SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1934
KNEE IS INJURED WHEN HORSE STUMBLES
While riding for wild horses at Summit Lake last Sunday, Bill McCluskey had
the misfortune of having his horse that he was riding, fall with him.
McCluskey landed in a pile of rocks, striking his knee on one, causing a
painful laceration. He was brought to Cedarville, where Dr. Kennedy attended
to the injury. McCluskey is an employee of Harry Wilson.
VISITING FROM Bieber
N. Iverson of Bieber spent several days here this week visiting with his old
time friends, Mr. and Mrs. James F. Poore. He also visited his son, Floyd,
who is working in the Forest Service in the Warner Range, now located at the
summit on Lake City Pass. Mr. Iverson, in company with Mr. and Mrs. H. C.
Watson, contemplates a 3-month’s visit to the Hawaiian Islands, leaving
about the first of January.
MRS. Thomas WYLIE ASPHYXIATED FROM CARBON MONOXIDE
Last Sunday afternoon Mrs. Thomas J. Wylie nearly lost her life from
asphyxiation. She went into the garage, started the car then got out to open
the garage door, when she became asphyxiated from the monoxide fumes of the
running car. Her husband who was standing out on the street talking, noted
the engine of the car running and went to investigate and there by the door
of the garage he found his wife lying on the floor. Dr. Kennedy was
immediately summoned and in about thirty minutes, Mrs. Wylie was revived. It
so happens that the garage is connected with an entrance from the wash room,
and Mrs. Wylie went through that door instead of opening the rear door of
the garage, she started the car first thus the accident happened. She was
able to return to her teaching yesterday morning.
Kennedy BUYS PARDNERS INTEREST IN GARAGE
Last week Milo L. Kennedy purchased the interest of his partner, John H.
Hawkins, in the Hawkin’s Garage and is now sole proprietor. Since the
transfer of ownership, a complete line of accessories has been ordered, some
of which are now in stock. A complete line of tires and tubes are now on
hand. the best line of greases and oils kept in stock and the mechanical
work is guaranteed. Give him a try when you need car repairing, auto
accessories, gas and oil, you will be satisfied.
CARS COLLIDE SATURDAY NIGHT
Lossie Hays and Gordon Bennett had the misfortune of coming together in an
automobile collision near the ’49 schoolhouse last Saturday night. The
accident occurred while passing, Bennett was going north toward Bidwell,
while Hays was coming south from Lake City. No one is blamed for the wreck.
The Bennett Sedan has a broken left front wheel, mashed fender and a bent
axle, while the Hays car has an axle bent, a broken front wheel and fender
and running board jammed and other minor parts broken and damaged. The
occupants of both cars escaped without injury.
INK FROM OTHER PRESSES
Juanita Van Horn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Van Horn of Alturas won
eighth place at the State Fair spelling contest recently.
Clinton Fulcher of Lookout was elected Assemblyman of the fifth district at
the recent primary election.
Fall River Mills residents are busily preparing for the rebuilding of the
business section of that burg, which was recently destroyed by fire.
Every child born in the United States is saddled with a public debt of over
$300, says a professor. No wonder babies cry.
CEDARVILLE BRIEFS
Mrs. Bess Hays and daughter, Annabelle arrived here from Los Angeles last
weekend to spend a short vacation with relatives and friends in the Valley.
Mrs. Florence Mullins is reported confined to her bed by illness at her home
in Alturas this week.
Autumn weather is at hand as is noticed by early risers these mornings. No
frost yet but quite chilly – soon the frost will be on the pumpkin, etc.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Fisher of Stockton spent the weekend in Cedarville
visiting with Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Wheeler and their little son, Bobby. They
returned to their home in Stockton Sunday; Bobby remained with is
grandparents.
McGill Arnett, (Indian) was sentenced to the Preston Reformatory last
Tuesday by Judge Jamison. Arnett was found guilty of stealing a quantity of
gas from the county tractor in the fifth district.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hill, Miss Margaret and Master Robert left last weekend for
Sacramento, where they will attend the State Fair. While in that section,
they plan to spend a short time with their son, Dan, who is attending U. C.
at Davis.
Born in Stockton, California, September 3, 1934, to Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Hill,
of Cedarville, a five-pound son.
ALTURAS BRIEFS
A. E. Jordan of Susanville is visiting with his daughter, Mrs. George Pearce
(Pierce).
Mrs. Lloyd Laver has been quite ill the past week suffering with hemorrhages
of the nose.
A. M. Traugh of Adin was taken to Berkeley last Thursday to be under the
care of a heart specialist.
Dr. G. N. Wilson left Friday for the bay region. He was accompanied by his
two children, Keith and Eleanor.
Arthur Ash had the misfortune of getting his left hand badly smashed, when a
tire rack fell on him.
Vernon Bonner and Miss Edith Magnuson were married in Reno Saturday. They
returned to Alturas Monday, where they expect to make their home.
NEWSY NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK
Mr. Fred Sherrard was taken to Woodland, Cal., last week. He was taken in an
ambulance accompanied by his doctor and nurse.
Mike Wallace is rapidly recovering from his recent operations. He and his
wife expect to take charge of the Canby kitchen this coming week.
Foster Vernon returned last weekend from the Sacramento State Fair. He
reports having a splendid time. He also took the Forester’s examination
while in that city.
H. M. Fleming, accompanied by his brother Albert left for a few week’s visit
with relatives and friends in southern part of California last Saturday.
Harold Mitchell and family and Mrs. E. Keller arrived here from Medford
Saturday night for a few days’ stay, while Mr. Mitchell will do some auto
painting in Lakeview.
BARNUM HURTS ANKLE IN FIRE
Ranger Oscar L. Barnum received a painful injury to an ankle last Monday
night while out on a fire in the Hambone region. Barnum lost his balance
when he jumped over a log and twisted one foot. It was thought at first that
the ankle was broken and he was rushed to the McCloud Hospital by Bert
Orbell. X-ray pictures disclosed a severe sprain but no fractured bones, and
Barnum returned to his home.
FORT BIDWELL HIGHLIGHTS
Mrs. W. Burch of Lakeview was visiting her mother, Mrs. Carrie Roubidoux
Sunday.
Paul Baker of Alturas has been visiting his grandmother, Mrs. Annie
Phillips, the past week.
Clarence Decious leaving this week for Washington where he will attend
school and take up a Forestry course.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Nelson of Los Angeles, are here visiting friends and
relatives this week. Mrs. Nelson was formerly Myrtle Hanks.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Braton of Paisley made a flying trip to Fort Bidwell last
Monday evening, to take their son, Paul Edward, who has been spending the
summer with Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Peterson, back with them.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bucher of San Francisco made a short visit last week to
Mr. Bucher’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bucher, of this place. Carl and wife
were returning from Chicago, where they spent a month.
Miss Audrey Munroe of Lakeview surprised her parents last Thursday evening
by flying over to Bidwell from Lakeview with Harry Ayers of San Francisco.
She remained Thursday night, taking the place back to Lakeview Friday
morning.
Mesdames V. and Harriet Scammon were hostesses last Saturday afternoon in a
shower given in honor of Mrs. William Bartram, formerly Miss Bertha
Schadler. The bride received many beautiful and useful gifts. Those present
were: Mrs. Fay Mathews and daughter, Norma, Mrs. Ira Peterson and daughter,
Esther, Mrs. Edna McManus and daughters, Grace, Ellen and Dorothey, Margie
Hickerson, Marjorie Hickerson, Adel Santiago and Mrs. N. Woods of
Susanville.
W. H. Hussa is in Kansas City this week attending the funeral of his father
at that place.
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Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds
Modoc County, California
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