16 Jun 1937
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Newspaper
Corona Daily Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1937
Page
1
A call to boost California tourism by practicing courtesy toward out of state drivers at intersections. The piece argues hospitality builds reputation, with rail conductors as examples and cites Save-the-Redwoods League contributions showing out-of-state giving exceed California’s. It urges Californians to see their state as a garden spot and invest in preservation.
Coronans admire a wine colored car in the business district while Ralph Rich rides a bicycle on Main Street. Kirk Sargent tests a fire truck after overhauling. Bill Titius enjoys Dunkers club for the first time in weeks. A small girl carries a music case. Citizens enjoy music from 1.0.C.F. hail as Councilmen Russell Emerson and Copley discuss business on Main Street.
Antone A Morrow died in Yakima Washington on June 10 age 62. Born January 10 1912 in Wilmot South Dakota he will be buried at Sunnyslope Cemetery Hoover Bell announces final arrangements. Survived by widow Provine Morrow of Yakima four daughters two sons Jane and Earl of Burbank mother Virginia Morrow Corona four brothers Chester Morrow Corona four sisters Dela Woods Grenora SD Anna Monetta Brainerd Minnesota Als Thomas Black Culver City CA Mrs Conger Francisco Corona two grandsons and one granddaughter.
In Salt Lake City rescuers pursue debris believed fuselage of Western Air Express plane that crashed near hear on December 15. Officials weigh metal findings as body recovery continues amid frigid conditions and scattered wreckage.
Film representative David Ross arrived from Chicago and met with District Attorney Baron Fitts as Patricia Douglas identified him as her attacker at a Hollywood party. Ross claimed innocence and said he would fight the charges to the finish. Separately, reports from the Basque frontier described Loyalists' counterattacks at Bilbao and heavy shelling near Madrid as insurgents pressed toward victory. Gene Raymond and Jeanette MacDonald wedding plans drew 10,000 fans with 190 police on duty at the Wilshire Methodist Church tonight.
Murray, head of the local welfare office, returned Monday from a vacation in San Gabriel canyon where he mined for recreation and brought back several small gold nuggets.
Fragmentary notes suggest the county supervisors discuss winter fire safety ideas and summer advisory timing. The readable lines reference proposals and listening sessions to address fire risk and cooling concerns in official discussions.
At the Tuesday city council session two Scouts Jamin Nelson and Billy Bolin were named delegates to the Boy Scouts of America Jamboree in Washington D C They received fountain pens from the council and will travel to Orange for two days then join Southern California groups before heading east on June 24 Mayor Huckins addressed the scouts and the board noted their duties as city representatives A tree damage claim and a dispute over quarry debris removal were discussed with street committee referrals and a parkridge riff range excavation claim filed for 30 000 cubic yards of decomposed granite.
Two Daily Independent employees Ralph Crerton and HadphoPea nuts Covington featured in a boxing bout that ended in a four round draw. The 110 pounders drew punishments for their efforts and a few injuries were noted. Councilman Copley refereed with John Cubley as referee in watch. The piece mentions a temple order and a forthcoming dramatic announcement by Paul Methoney and Ray Miahhoney.
In Portland a resolution branded the fatal incident as murder. The text references Norman Wo Giege Jones and a chaotic cafe fight in San Pasdro, with a formal city body adopting the label at a meeting on Tuesday.
A garbled passage lists charitable groups and potential funds, mentioning Snite fortune and multiple names in a miscellaneous OCR sweep. The readable fragments suggest charity allocations or philanthropic donations without clear specifics.
A fragmentary notice from the Corona Norco district outlines a preliminary Court of Honor meld event. The readable text mentions a committee chair and local organizations within Riverside County.
Weather over the past several hours caused light damage to hay and grain in the valley area. Forecasters say continued rain could raise damage if storms persist, but current reports show no extensive impact and farm fields remain largely intact.
The misread photoreel item notes drills, repairs, and a Spokane visitor. It mentions trucks ready to fight fires and a trip by Whealy family members, with a Colorado Springs location and a Colorado College educational angle in the closing lines.
A state will use federal funds from a rivers and harbors bill to support the Santa Ana flood control plan though details on allocations remain unclear. Officials say the War Department will estimate appropriations and completion timelines as engineers advance surveys and prepare site plans.
A fragmented report notes a Covenan figure moving to Bank of America, with scattered references to Pension plans and local religious figures. It mentions Methodist meetings in the South and Southern Conference sessions, hinting at organizational changes and future visits.
Riverside County courtroom session continues as W C Fields and others testify amid a messy trial. Witnesses reference prior incidents and relationships, with recollections of a contentious exchange involving Miss Katey Mey and Miss Cutotia Monti during the proceedings.
An account describing a Hollywood party dispute involves guests including a Douglas girl and Grace Downs amid claims of indecency. A blonde actress testified she attended and knew the event's nature, while details about couples and alleged trips circulated among onlookers.
Nerco Campfire Girls spend a Tuesday evening and night in Corona City Park. They hike from the meeting place with bed rolls and necessities, enjoy a pre fires demonstration, and sleep on the ground under the trees. Breakfast follows as they complete the hike home.
Listings from New York to Philadelphia show Progressive at 6.95 and 6.70, Maduro 6.75 and 6.45, Grove issue 6.40, prices in Baltimore and Cincinnati markets include Cooler and Southland Beauties with values around 5 to 6 dollars, Justrite 5.50 and Minerva 5.19 in Philadelphia.
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