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Newspaper
Corona Daily Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1937
Page
1
A rousing Fathers Day portrait frames the American dad amid domestic chores and gift banter. Crime costs rise with 1 murder every 40 minutes and 28.5 million dollars per minute in U S. totals. Culver City pursues Hollywood branding while city officials call the plan illegal and ill advised, yet public interest grows.
Don Henson reports trucks from Alderhill brick plant passing through town while workers strike. Early riser W F E Hill heads to Santa Fe Depot, Frank S Johnson tours town after a trip east. Shorty Wishart worries over Legion program music tonight. W A Cropper grins after Tuesday council meeting selling a city truck.
The Contra Costa county central Labor Council endorsed admitting orientals to unions, saying the move set a precedent. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Houston of Death Valley returned home after visiting their son William Houston and Mrs. L. Blume of Fullerton Avenue.
Washington state department asks world powers to cap battleship gun calibers at 14 inches while inviting bids for two new battleships. In Utah, crash searchers recover wreckage of a Western Air Express plane from a 1000 foot cliff. Five men and two women are still missing.
Five large New York harbor shipyards shut down today as 9 000 workers protest for a closed shop. The walkout affects thirty million dollars of ongoing construction and repair work. A Kansas City hotel strike settlement follows with 48 hour weeks for women and 56 for men plus wage increases and a closed shop.
Sir James Barrie, English playwright, is sinking with bronchial pneumonia and a physician bulletin reports his condition is less satisfactory. In Los Angeles, W C Fields vows a new trial and possible U S Supreme Court appeal after an unfavorable verdict in a $12,000 suit.
Gene Raymond and Jeanette MacDonald honeymooned in Los Angeles after a sensational wedding held in a fashionable church yesterday. Thousands of fans crowded the area before the service as the film colony reported the event as the era’s grandest celebration.
Riverside judge awards W C Fields $12 000 after trial over alleged harm from Dr K Jesse Citron treatment for ronchial pneumonia. Fields counter suit for $25 000 was dismissed. Judge Morton said results mattered more than methods and noted Fields appeared briefly in court before a packed session.
Members of the Thetary club will hear a guest speaker with years in China at a luncheon session presented by the International Service Committee. The event is at the Inney cafe with President Joy G. Jameson presiding.
Readers in Sacramento express concern about the impact of a new pension law on state workers and retirees. The noisy debate touches on benefits, eligibility, and the broader financial strain on government boards and taxpayers.
A county meeting featured remarks by Sheriff staff and a Fingerprint Bureau presenter. The talk covered deputy sherriffs and constables duties, statewide crime traceability, and the Bureau of Identification efforts with fingerprinting in investigations.
A garbled report notes various individuals claiming the tallest lolly and recounts past tall heights. Readers are urged to verify measurements as the record shows inconsistent figures and unclear details.
A garbled OCR passage mentions Haymon party and officials amid references to Podesta and others. The unclear text hints at an investigation or political controversy with law enforcement or inquiry involved. Details are fragmentary and names are inconsistently rendered.
The Lions club hosted a home talent program with a Corona Lions audience familiar faces like Al Frantidin and Aubrey Wilhite. An orchestra performed as members heard speeches from Rev White and other speakers, followed by a lengthy humorous sketch and a note on public health. Afterward, James and Chutney from the Corona 20 30 club conducted fingerprint identifications for members. A large limestone coffin tomb was displayed at the museum, described as heavy and historic.
A fragmentary fashion note discusses Sophie Pucher and a scarf style designed to be worn over a shirt. The text mentions modest coverage and a long train, with emphasis on how the ensemble fits over undergarments and upper arms.
The Riverside Community hospital reports Mes. Juanita Wood Pavilland is resting but in serious condition after a traffic incident near Patan Avenue. She taught at a local elementary school and owned Riverside company property. Doctors diagnose a severe concussion and multiple lacerations with no found broken bones.
The County Chamber plans a Friday gathering at San Jacinto Park near the mall to discuss community matters. A full day program includes a vintage fashion show and local sports memorials with no admission fees.
An obscure clipped note names guests Meyvoo and Mrs Harvey with Mrs Whealy in Spokane and Mrs Van Whealy in Los Angeles. The fragmented text mentions brothers and a pleasant event but lacks clear actions or dates.
Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins creates a three member mediation board to address the seven state steel strike. Chariss oop stoof of Cincinnati Ohio and Lloyd EK ras of Chicago are named to the panel. The board will seek to mediate and report to the president on developments.
Bank of America plans a Monday opening for its Peatherston building location at Sixth and Math streets. Exterior painting is nearly finished with light cream surfaces, blue green tile work, gilt window lettering, and dark brown interior decorations. Six teller windows and offices are installed as partitions await final work.
Longacre federal ranger in charge of the Trabuco area of the Crewelwater National Forest will address Nerco Chamber of Commerce at Coraminus hall tonight. He will discuss watershed protection methods and fire suppression improvements in national forests. President Parmenter will preside after a community dinner with Mrs Sotie as hostess. dinner meetings invite all residents interested in Nerceo’s progress.
Large Menkin Smid Hens Fryers Poultry and eighteen cars of Valencias and fourteen cars of lemons sold at New York auction today. Valencia market ranges show spots lower on 176s and higher on 314s to 392s with overall strength. lemons weaken. Valencias bring $3.99 to $6.70, Lemons $5.15 to $7.30. Corona lemons listed include Progressive Skt at $6.90 and $6.90 and Corona Beauty RBI at $6.60 to $7. The Tartan Skt lemon sells at $7.00.
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