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Corona Independent

Location

Corona, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1916

Page

3

Freeman Wedding Anniversary Whist Party Recalls Hyde Park Ceremony

Twenty years after the marriage of Atty. and Mrs. G. R. Freeman the couple hosted a Whist party on Palm Avenue in Corona. Guests included Sanger B. French, L. J. Otto, W. 8. Dean, G. W. Waterbury and many others. Prizes went to Mrs. G. W. Waterbury and Mrs. Walter M. Dean, while Sanger E. French and L. J. Otto led the gentlemen winners. A festive two course repast followed a red and green Christmas decor toda.

Atty G. R. Freeman Corona Mrs. Freeman Hyde Park Chicago Freeman Addison Ballard Mr. Freeman Charles E. Freeman Palm Avenue G. W. Waterbury Walter M. Dean Sanger E. French

Bar Mutilated European Soldiers From Brazil

Rio de Janeiro December 19 Chief of Police Aurelino Leal stated support for Deputy Barroso’s bill to restrict admission to Brazil of mutilated European war veterans. He argued such invalids are useless, harmful and unsuited to new countries as workers and producers.

Rio DE Janeiro Aurelino Leali Barroso Brazil

Corona and Hemet clash for regional basketball title

This afternoon in Riverside Corona faces Hemet in a winner take next tier showdown. Each team has claimed league championships and a victory advances the club toward broader Southern California play. Local interest runs high as the likely top youth stars take the court.

Corona Hemet Riverside

Bride-to-be Seeks Hope as Ranch Accident Claims Life

Louis Brigan died at Riverside hospital after severe burns from an A. R. McCarty ranch accident Sunday morning. He planned to marry in January. his bride-to-be rushed to his bedside. His body will be sent to Texas, his birthplace and longtime home.

Louis Brigan McCarty A. R. McCarty Riverside Hospital Brigan Texas

Funeral for B F Parker Set at Free Methodist Church

B F Parker, who was brought to Arlington hospital last week with apoplexy, died this morning at 8 10. Funeral services will be held at the Free Methodist church tomorrow at 10 o'clock with burial in Sunnyslope cemetery. He was the stepfather of Thos Rude of this city.

B. F. Parker Arlington Hospital Free Methodist Church Sunnyslope Cemetery Floover and Wright Parker Thos. Rude

Death of Four-Year-Old Francisca Mejio Tuso

The four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs Fruc Tuso died Monday afternoon. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at ten o'clock in the Catholic church.

Francisca Mejio Tuso Fruc Tuso

Mrs Nowlin's Father R H Kendall Dies After Illness

R H Kendall of Redlands died at his home this morning after a brief illness. He was the father of Mrs Geo W Nowlin of this city. funeral arrangements will be announced by the family.

R. H. Kendall Redlands Geo. W. Nowlin

Blind student inventor in Oregon tests reading by touch

Thomas Cutsworth, a blind student from Riddle, Ore., develops a device at Oregon university to measure how quickly blind learners read raised letter words by touch. The belt speeds are varied by the instructor to reveal learning idiosyncrasies and illusions.

Eugene Ore Oregon University Thomas Cutsworth Riddle R. H. Wheeler Cutsworth

Corona Choral Society Plans Christmas Carols

Members gathered at Mrs. T. C. Jameson’s home last evening to rehearse several Christmas carols. They will sing late Sunday evening as Santa Claus begins his rounds and delivers presents to children.

Corona Choral Society T. C. Jameson Santa Claus

Rose Tournament Interest Grows in Pasadena Parade

Tournament of Roses officials plan a grand floral pageant to rival the football game at Tournament Park. A new hotel float division and entries from cities and chambers will join touring cars and other entries. A pushball contest between Pasadena and Long Beach high schools will close the football afternoon. About 24 000 tickets will be sold before Christmas as interest rises among California college men.

Tournament of Roses Association of Pasadena Tourament Park University of Pennsylvania University of Oregon Chambers of Commerce Boards of Trade California Long Beach George H. Frost Tournament Park

Reception at White House this Evening

President and Mrs. Wilson host their first winter reception at the White House with Chief Justice White and the supreme court justices as guests of honor. A large crowd is expected, with two new justices joining the line Brandeis replacing Lamar and Clark taking the next position.

Washington White House Wilson White Supreme Court Brandeis Lamar Clark

Local Call For Annapolis Midshipman Exam in San Diego

Congressman Kettner invites qualified boys in the Eleventh California District to a preliminary competitive exam on January 10 1917 at San Diego and San Bernardino post offices. The top marks will advance to the final government exam for two midshipman slots at Annapolis with alternates. Candidates must be US citizens aged 16 to 20.

Independent Kettner California Annapolis Department San Diego San Bernardino U.S. Civil Service Commission U.S

Mae Marsh Stars in Intolerance at Loring Opera House

D W Griffiths grand spectacle Intolerance heads to the Loring Opera House Riverside for December 21 22 23 with matinees on 22 and 23 Mae Marsh leads the cast in a lavish production now playing to capacity crowds in New York City with a full symphony orchestra and dramatic effects.

D. W. Griffith Loring Opera House Riverside Liberty Theater New York Mae Marsh

Christmas Week at the Library in Corona

The Corona library promotes a community Christmas week with a screen presentation of the Christmas story and carols Thursday night. It urges homes to light candles Christmas night, hosts a story dolls party Saturday morning featuring familiar fairy tale figures, and invites all Corona families to join the festivities and Santa Claus.

Christ Child Zona Gale Santa Claus Library Corona Library Story Cinderella Hansel and Gretel Robin Hood Maid Marian the Sleeping Beauty Prince Charming Red Riding Hood and the Wolf Dolb

Prohibition Cuts City Woodpile Jobs in Denver

Denver officials say prohibition shrinks relief work at the municipal woodpile. No applicants this year for day labor as men seek groceries or wages, while vacant wings in the city jail and penitentiary reflect state dry laws.

Denver Colo

Matinee at Majestic Delights Local Audience

A small newspaper notice invites families to a matinee at the Majestic featuring Mary Pickford from Holland. Children are urged to attend with five and ten cent admission, reflecting a charming old-time theater scene.

Mary Pickford Holland

Passing of Mrs Susan P Baker

Mrs Susan P Baker died in Los Angeles after a stroke while visiting there. She was the beloved mother of Mrs Cora Nichols of this city and had lived with her daughter on Eighth and Victoria Streets. The funeral was held in Los Angeles with songs by a trio, and she is survived by a son and two daughters.

Los Angeles Nichols Susan P. Baker Cora Nichols Los Angles Aso Mother Baker Breeze Jesus lMfe Gad

Christmas season at Barnes Studio hinted event

A fragmented note mentions a Christmas themed event the Barnes Studio will host next Thursday. It references invitations or activities but text is garbled. Names or exact times are unclear.

Barnes

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George R. Freeman THE Corona National Bank C. B. McConnell DN McConnell Cash First National Bank Supreme Court Bench Hughes the Loring Sugar Bowl East Sixth St
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