Looming Citrus Harvest Boosts SoCal Growers’ Earnings
In Southern California orchards 900 600 000 ripen as growers expect about 36 650 000 in crop value and 22 875 000 in net returns from a larger season. President F Q Story of the California Fruit Growers Exchange predicts 32 000 to 34 000 cars of oranges and lemons may be shipped, with total cash supply rising by roughly 45 000 000 over two years amid favorable conditions.
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California
F. Q. Story
California Fruit Growers’ Exchange
Citrus Protective League
Story
Calfornia
Los Angeles Examiner
Convention in Riverside Draws Record Delegates
The twentieth annual Sunday school convention met in Riverside this week with an estimated six to seven hundred delegates. More ministers and superintendents attended than ever before, with Bible study at First Baptist Church and principal meetings there. Prof. B. P. Stout led the music, and talks by H. A. Dowling of Little Rock and Dr. Locke of Los Angeles highlighted sessions.
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River Side
Association
First Baptist Church
B. P. Stout
Los Angeles
Bible School
H. A. Dowling
Little Rock
Ark
Dr. Locke
Santa Ana Baptist Association Holds Session
The nineteenth annual session of the Santa Ana Baptist association met November 9 to 11 at First Baptist Church Santa Ana. Delegates from many cities attended as a decorative, well hosted gathering with a notable birthday tribute to Mrs A C Darling. The program featured an engaging lineup of speakers and sessions amid light rain and meals provided by local churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Ana Baptist Association
First Baptist
A. C. Darling
Herman Powell
Arthur Willitt
Jennie E. Suppes
Hope McPhee
S. P. Hill
J. Herndon Garnett
J. H. Scott
Santa Ana
Jesse A. Hungate
J. S. Mabie
T. M. Snider
O. L. Emery
J. A. Tlungate
M. E. Star
William
Budget committee invites next year’s convention across counties
The Budget committee led by B L Olds and others from Pomona Santa Paula and Riverside invited the next year’s convention. A large parade in Riverside drew 1279 participants as weather limited outside-class banners. Churches Presbyterian Grace Methodist and First Baptist Riverside won banners. extras were issued after equal class representation.
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B. L. Olds
Pomona
John Oliver
South Pasadena
W. L. Malone
Ontario
Alexander Walde
Santa Paula
O. S. Catland
Santa Ana
J. P. Smith
San Diego
Frank G. H. Stevens
Pasadena
Redlands
Long Beach
Riverside
Presbyterian Church
Grace Methodist Church
First Baptist Church
Injured by Fall of Heavy Derrick
George Adams was seriously injured at his home on Wednesday when a heavy 30 foot well derrick fell and pinned him. He suffered a brain concussion a compound fracture of the right leg above the ankle and a scalp wound four inches long. Eight stitches were needed.
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George Adams
Adams
Chapman
Street Signs Ordered for Corona Streets
The Corona city council authorized placing blue and white street signs at one corner of each intersecting street, 40 cents each, with plans to add numbering of houses later. Engineer Kellogg will present a house numbering plan at the next meeting, as the city grows and seeks better business access and directories.
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Genereux
Steel
Los Angeles
Kellogg
Corona
Uncalled Letters at Corona Post Office 1909
The Corona post office lists uncalled letters for the week ending November 8 1909 with names including Avina Jesus Castillo Ayers Mr Kinneth Barry Mr Charlie Beard Miss Winnie Cortez Ramon Duan Jose Havin Miss Irma McMaster Roy Plumeda Mrs Susie Ramires Mrs Roe BD Wace Mrs Mary Yorba Mary Cruz George Brown.
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Avina Jesus Castillo
Ayers
Kinneth
Barry
Charlie
Beard
Winnie
Cortez
Ramon
Duan
Jose
Havin
Irma
McMaster
Roy
Plumeda
Susie
Ramires
Belles
Sanders
Roe
Wace
Mary
Yorba
Mary Cruz
Corona Company Wins Suit Against Pacific Clay
Judgment for Corona Pressed Brick and Terra Cotta Co. for 740.09 in superior court after a three day trial against Pacific Clay Manufacturing Co. Both sides claimed about 1500. Three counter claims were disallowed and four allowed totaling 239.21. Plaintiff awarded 970.40 leaving 740.09 in its favor. Attorneys were G. R. Freeman for the plaintiff and A. A. Adair for the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Censtaore
Corona Pressed Brrick and Terra Cotta Company
Pacific Clay Manufacturing Company
Superior
Pacific Clay Company
G. R. Freeman
A. A. Adair
Injures foot in blacksmith shop accident
William English dropped a heavy piece of iron on his foot at work in the blacksmith shop. A heavy shoe spared a serious injury, but Mr English has been slightly crippled since the accident.
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William English
Mr. English
Railroads Seen Forcing Unwise Lemon Freight Increase
The Los Angeles Express notes railroad traffic departments push a 15 cent lemon rate rise, risking broader citrus rate fights. It could cost railroads up to $1.5 million if growers win orange rate and refrigeration reductions, while lemon gains threaten margins. The citrus industry appeals to the Interstate Commerce Commission, arguing current $1.15 or lower rates are unfair given market growth and improved handling.
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The
Los Angeles Express
inter= state commerce commission
Miss Cechin Hosts Evening to Meet Miss Stephens and Johnson
Miss May Cechin invites a small group of friends to an informal gathering this evening to introduce Miss Vida Stephens and Charles Johnson. The event centers on social introductions and conversation at an unspecified location.
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May Cechin
Vida Stephens
Charles Johnson
Ladies' Aid to Meet at Mrs Cochin's Home
The Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church will meet this afternoon at the home of Mrs. L. J. Cochin. The gathering was postponed from yesterday due to the Sunday school convention at Riverside.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of the Methodist Church
L. J. Cochin
Riverside
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E. J. Abar
Orange
W. Leon Tucker
Emma Miller
J. F. Jackson
J. O. Burroughs
H. Russell Greaves
P. M. German
Garden Grove
James G. Kyle
J. G. Kyle
Mary Be Vere
W. J. Sullivan
East Highlands
John C. Downing
Cherokee
Carrie Whitman
E. J. Harlow
Dan Alden
C. A. Peeler
Myers
Christian Church
W. K. Beans
William Corkhill
B. M. Lillibridge
Frank Thompson
Cochin
Ed Parsons
Minnie Fink
D. E. Newton
Myrtle Newton
Ernest Fanton
John Chambers
Herbert Wood
Methodist
Chester, Ferris
A. M. Stafford
W. A. Gleason
George Brown
Corona Company
Pressed Brick and
Terra Cotta Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Miss Cechin
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