WEDNESDAY, MAY 23RD, 1934
METEOR FOUND ON BLACK ROCK DESERT FRIDAY
WILL BE EXCAVATED & TAKEN TO GEOLOGICAL RESEARCH BUREAUS
While prospecting out on the Black Rock Desert last Friday afternoon,
William Grobe and Art Van Riper were busily engaged in tracing out a quartz
ledge. They stopped at a point where some time in the past an old-time
prospector had dug quite a hole in the hillside. Panning and finding out
that the ore in the prospector hole was of no value, they proceeded to trace
the ledge. Mr. Grobe happened to be looking down a ridge quite a distance
away and he observed the formation of the rock and saying to Van Riper, "see
that little brown spot over yonder on the hill, well, that’s where this
ledge comes out." Tramping over the rough and rugged country, they reached
the point in mind and came upon an excavation in the ground from which
protruded rocks of brilliant hues of gold, bronze, purple and other
pigments, thus furnishing the prospectors with a most beautiful and unusual
sight they had seen.
On crawling down into the hole, Grobe discovered that the cause of the
excavation was due to a fallen meteor. The hole is some six feet deep, seven
and a half feet in width fourteen feet in length presents a phenomenon,
where the nucleus of molten metal, probably nickel and iron, had made its
pathway across the sky with such tremendous force as to bury it deep into
the quartz ledge when it struck mother earth. On one side of the hole is a
hanging wall of gneiss formation, while the ledge on the other side is of a
slate formation.
The splash from this foreign mass of molten metal upon striking this ore is
presumed to have given the many brilliant hues left on the sides of the
hole. From the looks of the samples of rock brought in by Messrs. Grobe and
van Riper, it appears to be gold, but the same could be ‘pyrites of iron"
(fool’s gold).
Taking the rake at which the meteor hit the ledge of quartz, Mr. Grobe
believes that the meteor is not buried more than twenty feet beneath the
earths’ surface and burned the ground for a radius of about twenty-five
feet. Judging from the size of the hole that the meteor left upon entering
the earth. It is believed that the size the nucleus weight is between
fifteen and twenty tons.
Judging from indications about the excavation, Mr. Grobe believes that the
meteor fell sometime during the past fifteen months. No erosion of the dirt
had dulled the glimmer of the brilliant colors left by the splash of the
molten metal.
It is rare find, which will be a valuable asset to the U. S. Geological
Survey is predicted by many of the local mining men. Messrs. Grobe and Van
Riper plan to sell or otherwise dispose of the meteor to scientific research
bureaus. This is the largest meteor ever reported, to have been discovered,
in this part of the country.
EAGLEVILLE NOTES
WOODLAND, MAY 19 – Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Whitehead celebrated their fifteenth
wedding anniversary at a bridge party and dinner Wednesday night. Several
friends gathered at the Whitehead home for the occasion.
NOMINATIONS FOR the HALL OF FAME: -
Walter HUSSA – who donated a set of signal flags to the combined Eagleville
and Cedarville troop
BERT SAWTELLE – who bought two tickets for the scout dance with no idea of
using either
E. R. TYERYAR – lone political office aspirant who lent a hand at the dance
HEATH STANLEY – whose paper carried dance ads gratis
The LADIES – whose whole-hearted assistance made Saturdays’ dance possible
ARGUMENTATIVE GENTLEMEN – who kept their troubles outside
CEDARVILLE GENTLEMEN – sporting enormous single-bloom boutonniere of an
appealing pink luster
Mrs. "BUZZ" GROVE – who showed ‘em how to hook twenty-six in fish – all in
one piece
The FELLOW – who’ll find a way to produce the ten dollars, needed to
complete the Scout Charter quota
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Craig, Jr., and children and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Craig, Sr.,
arrived here recently from Crockett and expect to reside here. Dan, Jr., is
now employed in the D. S. Denehy’s Store and the older couple will reside at
the Sid Street ranch. We welcome them to our midst.
Mr. AND Mrs. JESS Parman FETED ON ANNIVERSARY
FRIENDS GATHER TO HONOR PIONEER COUPLE OF 61 YEARS
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Parman, Surprise Valley pioneers were pleasantly
surprised with an informal picnic at their ranch near Eagleville yesterday,
when a number of their friends gathered to celebrate their 61st wedding
anniversary. A delicious luncheon was served and the afternoon was spent in
visiting and recalling pioneer reminiscences. At the close of a wonderful
afternoon of enjoyment, Rev. Vinyard made some remarks appropriate to the
occasion. Those attending were:
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Parman, Mr. and Mrs. Tess Pratt, Mrs. Marie Hawkins, Lois
and Aileen, Mr. Joe Bridgeman, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Cummins, John W. Taylor,
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Meyers, Mr. and Mrs. George Hudspeth, Mollie Kistler, Mrs.
L. Moore, Gertrude Grove, David Grove, Billie Rauch, Louella Grove, Irwin
Grove, Davie Grove, Jr., Jerry Grove, F. J. Powers, Marie Powers, Mr. and
Mrs. J. R. Morgan and Zilda Myrtle Finmand, Mrs. Charles Nolan and baby,
William G. Parman, Arthur, Etta and Joe Harris, Harold Powers, Clay Morgan,
Virgil A. Vinyard, Helen D. Vinyard, Iris Corwin, Corinne, Helen and Violet
Vinyard, Orrey and Eva Vaughn, Dick Scott, Mrs. Willis Warren and Betty,
Mrs. F. A. nolan, Edna Nolan, Lola Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest B. Grove.
MRS. GRANVILLE HEAD PASSES AT MODESTO
First of the week the sad news of the passing of Mrs. Granville head, of
Modesto, reached here, which was a shock to her many friends in Surprise
Valley. Mrs. Head was well known here and was highly esteemed for her genial
and pleasing manner and was a kind and generous neighbor. She possessed rare
musical talent and often helped with programs and public entertainments.
During the past ten years, they have resided in Modesto. She leaves her
husband and one son and a host of friends to mourn her passing. (1:3)
AUTO WRECK ON LIKELY ROAD
A wreck occurred Sunday morning about 2:30 at Fitzhugh Creek, while
returning from the dance at Romero Lodge, when a tire blew out and the car
turned over a couple of times. Four boys were in the car and two of them
were seriously injured; they were brought to the hospital for medical
treatment. The ones in the car were Paul Robinson, Fred Lybarger, Virgil
Pratt and Don Reid. Fred Lybarger has been confined to the hospital with a
slight concussion of the brain and Paul Robinson had his hand badly cut, the
other two were badly shaken up.
FORT BIDWELL HIGH LIGHTS
Lawrence Lydon left last Thursday for his home in San Francisco. He had been
working at the Cow Head ranches for the past five months.
Miss Isabelle Santiago, who has been attending State Teachers’ College in
San Francisco, returned home last Wednesday for her summer vacation.
The Grade Schools closed here last Friday. Graduation exercises were held at
the schoolhouse that afternoon. Those graduating from the eighth grade were:
Eugene hanks, Norma Conlan, Harold Fulcher, Winifred Baty, Charles Morris,
Marjorie Henderson and "Junior" Ash. Congratulations pupils.
Mrs. Nora Carlisle of Bieber is here visiting her sister, Mrs. Fred Bucher.
Mr. and Mrs. "Babe" Scammon of Westwood are back to Bidwell once more. They
are residing at the Arrowhead Ranch north of Fort Bidwell.
HERE & THERE IN SURPRISE VALLEY BY?
DO YOU KNOW –
That the Desert Nomads Love Rhythm
That Mr. Charles Cummins broke his toe last week
That the Pavilion Dance was well attended by most of the usual dancing
crowd? We saw the Lake City elite, the Long Valley five Hundred, the
Eagleville Aviator, the Fort Bidwell stags and the Local Masses.
That haying has commenced earnestly at the Paul Robinson ranch?
That spark plug bombs have caused doubling-up of the heart beats, blanched
faces and a good deal of unrepeatable language?
That Mrs. Granville Head, a former resident of the Valley, died recently at
her home near Modesto?
That the proverbial lantern kicking cow has been busy again in Chicago? No
lives were lost in that city’s most recent calamity, but 1000 cattle
perished, 150 acres burned over, 2000 homeless, and damage was estimated to
be near the $8,000,000 mark?
That Lois Gooch says, "the Safeway to do business is on Sunday?"
(Too late for last week)
DO YOU KNOW –
That we would rather see a Grammar School Commencement Exercise than one of
either High or College?
That Ernestine Allenwood delivered her Valedictory with surprising calmness?
That England has the most efficient educational system in the world?
That Leithead Sweeney and Polly Delmas are in Cedarville again after
carpentering for Mr. and Mrs. Claude Heard on their new store in Standish?
That Jake Rechsteiner is the World’s fastest beer drinker?
That Lindbergh was the 65th person to actually cross the Atlantic by plane?
That we can’t decide whether Fred Ash was being studiously stupid or
intentionally unintelligent when he so completely disarmed us last week?
That George Miller undoubtedly has the best disposition among all the
business people in the village?
That Sam Insull should pay Alturas a call as quickly as justice recuperates
sufficiently to deal with him?
And that we honestly wonder whether some of political sprinters will make
the finish?
Cedarville was treated to a terrific dust storm yesterday afternoon.
BREEZY NEWS NOTES FROM Alturas
Born in Alturas, Cal., May 19, 1934, to the wife of Francis Ballard, a seven
and a half pound daughter. Mother and babe are doing nicely.
Mrs. Frank Roby was moved from the General Hospital to her home Friday. She
is convalescing nicely after her operation.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Thomas returned from a ten-day vacation, which they spent
in San Francisco visiting with their daughter, Mrs. Pearl Wilson, of that
city.
Sunday evening, Mrs. Eppa Coffman and son, of Likely were coming to Alturas
and had the misfortune of colliding with a cow that was crossing the road in
front of them and badly damaging their car, but none of the occupants were
seriously injured.
Mrs. Vecino Lorringer, of Sacramento, left for her home yesterday after
visiting at the home of her brother, Will Mapes, of this place and her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Mapes, Sr., of Canby, Cal.
Miss Grace Cook left last week for Oakland; she has been visiting her folks,
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Sharp.
Married, Saturday, May 19, 1934, Ernest Oleman and Miss Martha Kramer both
of Alturas, Cal.; they were tendered a charivari the same evening.
B. A. Chase, who was operated on last week at the General Hospital for
appendicitis is improving.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ballard accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Leon T. Smith
motored to Litchfield Sunday to spend the day with Mr. and Mrs. Ballard’s
daughter, Mrs. Orlo Bailey and family.
Mrs. Jake Gysin has been very ill during the past week with pneumonia, but
is somewhat improved at this writing.
Born, May 8th, 1934, in San Francisco, to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Thiede, a
nine-pound son – George Alfred
NEWSY NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK
NEW PINE CREEK, ORE., MAY 20TH, 1934
A baby girl weighing 9 ½-pounds was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lurane Hamersley,
at Lakeview, on May 7th. Congratulations folks
Lloyd Vincent while swinging on a trapeze one day last week was badly hurt.
The limb on which the trapeze was fastened broke and he fell on his head
knocking him senseless.
Loren Croxton was quite badly hurt a week ago last Sunday. The Scouts were
getting ready to play ball on the West Side. He was sitting on the railing
of a truck, which had a trailer behind it and while turning a corner, he
fell backwards from the truck and the trailer ran over him. He received a
few fractured ribs and badly shaken up.
Mrs. Dan Callahan, formerly Miss Eddie Smith, is visiting relatives and
friends at the State line Town. She and her husband will spend the summer at
Adin, where Mr. Callahan will help his brother with his sheep.
LOCAL JOTS
Born in Berkeley, Cal., May 20, 1934, to Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Jackson, a
nine-pound son. Mrs. Jackson was Miss Dorothy Miller before her marriage,
the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George S. Miller, of this place.
The small son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rinehart is seriously ill at the hotel
Surprise. The little one was brought in from Nevada last week by his parents
and placed under the care of Dr. Kennedy.
Lair Gentry, of New Pine Creek, is in Cedarville this week visiting with his
sister, Mrs. Heath Stanley. Lair graduated from the Lakeview High School
last week.
Frank Cramton, A. L. Baty and Dan House were out to the Mosquito Mining
District in Nevada last Friday. Good finds are reported in that place and
House is reported to have a $40.00 assay in gold from samples sent away for
analysis by chemists.
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Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds
Modoc County, California
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