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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1916
Page
3
Notes from the Central Powers urged swift peace negotiations and a return to the starting point, mentioning Balkans readjustment and Northern France evacuation. The Vatican received the note in Rome. Wheat and stock prices fell in New York and Chicago on today's news. Allies offered no comment.
About twenty five young people from Philathea Baraca and Agona classes gathered at Mr and Mrs W C Bonser home on Hast Sixth street for an evening of games and activities. Refreshments including sandwiches coffee olives and homemade candy were served with Mrs F O Payton assisting Mrs Bonser in hosting.
Mr and Mrs V M Hodgin and their two children of Los Angeles returned home after a visit in this city at the home of Mr and Mrs J G Bennett. Mrs Hodgin and Mrs Bennett are sisters.
Frank Nichols of San Diego County earns notice for stubbornly rejecting mail delivery by carrier despite a nearby route. He drives 22 miles to Smith Center each Saturday to fetch his mail, arguing the carrier system is a government expense and harms youth on ranches. If married to a woman like him, would be forced to change.
A Detroit theater raises admission from five to six cents due to a 20 percent rise in film costs and reports no drop in attendance.
Mrs Mary Ware is spending a few days with her son and his family in Long Beach visiting relatives and enjoying time together in the coastal city.
A mid morning auto crash in Santa Ana canyon involving T. W. Condon from Orange and a friend left Condon with a dislocated left elbow and a broken bone above the joint. He was treated by Dr. C R Geith and remained under care as of late afternoon with a long road to recovery.
Mr and Mrs A R Blodgett plan to leave Corona at year end for Paso Robles to establish a home on a 14 5 acre ranch. The property includes livestock and cultivated land with abundant water and is considered one of the finest in the area. Friends note their long desire for country living and Coronans will miss them.
In Portland this week several large wool deals totaling 1.5 million pounds of this year’s elip were finalized. One notable transfer moved a block of 1,000,000 pounds, signaling strong demand and market activity.
The Riverside County Music Teachers Association held its first open gathering since forming last spring in Corona. President Earl Meeker spoke on goals to boost state cooperation and promote wide music access in high schools. A strong program followed with performances by Mrs. Madeline Barnes Childs, Mr. Arthur Bostick, Mrs. Frank Barbour, Mrs. Roy Rice, Mr. Allan Craig, and Mrs. Charles Hildreth. The audience applauded a violin, piano, cello, and vocal selections, with next Corona meeting planned for March.
Corona reports 22 carloads of navel oranges shipped for the holiday trade, the first such volume in years before January. Nine cars came from Orange Heights Fruit Association, nine from Jameson Packing, two from Call Lemon, one from Call estate, and one from Corona Pitrus association. The fruit is well colored and ready for market though sweetness may lag without longer on-tree ripening.
Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Otto hosted a lively Corona Country Club gathering for the Auction 500 husbands and guests. A generous dinner by Mrs. Otto pleased attendees, who then sponsored dishwashing as thanks. The club's clubhouse hosted games, dancing, and an enjoyable evening of fellowship.
The Corona delegation joins Palo Verde visitors for a two day county chamber excursion. Highlights include cotton industry study, valley tour, luncheon at Fertilla, and entertainment in Blythe with a return by the 4 25 Santa Fe sleeper to San Bernardino. The valley grows cantaloupes celery and asparagus while settlers form grazing cooperatives to protect cattle and coordinate water and forage.
From Youcarai in Paraguayi Para guay, Jacintho Chilavert, merchant and congressman, and his wife are proud parents of 44 children born over twenty years in squads of two to four. All are living and in good health.
President and Mrs. Wilson host cabinet members and their wives in the executive mansion opening the White House social season. Secretary Baker and Mrs. Baker join the seating plan at Mrs. Wilson’s left, while Secretary Lansing and Mrs. Lansing sit at the right. The event includes other notable guests and shifts from previous years with early start dates and alterations to traditional receptions.
A 1916 Los Angeles letter from J W Garthwaite defends remarks at Corona Chamber of Commerce banquet. He cites praise for American labor over foreign workers in citrus and fruit industries and condemns exploitative camp housing, urging preference for American citizens.
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