A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > California > Modoc http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=579 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=32036 Submitted by: deesar Article Title: Surprise Valley Record Article Date: June 1936 Article Description: Article Text: THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 1936 Mr. and Mrs. Hayden Purdy, of Long Valley left today for Reno, where they will remain indefinitely. ALTURAS NOTES Mr. and Mrs. George Arabalad expect to leave for Woodland soon to be present for the graduation Exercises at the Holy Rosary Academy, where their daughter, Miss Lucille, will graduate with the highest of honors. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Estes celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary Monday at their home on Caldwell St. Mrs. E. Ivory is reported quite ill this week. MRS. GLENN HILL DIES AT BIEBER Bieber, June 2 – Mrs. Callie Hill, wife of Glenn Hill of Nubieber, died May 31, after a long illness. Survived by her husband, one sister, Mrs. Maud Allen of Oakland and two brothers, Percy and Clarence Edwards of Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. Hill lived in Surprise Valley for several years and had many friends here who will regret to learn of her passing. Funeral services were held at the graveside in Hillside cemetery at Bieber on June 1. Rev. Thomas, of Lookout officiated. (1:3) ------------------------- FORT BIDWELL When returning from the dance Friday night, Louis Vaughn and Charlie Hickerson collided. Both cars were badly damaged but the occupants escaped with minor cuts and bruises. Word was received that a fine baby girl was born in San Francisco, to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Schadler of Cowhead Lake. Mrs. Jewell Bucher has recovered enough to act as nurse for Dr. Green, who received a sprained ankle in the collision Friday night. Mrs. H. Schadler was called to Susanville last week due to the illness of Mrs. Bertha Bartrum. Mrs. Schadler returned and reports her daughter much improved. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Schadler are the proud parents of a baby girl, Kathleen Francis, May 20, 1936. Master Billie Johnstone, small son of Mr. and Mrs. Arch Johnstone, of this place, is in the county hospital this week suffering with a badly abscessed ear. NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK The writer joins friends here in extending congratulations to the newly weds, Douglas Henderson, son of R. E. Henderson, of Davis Creek and Ruth Mulkey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Mulkey, of Willow Ranch, who were married at the Methodist Church at Lakeview on the 15th. Both young folks are well known throughout the country. LAKE CITY NEWS Aunt Nannie Daniels has been entertaining her daughter, Annabelle Hays. The many friends of Annabelle are so pleased to know she has almost recovered from her severe illness. Miss Winola Steward is reported dangerously ill with pneumonia at her home north of Lake City. Her many friends are anxiously waiting news from her bedside. THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 1936 Leon Hickerson, who for sometime has been ill with Tick Fever is reported to be improving at this time. The small daughter of Mrs. Carrie Wimer, of Lake City, had the misfortune of falling and breaking her arm, while playing ball yesterday. She was brought to Dr. Kennedy to set the bone. NEW CITIZENS ARRIVE IN SURPRISE VALLEY The old Stork was very busy Thursday delivering “boys” to Surprise homes, which include: born, to Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Gooch, in Cedarville, June 10, 1936, a fine seven-pound boy. The next arrival was a fine nine-pound boy born to Mr. and Mrs. John Berry at the Allen ranch, south of Cedarville, June 10, 1936; and the third, but not least, the stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Carter of Lake City and delivered a fine 8-pound son. B. B. Robinson of this place is reported seriously ill at a Redding hospital this week. We understand Mr. Robinson underwent a major operation Tuesday and that at this writing, we learn that he is on the mend. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Page arrived here from Sierraville Monday, where they expect to remain for the summer. Francis is Principal of the high school at that place and has signed up for another term. Mrs. Alice Dewey, Alturas, underwent an appendicitis operation, at Woodland, this week. She is reported as doing nicely. Born in Alturas, Cal., June 4, to Mr. and Mrs. Bud Smith, a 7 ½-pound son. Mrs. Ollie Roberts, last week moved her furniture and household effects to Alturas, where she and family will reside in the future. LAKE CITY NEWS Miss Winola Steward is reported improving slowly. Mrs. Marion Steward is confined to her bed at this writing. Mrs. Steward had five teeth extracted last Tuesday and being in a rundown condition, it was necessary to recuperate in bed. Mrs. Neah Fox is on the sick list. She having a case of flu and tonsillitis. Pat Campbell is quite sick again with a case of the flu. NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK Mrs. Rescoe McCrary and son and daughter are visiting Mrs. McCrarys’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Vernon. THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 1936 Born – at Long Beach, Calif., on June 6th, 1936, to Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Day, a son. Weight 9-pounds and two ounces. Mother and babe are reported as doing nicely. LAST RITES FOR ETHEL STREIF HELD AT CONCORD The funeral of Ethel Irene Streif was held Monday morning, May 25th at Concord, from the Guy Chapel, thence to the Christian Church, where Rev. R. C. Davis conducted the services. The Rainbow Girls of Concord also paid their last tribute to their beloved member with ritual of their order. Interment was in Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland. The young lady passed away Friday morning and leaves her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Streif and twin sister, Irvene Streif, to mourn her loss. She had been in poor health for sometime, but continued her school work until a few weeks ago. Born in Cedarville, California, seventeen years ago, Miss Streif came to Concord with her parents in 1829. She was a junior in the local high school and friends innumerable are deeply grieved over untimely passing. Honorary pall-bearers were: Herbert Dorton, Albert Leloy, Earl Guy, Robert Mattson, Arnold Bjork and Ed Burtchaell. (The deceased was a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. James B. Cloud of this place. Mr. and Mrs. Streif were formerly residents of Lake City and their many friends extend their heartfelt sympathy in their sorrow and loss.) (1:4) -------------------------- NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK Mrs. Anna Schrowder received word from her sister, Miss Emmie Fisher, who resides in San Francisco, Cal., that she fell and broke her hip. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Moffitt returned from Woodland, where they went to consult a specialist. When he left he thought he had heart trouble, but on a thorough examination by specialists, they found Jack was suffering from several broken ribs, caused by the auto accident sometime ago. No wonder Jack thought his pump was not working just right. CYRUS McCORMICK CLAIMED BY DEATH Cyrus McCormick, retired chairman of the board of directors of the International Harvester Company, died June 2, of heart disease. He was the son of the inventor of the reaping machine and once had fortune estimated at $50,000,000. (3:2) LEFT FOR HONEY LAKE VALLEY THIS WEEK Mr. and Mrs. Jason Dollarhide left this week for Honey Lake Valley, where they have leased a large ranch. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Mulkey will occupy their residence here. Reports are that B. B. Robinson, who has been seriously ill in a hospital in Redding, is gradually improving at this time. It is sincerely hoped that he will soon be able to return to his home here. ALTURAS NOTES Keith and Eleanor Wilson, of San Jose, arrived in Alturas Sunday, where they expect to spend the summer with their father, Dr. G. N. Wilson. Mrs. Myrtle Pearce, Mrs. Jennie Hironymous and Mrs. Bessie Thompson all of San Francisco, are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Roberts. They are sisters of Mrs. Roberts and Cedarville was their girlhood home. Coming as a genial surprise to their many friends is the marriage of Gordon Doss of Fort Bidwell and Miss Fern Ash, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ash also of Fort Bidwell, which took place in Reno, Nevada on June the 7th. The Record along with a host of other friends wishes them congratulations and success. LAKEVIEW MAN PASSES AT PASADENA MONDAY Sam Dick, prominent businessman and rancher of Lakeview passed away at Pasadena last Monday, following an operation. Mr. Dick had been suffering with a malignant disease for sometime and an operation for which disease caused his death. He was a brother-in-law of Mrs. W. G. Rea, L. E., R. E. and Elmer McCulley of this place and Mrs. Glenn Ward of Bidwell. (4:6) THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 1936 SUFFERS WITH TICK FEVER Mrs. Leo Weilmunster of Vya was brought to the home of her mother, Mrs. Arch Johnstone, Sunday. She is reported to be suffering from a malady believed to be “tick fever”. According to reports she is doing as well as can be expected. Mrs. Simpson of Cedarville, who has been visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Elwood Sullivan of Lakeport, left Friday to spend a few days with her daughter, Mrs. O. H. Hughes and family of Kelseyville. NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK Mrs. Samples’ sister, Mrs. Alta Powers was leaving for a summer stay in Alaska on a vacation and Mrs. Sample went to wish her a happy voyage. Riley Steward and nephew, Henry Steward is enjoying a visit from a brother of Rileys, Ora Steward and family from Holly, Colorado, who are planning on locating here. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Robinson of Lake City, passed thru Alturas on their way to Redding to visit Paul’s father, B. B. Robinson, who is confined to a hospital at that place. ALTURAS NOTES Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Ballard returned home this week after visiting with their daughter, Mrs. Orlo Bailey and family at Litchfield. Mr. Sam Mushen is reported to be recovering nicely from his recent operation in San Francisco; his many friends are very glad to hear the good news. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ CA-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com