25 Jun 1926
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Newspaper
Corona Daily Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1926
Page
1
A local retailer lists suit prices escalating from 10.00 to 20.00 as the store updates stock for children aged 6 to 12. The ad notes quality pricing adjustments with successive increases across multiple suit options.
Lake fishing improves in the San Jacinto mountain district near Keen Camp as the fish grow larger and more gamey. Most anglers lose 90 percent of strikes due to tackle loss. fish under three pounds are rare, with a recent top catch of 8½ pounds. Salmon eggs worms and minnows prove best bait.
City announces widening project on Temple Street from Broad way to Park View at an estimated cost of 60000 dollars. Project aims to improve traffic flow and safety for commuters and local businesses. Maintenance and funding details to be finalized by city engineers.
The Pomona track hosts matinee harness racing at the Los Angeles County Fair with a 2:20 trot and 2:20 pace plus free for all races. Frank Reig’s N L Philp stable shows good form with Dr Nick 2.04% champion trotter, Santa Crysta, and Bay Lady posting notable workouts.
A Rancho California theatre presents another showing of Monte Carlo, a lavish film featuring a fashion show with true color photography. The design gowns by Kathleen Kay Maude Marsh and Andree Ann are original and destroyed after production. Lew Cody and Christy Cabanne lead, with scenes of exotic gowns and color-rich fabrics. Sunday and Monday Harry Langdon stars in Tramp Tramp Tramp comedy.
The Desert City American Legion Speedway hosts a July 6 event billed as a Who’s Who of racing with stars like Bert Spencer Lou Moore Speed Hinckley Cate Pence Emmet Larson Mel Kenealy and Johnny Vickére entered. Bert Spencer has dominated Legion Speedway with strong showings in recent races as the crowd awaits a clash for the scalp. The program begins with the first race at 2:00 PM.
James K. Fish state adjutant of the California American Legion reports that California posts lead the U S in Boy Scout promotion. Chester J. Turner of Los Angeles heads the Legion Boy Scout Committee and received national commendation from Indianapolis for the state’s work. The letter praises California units for leading America and urges continuation of the plan to adopt Boy Scout troops in each Legion Post community.
San Diego opens paving work between Euclid Avenue and city limits at a cost of 12 641 44 dollars. The project covers Valveratty area with significant expenditure approved by local authorities.
Los Angeles reports construction began on two new buildings for the Wilshire Boulevard Congregation al church with a total cost of 100000 dollars.
Shortly before midnight four men robbed the Indiana Club near Baden Indiana escaping with more than 600 in jewels and cash. Police say two club attaches and five patrons were assaulted including two women whose rings were torn from their fingers.
A notice states plans to erect a new store building in Tracy with an estimated cost of $20,000. The project details and approval process are outlined for local authorities.
The city of Lodi awards a contract to pave two blocks of streets. The project covers surface work and roadbed improvements, with work to start in the coming weeks and be completed per the bid specifications.
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