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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1916
Page
3
Personal mentions report Bates' Fourth of July events with Rev F W Reynolds heading to Pasadena and local residents traveling to Los Angeles. The Majestic Theater Baby Contest opens with twelve Corona babies to vote on. Other items note visits from Pomona and sightings at Bates' and Allen Craig traveling to Los Angeles.
Be sure to vote for your favorite as prizes go to the top vote earners. First prize a $4 sulky donated by Becker and Margolies. Second prize a food warmer from Crown City Drug Co. Third prize a bank and 1.00 savings account donated by Citizens' Bank. Returns shown nightly at the theater during the week.
Local column notes Riverside youths heading for service with Company M in Sacramento. Community updates mention trips to Los Angeles and San Diego, a display by Corona Gas and Electric, and plans for a Congregational Workers union meeting with luncheon and business session. Transients include Mrs Corinne Hale departing for Hot Springs Arkansas.
A local column notes that normal vision under strain causes more discomfort than poor vision, advocating scientifically fitted glasses. Mentions of social visits, church activities, and residents traveling or returning home accompany brief community updates on locals and new building improvements at Bates' corner.
A fragment notes touring car price at 493 25 and road ater 443 25 with mentions of Newton and Collier.
Miss Nora Yorba daughter of Mr and Mrs Jos Yorba and B Spencer son of Mr and Mrs J Spencer were married at St John’s Catholic church at noon June 24 1916 Father Corcoran performed the ring ceremony A bridal party included Clorinda Velarde as bridesmaid and Joe Yorba as best man The church interior was decorated with Shasta daisies maiden hair fern and pink baby roses A reception followed at the Yorba home with dinner and social time concluding the day years marked by Mrs Spencer’s popularity and numerous gifts.
Word has arrived that Corona high school class of 1915 member Eugene Field married Miss Anna Valentine of Colorado. Field, active in local 1915 affairs, left for Colorado after graduation and wed recently as the first class member to enter matrimony. Local friends extend best wishes for prosperity and happiness.
May derives from an ancient term mah meaning to grow not from Maia the mother of Mercury. The note links May’s name to growth and connects lunar months to myth.
A brief note from the Philadelphia Inquirer emphasizes focus during golf, highlighting the mental aspect of the game and the need for players to concentrate while competing.
London reports a dramatic proclamation as a public figure declares There speaks the soul of France amid reactions from officials and crowds. The remark signals mounting interest in Franco British cultural tensions and national sentiment at the event.
Franklin Bouillon reads a letter from George Belaud a French soldier and cook to his wife Yvonne at the American Luncheon club in London. Belaud expresses love courage and hopes to see his family again before his death in the war. Bouillon notes Belaud was killed the day after sending the letter.
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