Notable Visitors to Corona from Regional Cities
Charles Wagner of Los Angeles and John G. North Riverside attorney visited Corona recently. R. H. Wilson of San Bernardino and F. L. Slinger with family toured local real estate and joined brief social stops. Earl McDonald of the Light and Power Plant traveled to Los Angeles on business, while Harvey Brubaker returned to Covina to reminisce. Captain F E Joy of the U S surveyors staff conducted official business and stayed at the Del Rey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl McDonald
Los Angeles
F. E. Joy
United States Surveyors Staff
Corona
the del Rey
Local Notables Visit City in Week
Il Clay Kellogg who surveyed and laid out the Corona Colony and after whom Kellogg avenue is named was in the city on Monday. Watson Bonfoey owner of the Bonfoey Block was here on business Wednesday. his present home is in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Kellogg
Corona Colony
Kellogg Avenue
theSeity
Watson Bonfoey
Bonfoey
Mr. Bonfoey
Los Angeles
Mott Praises Coruna Business Climate During Visit
D H Mott visited Coruna this week after several days in Sacramento, California and expressed favorable impressions of the citys business activity and commercial pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D, HH. Mott
Sacramento
Calif
Coruna
Local arrivals and visits noted in Corona
A. H. McGregor of Los Angeles arrives seeking business in Corona. Miss Alcie Price of Pasadena considers opening a watercolor class if enough pupils enroll. Charles Madison of Pomona visits to select sheep for his slaughterhouse near Covina. Dr G I Dickinson, Riverside Optical Store successor, stays at the Del Rey. Dr and Mrs John J Esgate of North Attleboro visit Riverside family of City Attorney Randall. Mrs Bewate, Randall’s sister, is also present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. McGregor
Los Angeles
the Gentleman Ee
Alcie Price
Pasadena
Charles Madison
Pomona
Corona
Arlington
Covina
G. I. Dickinson
Dr. Phillips
Riverside Optical
The
del Rey
John J. Esgate
North Attleboro
Mass
Randall
Riverside
Bewate
Local Visitors Seek Traces of Early Corona Residents
Miss Maggie Wainwright of Boulder Colorado spent Monday in Corona seeking any trace of relatives once said to have lived here before incorporation. W H L Jameson bought his second automobile a penteman roadster by the Reo Company. The wear is the most showy affair yet seen in Corona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Wainwright
Boulder
Colo
W.hl. Jameson
Reo Company
Corona
Real Estate Man J M Gaylord Plans Eighteen Month Trip
J M Gaylord, once in Corona real estate, now residing in Whittier, visited Monday and will depart for the east in a few days. He expects to be away at least eighteen months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Gaylord
Corona
Whittier
Mr. Gaylord
East
Cronenberg Visits Corona in Winton Car on Fruit Purchase
W L Cronenberg formerly of Riverside now of Ontario visited Corona last Monday driving a four cylinder Winton. He works as a buyer for the Southern California Trust Company and was in town to purchase fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L.cronenberg
Riverside
Ontario
Corona
Tobacco stock transfer and barn construction notices
The Gildard Cigar Company has taken over all tobacco stock from James J. Daniels and will stock both chewing and smoking brands at the corner of Sixth and Main. D. O. Reiser starts a large barn project for Theodore Ashcroft on Seventh Street near West Boulevard, 24 by 50 feet with two 14 by 50 foot sheds, brick foundation and 14 foot eaves, costing about 450 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gildard Cigar Company
James J. Daniels
Gildard
Sixth and Main Streets
D. O. Reiser
Theodore Ashcroft
Seventh Street
West Boulevard
Tailor Silas I Clark Plans Move to Imperial Valley
Silas I Clark, a Main Street tailor, will relocate to a thriving town in the Imperial Valley country to open a new shop. He has not decided to leave Corona permanently and may return in the fall if things do not progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas I. Clark
Main Street
Imperial Valley
Mr. Clark
Corona
Prominent San Francisco Contractor Sees Orange Heights Prospect
James SS Calhernin of San Francisco, a noted contractor and architect, visited Southern California and spoke highly of the enterprising city. He indicated plans to purchase property on Orange Heights in Corona after his visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James SS Calhernin
San Francisco
California
Corona
Calhoun
Orange Heights
Los Angeles Contractor Visits Corona Plant
Mr. Perry A. Howard a prominent Los Angeles contractor visited Corona on Wednesday with Pacific Clay Company General Manager Conrad. City inspector Mr. Claugon accompanied them to inspect the plant’s sever pive product. The party returned to the city in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry A. Howard
Los Angeles
Corona
Conrad
Pacific Clay Company
Claugon
Will Leave Corona DP Drinkwater Seeks Glendale Home
Will Leave Corona T Drinkwater, an original colony resident, considers making Glendale his permanent home near Los Angeles due to health concerns and wish for a closer location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. DP. Drinkwater
Corona
Mr. Drinkwater
Glendale
Los Angeles
Advertised Letters at Coruna Post Office 1908
Uncalled letters for the week ending June 6 1908 in Coruna Cal include Sr Don Jduse Barron Mr Lewis Berdolon Sr Mosedosio Billa Sr Juan Bustamante George W Frisbie Sr Bartolome Mr Wendel Jessup Sr Jose Lopes Mrs Guy Smith Sr dates Sterling Prank Stan Mr Win F Thompson Senor Macedonio Vella. Letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office on June 22. George Brown P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coruna
Cal
Don Jduse Barron
Lewis Berdolon
Mosedosio Billa
Juan Bustamante
George W. Frisbie
Bartolome
Wendel Jessup
Jose Lopes
Guy Smith
Sterling
Stan
Mr. Win
F. Thompson
F. Thompson, Senor Macedonio Vella
Ius
George Brown
P.M
May Race Tests Speed of Reo Versus Tourist Cars
Local owners plan a trial race to determine the speed king between the Reo and the Tourist. Orville Truxsaw of the Reo agency says the Reo can outrun the Tourist, while Fred Baird of the Tourist Company bets his car will leave Hux saw behind. Friends of both sides push to stage a fair race with local entries and no ringers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reo
Orville Truxsaw
Fred Baird
All Got a Ride Mr Davis of Los Angeles
Mr Davis, a demonstrator for the Auburn Automobile Company, spent Sunday in Corona showing his car to residents. He left Monday morning for home, accompanied by Miss Victoria Middleton who also departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Davis
Los Angeles
Auburn Automobile Company
Corona
Victoria Middleton
Local figures tied to early travel misadventures
In Winnipeg, C. D. McNeil is described as killing two birds with one stone by studying a car and beginning an overland cruise toward Venice. H. K. Stahl has gone to a mining property in Tuolomne County as part of the same report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
D. McNeil
Venice
H. K. Stahl
Tuolomme County
Baptist Young People social and Children’s Day events
The Young People’s Society met Friday night at Pastor B B Jacques home with a large turnout. Mrs Erskine arranged a musical and literary program followed by chats and games and refreshments. Last Sunday Children’s Day services were a success with an illustrated sermon by the pastor and standing room only at night. A liberal offering supported the American Baptist Publication Society missionary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Society
B. B. Jacques
American Baptist Publication Society
Methodist Notes Forecast From the Known to the Unknown
Semi monthly Sunday School Board meeting notes ongoing interest in continuing summer sessions. Long term church debt bonds now due with plans for mortgage payment. Woman's Foreign Missionary Society bank offering success. Old Folks Day next Sunday with special service and transportation for limited mobility. No evening service due to Union meeting at the Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society
Baptist Church
Automobiles Spark Local Interest in Corona
In Corona the car craze grows with locals like J. B. Gooch W. L. Gray C. D. McNeil and Frank Perkins testing new machines. McNeil traveled to Los Angeles in an Auburn on Monday while Gray enjoyed a long ride on his horse. The trend suggests buying a car is essential to keep up with the times as Perkins awaits a White steam car for a demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corona
J. B. Givoch
W. L. Gray
C. D. McNeil
Frank Perkins
Gooch
Mr. McNeil
Los Angeles
Billy Gray
Prado Notes James Mayberry Post Master Improves
James Mayberry the post master who was accidentally hurt last Friday is much better but still on crutches. Evangelists at the schoolhouse closed meetings and plan new sessions in Corona. Miss Mary Williams of Los Angeles has returned home after visiting Mrs Mayberry. Walton E Mayberry and Miss Ana Williams of Los Angeles visited his parents Sunday. A Pioneer schoolhouse social will be held Saturday night by the Ladies Aid Society. Mrs A Yorba and Niece Miss Eleni Yorba of Olive spent Tuesday with G O Cota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mayberry
Corona
Mary Williams
Los Angeles
A. Yorba
Eleni Yorba
Olive
G. O. Cota
Forest Service Supervisor Visits Town Informs Growth
Supervisor of the Government Forest Service in this district Mr Wi A Je Marshall spoke on the service condition and forest protection. He described systematic department work aligned with Chief Forester Pinchot’s ideas and aims to make the service a leading government department. Marshall moved HQ from Hemet to San Diego and now oversees about twenty five rangers guards and surveyors with plans for uniforms pending Washington guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wi. A. Je. Marshall
Government Forest Service
Ma Marshall
Teserves. de
Forester
Pinchot
Marshall
Hemet
San Diego
Washington
Electric Theatre Promotes Grand Week of Attractions
Manager Messingill announces this week at the Electric Theatre featuring reels of the Atlantic float through the Golden Gate at San Francisco. The grand street parade and Battle of the Flowers will be shown with prize presentations during performances. Large audiences reward the efforts as the theatre grows in favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manager Messingill
The
Electric Theatre
Golden Gate
San Francisco
Eightieth Birthday Observed for Mrs Eastman at Ramona Street
Mrs. FE A Eastman mother of Mrs H T Sinclair and Mrs James Watson celebrated her eightieth birthday at Mrs Sinclair’s Ramona Street home. Family friends and church ladies presented gifts including a brooch from the Episcopal church Ladies Guild as the honored guest enjoyed a warm gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. A. Eastman
H. T. Sinclair
James Watson
PoliticalHunch on Dead Cats in Wells
A bristling Sayings of Old Bill Bradley quote divides politicians into two classes. First, those who act from spite to hoard water for themselves. Second, those who do it out of pure cussedness, poisoning waters for others. The latter group allegedly includes men who shout about political purity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Bradley
Wedding Bells for George Getty and Maynez Heineman
Quiet Thursday ceremony at the former Bowen home on Sheridan Street united George Garfield Getty and Maynez Heineman in marriage. Rev. Chester Ferris officiated as guests, including Mrs. Della Scott of Tos Angeles, celebrated with a wedding supper and cakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen
Sheridan Street
George Garfield Getty
Maynez Heineman
Chester Ferris
Congregational Church
Della Scott
Tos Angeles
Getty
Religious Organizations Schedule at Corner of Eighth and Howard
Rev Geo B Cliff presides with Sunday school at 6:50 am and preaching at 10 45 am. Class meeting at 2 pm Epworth League at 6 50 pm and evening service at 7 30 pm. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30. Sunday services 11 am Sunday school 10 am reading room 2 to 4 pm. Subject Cod the Preserver of Man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. B. Cliff
Epworth League
Eighth and
Howard
Cod
Preserver of Man
Baptist Church Schedule and Baccalaureate Sermon
Rev BoB Jacques leads Sunday school at 9 30 morning service at 10 30 B Y P U at 6 30 evening service at 7 39 midweek prayer Wednesday 7 30 morning subject The Extent of Redeemed Love fifth in the series Rev WT Valais of the Christian Church preaches the High School Baccalaureate sermon Special music includes Miss McNeil solo and a men’s chorus Lovell Club selection by Vinten service ends with choir pieces
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob. Jacques
B.Y.P.U. Society
WT. Valais
Miss McNeil
The
Christian Church
Brown
Lovell
Congregational Church Announces Weekly Services and Jude Letter Topic
The Congregational Church lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m Christian Endeavor Society at 6 30 p m and evening service at 7 30 p m with a Wednesday 7 30 p m mid week devotional. The Wednesday topic is The letters of Jude and a tribute to old folks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Christian Endeavor Society
Jude
Sunday Mass Schedule at St John Baptist Church
Rev Father Quinn conducts Mass every Sunday at 7 30 a m at St John Baptist Church except the third Sunday each month when Holy Communion will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Quinn
St. John Baptistal
First Christian Church and Associated Societies Notice
Sunday School at 9 00 a m and 10 30 a m preaching at 10 80 a m and 7 30 p m at First Christian Church corner Ninth and Main Rev George Eley pastor and Rev W T Adams pastor. Christian Endeavor meets 7 pm and Ladies Aid meets Thursdays 2 30 pm at agreed location. Woman's Christian Temperance Union meets 4 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at Congregational Church 2080 pod. Mrs C E Bird president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Adams
Ervices
P. Om
Phlie Christian -Lawrie’ S Aid
Salvation Army Weekly Meeting Schedule
Regular meetings held weekly with sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays and Sundays. Also includes Sunday afternoon activities at 2 p.m. with notes about dry attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Classified Ad Inserts Lead Papers in U S
An advertising notice from The Duke Advertising Agency lists a service to insert classified ads in 1936 leading papers in the United States Send for a full list and contact details at 427 South Main Street Los Angeles California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Duke Advertising Agency
South Main Street
Los Angeles
Cal
For Rent and Sale Advertisements Listing
For rent cottages and furnished rooms inquire V A Gleason on 6th street between Victoria and Ramona. For sale thirteen for $1.00 brandywine and Klondike strawberry plants at $2 per thousand from FP Crrotvinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. A. Gleason
6Th Street
Victoria and
Ramona
Klondike
Crrotvinger
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lee
L. C. Ackley
Sunset
First and
Washborne Streets
Charles Wagner
John G. North
R. H. Wilson
San Bernardino
F. L. Slinger
Alice
Syracuse
New York
Harvey Brubaker
Methodist Notes
Prado
Eletric Theatre
Methodist Episcopal Church
First Church of Christ Scientist
Buell’s
Luther Patton
Brubaker’s Market
First Christian Church
Cc. T. U
C2 EE
Birdsally
Mars
Cittinghilli
Stahl
Bank Building
Nanta Feo
B.S. Alden Ane Co
Saleaa Cottage Organ
Thrilly Corona
Califett
Ben White Ranch
Main St
P. Harris
R. Fld
SALEE
Casoline
Johur
National Bank
Hull
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