Forcible Test in Closing Lake Stirs Local Fight
San Bernardino May 12. One hundred Colton sportsmen plan a fishing trip to Little Bear valley Sunday to test the lake closure by Arrowhead Reservoir and Power Co. The board of supervisors asks Attorney General Webb and District Attorney Duckworth to advise on legal steps to resist the closure. A plan to reimburse $700 in damages to allow a mile and a quarter of shore was discussed, while officials consider securing a full loop around the lake and fencing it.
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Colton
Little Bear Lake
San Bernardino
Little Bear Valley
Malone
Nimrods
San California
Arrowhead Reservoir and Power Company
A. S. Webb
T. W. Duckworth
Board of Supervisors
Cr. W. Smith
Victor C. Smith
The
Power Company
C. W. Smith
Arrowhead Reservoir Company
Mis, F. J. Mueller 15 Chosen Head of Woman's Club
The Woman's Improvement Club elected officers for the coming year and revised its by laws. Mrs. F J Mueller was named president with a full slate including R R Root as first vice president and R D Lamson as second vice president. Treasurer Mrs F 4 Brubacher and other officers were announced after committee reports praising civic work by Dr. Davis and park efforts led by L R Nichols.
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Mis
F. J. Mueller
Womans Club
Woman's Improvement Club
C. A. Holloway
Dr. Davis
W. H. Jameson
House and Grounds
S. B. Hampton
R. R. Root
R. D
Corona Dog Tax Deadline Sparks City Crackdown
Corona owners must pay the annual dog tax by June 1 or face arrest and fines from five to twenty dollars plus the dog tax. The city enforces the ordinance with penalties for late or unpaid payments.
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Corona
Dot
Newton window decorator wins prize for best dressed window
Harry Bell of Newton and Tate's received a $10 prize from an eastern shoe company for best dressed window advertising their brand. A large field of contestants nationwide competed, and Bell stood out with an excellent display.
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Harry Bell
Newton and Tate’s
Mr. Bell
Ranite
Riverside Tuesday Musical delights with Walter English debut
Caerona’s talents lit the Riverside program as Walter W. English made his first city appearance to profound approval. He sang with gracious reception and repeated encores. Mrs. A W Bates, Chas Craig and Corona attendees followed with a reception afterward.
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Caerona
Riverside Tuesday
Walter W. English
A. W. Bates
Corona
Chas. Craig
M. Victor Staley
Irene Nowhof
W. D. Somerville
Ethel Somerville
James Taylor
Philo English
Harold Lamson
Helen Lamson
Helen Harsch
W. S. Chapman
W. OG. Rife
May LeGaye
Allen Craig
Speeding Fine Earns Speer Latest City Victim
Speer became the latest city resident fined for speeding as he paid a $25 penalty yesterday, illustrating ongoing enforcement within the city limits.
Visitor from Rediande Joins George Newell for Days
James H. Woodbury arrived in the city this morning from Rediande to spend a few days visiting with George Newell.
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James H. Woodbury
City
Rediande
George Newell
Orange County Fruit Exchange Backs California Growers Marketing
The Orange County Fruit Exchange unanimously adopts a resolution expressing strong support for the California Fruit Growers Exchange marketing policy. It endorses the manager's market analysis and campaign to boost consumer sales and per capita fruit consumption, pledging loyalty and sending copies to related associations and shippers.
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Orange County Fruit Exchange
California Fruit Growers Exchange
Orange
California
Williard Smith
J. K. Jones
D. Eyman Huff
Baraca Class Seeks Officers At Semiannual Meeting
The Baraca class of the First Methodist church will hold a semi annual business meeting Thursday evening to elect officers for the next six months. The gathering includes games and refreshments. Corona young men are invited to attend.
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First Methodist Church
Corona
Navel Shipments Near End as Valencia Movement Begins
As navel orange shipments wind down, the Queen Colony Fruit Exchange shifts focus to valencias. Corona shipping will total about 500 navel cars this season, with last week the heaviest at 78 cars eastbound. Prices remain strong with navels $3 to $3.25 delivered, sweets $2.99 to $3.00, and lemons $3.50 to $3.75.
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Corona
Plan Story Hour for Grown-Ups at the Library
A library story hour for adults is planned for Thursday evening. Librarians will explain why fairy tales and Indian stories matter for children and grown ups, illustrating with tales told in children's hours. The note highlights recent April circulation gains and mentions Angela's Business and Pepper with Ruggles of Red Gap as notable reads.
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Elsie Dinsmore
Angela
Harrison
Linen shower honors Dr Grace Beebe June wedding
Last evening at the Boulevard tract home M Louise Oakey hosted an au table linen shower for Dr Grace Beebe to be married in June to Prof C C Barry of the high school faculty. Lady teachers of the city joined as guests. Elizabeth and Judith Gunn presented the linen with a basket of roses. Each girl recited original poetry. Pink rose motif appeared in refreshments. Mrs W E Guinn entertained with readings.
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M. Louise Oakey
Boulevard Tract
Grace Beebe
C. C. Barry
Elizabeth
Judith Gunn
W. E. Guinn
Congregational Workers Union Schedule Set For Friday
Sections one and three of the Congregational Workers Union arrange meetings Friday afternoon with Mrs. Murphy and Mrs. Archer respectively. Section two meets tomorrow afternoon at Mrs. Brown's Ramona street home.
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The
Congregational Workers Union
Murphy
Archer
Brown
Ramona Street
Passing of Papyrus in Lower Egypt
A Cairo botanist reports the only remaining papyrus in natural state in Hibekieh Gardens fountain Cairo botanical gardens and at the Barrage. The article notes this modern mystery of Egypt and links to ancient prophecies about papyrus destruction and its historical role in civilization.
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Egypt
Lower
Nile
Cairo
Hibekieh Gardens
Botanical Gardens
Barrage
Perape Isaiah
London
Advent of Italy Into War Seen Within Days
Reports from London Rome and Geneva indicate Italy likely enters World War I within days. Italian officers under 34 urged to report. Giolitti and Salandra discuss negotiations with central empires as socialists oppose participation.
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Italy
Signor Giolitti
Rome
Giolitth
Austria
Chamber
Washington publicity group expands drive ahead of 1948 elections
An new unofficial publicity organization in Washington is increasing its activity to send out more materials in an effort to persuade voters that the Republican party should regain power in two years.
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Washington
Independent
Republican Party
European War Cost Measured in Human Life and Capital
F W Hirst a London financier estimates the current European war has cost Europe two and a half billion dollars based on treating each man as capital worth two thousand five hundred dollars and accounting for dead and permanently disabled lives.
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Europe
F. W Hirst
London
Peace Pageant Parade Calls for Community Help and Unity
The Peace Day pageant invites GHTY 10 and residents to participate with silent tableaux on a platform at Eighth and Main. Volunteers are sought for signs, trucks, and a carpenters team to set up the platform. Corona Band and High School Glee Clubs may perform, with Christmas carols suggested for the procession led by Boy Scouts.
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Prince of Peace
Corona
Boy Scouts
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Orange Heights
the New Fiction
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Victor Emmanuel
Salandra
Eighth and
Main Streets
Corona National Bank
F. Thompson
Chas. Hoss
Cashier
B. McConnell
Vica Pres
Deb McConnell
Asst
Cash
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