Monday June 10 and will inform Corona officials of the outcome.
The Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce seeks qualified experts to study South American textiles paints dyestuffs chemicals and Far Eastern machinery materials markets. Exams June 27 in major cities with written and oral tests in Washington. Spanish required for South American topics Portuguese extra credit.
Mr and Mrs A R Dickinson and family drove to Los Angeles on Saturday to attend the Vermont state picnic at Sycamore Grove. They met Corona friends and sixteen companions on the Ontario leg, sharing a homelike day highlighted by maple syrup boiling and homesick moments.
A Country Club gathering honored Miss Elizabeth Andrews who will soon depart with her Stanford unit to work in France with the Red Cross. Hostesses Mrs Oy G. Jameson and Mrs Walter Storsei organized a whist style event with chafing dish refreshments.
The Independent withholds a detailed account of numerous disease cases from a school nurse report arguing the community is better without such specifics. Trustees, both school and city, who pay for the report, would receive a detailed version for taxpayers.
The message urges editors officials and citizens to pursue strict economy in municipal and state tax spending as a patriotic duty during current times. It emphasizes reducing expenditures and fiscal restraint across government levels.
City records reveal proposed spending totaling 4 884 198 dollars for street and public works. A breakdown lists 964 410 dollars assigned to specific projects in the SHIOLWAY area as part of the larger plan.
San Francisco June 3 urgent appeal from the U S Food Administration Washington warns against misinterpreted reports on seed shortages and urges strict conservation of wheat flour and products until the next harvest The Hoover message to Cahfornia urges continued use of substitutes and storage to safeguard allied shipments and army needs through the war year
Mrs F C Boneer has regained strength and is able to be up and out of doors again after a period of serious illness. She is improving nicely and her health is described as improving.
Four enlisted men from the 14th field artillery were injured in a Saturday collision during a rehearsal for a military field day at Exposition Park. Private Fred Castello was thrown from his horse and may die. other injured were Privates Frank Blanditia of Oakland AB Moore of Stockton and M S Tear of Los Angeles with sprains and bruises.
Mr Max K Fitch of Pemescal Rock Company pushes citywide safety training as W E Pyne from the Industrial Accident Commission outlines first aid classes for workers. Evening sessions will cover about sixty common injuries over twelve hours in six days with two hour blocks beginning tomorrow at 4 pm.
National Mental Hygiene group reports new jobs for women in neuropsychiatric care. Government seeks women skilled in nervous disease treatment. Civil Service announces open exam for assistant cynical psychiatrist and psychotherapist. Nurses and occupational instructors are organized for the Medical Corps Neuro-psychiatric Division. Frankford Williams urges qualified young women to apply.
Miss Atta Ewing left Corona for the east where she will reside with her fiancé Mr. Ross Worley in Washington. The couple plans to make their home there after her years of residence in Corona and work in Riverside. Friends rejoice at the happy event and expect to see her as Mrs. Worley.
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