HILYARD POWERS WEDS MISS ZELMA CLOUD
On last Saturday, Hilyard Powers and Miss Zelma Cloud were married at the M.
E. Parsonage n Lakeview by the Rev. Mr. Switzer. The bridegroom is an
employee of the Union Oil Company, at Alturas, and the bride is the daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. James Cloud, of this place. Congratulations and best wishes
for a happy and prosperous journey thru life is the wishes of a host of
friends.
MARRIED AT LAKEVIEW, ORE.
Married at Lakeview, Ore., July 11, 1931, Harry A. French of Alturas and
Miss Vayle Cook, of New Pine Creek, Rev. Switzer, officiating.
Congratulations.
LOCAL MAN SUSPECTED
It is believed Tom Wilson, who recently made a trip to Stockton burglarized
a radio shop and got away with a large stock of radios and supplies. He has
been selling radios in Surprise valley this past spring and from reports of
his customers, they have made some good buys from Wilson.
However, let that be as it is. He has not been arrested yet and if you are
in the market for a good radio set, drive out to his place and hear some of
them and he will quote you a price that will surprise you.
GOLDEN WEDDING AND SHOWER PARTY
On July 11, 1931, a shower party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bide
Steward, near Lake City in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Vernon, who were
married July 3rd. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Hobbs were also guests of honor as
they were celebrating their golden Wedding day, having been wed fifty years.
About 129 invited guests were present and played games on the well-lighted
lawn until it was time to present the gifts to the newly weds. They were the
recipients of many useful and attractive presents.
The presents were then opened by the bride and groom and admired by all.
After that, two small tables were arranged in appropriate colors, one in
white with a large Brides’ cake beautifully decorated. The other table was
in gold, with a gold cake for the bride and groom of fifty years. Rev.
Watson offered prayer and gave a talk to the bride and groom of yesterday
and today.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Vernon wish to thank all for their lovely presents and the
good will and spirit of friendliness that has been shown them.
Mr. and Mrs. Zetus Spalding left for Berkeley Wednesday, where Mr. S. will
receive medical treatment.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to our friends and
neighbors for their assistance and sympathy extended us in our recent
bereavement; we especially thank the Choir; also for floral offerings and to
everyone who assisted us in any way.
Mrs. Enoch Reynolds and family
Gene Ash moved his family over from Lakeview Thursday; they are occupying
Mrs. Rosie Day’s residence.
We regret to hear that Christie Smith of Fort Bidwell is reported seriously
ill. He is at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. F. Kerr, in Alturas.
JULY 22, 1931
FORT BIDWELL PIONEER PASSES AT Alturas
PROMINENT CITIZEN OF SURPRISE VALELY SUCCUMBS AFTER A LONG ILLNESS
George Christie Smith, of Fort Bidwell passed away at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. J. F. Kerr, in Alturas last Thursday morning. He had been in
ill health for several years and his death was not unexpected. He was a good
man; kind to all with whom he was in contact; honest, conscientious and an
interesting and genial companion; he was prominent in fraternal and social
circles and will be greatly missed by a host of friends.
Mr. Smith was born at Fort Caldwell, Washington, September 12, 1861. His
father was a soldier in the United States Army and when called to duty at
the establishment of the Fort at Bidwell in the early seventies during the
Indian trouble, he accompanied him.
After the Indian troubles were over and the father had been mustered out of
the Army, the family took up ranching at Fort Bidwell.
His wife, Mrs. Virgie L. Smith died in 1926. Their only child is Mrs.
Frankie Kerr of Alturas. A sister, Mrs. Carrie Robidoux, who resides at Fort
Bidwell.
The funeral was held at Fort Bidwell Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock, under
the auspices of the Masonic Lodge. (1:1)
MARRIED – At Lakeview, Ore., July 18, 1931, Sam Streig of Lake City, Cal.,
to Ruth Varble of Vancouver, Washington. The Record extends congratulations
to the newly-weds.
FAMILY REUNION IS HELD
With her sons and daughters present, Mrs. Pearl Langston, 942 West Sixth
Street, was honored at a family reunion in Reno, July 4th.
All of Mrs. Langston’s children were born in Nevada, except on and she was
married in Reno. The children, who attended the reunion, were: Mrs. Nathan
Holmes, of Petaluma, Cal., Lige Langston, of Surprise valley, Cal., and
Jack, Don, Margaret and Pearl Langston, of Reno.
JESSE ALLENWOOD SUCCUMBS AT TURLOCK
Jesse Allenwood, of Fort Bidwell died at Turlock, Cal., on July 15 and his
remains arrived Saturday and his funeral was held at Fort Bidwell Sunday
afternoon.
He was born in Smartsville, Yuba County, California, July 11, 1863 and had
been a resident of Surprise Valley for forty-eight years. He was formerly
proprietor of the Golden Eagle Hotel, before its name was changed to Hotel
Surprise and later burned down. At the time of his death he was manager of
the Hotel Bidwell.
He survived by his wife, two daughters and on son and one brother, Josie
Allenwood of this place.(1:3)
Loyal Baty and Joe Ingerson arrived here from San Francisco to spend a two
weeks’ vacation at the home of Loyal’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Baty.
ALTURAS LAD DIES AT ADIN
Mystery surrounds the death at Adin of Kelton Blurton, twenty-year old
Alturas high school athlete, who died suddenly while attending the dance.
Young Blurton collapsed and fell to the dance floor. He was carried to an
automobile and revived. He was apparently recovered when his companions
returned to the dance hall. When they returned later to the car, they found
Blurton dead.
The deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Blurton, of Alturas. He had
been employed by the State Highway commission. (1:4)
LOCAL NOTES
Miss Leila Hays left Tuesday for Alameda, after spending a week in Lake
City, with her mother, Mrs. Nannie Daniels.
Fred Waltz, of Reno, arrived Tuesday morning to visit his brother, Lou and
wife.
GIVES OFFICERS THE SLIP
When officers arrived last week from Stockton for Tom Wilson, they found him
at his ranch home tinkering with a radio, which he explained was a super
something or other and he turned it on. While they were listening to the
Arizona Wranglers singing "Hand Me Down My Walking Cane", Wilson stepped out
the back soon and was soon lost in the foothills.
But from latest reports he is back home again and has a good assortment of
batteries and speakers of all types, which he is selling son dog gone cheap
it is a shame not to own one.
Drive out some evening and hear one of these super-what you may call ‘ems.
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Rinehart, of Klamath Falls, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Slinkard,
of Susanville and Mr. and Mrs. Vivian Reynolds, of Lasco, were here first of
the week attending the funeral of their father, Enoch Reynolds.
Mrs. Florence Mullins returned Tuesday from Oakland, where she has been
visiting for the past six weeks. Her sister, Miss Ida Cambridge, came home
with her for a weeks’ visit.
CARD OF THANKS
We hereby express our sincere thanks to our friends and neighbors for their
kindness and assistance to us in our recent bereavement in the death of our
beloved son, brother and nephew, Luther Hotho.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hotho and family
Mr. and Mrs. William Prewitt
Mr. and Mrs. William Rinehart
Luther Prewitt
Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Sullivan, of Kelseyville, Cal., are spending the week
with Mrs. Sullivan’s mother, Mrs. Jennie Simson, of this place.
JULY 29TH, 1931
CAUGHT WITH THE GOODS
Officers from Stockton slipped the cuffs on Thomas Wilson last week and
searched his ranch house, with a result they found nearly a dozen radio sets
and speakers and upon testing them, found them in excellent shape.
Wilson is fighting extradition and has retained Messrs. Atwater & Kent of
Alturas as his attorney. Mr. Grebe of Cedarville furnished the bail for
Wilson in the sum of six screen grid tubes and judge Freed Eisman has set
the case for December 25th, 1931 for the hearing.
Come out to the ranch house some evening and decide for yourself if the
defendant is guilty. Let the Radio set tell the story, while you listen and
make up your mind. – Advocate
PASSING OF LITTLE PHYLLIS STANLEY
The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stanley, of Long Valley are grieved to
learn of the death of their little daughter, Phyllis, aged 6-years and four
months; her death occurred at the hospital in Alturas, last Sunday morning,
July 26, 1931, at 1:30 o’clock following an operation for appendicitis.
She was taken ill on Thursday night and on Friday her mother brought her to
Dr. Kennedy and he pronounced her case very critical and she was taken to
Alturas for an operation, but it was too late and she passed away Sunday
morning.
Her funeral was held from the M. E. Church here Tuesday afternoon; the
services were conducted by Rev. Virgil Vinyard, assisted by Elder Watson, of
Lake City and the Choir.
The little casket was heaped with flowers, tokens of love and sympathy to
the bereaved parents and in loving memory of dear little Phyllis.
The entire community extends its heartfelt sympathy to the grief-stricken
parents and other relatives in their sad loss. (1:2)
LOCALS
Mrs. Irma Misely and children, of Sacramento and Mrs. Muriel Evarts and
family, of Lovelock, Nevada, arrived Friday to spend a month visiting their
mother, Mrs. Frances Wilson. Mrs. Elma McGill and son, Bobby, of Sacramento
came with them to visit her mother, Mrs. Hattie Adams.
Walter Hussa, Jr., was operated on last Friday for appendicitis and on
Sunday Miss Vya Allen underwent a similar operation; both at the hospital at
Alturas and we are very glad they are both reported doing well.
Miss Mella Olinger and Mrs. Kennon and daughter, of Salem, Oregon, sisters
of Wayne Olinger, of this place, arrived here Friday by auto for a short
visit to Mr. and Mrs. Olinger; they returned to their home Tuesday morning.
OVERSEAS VET ANSWERS LAST ROLL CALL
Louis Simms, of Alturas, an over seas veteran, died suddenly near Bieber
early last Saturday morning while enroute to the Woodland Clinic, where he
was being rushed for treatment, he was accompanied by J. E. Warner and Mrs.
R. A. Boyd, of Alturas. He was taken suddenly worse while on the road and
those who were with him were unable to relieve him and he died in a few
moments, after suffering intensely. Death was caused from a bursted gall
bladder.
He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Simms, of this place, and was aged
forty-three years. He was born and grew to manhood in this valley. He leaves
his wife and small son, his father and mother, two brothers, Martin and
Calvin and one sister, Mrs. Lester Hayes, and other relatives to mourn his
death.
His funeral was held from the Cedarville M. E. Church Monday afternoon under
the auspices of the American Legion, about forty of whom were present to pay
their last tribute of honor to their departed comrade; also many other
friends were in attendance. Elder John Watson, of the Lake City Baptist
Church, assisted by Rev. Vinyard and the Choir conducted the services at the
Church. Miss Nora Van Horn, of Alturas, rendered a beautiful and touching
solo, entitled, "Under His Wings", the sweetness and pathos of which will
linger long in the memories of the listeners. The Legionnaires performed
their military rites at the graveside.
The Record along with a host of friends extends deepest sympathy to the
bereaved ones in their hour of sorrow. (1:5)
Mrs. Earl Hobbs is undergoing an operation at Alturas today.
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Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds
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