Robbery Spree Hits Cororna On North Main Street
A hold up in Cororna last night netted 70 cents from Leo Devens at gunpoint as he walked home from Christmas shopping. An attempted break in at Mrs. Blanche Sargent’s Bloom ranch home near the railroad ended with two shots fired overhead and neighbors summoned police. The same bandit previously held up Devens nearby, described as a white man about five seven to eight, wearing a light overcoat.
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Corona
Santa Claus
Leo Devens
Robinson Ranch
Blanche Sargent
Daily Independent
Sargent Home
Mr. Deeans
North Main Street
Sargent Place
Bloom Place
Mexican Situation Discussed by Corona Chamber Meeting
Twenty Corona chamber members met at the rear of the Corona National Bank to discuss the Mexican situation. Speakers included W J Pontelow Jameson W C Barth F W Reynolds Howard Glass City Attorney G R Freeman and C B McConnell. A motion to appoint a five member committee to present views to the city trustees was carried.
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Chamber of Commerce
Corona National Bank
Corona
W. J. Pontelow
T. “. Jameson
W. C. Barth
F. W. Reynolds
Howard Glass
G. R. Freeman
B. McConnell
Geo &. Snndecor
Corona Appears on Rainfall Charts in Major Papers
Local government observer J. W. Garthwaite reports Corona will be included in rainfall data published by the Los Angeles Times, Examiner, and Los Angeles Tribune. The Tuesday morning charts show Corona city data continuing in regional papers.
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Los Angeles Times and Examiner
Corona
J. W. Garthwaite
The
Los Angeles Tribune
Guards Guard Mexican Shack After Fatal Shootings
The Mexican shack where the fatal shooting occurred was guarded all night by two men to deter friends of the murderers from recovering property. Deputies for guard duty were Joe Chaney, Jack Fisher, Will Cathey, and A Bowen, with two on the shack and two patrolling the town as nightwatchmen.
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Frank Ewing
Joe Chaney
Jack Fisher
Will Cathey
A. Bowen
City Marshal G C Alexander slain in Corona murder
City Marshal G C Alexander was shot and killed early Monday in Corona as he sought to restore order in a shack housing foreigners. Two Mexican suspects, brothers Secha, fled toward the east after the 12:30 a.m. shooting. A manhunt by Sheriff Frank P. Wilson and Riverside officers continues with train and auto searches.
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AH Corona
G. C. Alexander
Alexander
Howard Street
Los Angeles
Ares
Law
Eric Keuhl
Dickson
Riverside
Frank P. Wilson
Jno. Baird
S. H. Reyburn
Nelson
Wilson
C.F. Larrabee
Corona
Here
Auto
Placentia
Secha
San Bernardino
Baptists Plan New Mission Building at Fourth and Main
At a Friday evening church meeting the First Baptist members unanimously approved buying a Fourth and Main lot to build a $5,000 mission building for foreign-speaking Corona residents. The fall supper drew many church members and college students returning home, with Mrs. M. J. Suydam in charge of the 6 pm meal and hostesses at several tables.
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First Baptist Church
Fourth
Main Streets
Corona
The
Baptist Church
Colege
M. J. Suydam
W. H. Jameson
H. A. Wood
F. W. Reynolds
T. C. Jameson
Addie King
J. H. Huyck
Church Approves Lot Purchase for New Mission Building
Parish members meet in the auditorium at the church to hear Pastor Reynolds urge loyalty then vote to buy the Fourth and Main street lot from O L Newton of Long Beach for 1500 dollars. Miss Lattie Greenlaw reports on mission work as the meeting adjourns.
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Reynolds
Fourth and Main Streets
O. L. Newton
Long Beach
Lattie Greenlaw
Night basketball a success at Daraen Classes game
Rain cleared the dust and a well prepared court hosted a tepid eight oclock teaser. The Daraen Classes of the Methodist and Congregational churches played amid a blackout delaying tipoff. The M E Baracas led 14 13 at half and finished 87 7 end in an easy Methodist victory with strong passing and scoring from both sides.
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Hepford Towne
Methodist
Anyelhine
M. BS Baracas
M. EB. Baraca
Weste
Oresh Peniinees
New Year's Tennis Tournament Draws Strong Interest
Corona Country Club hosts a New Year’s mixed doubles round robin. Nine teams entered so far, with more expected before entries close on December 30. Players include Waki Freeman, Edwin Birdsall, Miss Ryan, Jamie son, Jurol Jameson, Frank Tarlow, Miss Brewer, Harold Janson, Miss Andrews, Stanley Charvey, Miss Rudesill, and others.
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Corona Country Club
Waki Freeman
Braaseh
Edwin Birdsall
Miss Ryan
Jamieson
Jurol Jameson
Frank Tarlow
Miss Brewer
Harold Janson
Entertainment Postponed by Illness at Club House
The Woman's Improvement club house event postponed from December 29 to January 5 due to Mira and Lillian Burkhart Goldsmith illness. All tickets remain valid for the new date.
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Mira
Lillian Burkhart Goldsmith
Woman's Improvement Club
Last Sad Rites for G C Alexander in Corona
A large Corona funeral for G C Alexander drew many closed business doors from the afternoon in tribute. Rev Ferris preached at the Congregational church while Odd Fellows and city officials attended. Alexander, 61, longtime painter and former Corona city marshal, is survived by wife Elizabeth, daughter Mrs Burns, son Thedford, a sister in California, five brothers, and his mother.
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Congregational Church
Corona
G. CG
Alexander
Corana
Circle Lodge
Tomphrey
Chester Ferris
Stephen
Arthur Dickinson
Ches, Miller
Alessis
Arthop ‘Pathill
Ixow
Rebekele
Unu
Elizabeth
Burns
Thedford
California
East
Beginning of a Safe Savings Habit Promises Fortunes
A newspaper snippet urges readers to start a savings habit by opening an account at Citizens Bank. It touts a nest egg buildup as the quickest path to accumulated pennies or dollars and hints at the potential for a growing fortune through prudent banking.
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Savings Bank
Citizens” Bank
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Poug
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Psurdo
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