SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE – MODOC COUNTY, CAL
SEPTEMBER 7, 1932
GARAGE MAN BADLY BURNED
Neal Pimlot, garage man of Likely, was rushed to the Alturas hospital
Wednesday following an explosion of gas fumes in an eight-foot pit in which
he was working.
Pimlot was unable to climb out of the pit and extinguish his burning
clothing before he was seriously injured, although he received painful burns
on his face, hands and arms.
He was brought to town, a distance of eighteen miles, by his brother, who is
associated with him in the garage business, in seventeen minutes. –
Plaindealer
Born in Cedarville, Cal., September 2, 1932 to Mr. and Mrs. Milo Kennedy, a
daughter. (Still-Born)
Deepest sympathy is extended to the young parents in the loss of their first
born babe. (8:1)
SEPTEMBER 14, 1932
SHORTY HALL IN FATAL CRACK-UP
A. N. (Shorty) Hall, plane pilot and owner of Oroville and well-known in
Modoc County was killed in a crash at Portola, one day last week. Three
passengers, Helen and Virginia James, sisters, aged respectively 16 and 17
years, high school girls of Portola and Maurice Murray, also of Portola,
were all killed.
Hall was well-known in Modoc have visited here several times in his place
and taking up passengers. We received a letter from him just prior to his
accident in regard to his bringing his plane here for the Fair and making
flights and furnishing entertainment in the way of stunts, etc. he leaves
his wife, daughter and a grandchild. (1:6)
CHILD BADLY SCALDED
Evelyn, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Starr was badly scalded
yesterday, when she backed into a bucket of hot water, which had been placed
on the floor. Her back was badly blistered.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Wentzell, of Oroville are here for a few days
visiting relatives and friends.
Mrs. Jennie Baker, of this place, left for Reno recently to undergo medical
treatment.
The VALLEY OF SURPRISE
You may talk of all the scenery,
Wherever you may roam.
To me there’s nothing lovelier,
Than the hills of my old home.
Where the sun comes in the morning,
Thru a sky so deep and blue,
Touching their distant rugged tops,
With a wonderful, rosy hue.
The trees wave a morning greeting
The leaves whisper so low,
And the breeze murmurs softly
As it passes to and fro.
The birds awake and twitter
And from their nests arise,
To fly away on speeding wing
To the hills of old Surprise.
And mornings in the Winter,
When Jack Frost rules the land;
And every tree is a sparkling shape
Touched by a fairy’s wand,
The hills in majesty rising,
Beautiful white with snow,
Then shadows, blue and amethyst,
In the sun’s clear shining glow.
Whoever named our valley,
Pioneer of long ago,
As he came to the top of the winding trail,
And glimpsed it sown below,
In all its peace and beauty,
A rest for the weary eyes,
Named it, from a grateful heart,
The Valley of Surprise.
And all it’s sons and daughters,
Wherever we may be,
Cherish it’s happy memories,
In love and loyalty.
And to the Maker of it all,
Our heartfelt thanks arise,
For this dear land, that’s Home Sweet Home,
‘Mid the Hills of old Surprise.
L.V.T.
Lake City, September 10th, 1932
Roy Stanley is nursing a pretty sore finger this week; some way he missed
the kindling with the ax and cut his forefinger.
BIDWELL NEWS ITEMS
Mrs. Mae Fulcher and Oscar Daniels have disposed of their property to some
Basque boys from Cedarville. The new proprietors took charge Saturday.
The watermelon patch of Max Fulcher was raided a few nights ago and some
damage done. Just remember you are violating the law when you destroy the
property of another.
Some sneak thief is in our midst, as a quantity of gasoline has been stolen.
A good cure is bird shot.
EAGLEVILLE NOTES
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Grove are preparing to move to Alturas the last of the
week where they have rented the Hotel Niles.
Mr. and Mrs. George Eschstruth are in Gerlach visiting Olga’s sister, Mrs.
John Thrasher and brother Russell Taylor and wife.
Mrs. Ella Neasham spent last week with her daughter, Mrs. Charles Nolan and
family.
Mrs. Nettie B. Harris has arrived from Medford to visit her daughter, Mrs.
E. B. Grove.
Mr. William Cockrell, who has been suffering with his leg that was broken a
year ago, has again undergone a slight operation and is slowly improving.
Born at Lake City, Cal., September 5, 1932, to Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Madison, a
boy.
Born in Cedarville, Cal., September 11, 1932, to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Starr,
of this place, a fine nine-pound girl. Mother and babe are reported doing
well.
SEPTEMBER 21ST, 1932
STANLEY DECIOUS AND DORIS GIBBONS MARRIED IN Reno
Miss Doris Gibbons and D. Stanley Decious, were married Sunday, September
18, 1932, by the Rev. Brewster Adams, at the Baptist Parsonage in Reno.
Their attendants were Jim Wardell, of Alturas and Miss Kay Hudspeth, of the
bay region.
Mrs. Decious is the only daughter of Attorney and Mrs. Oscar Gibbons. She is
a graduate of the local high school and for the past year has been studying
law in Oakland.
Mr. Decious is a successful young business man having come here from Fort
Bidwell several years ago following his graduation from the University of
California, to enter the firm of J. T. Negley & Company, as a partner.
The young couple will make their home in Alturas and are now house hunting
between bombardments of congratulations and entertaining by their many
friends. – Plaindealer
Mrs. Mae Fulcher is receiving the congratulations of her many friends, she
having brought down a beautiful four-point buck. Mrs. Fulcher, who is an
expert shot, killed the deer at a distance of two hundred yards.
Mrs. Ethel Linville, of San Francisco is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Ed Powers, of Eagleville this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Al Beyerles and daughter, of San Jose, arrived here last week,
where they will spend a short time visiting Mrs. Beyerles’ parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Fred E. Bush.
Mrs. Emma Gooch, of Los Angeles, sister-in-law of the late O. S. Gooch, is
here this week visiting with relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Gooch and Mrs.
Gladys Vernon, of this place and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Sevier, of Long Valley
and other relatives and old time friends. Mrs. Gooch was formerly a
prominent educator of Modoc County and has many friends here who are glad to
see her again.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Sharp, of Santa Rosa, arrived here last weekend and will
spend a two-weeks’ vacation visiting with Mrs. Sharps’ mother, Mrs. Kate
Gooch, of this place. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. John Sheldon,
who are also spending their vacation visiting in the Valley.
SEPTEMBER 28, 1932
Mrs. Mary Hanson FETED ON BIRTHDAY
A lovely surprise party was given Mrs. Mary Hanson, celebrating her
eighty-second birthday Sunday afternoon, September 11th.
Mrs. Hanson was presented with a lovely wrist watch by her children and the
guests gave her a handkerchief shower.
The ladies brought cakes and ice cream for refreshments.
Those present were Messrs. and Mesdames James Patterson, F. L. Roberts,
Clint Jones, Morris Rosendahl, E. M. Connelly, Warren Robinson, Albert
Olsen; Mrs. Hazel Roberts, Mrs. Mary Hanson, Messrs. Chris Hanson, Louis
Hanson and Charley Musselman.
Mrs. Rena Arthur, of Lakeview, has been visiting here the past two weeks,
the guest of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Sweet. Mrs.
Arthur is a former resident of this place and has many friends here who were
glad to meet her again.
BIRTH AND DEATH
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hutchinson at Robertson’s Hospital in Modesto,
on September 17th, 1932, a son.
The little one lived only a few hours and was buried the following day at
Oakdale. Their many friends here extend deepest sympathy to Mr. and Mrs.
Hutchinson in their sad misfortune. (1:4)
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Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds
Modoc County, California
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