26 Nov 1915
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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1915
Page
1
A Saloniki dispatch reports Emperor Nicholas promising Serbian premier that Russian troops will land in Bulgaria within a week, and Italy pledging an expeditionary force of 40,000. Also notes Greece offering guarantees no interference with allied troops and facilities, plus grain shipments resuming to Malta.
Corona Country Club invites members to an informal Saturday evening gathering at the club house on November 27. The program splits into an early card party and a later dancing session with committee chairs Mr and Mrs Geo Blair and Mr and Mrs Herbert Key overseeing a pleasant night.
E. H. Gimper, manager of the Cit rus Belt Gas company, came back to the city this afternoon after spending Thanksgiving in Pasadena with friends. Mrs. Gimper and the children had been visiting Pasadena for the past week.
An overheated grove caused a fire at the home of Mr and Mrs W B Whitford on Buena Vista Avenue. Firefighters arrived quickly but faced confusion and misdirection. Damage to the house is expected to be under 50 dollars. The article urges precise directions when calling for fire help.
A dated poem urging Corona residents to support local stores. It argues high prices and lack of local goods drive shoppers away, calls for fair prices, local goods, and town investment, and pleads for community action to boost local commerce.
Mr. and Mrs. I. B. Newkirk hosted a Thanksgiving dinner at home on East Ninth Street. Out of town guests included Mrs. C. M. Harding and Mr. and Mrs. Thornburg and daughter of Los Angeles, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Lyman and children of Ontario, and Mr. and Mrs. Long and son of Long Beach.
An old discussion explains what Firestone means in advertising and business. It highlights tire specialization, quality, and leadership built over sixteen years, linking Firestone with satisfaction, service, and economy in mileage.
Asa Douglas, 50s, of Whittier, was found dead in his Temescal street grove tool house after water ran for hours. Neighbor F M Bender reported finding the body and coroner to confirm death. natural cause suspected. Mr Douglas leaves a wife and children. Community Christian church events announced with concerts and services this week.
The sale at A. W. Bates' store draws hundreds of customers with a large stock of Christmas novelties at reduced prices. Many bargains remain for shoppers who have not yet attended.
Harry Lawrence of Texas spends a few days visiting at the home of his aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Deo Allensworth on East Eleventh Street.
Miss Catherine Scoville of Pomona College at Clermont returns home to spend Thanksgiving with her parents Mr and Mrs Chas M Scoville. She plans to return to school on Sunday.
Tomorrow afternoon at the high school grounds Fulerton and Corona high schools play a basketball game. The local team sponsors the visit and hopes a large crowd will attend to cover the travel expense.
Miss Jewel Allensworth returns to her studies at the Los Angeles normal school after Thanksgiving with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Allens.
Mr and Mrs R N Rogs spent Thanksgiving Day in Los Angeles with relatives during a family visit.
Mr and Mrs F J Mueller were Thanksgiving guests of Mrs Frances Boesch in Los Angeles marking a family gathering during the holiday season.
Miss Astrid Borchgrevink, domestic science teacher, holidaying in Los Angeles, is now visiting her parents in Riverside.
Miss Pearl Webster, a Redondo Beach teacher, is in the city to spend Thanksgiving vacation with her parents.
A letter to the editor defends local pastors against claims of starvation wages and salary arrears. It argues ministers seek compensation beyond dollars and cents, notes Corona's churches often pay little, and cites economic hardship forcing congregations to sacrifice. The piece defends clergy loyalty and condemns salary envy. It concludes with a tease to continue on page four.
News from Nogales reports Villa forces preparing to move southward while American troops tighten border vigilance. U S authorities released three Americans after Randall crossed the line and ordered their detention as prisoners in army barracks. A clash at Harrison's ranch left several Mexican soldiers dead and a Mexican official executed for overstepping authority.
Douglas reports that military action in northern Sonora moves from Cananea to Nogales. General Obregon's forces, after defeating Cananea and failing to trap Villa, prepare to converge on Nogales where Villa's northern army is anticipated to mass.
Railroad equipment for the movement of the provisional infantry brigade comprised of the Seventh and Twentieth Infantry under Gen Bell is prepared for dispatch to Nogales. The first detachment of his command is expected to move to Morrow.
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