30 Dec 1915
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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1915
Page
1
The weather outlook warns cloudy conditions with potential frost if skies clear, referencing a 1913-like frost risk. The U S Weather Bureau issued a strict warning as Southern California endures a cold spell that previously damaged the citrus crop in 1913.
The annual New Year's reception of the Woman's Improvement Club will be held tomorrow evening at the South Main street clubhouse. Members, families, escorts, and houseguests are invited. The event features readings by Miss Ardmith and music by Craig's orchestra, with refreshments and elaborate decor planned to create a premier social affair.
The Tom Thumb wedding at the Woman's club house tonight is postponed to Monday at 7 15 PM. Mothers could not send children out in the weather and decorations were not ready causing disappointment for the kiddie crowd and the would-be bride and groom. Tickets remain at Billings drugstore.
Riverside supervisors awarded a 6.36 mile ocean to ocean highway link to Brashear-Burns Co for 10720 dollars for a four inch crowned surface. R B Davison Construction Co bid 11000 dollars. Both firms submitted bids for a three inch gravel option as well.
B H Mertzmann, druggist at Crown City Drug Store, wed Ethel Ward of Seattle in Los Angeles on Tuesday with Rev. Brougher officiating. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Robert McNatt and a wedding supper followed at Hotel Alexandria. They will reside at 905 Washburn Street after January 1.
Corona Gas and Electric Light company announces monthly billing starting January 1 with a 12th discount for prompt payment and disconnection after the 15th. The move aims to cut bad accounts and reduce rates, including a future power-rate decrease.
A hopeful message extends wishes for a prosperous and peaceful year, expressing optimism that readers will achieve both success and harmony in the coming months.
Reports from Berkeley to Seattle describe snow flurries in California and widespread rain sleet and high winds across the central and eastern states. Indiana telegraph wires fell, Gulf coast towns faced protracted outages, and a coal barge drifted offshore as coastal winds reached up to 80 miles per hour.
Snow blanketed Corona and much of Southern California for the first time in two decades, with 1 to 6 inches in various districts. The worst fell near Perris and Elsinore, while Los Angeles and Riverside reported snow and frozen temps. Power lines suffered damage and citrus growers prepared for frost. temps dipped to 31 degrees overnight with more frost possible if skies clear.
B F Meyers of this city and I B Crane of Santa Paula spent a few days in Santa Ana for business and pleasure and expect to return to Corona tomorrow.
Winter's severity curbs street quarrels as cold keeps neighbors apart, reducing back fence tensions and neighborly friction.
A terse remark warns against smiling at a girl with red hair, noting her blood could appear as red as her hair. The line hints at superstition or fear rather than verified danger.
Chief Ramsey and Officer Redans arrested 23 year old Marquez Uriba of Yuma Arizona for burglary after a lengthy probe. Thumb prints and distinctive shoe toe and heel plates tied him to two crimes at Blackburn on Fullerton avenue and at the Davis ranch. Uriba confessed and police recovered most of the stolen footgear including overalls from the Davis property.
Agent Frank Herkelrath reports resumed railroad passenger traffic to Mexico and warns no through Mexico tickets or baggage check until Mexican summer tourist rates are announced. Santa Fe plans summer deals from the Midwest to California with June 1 rate changes and round trip tickets for major Los Angeles conventions.
London reports a cabinet session postponed to seek practical agreement on Asquith's recruiting proposal amid hopes of reconciliation. Balfour gains influence as anti conscription ministers consider exceptional treatment. Dispatches warn severe winter will hinder front line operations. British staff say morale and munitions are strong enough to break German lines when timed, with weather cited as the main delay. A Haestholmen incident sees German torpedo boats chased by Swedish forces in Swedish waters.
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