Nichols Gift Offer for Grand Boulevard Park
Local residents back the gift of a park lot on Grand Boulevard with a 410 by 200 foot frontage. They urge the trustees to accept the Nichols proposal to fund park upkeep at 2500 per year, noting the city would otherwise incur similar costs.
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L. R. Nichols
Board of Trustees
Grand Boulevard
Nichols
Nichola
Independent
F. W. Becker
Clarence White
R. S.billings
Fred, O. Payton
Ralph Stanfield
Do. B. McConnell
L.R. Nichols
Joel Kloss
J. D. Houston
Dr W W Hibbard Sees Growth Through Corona Trolley
Dr W W Hibbard of Ontario, owner of a grove at Citron and Main, visited Corona on Tuesday. He subscribed to The Independent and predicted rapid growth aided by the new trolley, which would boost accessibility and showcase Corona’s natural beauty and winter climate.
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W. W. Hibbard
Ontario
Citron
Main
Corona
Independent
Hibbard
Jack Frost
Flag Day Observance Promoted in Corona
The piece notes June 14 marks the 136th anniversary of the Stars and Stripes adoption. Following Governor Johnson’s proclamation, Corona urges widespread observance with national colors displayed on business and homes to show patriotism.
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United States
Johnson
Corona
Knights of Pythias to Honor Deceased Members
Local Knights of Pythias plan Sunday gathering at Castle Hall at 2 PM then travel to Sunnysop Cemetery for memorial service. Members are asked to bring flowers to decorate graves.
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Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Sunnysop2
Order
Annual Junior Senior Banquet Outdoes All Previous
The 1899 style banquet for Juniors and Seniors transformed the hall into a lush reception and dining room. Craig orchestra provided music as guests enjoyed a menu of salad peas olives veal croquettes stuffed potatoes hot rolls sherbet coffee ice cream cake mints.
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Craig
Steps Taken to Improve Main Street
At a trustees meeting F J Mueller presented a petition signed by over half of Main street property owners urging macadam paving from the Santa Fe depot to Eighth street and from Eighth to Lemon with a central 20 feet of macadam. The board ordered city engineer plans and profiles for the project.
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F. J. Mueller
Main Street
Santa Fe
Eighth Street
Lemon Street
A. B. Kuster
FF. W. Kuster
H. H. Holmes
J. E B. Hill
S.A. Dudley
Frank Scoville
D. K. Wilson
P. B. Morrell
L. R. Nichols
Corona High School
F. W. Becker
C. M. Gibbs
James BE. Morrow
W. T. Cason
Ida Stoner
Joy Jameson
Hetty J. Jameson
The
Platt Sisters
First National Bank
C. B. McConnell
C. EB. Harris
William Corkhill
City of Corona
Robbins & French
J. F. Keuhl
Mrs A W McAllister Visits Corona Family
Mrs A W McAllister of Los Angeles spent a few days this week in Corona at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs F W Becker.
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A. W. McAllister
Los Angeles
Corona
F. W. Becker
Rose buys half interest in Corona Sweet Shop
W. R. Rose acquires a 50 percent stake in the Corona Sweet Shop, joining Mrs. F. A. Brubacher as co-owner in a partnership arrangement.
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W. R. Rose
Corona Sweet Shop
F. A. Brubacher
Mrs Parle Glass and Bertha Van Ailsa Host Ladies Party
Mrs Parle Glass and Mrs Bertha Van Ailsa entertained several ladies at a party yesterday afternoon in honor of Irea Landis. The event featured light refreshments and social conversation within a cordial gathering.
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Parle Glass
Bertha van Ailsa
A. Venty
Irea
Landis Ropa
Bond Accepted and Franchise Filed for Pacific Electric in Corona
The bond of 500 dollars filed by the Pacific Electric Company to fulfill its contract for building an electric line into Corona was accepted and approved. Ordinance 285 granting a franchise to build and maintain an electric carline into Corona passed to first reading. Trustees adjourned to meet again Tuesday evening June 17 at 8 p.m.
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Pacific Electric Company
Corona
Pacific Electric Compan
Artesian Well Flows On Trazard Tract South of Corona
A fine artesian well flowing thirty five inches of water was developed on the Trazard tract south west of town. Brockman well drillers oversaw the drilling for Brock men & Brockman.
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Trazard
Brockman & Brockman
Knights of Pythias Booster Banquet Draws Enthusiasm
About seventy five members and guests attended the boosters banquet in Masonic hall to stir up lodge enthusiasm. E J Genereux was toastmaster and sparked lively remarks from W S Clayson Chas McMillan L Kelley Bo McConnell Rev Chester Ferris Chas Larrabee Wilson Gunn H E Carter G P Mc Corkle Chas Seoville and F B Snudecor. F H Roberts sang a piece not heard since joining Perris years ago, thrilling the attendees. The event aims to boost interest and attract new members to the local K of P order.
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Knights of Pythias Lodge
Masonic Hall
H. J. Cotton
E. J. Genereux
W. S. Clayson J
Chas. McMillan
L. (. Kelley
K. of P. Order
Professor Landis Delivers Light Teaching to Children
At the Congregational church service Professor Ara Landis of Lincoln School spoke to the children on Spreading the Light. Using candles as objects he showed how light is shared from the Great Light to others, illustrating the world-wide spread of good.
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Congregational Church
Ara Landis
Lincoln School
Christ
Mr. Landis
Money Question: How to keep money and stay worry free
The Citizens' Bank promises absolute safety for cash and freedom from worry. Opening an account allows you to give your full attention to business rather than money concerns.
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Citizens’ Bank
Teachers plans for summer school and vacations in Corona
The Corona school staff reveals their summer plans and nine month pay. Many expect Berkeley Summer School at the University of California. others will study or relax at homes or beaches. Several names and salaries are listed, with one resignation to Riverside and partial plans still undecided.
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U. OF C
Corona
M. Victor Staley
Staley
Olive Kk. Clark
Miss Clarke
Berkeley
University of California
Laura Gilbert
Miss Gilbert
Catalina Island
M. Louise Oakey
Miss Oakey
Nina Beebe
Elizabeth Andrews
Miss Beebe
Miss Andrews
Harold W. B. Baker
Prof. Baker
Nell B. Ratliff
Miss Ratliff
Santa Barbara
Miss Smith
Josephine Medgarden
New Richland
Minnesota
Lydia Whited
Miss Whited
Berkeley University of California
Olenta Boling
Misa Boling
University of Californian
Adams. Sibley
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Dee McConnell
Wm. Utter
Richard Slas
Walter English
Helen Hill
Main ST
Mueller
Corona Union Telephone & Telegraph Company
Telephone Company
Freeman
New Street
Fullerton Avenue
Johnson-Shea Company
New City Park
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Cajalco Water Company
Corona City Water Company
Seventh Street
Prof. Landis
H. E. Roberts
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