Three Negroes Sought in Riverside Torture Case
Riverside June 30 police across Southern California join Sheriff Sweeters in a dragnet for three African American men blamed for robbing fruit picker Juan Santa Cruz at Indio and subjecting him to brutal torture. Cruz remains in serious condition at Arlington County Hospital awaiting possible surgery as investigators pursue leads toward Colton and Los Angeles.
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Riverside
California
Sweeters
Juan Santa Cruz
Indio
Cruz
Arlington
Los Angeles
Colton
Southern Pacific
Santa Cruz
Planning More Homes by C W Harris & Son
Reports show C W Harris and Son near finishing a twelve unit bungalow court at B Sixth and Fuller streets and planning another block of similar homes on a quadrant south of the current project. Local activity centers on this housing expansion.
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C. W. Harris & Son
B. Sixth
Oma
Ice Company Announces Reduced Summer Rates at Station
The National Ice and Cold Storage Company of this city issues a cash and carry offer in The Independent. A special low price on ice at its station located at Fifth and Ramon a streets aims to attract many local residents and customers in the trading territory.
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Independent
Fifth
Ramona
Planned Fourth of July Fireworks to Cap City Celebration
Arrangements for a lavish Fourth of July fireworks display in the city are set for eight o’clock at the nightball or regular baseball grounds in the city park. The day includes a morning band concert a parade races swimming and diving contests a barbecue a ball game Corona vs Norco and a concluding patriotic sing at the band shell with invites to Riverside and county residents.
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Corona
Norco- League
Band Shell
Riverside
Key Company Moves to New WW Location
Herbert Key and the Key Finance company complete removal of offices to a new headquarters in a large garage built by Security Investment. Records and furniture moved. the former Courier office at Sixth and Ramona streets is demolished for a modern theatre project planned to rise where the old buildings stood.
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Herbert Key
Key Finance Company
First National Bank
Security Investment Company
Courier Office
Ramona
Key Finance ‘Company
Corona
Wholesale Produce Prices at Los Angeles Market
Yesterday at the Los Angeles wholesale produce market prices included eggs with extras. Fresh fruit and other items listed. example price noted for eggs at ten dollars.
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Los Angeles
Norco Lake Norconian resort blooms with new rose garden beauty
From barren hills at Norco Rex B Clark's Lake Norconian resort showcases a transformed landscape. Renowned Pacific coast artists and nurseries shaped a rose filled garden by broad verandas, drawing visitors to admire vivid colors and planned future splendor.
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Lake Norconian Resort
Rex B. Clark
Norco
Pacific Coast
Southwest
Riverside Voters Defeat Police Salary Raise in Ballot
Riverside voters rejected the proposed police pay raise by a four to one margin in a special election. Only 636 residents approved higher salaries while 2,367 said current pay is sufficient. The vote also elected fifteen freeholders to update the city charter.
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Riverside
Blythe Bridge Reconstruction Begins After Flood
Reconstruction of the Blythe bridge across the Colorado at Ehrenberg started with a crew of forty. The two washed out spans will be replaced within four months under W M Ledbetter. A ferry operates on the Sunkist trail meanwhile as river levels subside.
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Colorado River
Ehrenberg
California
Arizona
Ohrenberg
Impressed Visitor from Coeur d Alene in Corona
Mrs BE L Overporde of Couer d Alene Idaho visits Corona as guest of her brother W J Titus manager of Daley s store She praises the town s beauty and the pleasant climate as she tours the area during her stay.
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Idaho
BE. L. Overporde
Couer ‘de Alene
Corona
W. J. ‘Titus
Daley
Mire
Overporde
Coronla
Talented Corona Dancers Shine at Band Concert
Two Corona girls Irma and Helen Jones daughters of Mr and Mrs Dave Jones entertained at a Corona municipal band concert in the high school auditorium. Their dancing, previously featured with the Lions club at Montebello, drew lavish praise and applause from a large audience.
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Corona Municipal Band
Corona
Irma
Helen
Dave Jones
Lions Club
Montebello
Corona Knight and Friends Attend Big Pignig Fete
A twenty eight member delegation from the Citrus Belt Pythian association led by J. C. Emerson and W. L. Peeler returned from Lake Elsinore after a picnic at the lake’s new pier. Knights of Pythias and friends enjoyed boat rides and swimming, with a late evening dance at the Fraternal Brotherhood hall in Hisvine. The officers said the event set new attendance records for the annual outing.
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Coronans
J. C. Emerson
W. L. Peeler
Citrus Belt Pythian Association
Lake Elsinore
Knights of Pythias
Santa Fe Sets New High Record for Green Fruit Express
Santa Fe reports a new record in handling the Green Fruit Express between San Bernardino and Chicago during the first fifteen days of June. All perishable trains arrived on time with one late by ten minutes, underscoring rapid transport demanded by shippers, said division agent Mr. Harrison.
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Santa Fe Railroad
San Bernardino
Chicago
Corona
Pacific Coast
Santa Fe
Harrison
Woman Seeks Newspaper Ads Amid Confederate Echoes
A Texas woman requests local newspapers advertise for her as she recounts recent “Just heard from” messages tied to Confederate era remnants. The item notes she seeks public notice but provides limited specifics.
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Texas
Lodge Work Planned by Knights of Pythias to Initiate Class
Knights of Pythias lodge of this city will initiate a class of candidates at their regular lodge session Tuesday evening in their hall. Initial plans to take the class to Pomona were changed and the work will begin at the local lodge headquarters.
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Knights of Pythias
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Pomona
Quarreys
Rotary Club Reports Year of Substantial Work
Corona Rotary members review a year of strong club activity with high attendance averaging 98 percent and four months at 100 percent. Frank Johnson recalls Rotary visits in Japan with lessons on contrast, and members sing "Aloha" after two attempts.
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Yeoar
Rotary Club
Frank Johnson
Rotary
Japan
Vocche Cotort
Ott Wonor
Frank
Land of the Setting Sun
C. M. Scoville
Charles Evans
Walter E. Hill
Imany
Corona Rotary
James Campbell
Evans
Corona Club
Johnson
Corona
Tokyo
Corona Falls To Ontario 4 2 In Park Showdown
Corona was shut out on hitting as Ontario won 4 to 2 at the lighted park arena. Stivers pitched well for Corona but the locals lacked timely hits with Hammond and Ragsdale out. Jesse Hill homered for Corona in the eighth, while Ontario’s bats broke through with a homer and a sharp foul line swing by Benny Burgess. Controversy over a ninth inning home run by Scholder sparked a protest led by Pomona Buick and Arlington officials watched the dispute.
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Corona
Ontario
Rootvers
7 Atera
Park
Hammond
Ragsdale
Jesse Hill
Stivers
Felding
Benny Burgess
Hill
Riverside
March
Arlington
Pomona
Harris
Buick
Schholder
Milton Fish
Long Beach
Will on Bridge Scorecard From Mineola Woman
A twenty five word will disposed of property valued at more than $1,000. The document was written on the back of a bridge scorecard by a Mineola New York woman.
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Mineola
New York
Paris Bus Conductors Adopt Warm Footwear in Cold Weather
Paris transit staff switch to satots or wool shoes to stay warm during harsh weather. Conductors cite thick woolen socks as essential for comfort on long routes.
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Paris
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