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Newspaper
Corona Daily Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1925
Page
1
Commencement for 88 junior high pupils will be held Friday at 10 o'clock with Rev. Reed giving the address and invocation. Miss Letha Raney and the school board organized the program featuring music, a class song, and diplomas presented by Harry M. May.
Riverside will host a congressional committee visit to Sherman Indian Institute on June 18. Superintendent Conser seeks a $75,000 federal land purchase appropriation and will lead a Chamber of Commerce entertainment plan including a City Club greet and Mission Inn dinner before the eastbound Union Pacific train. Representatives Crampton Murphy Levett Smith and five others comprise the party advised by Conser.
From Santa Cruz California on June 5 1926 the Corona Independent reports that rolled stockings below the knees are allowed. Signed by Leslie Cranbourne Director-General.
A careless lighter sparked a brush fire in Temescal Canyon burning over two acres of eucalyptus groves. Thirty-six cars stopped on the highway with only two volunteers aiding. Fred M. Baird arrived, and ranchers plus Frank Johnson and others helped confine the blaze to the grove. Mrs. Sadler and husband faced losses including clothes and camp gear. several tires burned on a car. Eleven forestry volunteers will receive thanks for efforts.
Escondido growers anticipate a record lemon yield this year with Valencia oranges also reported to be exceptionally good. The outing hints at a strong harvest season for local citrus producers and related markets.
M. B. Patteson chairs the American Legion program for Corona's Fourth of July. Unusual and startling events are planned and an intensive advertising campaign will begin immediately to acquaint the Southland with the big doings in Corona.
The annual meeting of the Boulder Dam association will be held next Saturday at the Casa Blanca hotel in Ontario. An all day session is planned with dinner at noon and Riverside Mayor Ss. C. Evans has invited the Corona board of trustees, expecting full attendance.
At a First Christian church meeting Rev. George R Whipple of Whittier and Compton was extended a call to Corona. He has 20 years in the ministry and will relocate with his family once a home is found. Former pastor Rev Wood praised Whipple as his successor.
Tonight W O W meets at Glasshall and Congregational Brotherhood Supper follows at 6 30 at the church. Tuesday Miss Corona leaves to represent the city at Santa Cruz Beauty Pageant. City Council meets at 7 p m Thursday Lions meet at Hotel Kinney at 6 45 p m. Play at Corona Country Club for members. Junior High commencement 10 a m High School commencement in evening. Rotary meets 12 15 at Hotel Kinney.
Construction on the municipal plunge at the park is rapidly pushed by B. C. Berner, successful bidder for the project. Concrete footings are in and excavation for the pool is about two-thirds completed.
A hot spell stretches from the Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic seaboard with about 475 deaths claimed by heat and storms. Clouds, rain, and gusty winds moderated highs today, but forecasts offer little relief with continued warmth and scattered thunder showers expected tomorrow across the region. CHICAGO, June 4. ode
William Locke plans to persuade Jack Riley district governor of the Lions to install Corona den officers. Riley will attend the Riverside Lions luncheon at the Mission Inn and deliver the principal address. Earl Hodges will also speak. Election and installation dates for Corona Lions are set for June 18 and July 2.
Comedy will reign tonight at the California theatre with The Night Club claimed to be one of the laughing est productions. Ray mond Griffith Vera Reynolds Wallace Beery and Louise Fazenda star in the cast directed by Frank Orson and Paul Iribe from William de Milles play After Five.
Director-General Cranbourne of the California State Wide Beauty Pageant says special summer rates to Santa Cruz are set from all California points. Southern Pacific issues a special fare from San Francisco and round trip from San Jose for the event dates June 10th to 14th.
Corona high seniors attended the First Congregational church for a baccalaureate program highlighted by Rev. Walter S. Reed’s sermon. He drew on 1 Corinthians 3 to stress building a life on Christ foundations and strong character, with examples from Washington and Lincoln to illustrate enduring values.
Watermelon shipments from the Imperial Valley began in late May and were billed to Los Angeles. Heavier shipments than ever before are expected from the valley this season.
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