Riverside County Residents Naturalized Inceding Citizenship Ceremony
James F Beggs, formerly a city resident now in Pomona, received final naturalization papers joining twelve Riverside County residents, in a ceremony led by Judge Jr Craig. George Kemp, a German immigrant, expressed full U S support and willingness to bear arms if needed. Judge Craig gave each new citizen a silk American flag and urged lifelong patriotism. The thirteen new citizens pledged readiness to defend the United States if war arises with their homelands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Beggs
Pomona
Beggs
United States
Riverside County
Jr. Craig
George
Kemp
Craig
Pension increases under new Civil War act explained
Congressman Kettner explains the June 10 1918 act amending the Sherwood pension law of May 11 1912. It raises monthly rates for Civil War veterans based on service length and age with automatic increases for those already pensioned, and requires new applications for some to receive the higher benefits. Payments hoped for August 4 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kettner
Pension Bureau
Limit Club Signups Boost War Savings Stamps
The Limit Club forms as residents sign up to take the limit in War Savings Stamps to lift Corona's quota of 1,000. Listed members include L. L. Andrews, Chas T. Briges, Jas L. Davis, Mr and Mrs J T Hamner, Mrs Hettie Joy Jameson, Joy G. Jameson, Frank F. Thompson, P. 2. Whitten, First National Bank, Corona National Bank, plus an anonymous entrant. Others in view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
War Savings
Ste Nps
Corena
L. L. Andrews
Chas
T. Briges
Jas
L. Davis
J. T. Hamner
Hettie Joy Jameson
Joy G. Jameson
Frank F. Thompson
Whitten
First National Bank
Corona National Bank
Benj Tucker and Miss Fagan Wed at Riverside
Miss Lois Feagan and Benjamin Tucker were married Saturday evening at eight o'clock in Riverside. The couple, surrounded by close family, plan a Los Angeles Catalina honeymoon and will reside at 1110 Ramona Avenue after July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Feagan
Benjamin Tucker
Riverside
B. N. Tucker
Southern Sierras Power Company
Los Angeles
Catalina
Ramona Avenue
Tucker
Independent
Rifle Club Members to Meet at City Hall
Corona Rifle Club members plan Friday evening meetings at 7 30 at city hall to conduct business discuss an indoor range and the free issue of ammunition by order of President. H L Lyman secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corona Rifle Club
City Hall
H. L. Lyman
Red Cross to halt surgical dressings work at headquarters
An order from divisional headquarters stops surgical dressings work at the Red Cross headquarters. The note urges volunteers to shift to garment or knitting departments to meet wartime needs and praises active women at the Red Cross Shop on Thursdays and Saturdays. T. C. Seas, Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
France
T. C. Seas
Platinum Found By Early Spanish Explorers
Platinum thrown away by early Spanish explorers and left in foundation excavations. The value of the metal was not recognized, and it was used to cover building costs.
Grisley Island Roads Fund Boosted with 10000 Dollar Allocation
Grisley Island plans a 10000 dollar allocation to improve road building and repairs. The funding supports road maintenance and infrastructure upgrades on the island for safer travel and better access.
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Grisley Island
No clear headline from fragmentary text
The excerpt discusses delays in processing cases due to a large backlog and loss of clerks to the draft, with assurances that allowances will be expedited and patience urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau
Corona War Council plans follow up on War Savings drive
The Corona War Council lays out a plan for a brief third phase ahead of National War Savings Day on June 28. It thanks neighborhood teams, shifts emphasis to not overburden workers, and assigns the War Chest Committee to contact nonviewed subscribers. The aim is to boost both subscriber numbers and total amounts to win the war.
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Corona War Council
National War Savings
War Council
War Chest Committee
Corona
Coronans Attend Riverside Chamber of Commerce Meeting
Coronans W. C. Barth and W. J. Pentelow join Riverside County Associated Chambers of Commerce in Beaumont for Cherry Day. Visit cherry orchards, hold a 5:20 meeting, then a 6:30 banquet featuring cherries. County lecturer Mrs. H. H. DeNyse will discuss Riverside County with slides.
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W. C. Barth
W. J. Pentelow
Chamber of Commerce
Riverside County Associated Chambers of Commerce
Beaumont
HH. E. DeNyse
Riverside County
Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce
Service Flag Meeting at Congregational Church
Tomorrow evening the prayer meeting at the Congregational church will be a Service Flag meeting. Prayer will be offered for those represented on the flag and readers will share extracts from letters from the camps. All who have boys or girls represented on the flag are urged to attend.
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Congregational Church
War Chest Team Workers and Captains Called to 8:30 Meeting
Campaign Manager Hill requests all War Chest team workers meet at the chamber of commerce rooms tomorrow morning at 8:30 to prepare for the closing campaign of the War Savings Stamp Drive.
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Hill
War Chest
Chamber of Commerce
War Savings
Doctors Urged to Enlist in Naval Reserve
Southern California and Arizona physicians are urged to join the U S Naval Reserve Medical Service. Applicants receive the rank of Assistant Surgeon with pay and allowance, and duties may be at a hospital ship or foreign station. Enroll via Medical Aide to the Commandant in San Francisco for forms and information.
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Mar. Morton W. Baker
Nmide O
Twelfth Naval District
San Francisco
J. G
Naval Reserve Medical Service
Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
Naval Department
United States
Noa
Market Street
Majestic Offering for Tomorrow Full of Comedy
The Ma jestic theatre will show Amar ily of Clothesline Alley tomorrow with a Matinee and night performance. Mary Pickford stars in the new Amoril y story praised for strong humor and emotional acting, marking a rare comedy dominance in her photo plays.
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Clothesline Alley
Artcraft
Stella Maris
Mary Pickford
Majestic Theatre
Miss Pickford
Work or Fight Law Put in Plain View at Draft Board Session
A mock draft board scene shows a chairman questioning a young man about work and family support as the government prepares to enforce the Work or Fight policy. The dialogue links earnings, dependency, and potential military service with whether the youth has a suitable job or fails to contribute to his family.
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Camel Board
Fy Tromt
Dwart Board
Welock
Yooung Man
United States
Tadd Dowi
Herve Satiel Gard
Tim Formby
Vernon
Thig Young
Airplane field and big league form in local baseball game
The report describes a Masonic baseball game at Corona's park on Sixth Street. Bouts of banter mention "airplane" lads in the field and Ty Cobb drives as observers note Pop Ansen Ward and Py Cobb in the lineup. Seaville praises Ansen's big league readiness despite a swollen hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairplane Field
Corona
Sixth Street
Altho L
Otto
Orsen
Frank Prodanse
Aca Lloyd
CAL Seaville
Pop Aden’ Ward
Py Cobb’ P
Ansen
Mr. Seaville
Mr. Seoville
Ty Cobb
Crowder clarifies work or fight rulings on nonessential roles
The Provost Marshal General details how nonessential work like baseball, theater, and clerical duties are judged case by case. He notes salesmen and drivers may be classified differently by local boards and district appeals, with pharmacists and certain store staff treated distinctly.
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Crowder
Lotar
Ion
Cnr
United Aites Employment Servicer
Niuues
Rebistrancs
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G George Kemp
Jane H. Street
Frederick W. Dalton
Adolph Selinggy
Eustus Baker
Hrck E. Martin
Hugh Harrison
William S. Munn
Charles L. Sabbe Alter
G. Scott
David Swanson
Alfred A. Scott
Benj, Tucker
Miss Fagan
Local Exchange
Southern Sierras
Rifle Club
Coronans
County Chamber OF Commerce
Doutors
Navy Department
Southern California
Arizona
Naval Reserve
The
United States Naval
Nickles
Uncle Sam
U. S
Dminwanwa Wadeeman Ma
Waaver
Corona Drug Co
Vulud Baruware Vu
L. J. Otto F.S. Alden & Co
R. F. Billings
Joel Kloss C. W. Harris
Becker C. Mitchell P
Rowe ,W. L. Lyman & Son
Norman Reeves
Romenn Man
Newton & Harding Corona Mercantile
Nh. A. Newton
Ulofona
VaSrn
Warkel
E. D. Howard
Agt
Met. Life Ins. Co
Mmpany
Citizens Bank
Majestic
Young Nan
Pip Ansen
Scoville
Masonic
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