Lincoln Birthday Observances Across Corona Schools and Stores
Corona marked Abraham Lincoln’s birthday with school programs at both the high and grammar levels. High school seniors and juniors performed pieces about Lincoln including songs, readings, and speeches. The grammar school presented a patriotic program and a play Making the Flag, featuring numerous first graders and storage of flag themes, followed by treats for the children.
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Abraham Lincoln
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Oleata Boling
Unique Electric Show Promises Demos and Meter Reading
The Corona Gas and Electric Light company plans another electric demonstration on Saturday February 22 at the Lord block offices and showrooms. Manager Fairley promises expert electrical cooking demos from main offices and says attendees will see meter reading instruction, with staff on hand all day and evening. The office and windows have been refurbished and the display will feature in a well regarded setup, with electrically made tea coffee and toast served all day.
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Corona Gas & Electric Light Company
Lord Block
Fairley
Electric Light Company
Corona
Local Pageant Features Historical Dress Reenactments
In a community pageant, participants wore patriotic colors with Mabel Sanders portraying the "Goddess of Hiberts" and Lydia Bridger representing Martha Washington. Gentry McCorkle appeared as George Washington and Janet McMillan as Betsy Ross in the red, white and blue themed event.
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Mabel Sanders
Lydia Bridger
Martha Washington
Gentry McCorkle
George Washington
Janet McMillan
Betsy Ross
Wilson Will Permit Incumbents to Complete Terms
President elect Woodrow Wilson instructed senators that he will not purge Republican officeholders after March 4 just to supply jobs for Democrats. His policy is to allow incumbents to serve out their appointed terms, a stance shared with governors and discussed in executive sessions of the Senate.
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Woodrow Wilson
Senate
Rooms for light housekeeping at Mission Apartments
Advertisement for light housekeeping rooms at Mission Apartments located at 16 Sixth Street and 216 East Sixth Street. Promotes the property as offering the best rooms in town with reasonable prices.
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Mission Apartments
I. Sixth Street
East Sixth Street
Workmen Active at the New Park
Corona's city park nears completion with water system installation by P. M. Rasmussen crews. Foreman R. D. Smith reports digging 8,565 feet of ditch for pipes and laying 1,265 feet of three inch pipe with laterals and hydrants enabling access across the park. A 15,000 foot redwood curbing phase will outline walks and drives.
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Corona
R. D. Smith
P. M. Rasmussen
Park Nation
Sacred Concert at Congregational Church Next Sunday
The Congregational church presents a sacred concert under Mrs. KB Riggle with quartet numbers duets and solos plus choir anthems. The program features anthems hymns solo pieces quartets and a sermon titled Stop Look Listen with violin accompaniment and invitations to attend.
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Barnaby
Elt. Wilcox
Brackett
Arthur Dickinson
Wilcox
Tuthill
Sweet
Dickinskn
Braga
Wugenia Rigele
Harry Sweet
Barrie
Congregational Church Announces Bible School and Services
Congregational Church led by Rev. Chester Ferris announces Bible school at 9 55 with classes for all ages. Ferris preaches in morning on The Friendship of Jesus and in evening on They Crucified Jesus Because They Were in a Hurry. Intermediates meet at 5 and Young People's gathering at 6 30 pm. All are invited.
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Chester Ferris
Ferris
Jesus
Trustees Hold Quiet Session in Corona Meeting
Corona trustees meet Tuesday evening and adopt a resolution dedicating part of Sixth Street. Readings proceed on ordinances establishing grades for Sixth extension Ninth Street and granting public utilities franchises. A petition by seventy five Corona citizens asks priority for local workers and materials, but trustees caution against restricting contractors.
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K of P Visit to Elsinore Lodge In Uniform
Twenty four members of the Corona K of P Uniform Rank visited the Lake Elsinore lodge last night in uniform. They performed the first degree work for Elsinore Lodge and then attended the second degree work. Guests included members from Portland Oregon and Colton. Refreshments followed the program.
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Corona
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Oregon
Colton
Horses Escaped with Milk Wagon on East Sixth Street
A team pulling the Co. W. Main milk wagon bolted yesterday morning from East Sixth Street near Main. The wagon suffered some damage but the horses escaped with minor injuries after fleeing toward Fuller Street when they misjudged a passerby as their driver.
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Preacher Sets Topic at Baptist Church Evening Service
Rev Reynolds preaches at the Baptist church on Abraham Lincoln Sunday evening. Sunday school gathers at 9 30 in the morning and B Y P U at 6 30 in the evening. The temperance war bulletin topic led by Chester Husted. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Baptist Church
Abraham Lincoln
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Temperance
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Chester Husted
City Hall Furnishing Plans Scrutinized Amid Cash Shortfall
The board discussed furnishing the new city hall with only essential items due to about 90 dollars on hand. They accepted a furniture proposal from FL Walk ac Co of Los Angeles and placed it on file, with insurance discussed at 14 000.
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FL Walkac & Co
Los Angeles
Stobbs
W. T. Lewis
Mast Seventh Street
Pheeferkine
Riverside rally showcases Sheridan family and regional Methodists
A Riverside gathering featured Dr. Sheridan and his wife Mrs. Sheridan leading a round table on leisure methods for officers and workers. Speakers included Chester Thurding of Covina and others, with delegates from Riverside counties and a notable appearance by Mose Sheridan. The event drew regional Methodists and concluded with speeches and a social reception.
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Corona to Have New Bakery
Mr. oA. Pisnerat of Long Beach, formerly of Corona, to build an oven in the rear of the store on North Main Street formerly Frank Atzet the tailor. He will open a first class bakery in a couple of weeks and offer French pastries in addition to baked goods.
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Long Beach
Corona
North Main Street
Frank Atzet
Tisnerat
Women Hear Charter Form Explanations At Corona Club
Corona residents of the Woman's Improvement Club heard Judge Walter Clayson discuss municipal government and the charter form, noting benefits like local control of schools and laws. Lectures covered initiative referendum recall, with members planning future meetings and inviting neighboring clubs for hospitality days.
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Atty. W. S. Clayson
Woman's Improvement Club
Joy Jameson
East Grand Boulevard
Walter §. Clayson
Clayson
Corona
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Mew Hills
Floe Thompson
Thompson
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Upland Woman's Club
Riverside Woman's Club
G. P. McCorkle
J. S. McGroarty
New Directors Elected for Corona Chamber of Commerce
The Corona Chamber of Commerce elected four directors this week. Harry Scoville and Sanger Frenach counted the results, naming W. J. Pentelow, Chas. Hoss, French, F. H. Ott and F. Fy Ka as the directors.
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