16 Oct 1913
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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1913
Page
1
City trustees moved to proceed with Main Street improvements after bond sales. A Ninth Street petition against the work was found largely invalid, allowing the project to continue. Trustees discussed Joy Street and Grand Boulevard heavy hauling and proposed an ordinance regulating loads and tire widths.
More than 300 attendees gathered Tuesday at the First M E church parlors to honor Rev Charles Wentworth and his wife as they depart for Bakersfield. A short program featured piano, readings, songs, violin, and a speech by Rev I B Brodrick. Gifts of a silver cream ladle, gravy spoon and a silver chafing dish were presented, with thanks offered by Mr Wentworth and a toast to their future happiness in California.
An organization named the Young People's Branch of the Woo bP U was formed Friday evening at Mrs. Juliet Powell Rice's home on South Ramona Street. Officers elected include Superintendent Mrs. J P Rice President Tarry Whitcomb Vice President Mrs. J S Mayfield Secretary Harold Reynolds Corresponding Secretary Marion Martin Treasurer Chester Trusted. May Grow chairs social committee with Miss Bethel Smith and Clarkson McNary as members. Meetings planned monthly and civic work noted. The first meeting will be Thursday at Mrs. R V Roelofs house 017 Washburn St for a set-together social.
Photographer and Mrs H H Roberts and their son completed a two week car tour through Corona San Diego Warner's ranch Oceanside San Luis Obispo Mission Pala San Juan Capistrano and Ventura They photographed sites observed bean harvesting methods near Ventura and reported 850 miles at 19.05 mpg with no tire punctures and no hotel stays, camping each night for comfort and savings.
The California Jubilee Quartet performed at the First M. E. church in Corona with a crowd in attendance. Pot ce Payne drew praise for his dual voiced style while Ivan Ht. Browning led solos with tribute to Rev. Wentworth. Rev Wentworth and Rev Reynolds spoke as the crowd enjoyed readings and music by A Graham replacing Stewart. The service closed with Blest Be the Tie That Binds.
Marc Sabres Carothers and Miss Katherine spent a Sunday in Arlington with time for social calls and local visits.
Glowing words from Corona ministers as Rev Wentworth leaves for Bakersfield. Rev Reynolds of the Baptist church praises his unity and temperance stance, noting the two years of collaboration and Wentworth’s leadership before the crowd from Baptist and Congregational churches.
The Christian Endeavor society of the Congregational church held a social at the home of Misses Fanny and Vician Ryan on Olive Street. The evening featured outdoor games followed by hot tamales sandwiches fruit and chocolate.
Riverside bows defeated Corona 42 to an unknown score in a rough Riverside game described as a shagging match. Riverside players overwhelmed Corona with size and power, injuring several Corona players. A return game with Riverside second team was planned on the local grounds.
Mrs. 8. T. McFall and her son Herbert travel to Ontario for a visit with friends, according to a brief local social note.
Dr. Carpenter presents a chart showing sixty-three years of Los Angeles data and a history from the Weather Bureau, arguing California climate remains generally equable with no recent general trend toward warming or cooling. He notes year to year fluctuations in temperature and rainfall but no sustained shift, and cites San Diego records as further evidence of climate stability.
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