29 Jun 1931
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Newspaper
Corona Daily Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1931
Page
1
A lively recounting of a press and industry visit to the Hoover Dam site celebrates early power on, a ready dam location, and the bold effort to route 233 miles of transmission from San Bernardino. It notes cost, scale, and the expected lake formation while lauding the builders and supporters.
A Saturday night fire began in Corona Home Bakery at 615 Main Street owned by Elmer Bowen. The blaze caused $1,500 to $2,000 in losses with smoke and water damage. insurance may cover costs. Firefighters fought the flames from the rear, aided by volunteers and a hand cart, and no injuries were reported.
Corona nightball club aims to break into the win column against Redlands in the American circuit tonight. All school children admitted free. Pitching choice rests with manager Rubidoux among Jordan Riley and himself with Green likely to start for Redlands. Aiming for better hitting to back the staff, the team hopes for more wins than in the first half. The game starts at eight o'clock and is Corona’s last league game until July 10 at Arlington.
Hemet Valley chamber of commerce presents a petition to the county board of supervisors protesting county funding for new highway construction during a low mood. A large Hemet delegation is expected at the July 6 meeting as signatures grow, seeking tax relief through road expenditure reductions.
Corona Boy Scouts returned from Camp Emerson after a four day covered wagon trip touted as the period's biggest thrill. The route included Nightingale's ranch south of Camp Emerson, Santa Rosa Peak with distant desert views, and Palm Canyon creek camping. The old wagon, drawn by four mules, was driven by leader Dewey Sessions.
Civic history was made in Corona on Saturday night when a newly organized Veterans of Foreign Wars post received its charter at the American Legion memorial home after a parade through the business streets. Corona posted the largest charter roster in years with sixty six names, over fifty at the ceremony, as the San Bernardino post drill team conferred honors under Commander D. G. Hows with about two hundred visitors looking on.
Arlington June 29 Representing twenty one lodges the Neighbors of Woodcraft order held the district picnic at Arlington park. About 500 members attended enjoying old time games a band concert a luncheon and mixed baseball contests. Upland lodge won largest attendance percentage with Redlands second.
The Hast meeting of the Charles and Dixon camp Spanish American War veterans selected delegates to the national convention to be held in New Orleans next September. D. G. Hows as commander will be one delegate with Horace Sprague as the other. Peter Baxter will serve as alternate.
Mrs Belle Farris of Riverside will go on trial in Judge G R Freeman's court for the murder of her husband on April 24 at the West Tenth Street home. The trial may run to Friday with defense by Joseph Seymour and Myron Tilden and prosecution by District Attorney Redwine and Harry Amstutz. Witnesses from Corona include Patrolmen Patterson and Roe. two of the couple's four children may testify.
Twenty-two persons were injured in traffic incidents over the past weekend in San Bernardino County. One man, H. J. Owens of South Gate, has a fractured skull and is believed fatally injured. The accidents included a crash between a car and a Pacific Electric train at Upland.
A brief proverb notes that one can rise without displacing others. It suggests inclusive advancement and collective ascent rather than zero sum competition. The saying emphasizes opportunity and shared progress across groups and individuals.
Corona cruised to a 12-4 win over Shino at the city park diamond as Wallace and Patton split mound duties. The team piled up thirteen hits and kept pressure on the opponent through the later innings, despite veterans being rested for a Fourth of July game.
Corona celebrates Independence Day with a horseshoe tournament organized by the American Legion. The event features matches starting about 2 15 PM with teams from the American Legion Clayton Nichols and Herbert Joling facing the V F W duo of Harry Townsend and a dark horse. Lions club entries include Ralph Stan and another top rider as announced by the Lions.
Glen D. Wight superintendent of Corone public schools and life member of the National Education Association will attend the annual meeting in Los Angeles this week. Faculty awarded him a life membership last fall for his cooperation with fellow teachers.
Ten thousand Christian Endeavor delegates from Corona Riverside County and beyond will gather in San Francisco June 11 to 16 for the movement’s fiftieth anniversary. Keynote speaker Dr. Daniel A. Poling will address youth leaders July 11 with daily radio broadcasts. others include Toyohiko Kagawa and Homer Rodeheaver.
Dr D D Roos of Corona now in charge of swimming and diving at the city park plunge during the American Legion Fourth of July celebration. A fine program is planned with merchandise prizes for winners.
A hen persists in scratching despite scarce worms, highlighting persistence in feeding behavior during lean conditions.
A Riverside jury awarded 14500 in damages to four plaintiffs in a Perris area automobile crash involving Georgia tourists. Robert E. Mathews received 10000, Bertha Ward 3000, Evelyn Mathews 500, and Loraine Mathews 1000. The trial lasted three days in Superior Court before Judge G R Freeman.
Sacramento reports 181,774,278 gallons of commercial milk consumed in the state last year. Riverside county accounted for 1,825,623 gallons, with the figure excluding on-farm use. Dr. M. E. McDonald of the dairy control bureau noted the market dipped slightly from 1927 but remained well above 1928's total.
Sacramento UP State industrial accident commission urges safe vacations for Californians. It recommends including artificial respiration and hemorrhage control skills in a summer trip kit. First aid instructors can teach these lifesaving basics in minutes.
A terse adage warns that any achievement cannot endure boastful self-praise, emphasizing modesty despite success. The line underscores humility in the face of accomplishment and cautions against vanity in public discourse.
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