SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11TH, 1934
HERE AND THERE IN SURPRISE VALLEY BY?
DO YOU KNOW: -
That ranch breakfasts consisting of steak, gravy, hot biscuits, jam, fried
potatoes and mugs of coffee will stay with you until noon? Orange juice and
toast are food and drink for the snacker.
That choosing between Hallie Tierney and Bud Tyeryar for Superintend of
Schools is no simple matter of voting without previous deliberation?
That only five people really know who writes this column? (Well, maybe!)
That the tick fever serum should be taken by everyone this year? There seems
to be no particular area to which the pests confine themselves as they have
in previous years. And scientists are reporting that the fever germ may be
carried by any variety of tick, which rather disproves the old theory of the
spotted specie being the only spreader.
That when they speak of a woman being well informed, it means she’s on a
party line.
Where Walter Cambridge and his wife are? We never see them.
That there are no Japanese, Chinese, nor colored families in Surprise
Valley.
That Jim Hill’s hobby must be nightmarish automobiles? Casey henry’s –
girls; Keith Heryford’s – renovating old clocks and mowing machines; Mrs. Ed
Hill’s – giving enjoyable dinners of great savor?
That the very last thing Jesse Strotts did before he hopped into his
automobile to go on his trip South was to prune a small tree?
Cedarville grammar School trimmed Lake City neatly in a game of baseball
last Friday?
That Charlie Cummins never would raise his voice against a lady’s?
That anyone who puts anything over on Prof. Smith has to get up yesterday?
That the biggest faux pas during the week was made when we called someone’s
grandfather an old hypocrite and didn’t realize we were talking with the
grandson until some good friend doubled up in a fit of coughing? Then – a
hasty departure!
How little men understand women? They have to.
Dr. Liberty H. Bailey, for so many years dean of the college of agriculture
at Cornell University, is reported to have said in an address to freshmen,
"When you go home at Christmas time, you will discover that father and
mother dress, talk and act queerly. They will be the same good parents they
were before you came to college, but it is you who will have changed. In
spite of your effort to keep them away they’ll want to come to the campus
Commencement Week; and when they arrive at the train you will be still more
embarrassed than you were at Christmas time because of their appearance,
language and habits.
"Of course, they’ll want to see the whole campus, and you will try to find
excuses to avoid taking them. If you feel that way bring them to the dean.
He’ll count it a great honor and privilege to show the Cornell Campus to the
wonderful parents of such a son."
There are few people, if any, who have seen all of the beauties and
curiosities in Surprise Valley and we can’t imagine a more enjoyable way to
spend a warm Sunday than to tour about and see the country. There’s Hayes
Canyon, Big Valley, Vya, Cowhead, Nut Lakes and a score of other places of
interest that would be well worth your time.
A couple of scientific magazines have explained the queer rock formation to
be found at Nut Mountain by saying they are petrified mud balls – worn
smooth and round by time and the elements, all of which is very
disappointing to curio collectors – or just simply "the nuts."
DEAN WILSON IS MINUS END OF FINGER AS GUN GOES OFF
Dean Wilson, Eagleville’s prominent poultry man, rancher and fur farmer, is
minus the end of his second on the right hand. seeing a bluejay in his
chicken yard, Dean goes in the house and picks up his 22-rifle by the end of
the barrel and in some way the gun was discharged while taking it off the
rack and caused the injury to his hand. He immediately came to Cedarville
and Dr. Kennedy dressed the injured digit.
Jesse STROTTS AND WIFE DEPART
Probably one of the most colorful persons in Cedarville, no other than Jesse
Strotts, is being greatly missed by many locals this week. "Dog gone it",
has been taken with him to Escondido, where he and Mrs. Strotts will reside
during the coming year, basking in the sunshine of Southern Skies. They left
for their home at that place and the best wishes of a host of friends follow
them to their new home.
EAGLEVILLE NOTES
O. D. VAN NORMAN – is reported to have attached his flivver to a fence post
with some violence a week or so ago
ORVAL FINLEY – and his humorous account of Gerlach gun play of a year ago
DEAN WILSON – hammering out minstrel music – and having difficulty with shot
perforated index finger
BALD MOUNTAIN – alive with shorn ewes and wildly bouncing lambs
NEAR PANIC – at third inoculation clinic. The youngsters are becoming
gun-shy
GRANT WARREN – is understood to be dangerously ill
Joe SCOGLIO – bronzed Italian well known to many in the valley, writes that
New York State is not in very good shape from a working man’s standpoint
ALVIA Adams – star visitor at the Bare Ranch. Spring!
BUTCH POWERS AND ALVIN NOREN – deep in politics and range rights
WHEN – a man fishes that isn’t news but – when a man comes looking for a man
that is news. E. B. Grove picked a speckled trout off his front lawn the
other day. Alive and kicking
SORROW – for the passing of Grant Warren is tempered somewhat by the fact
that he lived his life as a man should. How many of us will be so sincerely
missed? (1:2)
A SUCCESSFUL COLUMNIST – we are told take pains to notice everyone and tread
on no one’s toes.
WHO’S NEXT – for School Superintendent?
SMALL POX – vaccination clinic next Monday morning
DR. Kennedy – will inoculate those who have a third shot for diphtheria
serum coming, at his office in Cedarville.
GRANT WARRENS OF EAGLEVILLE EXPIRES WITH HEART TROUBLE
Grant Warrens, Surprise Valley pioneer rancher of the Eagleville section,
succumbed to a heart attack at his home near that place yesterday (Tuesday)
afternoon at 3 o’clock. Mr. Warrens was aged about sixty-four years, and has
spent practically all his lifetime in this valley.
Known for his generosity and many noble traits of character. Mr. Warrens had
a host of warm friends, always giving and sharing and helping his neighbors
and friends in every possible way in the community in which he lived for so
many years.
He leaves to mourn his passing his widow, Mrs. Dora Warrens, five sisters,
Mrs. Frankie Johnson and Laura Van Fossen, of Fresno; Bertie Bryant of
Tulare County, Mrs. Dolly Dowden, of Princeton, and Mrs. Lottie May
Slinkard, of Eagleville; three brothers, John of Butte City, Judd and
Charles, of Visalia; four children, Gloria, Marjorie, Harold and Willis
Warrens, of Eagleville.
Funeral services will be held at Eagleville tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon at
two o’clock, Rev. Virgil A. Vinyard, officiating. (1:3)
MISS ONA BIGELOW REVEALS MARRIAGE TO Westwood MAN
Miss Ona Bigelow made known her marriage to Ellsworth W. Scammon on August
4th, 1933 at Carson City, Nevada. They were accompanied by Mrs. Oliver
Vetter, sister of the bride.
Mrs. Scammon is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Bigelow of Susanville and
is a graduate of the local grammar and high schools.
Ellsworth Scammon is the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Scammon of Westwood, and
attended junior college here. He is now studying law at the University of
California from which he will graduate next year.
The young couple are well known in Lassen County and most popular of the
younger set. – Lassen Advocate
BIRTHDAY PARTY
Miss Maxine Hill entertained a number of her young friends last Saturday
afternoon, the occasion being her 14th birthday. All had a most enjoyable
time.
ALTURAS NEWS JOTS
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Niles returned to their home last week after spending the
winter in Arizona and other places of interest. Their many friends are glad
to see them back home once more.
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin S. Pickard of Adin were Sunday visitors in Alturas. Mr.
Pickard is the editor and publisher of the Adin Argus.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ash of Bidwell spent Saturday visiting with their
daughters, Mrs. Lucille Briles and Miss Roma Ash.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cantral of Loyalton were houseguests of Mr. and Mrs.
Harold Morgan last week. They returned to their home Monday.
SIX GOOD RULES
When we work let us keep our interest in it and make it pleasurable.
When we play, let us enter into it for all it is worth without regard for
anything else.
When we rest and sleep let us turn the mind and body loose and let them do
what they will. Learn to rest the mind by leaving the mind alone.
When we think, let us make a decision and carry it out. If we decide
incorrectly, it can be reconsidered later.
When we are very tired, let us not permit a temporary or extreme emotional
reaction to drive us into an act that will have permanent results.
We must keep our attention on one thing at a time. In the end, skill counts
more than hurry in saving energy.
DO YOU KNOW –
That there are no female lightening bugs. The female is a glowworm.
That the male mosquitoes do not bite; only females do.
That the railway beetles flashes a red light on its tail and a green light
on each side of its body?
That the bee travels an average distance of 43,776 miles to gather one pound
of honey?
That the favorite of skunks is bumblebees and yellow jackets?
That all white cats bred from white stock are deaf.
That the body of no wild elephant dying a natural death has ever been found.
That there is a new species of animal, the tigon, bred from a lion and a
tiger?
That the first mule in America was bred by George Washington?
That monkeys have been trained to read simple words of three letters?
That the only known animal that does not drink water is the gemsbok, a South
African antelope?
That the Alaskan Indians insert a wick in the throat of the candlefish and
thus illuminate their huts?
That a jungle-born lion or tiger is easier to train than one born in
captivity?
That all animals except man and monkeys are natural swimmers?
PET DOG AND FATHER SAVE BABY
Susanville – Due to the quick thinking and presence of mind of his father,
Mark Anderson, Devon Anderson, 2, is alive today.
In company with his brother, Theran, 3, Devon wandered away from his home
yesterday afternoon in the direction of Susan River. When his father and
mother missed home they started in search. Near the river they were greeted
with the information that Devon had "fell in the river."
After a short search the frantic father found Devon floating unconscious in
the water with his pet dog, Cubby, attempting to bring the body to shore.
Deciding that medical attention could not be found in time, Anderson applied
artificial respiration, and after working ten minutes succeeded in restoring
him to consciousness.
Dr. C. I. Burnett, who was later called, paid tribute to the father for his
quick action and declared that had he first attempted to seek medical aid,
he would have probably have been to late.
The youth is fast recovering from the shock and the accident.
Mrs. Jesse Strotts informed us that her nephew, Grant McMillan, died
recently of pneumonia at his home at Escondido. He attended school at this
place and will be remembered by many. He was aged about thirty years and
leaves his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. H. McMillan and brother Johnny.
(3:2)
NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK
Mildred Buhl, whole playing at the Kelly Creek School had the misfortune of
breaking her collarbone.
Mrs. Pearl Steward was very ill recently, Dr. Everett was called, who had
her taken to Lakeview, where she remained for a few days and we hear that
she is better at this writing.
Tom Kennedy, Leithead Sweeney, Trilma McCulley and Audrey Doss spent Sunday
viewing the Ice Caves in the Modoc Lava Beds.
Mr. and Mrs. Somer Beeson, of Davis Creek, spent Sunday in Cedarville
visiting with relatives and friends.
LOCAL JOTS
Pol Delmas and "Doc" Sweeney left Monday morning for Standish, where they
will erect a bungalow for Mr. and Mrs. Claude Heard, who have recently
purchased and taken charge of a grocery store at that place.
NEWSY NOTES FROM LAKE CITY
Warren Baty is quite ill with flu at this writing
Little Raymond Coughan is ill with pneumonia at his home north of Lake City.
Mr. and Mrs. Al Hotchkiss and sons, Cedric and Justine of Fallon, Nevada are
visiting with friends and relatives in this community.
Bide Steward, Myron Quirk, Luther and Kenneth Vernon, Albert Vernon and Wes
Polander are shearing sheep in the Eagleville vicinity.
Miss Marian Carter returned home from the General Hospital, Alturas, Sunday.
Marian is feeling extra well and hopes to be ready for school next Monday.
"Backward, turn backward, oh Time on your way"
make us the giddy girls of our yesterday, so sang Mesdames Everett Hill,
henry Miller, and Arthur Ward when they met together the first time in
twenty-two years at the beautiful home, "Cozy Cottage Inn" of Mr. and Mrs.
C. A. Ward, Sunday, April 8.
The meeting was a complete surprise to Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Hill as they
were not expecting either to be present, Mrs. Hill did not even know her
friend of long ago was in Surprise Valley.
Neither could find any change in the other. Their hearty laughter and good
natured banter took each back as girls again and they forgot for the day,
the problems of mother and womanhood.
Other guests present were Mr. and Mrs. John Leonard, Mr. Everett Hill and
son, Lyle, Miss Jessie May Miller and Vivian Steward.
Mrs. Miller is the daughter of Mr. John Leonard and has been spending the
winter visiting at his home.
FORT Bidwell HIGH LIGHTS
Sam Baty of Adel, Oregon, was a business visitor in Fort Bidwell Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Starkey, formerly of this place, are now located in
Susanville conducting a grocery store.
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Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds
Modoc County, California
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