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Newspaper
Corona Daily Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1934
Page
1
The excerpt describes a provocative ad offering pedicure services framed as heavenly experiences for women. It narrates steps from a foot bath to nail shaping, massage, and polish, ending with tea and Korean pops, claiming strong customer return.
Awaiting vote, four initiative measures aim to reform California justice administration. Proposals include appointive judiciary, stronger power for the Attorney General, prosecutorial guidance for juries, and allowing felons to plead before a common magistrate to speed trials.
Voters approve President Roosevelt's sets and policies according to a digest poll, but the report notes ambiguity in the phrasing and indicates unclear support across key groups.
A nine year old Lola Belle Woodward and her mother Thelma sue Bertha Barnes and Silas Barnes in Riverside Superior Court for 25000 plus 15365 for the mother. The claim arises from an eye loss in an accident May 31 1933 at Fullerton and Grand Boulevard. A $4000 settlement was voided for fraudulent representations, and the suit targets the insurance company on the Barnes policy. The action follows a year of litigation and probes into ambulance chasers and adjusters.
Five year old Clifford Crickett fell from a ladder at his Norco home yesterday afternoon and broke his left arm. His parents Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Crickett took him to Corona hospital for treatment.
Lieutenant Governor Frank F. Merriam, present at a Los Angeles baseball game, took the oath as acting governor late Saturday. A native of Hopkinton Iowa, Merriam served as Iowa state auditor and House speaker, moved to California politics in 1916, and rose to lieutenant governor in 1930. He sought the governorship on the Republican ticket.
An automobile collision occurred Saturday afternoon at Buena Vista and Citrort streets. Davidson and Rogers, residents, sustained injuries. Davidson was hospitalized at Corona and later moved by Hoover-Bell ambulance to Loma Linda. Rogers suffered minor injuries. Both cars were badly damaged.
Quotation notes Horace Greeley stating freedom resists mental or social enslavement of Bible readers.
Warsaw reports Poland will not meet the June 15 installment on the war debt to the United States. A high official said the delay stems from Washington not replying to Poland's arbitration proposal as of today.
Congress faces an unsettled week as the House breaches the yearend deficit bill under a strict gag rule. Administration money measures stall adjournment plans.
Police patrolled streets around large packing plants as the strike hour neared. No disturbance was reported as the hour approached.
A fierce hailstorm battered Keene New Hampshire shattering thousands of glass panes and damaging two homes. Telephones and power lines were down as the storm raged.
Rude Payne, 21, who confessed to killing his mother and younger brother with an axe in Huntington Beach, was under psychiatric evaluation to determine his sanity. His father was en route from St. Louis.
Negotiations stalled as all talks fail to advance toward a settlement in the Pacific coast strike. Employers and federal mediation face renewed pressure to reach a breakthrough amid deadlock reports.
The 1933 84 term ends Friday June 8 with summer vacation to follow and the 1934 35 term set to begin September 10. Baccalaureate at First Congregational marked the close of events for Corgia High School class of 1984 scene in Corona theater. Junior high graduation Friday at 10 oclock. High school exams today and tomorrow with last student body assembly and class offices slate lead by David Hyatt. Class Nite Tuesday 8 pm in the auditorium. Wednesday final classes and book return then locker key and fine payments.
Corona candidates for Temescal township offices filed sponsor petitions with County Clerk D G Clayton before Saturday night. The filing window opened last Thursday and closes June 23. Liebig incumbent constable seeks re election, Baird is first official opponent, and McNeil filed for justice of the peace with four more contenders for that seat and six for the constable berth expected to submit soon.
Funeral services for David K. Wilson, longtime city resident and former city councilman, were held at Hoover Bell chapel. The ceremony was conducted by Dr. Thomas F. Lund and proceeded to Rivergreen cemetery for cremation. ashes to be shipped to brother Joseph Wilson of Mulberry Kan. Survived by son George R. Wilson of Alameda, daughter Mrs. Jane H. Marcy of San Bernardino, and a Fresno citrus worker with federal agricultural ties.
The board cannot publish the full list of teachers and salaries for the 1934-35 term due to three or four vacancies and possible reorganizations. Clerk F. J. Mueller said another meeting is planned for next Monday but did not specify when the complete list would be ready.
Sheriff Carl F. Rayburn announces candidacy for re election in this year’s general election. He says an earlier error circulated denying his bid is false and notes his four year record as undersheriff and sheriff candidate with a recognized department.
A battle over territory near Norco and the Santa Ana river saw 15 men led by Robert C. Veach, agricultural inspector, deploy a deadly bait raid on ground squirrels. One thousand pounds of poisoned barley, mixed with saccharine and strychnine, were used to bait burrows.
Irene B E Stewart, a well known local woman, was seriously injured when a drunken Mexican motorist struck her relatives’ car. She suffered broken legs, one a compound fracture, and is in Corona hospital recovering with doctors denying loss of limbs. Duran and Garcia jailed on charges of driving while intoxicated with bail set at 2500 and 1000 respectively.
Building permits in May totaled 10775, up from 4250 a year earlier, with the first five months of 1934 at 29245 versus 16362 in 1933. Major permits included rebuilding the Citizens bank room now Corona Drug company at Sixth and Main and a 3500 parsonage project for the First Congregational church.
Thousands gathered today for public funeral rites for Governor James Rolph Jr at San Francisco City Hall. Tomorrow his body will be laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery with a private service and an aerial petal escort from the family home.
John EK Rodgers a longtime city resident and Sunnyslope cemetery custodian announces his candidacy for constable of Eniescale township ahead of the August primary. The ex serviceman and American Legion member vows a fair and efficient administration if elected. He has lived on West Seventh Street for 14 years with his family.
A party of four from Coronado including Mrs. L. A. Fink, her daughters, Mrs. Archie VanderVelden and son, and Miss Leone Fink public librarian departed for a vacation through Grand Canyon Brice Zion and Yellowstone. They will return via the Columbia River highway and down the Pacific northwest coast.
A concise aphorism highlights that genius starts ideas while bold persistence completes them, crediting perseverance as the key driver behind successful creation. The statement frames work as essential to turn vision into finished achievement.
The Independent announces a magazine and newspaper bargain tied to the $2,500 Bonus Check and Wage Earning campaign. Readers renewing or joining the Independent may choose three magazines and receive a year’s subscription to all three for one dollar extra.
Eastern and mid western auction centers report higher prices for California lemons and Valeneig with quotes from Sunkist and Corona exchanges. Prices listed include Corona Beauty Red Ball at about 6.85 and Progressive Sunkist around 5 to 7 dollars, with various markets in Baltimore Philadelphia New York and York showing firm quotes.
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