20 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Corona Daily Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1917
Page
1
Local Knights of Pythias hosted about forty visiting knights from nearby cities along with the San Bernardino degree team. New candidate received third degree. Ring events featured boxing matches and a comedy act by W. Misenheimer. Pomona’s Walter C. Guerin spoke on the order's future. several bouts ended in draws or decisive pins.
The Red Cross Headquarters displays a white silk flag to be awarded to the Sunday School with the largest Red Cross War Fund collection relative to membership. Children are urged to raise funds, then at 9 a.m. Monday a parade led by Boy Scouts will proceed through downtown, with the winning school showcasing the flag donated by Corona campaign manager Mr Genereux.
Mr. P. J. Galhooly will furnish the program at the Public Library this Thursday night. He will exhibit relics from the Philippines gathered during Civil service in the Islands and tell of his wartime experiences. He also recalls fighting Indians in Arizona and now lives in Corona on Magnolia Avenue. Admission is free.
Corona residents push for wartime support as volunteers report strong participation in the Red Cross drive. By noon, Riverside County totals show 21 dollars raised, with Corona teams aiming to exceed a five dollar per person target and close the campaign soon. Citizens urged to wear ribbons and assess personal sacrifice versus servicemen.
Manager Spaugh of the Majestic theatre will give Thursday night’s proceeds to the Red Cross War fund. The Eagle's Wing, a preparedness film endorsed by the G. A. R. and patriotic groups, will be shown. Students are selling tickets with strong response.
Otisville New York boasts a city funded horse that cost 25 dollars but has earned 75000 in dividends while aiding public health. The blood drawn weekly for four years has produced lifesaving serum used nationwide. No 007 rests but will soon return to work in the serum plant.
Riverside County Farm Advisor brings Migs Grose to Corona for a free Thursday 2:30 pm demonstration of canning vegetables. The event moves to the Chamber of Commerce basement for better facilities and aims to teach flood conservation and home economics to residents.
The Tocal Red Cross center reports fifteen new members signed up yesterday, including J. C. Emerson who joined for ten family members. Members pay one dollar to join and twenty five cents for a pin, with pins available at headquarters while supplies last.
Suits have been filed against three members of the Poultry-Producers of Southern California for selling eggs outside the association. The action targets alleged violations of cooperative rules and seeks remedies under the group’s guidelines.
Temeseal Lodge No. 614 AF&AM officers plan a visit to Riverside Green Lodge on the evening of June 22 to confer the Third Degree. Members of Temeseal and visiting Masons who wish to attend must notify Secretary Scoville by Friday morning.
The Majestic screens The Eagle's Wings for a Red Cross benefit amid a congress war over the Maynard preparedness bill. Senator Wright opposes the measure while Wallace advocates industrial mobilization with foreign diplomats backing the opposition.
Dr. Vito announces a method to determine the precise date of death from crystals precipitated in a corpse's blood. The discovery is presented as entirely new and of interest to medics and police surgeons in Rio de Janeiro.
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