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Newspaper

Corona Daily Independent

Location

Corona, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1926

Page

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Attractive Lot of Books Come to Corona Library

Corona Library showcases a broad selection including Dorsey on human behavior and Lincoln by Carl Sandburg. The list features Foster on bridge tactics, mothers and daughters by Cosgrave, modern youth by Ben B Lindsey, and novels by Tarkington Hendry Lato Cooper Johnson Rath Singmaster Rinehart with the note continued on page four.

Corona Library Dorsey Sandburg Carl Abraham Lincoln Foster R. F de Lima Agnes Dewey Cosgrave Jessica Lindsey Ben B Beebe William South Seas Tarkington Booth Hendry James B Downey The Mounted Northwest Mounted Police Curwood Lato Grace Mississippi Valley Rath HE. J Singmaster Elsie Keller Anna Ruth Rinehart Mary Roberts

Lions to Hear Rev C C Roberts at Luncheon Tomorrow

Members of the Lions club plan a luncheon tomorrow with Rev. C C Roberts of the First Christian church of San Bernardino as principal speaker. Rev. George Whipple leads the program and the address is described as patriotic.

Lions Club C. C. Roberts First Christian Church of San Bernardino George Whipple

Labor Vote Quizzed In Cincinnati Senate Inquiry

John Walker president of the Illinois Federation of Labor testified before the AFL executives in Cincinnati, denying charges raised by Senator Caraway of Arkansas. Caraway read a statement questioning funds given to Walker and Frank Farrington, alleged to have controlled Illinois labor votes for Frank L. Smith in the U.S. Senate race.

Cincinnati John Walker Illinois Federation of Labor American Federation of Labor Senate Caraway Arkansas Senator Caraway Frank L. Smith United States Illinois Frank Farrington Ilinois

Music publisher Hearst convicted of theft and fraud

Joseph X Hearst organizer of the Hearst Music Publishing Company was convicted of theft of 385000 and fraud on seven counts. The collapse of the company caused heavy losses to American and Canadian investors.

Winnipeg Joseph X. Hearst Hearst Music Publishing Company

Corona Pioneer Padges Away at San Pedro

S. W. Lockett of San Pedro early Corona settler died at home yesterday. He served years as secretary of the water company and worked with Capt. C. Gully as civil engineer. He lived with his daughter Mrs. A. L. Van Valin. He was a Temescal Lodge F and A M member. Funeral Friday at 1 30 p m at Cleveland Undertaking Parlors with services by Point Firmin Lodge.

S. W. Lockett San Pedro Corona Water Company Capt. C. Gully Lockett A.L. van Valin Temescal Lodge Cleveland Undertaking Point Firmin Lodge

Mt Whitney Trails Open for Visitors from Lone Pine

The National Automobile Club announces Mt Whitney trails from Lone Pine. The 13 mile eastern slope route is for experienced climbers and takes about three days round trip, with five miles rideable by horse. The 36 mile scenic route, mostly horseback, is advised and requires about five days. A stone shelter on the summit built by the Smithsonian Institute serves tourists and astronomers.

Mt. Whitney National Automobile Club Lone Pine Mount Whitney Smithsonian Institute

Alleged Slayer Reaccused At Flat Top Prison Case

Charles R. Davis former warden of Flat Top convict mine stands trial for 1921 murder of inmate James Knox. He is also accused of disbursing 119282 dollars from Alabama treasury via falsified affidavits, per a report by State Examiner C C Brooks covering Davis regime at Flat Top.

Birmingham Ala Charles R. Davis Flat Top James Knox Treasury of Alabama C. C. Brooks Davis

Monterey Plans $250000 Golden State Theatre Foundation

Monterey announces a new Golden State Theatre project valued at $250000 under construction locally. The plan outlines a regional cultural venue expected to boost arts offerings and tourism in the area.

Monterey Golden State Theatre

Community Fair Opens Tonight with Free Admission

Riverside Corona events kick off at city park with no charge for entry. Rivona Boys orchestra performs full concert and solos. Griffitts School of Dancing showcases six top steps Friday with a band contest awarding two months tuition. Local merchants sponsor booths as the Legion promotes a community project and flag display.

Gash gauge indicates Chevrolet power plant juice level

A pressure gauge on Gash shows whether the Chevrolet power plant is receiving the proper amount of juice.

Chevrolet

Patterson Takes Confectionery Establishment

Northeast corner of Sixth and Main undergoes remodeling under Lloyd Patterson who has leased the property and bought confectionery equipment. Patterson will run realty parlors in part while the front becomes a confectionery soft drink and lunch room with opening hoped by Friday or Saturday.

Sixth and Main Street Lloyd Patterson Patterson

San Diego Gas & Electric Plans New Stations

San Diego Consolidated Gas and Electric Co will establish new stations on El Cajon and East San Diego at a total cost of 325000 dollars.

San Diego San Diego -Consoldated Gas & Electric Co el Cajon

Brea-Olinda Union High School Bid Target Set

Bids are sought for construction of a new Brea-Olinda Union High School at an estimated cost of 320000 dollars. The project details invite bids from qualified contractors and set the base expenditure for the planned facility.

Brea Brea-Olinda Union High School

Corona Calendar of Meetings and Games

Prayer services at all churches at 7 30 p m Thursday Temescal lodge F A M regular meeting Lions Club at Hotel Kinney 12 15 p m Friday Corona hosts Arlington night game Lions Rotary and Red Sox games at Fontana and Orange parks schedule reading shows library board meets in Tio Poopa form with timing details

Temescal Lodge F. & A. M. Lions Club Hotel Kiney Corona Arlington Rotary Club Hotel Kinney

Dividends Mailed to Corona Banks Stockholders

By today checks are mailed to 81 Citizens Bank and First National Bank stockholders in Corona colony. Citizens Bank issues semiannual 9 percent dividends for June 30 and First National Bank pays 3 percent quarterly dividends for the same date.

Corona Banks Coro *Na Colony Citizens Bank First National Bank

Blake Case Set for July Plea on Fire Zoning Violation

The city case against Violet Blake for violating fire zoning rules was called in Recorder Miller's court. Mrs. Blake secured until Friday July 2 for plea while continuing operation of the stand prompts further action toward its removal.

Violet Blake Recorder Miller's Court Blake

Girl Thief Sentenced in Seattle Case

Ethel Dow a University of Washington coed confessed stealing nearly $2000 in Seattle by using other women's charge accounts. Superior Judge Jones sentenced her here to six months to three years in the state penitentiary at Walla Walla. Dow is a graduate of the Normal School at Bellingham and attended the university this year.

Seattle Ethel Dow University of Wasington Coed Jones Walla Walla Normal School Bellingham

Fatal Crash Kills Woman as Bus Collision Hits San Francisco

One woman died and four others were injured in a night crash when a car carrying Mrs Berg min Knowlton, age 23, collided with a municipal bus. Mrs M H Coombs and Marice Coombes of Tacoma were among the injured women. men suffered minor injuries.

San Francisco Bergmin Knowlton M. H. Coombs Marice Coombes Tacoma

Open Air Union Services Begin at Whittier Tabernacle

Whittier residents will attend open air union services at Eighth and Main Sundays in July and August. The Corona Municipal Band starts at 7 pm with Dr. Walter Dexter of Whittier College to speak at 7:30 pm. If cool, services move to the Baptist church across the street. churches cooperating include Fired Baptist, First Congregational, Episcopal and Methodist.

Corona Municipal Walter Dexter Whittier College Baptist Church Fired Baptist First Congregational Episcopal Methodist

Slayers Believed Caught In Danville Train Robbery Case

Three suspects, thought to have robbed a Pacific Railway passenger train last October, were arrested in Gibson City by Danville police. They are detained for DOJ examination as officials confirm ties to the incident.

Danville Ray Ant Thigh de Audrempant Ear Siskiver Ore Gibson City Department of Justice

Doctor D A Crew Returns From Vacation

Dr D A Crew has returned to his professional duties after a delightful sojourn to northern points of interest.

D. A. Crew Ngain

GAN Market TE Open Under New Management

Corona cash market operated by the San Antonio Meat company under Tommy Sherman will reopen tomorrow July 1. Frank Maynard has taken over the lease and will run the business with his wife and two sons Del and Orvel from 620 Joy Street Corona.

Corona San Antonio Meat Company Tommy Sherman Frank Maynard Maynard Brawley Mr. Maynard Del Orvel Joy Street

Oil Exploration Contract Secured in Nova Scotia

New York firm Henry L. Doherty & Co closes an exclusive contract to explore 5,000,000 acres in Nova Scotia. The deal also covers exploration rights to Pictou Island along the Nova Scotia coast.

New York Nova Scotia Canada Henry L. Doherty & Co Pictou

Rough going through Santa Ana Canyon

Paving is under way between Olive and the mouth of Santa Ana canyon. Two miles are being paved with one more under preparation. The stretch leads to Atwood and Placentia then toward Corona with many detours and rough crossings. Average 15 mph as a steam shovel works to remove corners, requiring flagmen and slowing traffic.

Olive Santa Ana Canyon Atwood Placentit Corona

Trial Set For Elma Steamer Crew Conspiracy Case

The 14 crew members of the liquor steamer Elma face a hearing today before United States Commissioner Louis Goodman, with trial on conspiracy to violate the prohibition law scheduled for Thursday in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Wilmington N. C Elma United States Louis Goodman

Man Injured by Auto Near City Hall

An auto crash at Eighth and Main near City Hall yesterday afternoon injured Q. A. Barber. Barber, 60, suffered scratches bruises and two broken ribs and received treatment at Corona Hospital. The other driver was Mrs. A. L. Mays. Responsibility for the accident has not yet been decided.

Q. A. Barber Corona Hospital Barber A. 1 Mays

Caution urged for mountain road driving

Public Safety Department of the Automobile Club of Southern California warns motorists to slow down on mountain grades. Advice includes using low gear on descents, maintaining steady speeds around corners, and keeping the engine running to save brakes.

Gafety Department Automobile Club of Southern California

Roads Badly Cut on Route Between Santa Margarita and Bakersfield

The National Automobile Club warns heavy hauling via Vise Pozo and La Panza will leave the road in very rough condition. The Cuyama Valley route remains unadvisable due to several washed out bridges.

Santa Margarita Bakersfield la Panza Carissit Plains National Automobile Club Cuyama Valley

Drainage System Survey Ordered by Trustees

The Corona city board of trustees moves to study the drainage system with engineers, seeking a comprehensive survey costing about $1000 and a total rough repair bill of $49,000 required to weather another winter. City Engineer A H Hanapel, Marshal Clayson, and Harry Daniels reviewed the old system and proposed a bond issue to fund needed work and a new system.

City Board of Trustees A. H. Hanapel Marshal Clayson Harry Daniels Corona Hanapel Cgeorge Iiidecor Curvie Engineering Company Castat Hanepel Kellogg alMogost

Alpha Beta directors entertain at Parkridge dinner

Sixteen members of the Alpha Beta stores board were hosted by Claude Edwards, local store manager, at Parkridge country club. They sat from 9 o'clock to 12:15 in business sessions reviewing routine store matters, followed by an excellent chicken dinner in the dining room.

Alpha Beta Parkridge Country Club Claude Edwards

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Tarrington LIONS Hubert LABOR Mountaineers Legion Boys Bivona Orchestra Corona Red Sox Fontana Orange City Park Vida P. m Blake Case Tabernacle Whittier College Presient GAN Market Auto Ghiagh Iun Wirertors Vre Parkridge
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