Friday, November 24, 2006 Looking Back is a regular feature of the Modoc County record, published weekly in Alturas, California. The following is transcribed from the November 9, 2006 issue. Looking Back 92 Years Ago – 1914 THE HONORABLE John Raker of Alturas was reelected to Congress in the Second District by a 15,000 vote majority…. Sugar continues to drop in price. The best grade has dropped during the last few days from $6.70 for the hundred pounds to $6.20. The closing of British ports to sugar is responsible, together with over production of sugar beets in the U.S…. Traffic in Souls,” a six reeler on the subject of white slavery, is showing at the Empress theatre in Alturas. Parents should be advised that this is not a showing for children…. Mr. and Mrs. Helms of Chico are here to purchase the Morse Hotel in Alturas….Abbot Green has returned from the Lava Beds where he has been collecting artifacts of the Modoc War. He said he found several cartridges and a cannon ball. 72 Years Ago – 1934 GOOD WEATHER has prevailed to bring out 80 percent of the Modoc voters and gave Frank Merriam a two to one plurality for Governor. Smelcer won over Hays for Fifth District Supervisor and Ernest Server defeated Tom Denson for Alturas constable…..Liquor inspectors were in the county this week and are reported to have confiscated and destroyed 12 cases of hooch…. Sugar was on sale at Lightners for $1.55 for a 25-pound bag and $5.83 for a 100-pound bag…. Donald Flournoy was a defensive standout for Modoc on Saturday when they beat the tough Westwood Loggers, 12-7. 52 Years Ago – 1954 MODOC HIGH School’s first homecoming game saw the Braves blow a half time lead and lose 14-13 to LAKEVIEW. Hich Yamagata and Gene McManus were captains for the inaugural event…. State Senator Dale Williams addressed nearly 200 rain soaked spectators who turned out to witness the dedication and unveiling of the VFW’s War Memorial In the park…. Mrs. Fred Reich has been named the count y champ in a contest by Modoc Cattlemen’s Association…. Modoc ranked 14th in the state deer kill with a final buck total of 1,926 deer. That compares to a total in 1953 of 964….Temperatures were in the 70’s for the first week of November. 37 Years Ago – 1969 HUGH PADDOCK, a Marine veteran of three wars, addressed the AES student body on Veterans Day…. Goose Lake has been Okayed for year around fishing, but no one knows where the fish are….The federated Church celebrated a burning of the building mortgage Sunday….Gary Spicer was named “Player of the Year” (football) by the Modoc Record....The Modoc Record will convert from letter press to offset printing in their weekly production of the newspaper. 31 Years Ago – 1975 MODOC COUNTY’S 60 year perfect voting record was blown down the political tubes Tuesday when a big majority of Modoc’ers sided with the losing candidate for California’s Governor, Houston Flournoy…. A renewed effort to gain the Elks Hall for a county museum, release the present museum in Veterans hall for a community building, and building a new home for Alturas Elks was packaged before the Supervisors. A note about John Raker: there were two Raker brothers in Alturas and both were attorneys. John was the peacock of Modoc County. I still remember him walking down Main Street with a gold headed walking stick and top hat; his jacket was a swallow tailed frock and he wore spats along with his striped morning trousers. He was a spectacular dresser for this little remote town in the mountains of California. The Raker families were prominent citizens of our town. The first elementary school that I attended was named: The Mary A. Raker Grammar School. See you all again when the next publication reaches my home. Ron Morgan

Modoc County Record – November 23, 2006 Patricia Jean Pepperdine Patricia Jean Pepperdine was laid to rest in the Likely Cemetery on November 21, 2006. Pat passed away peacefully on November 16, 2006, in Alturas, CA. Pat lived in Modoc County for 72 years. She and Milo, her husband of 59 years, lived in Likely for 42 years. Pat was born on September 24, 1926, in Standish, California to Edna and Devon Olsen. When Pat was very young the Olsen family moved to West Valley prior to the reservoir being built where Devon and Edna ran the dairy for the Van Loan family. Pat attended elementary school in Likely and high school in Alturas. She attended Heald Business College in Sacramento and later worked for the Forest Service in Alturas. She and Milo were married in Carson City, NV on June 4, 1947. After starting their family, Pat became a full-time homemaker and mother. Later, she helped Milo operate the peat moss business in Likely until they retired. Pat was a member of the Order of Eastern Star for more than 50 years. Pat was a loving wife, mother, sister and friend who was adored by all who knew her. She was an accomplished pianist in her younger years and her family always stopped whatever they were doing to listen when she played. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing and leatherwork. She loved working in her yard and growing beautiful flowers. Most of all she loved spending time with her family and friends. She was a kind, gentle person who showered all those around her with unconditional love. She will be greatly missed by many. She is survived by her husband Milo Pepperdine of Likely; daughters Jo Ann Pepperdine of Susanville, CA and Leasa Bair of Shoreline, WA; grandchildren Brett and Jennifer Smith of Susanville, CA, Aaron Smith of Chico, CA, Mikel Bair of Camp Pendelton, CA, Jeffrey Bair of Shoreline, WA, Lacey Smith and Candy Smith both of Susanville, CA and great-grandchildren Jordan Smith and Austin Smith also both of Susanville, CA; sister Doris Hale of Sacramento, CA and brother James Olsen of Medford, OR, and numerous nieces and nephews. Her parents Edna and Devon Olsen preceded her in death. Donations in Pat's name may be made to the American Lung Association, 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006 or to the Macular Degeneration Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 531313, Henderson, NV 89053. >From our home to yours We wish you and yours the very best During this Holiday Season ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Manuel A. Chavez Manuel A. Chavez, a resident of Alturas for 45 years, passed away peacefully in Palo Cedro. CA, on November 12, 2006. Although diabetic, Manuel maintained a strong heart and healthy mind. His failing health only began in 2004, in his 93rd year. He moved to Chico for one year, and then to Palo Cedro to be cared for by his children. His family joined him to celebrate his 95th birthday this year. Beginning in 1942, Manuel served 3-1/2 years in the U.S. Army as a Combat Engineer/Pontonier. He spent most of that time overseas, in jungle combat conditions in New Guinea and the Philippine Islands, attaining the rank of Private First Class. He was awarded the Philippine Liberation Medal with Bronze Service Star, the Philippine Republic Commendation Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Service Medal, American National Defense Medal, WWII Victory Medal, and Good Conduct Medal. He was honorably discharged at Ft. Lewis, WA, on December 28, 1945. He was married to his beloved wife and friend, Beatrice Cordova, in May of that year, in Nampa, ID. This began a long and meaningful married life. Known for his courage and strength, he was a traveler and self-employed for the last half of his working life. He enjoyed mechanical work, building, farming and gardening. Above all, Manuel was devoted to his children. He believed in Christianity, and raised nine children to follow those beliefs; he taught honesty, hard work, and a good education were important. His values included the importance of a strong and supportive father-figure for a healthy family, and devotion to his spouse of 53 years. Raising nine children with his late and revered wife Bea, he was blessed with 27 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. His children include: Manuel and Kathy Chavez of Klamath Falls, OR; Walter and Marsha Chavez of Redding, CA; daughter Benita and Wick Humble of Chico, CS; Steve and Lisa Chavez of Alturas; daughter Denice and Laurence Crabtree of Bieber, CA; daughter Marcia and Doug McDonald of Susanville, CA; daughters Monica and Mark Hansen of Palo Cedro, CA; daughter Anita and Ross Bullen of Redding, CA and daughter Patty and Joe Cardoza of Redding, CA. His children will remember the years of devotion and commitment to them with love and much cherished memories. Mr. Chavez was born in Trinidad, Colorado on September 17, 1911. He was a member of the American Legion. Tonight, Nov. 16, Visitation hours will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Kerr Mortuary Chapel in Alturas. On Friday, Nov. 17 at 1 p.m., Pastor John Pierce will conduct a church service at Christian Life Assembly in Alturas. Burial with military honors will follow at the Alturas Cemetery. Carl Thomas, Jr. Carl Thomas, Jr., 33, died unexpectedly of a possible heart attack while visiting in Alturas, CA on November 8, 2006. Born March 10, 1973, in Redwood City, CA. Mr. Thomas was living in Roseburg, OR, where he is survived by his wife Danyal Thomas. No local services are planned. Kerr Mortuary is handling arrangements. Paul Ray Fitch Paul Ray Fitch passed to his home in glory on Saturday, November 11, 2006 in Alturas, CA. He and his wife have made their home in Alturas for the past nine years. A memorial celebration of his life will be held at Kerr Mortuary Chapel in Alturas on Saturday, November 18, at 1:00 p.m. His life-long friend Marsh L. Solomon will conduct the service. Born in Tyler, Texas on April 20, 1934, Mr. Fitch loved life, friends and most of all his family. He is survived by his wife Peggy, his sons Paul Ray Jr., Craig Scott, Randy Allen and Keith Paul, his daughters Suzanna Lee and Teri Marie, son-in-law Steve and daughter-in-law Katherine; 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; sisters Erma, Norma, Sarah and Lois; brother Patrick; sister-in-law Mary, brother-in-laws Bob, Ricci, Addison and George. He was preceded in death by his mother Winifred and father John James, brother John and mother-in-law Lee. At a young age he and his family moved to Louisiana where three of his sisters and brother still reside. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1956, where he met and served with Marsh. After his discharge, he resided in California where together with his first wife, he fathered his first three sons. He returned to Louisiana where he pursued his naturally inclined mechanical and welding abilities and enjoyed his trade repairing, leasing and maintaining heavy equipment and locomotives. He adopted his son Keith during those years and now shares that son with his wife Peggy, whom he returned to Rosemead, California to marry in 1986. That union blessed him with the sharing of her daughters Suzanna and Teri. He and his wife retired in 1997 and moved to Alturas where they enjoyed the peacefulness and isolation country living provided. Paul loved the seasons and the change from fall to winter, which was his favorite time of year. He also loved spring and early summer when he and his wife would take their dog "Bleu" into the forest and chop the coming winter's firewood. Paul loved the openness of the country, which took him back to memories of his childhood, and he and his wife met a great many new friends. He and Marsh spent many an idle hour doing as a hobby what they had both spent their lives doing as a trade. Paul's hobbies were few because he mostly loved to work, although he did have a passion for operating radio control airplanes and enjoyed this one hobby for over 30 years. He will be missed by so many, but remembered as a very gentle and caring man with a heart of gold and the ability to love unconditionally. He enjoyed a faith that was very deeply rooted and personal. We all have been blessed for the privilege of knowing and loving such a man. He is in a better place preparing and waiting for his loved ones; we will be together again. Services under the direction of Kerr Mortuary. Paulette L. Rex Paulette Louise Rex, 39, who had been a resident of Cedarville for the past few months, passed away November 11, 2006 at Surprise Valley Hospital, Cedarville. Cause of death was deemed heart attack. She was born June 19, 1967. Her sister Christina Rex lives in Cedarville. Her mother Diane Rex is of Upper Lake, CA. No services have been announced. Kerr Mortuary is handling arrangements. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Thursday, November 09, 2006 Looking Back is a regular feature of the Modoc County record, published weekly in Alturas, California. The following is transcribed from the November 2, 2006 issue. Looking Back 66 Years Ago – 1940 HOWARD PEPPERDINCE of Alturas is the first name on the revived draft list in Modoc County…. Modoc gained 350 yards and had 17 first downs to four for Lassen but the game ended in a 0-0 tie…. Joe Bicondoa of Eagleville has sold his wool for 37 cents a pound…. Adin High School trustees are meeting this week to decide what to do now that the high school has been condemned by the state. 61 Years Ago – 1945 THE UNDEFEATED MODOC Braves will meet the undefeated Lassen-Herlong team here Saturday…. Mel Barron resigned this week as Supervisor of the Modoc forest. He will be employed by Sam Jaksick…. Shotgun shells will be sold for the first time in several years in Modoc County…. Jack Stark has been appointed new Deputy Sheriff of Modoc. 56 Years Ago – 1950 A PROPOSED telephone rate increase by Citizens Utilities is being violently protested. The increase would jump the private line $5.25 to $8.25…. The Modoc Braves downed Trinity 32-12 Saturday and will play Klamath this weekend. 46 Years Ago – 1960 51 Years Ago – 1955 NEAL PHILLIPS has been named as the new president of the revived Modoc Chamber of Commerce…. A new multipurpose classroom at Adin will be built for $47,000…. The Council of Natural Resources has gone on record endorsing a proposed working circle for timber cutting in the Alturas area…. Temperatures dipped to 15 above in Alturas this morning. STATE FORESTERS will appear before the Modoc Chamber tonight to discuss the proposed State Forestry Camp in Modoc…. Vern Hill and lee Steil have been appointed Modoc Deputy Sheriffs this week…. The first snow fell this week in Alturas Monday but quickly disappeared…. The deer kill in Modoc is 2,155 to date, second only to Siskiyou County. 32 Years Ago – 1974 THE REGIONAL Council of Rural Counties, of which Modoc County is a member, passed a resolution at a recent meeting in Sacramento opposing the Triangle Ranch Wetlands Land Exchange as proposed by the United States Forest Service. They are supporting resolutions, also opposing the exchange, adopted by the Modoc County Board of Supervisors and the Northern California County Supervisors Association…. A group of local citizens interested in obtaining coordinated activity for Modoc County residents above age 50 will kick off that program with an organizational meeting at Cal Pines Lodge. The goal is that the group will set up an advisory board that recognizes the crucial need for activities for persons 50 years and over in every community in the council. There is nothing for me to comment upon. I was still in the Army in 1945 and I left Modoc County, except for the summers of 1946 and 1947. It is hard to believer that I have outlived the reporting of this article, but facts are facts (most often that is). See you all again next week. Ron Morgan

Congratulations on your 50th wedding anniversary. Eight years ago, this February, our kids gave us a great party with many of the participants that were present at our "elopement" to Reno. We were both students at Cal Berkeley. My wife was a grad student and I was a junior, having spent some 3 years in the army during WWII. We were both 23 then and now we are in our eighties, and sometimes not going so strong. I think that it is great that you work in the museum, even though retired. Keeping busy, physically and mentally is an absolute must for us seniors. We will do as MacArthur stated in his speech, "Old soldiers never die, they just fade away". That is not completely true, but it does sound good to those who are not pondering old age and its consequences. It is good to hear from you. Are you prepared for the snow and wintry conditions that Lakeview provides its inhabitants?? I never did really mind the snow, but the slush and the mud of spring has left its memories with me. I never did like that particular time of the year. However, I guess that it is not too bad these days with the streets paved and cement sidewalks all over town . Progress is good, I guess. However with progress time also passes and leaves us with memories to savor and enjoy. Thanks for writing. Ron ----- Original Message ---- From: Schminck Memorial Museum <schminck@centurytel.net> To: camodoc@rootsweb.com Sent: Thursday, November 2, 2006 3:59:23 PM Subject: Re: [CAMODOC] Looking Back Hi Ron, Haven't replied lately . . . how are you doing? The Schminck Museum will close for December and January. Open again in Feb. 2007. Thanks for the news you put together for us. Appreciated. Oh by the way, we've talked about "old folks" in the past. I shared about my mother playing the piano at the Schminck Museum, and that she died last December. Well, old I am also. My husband and I just celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary. Now that's old! And here I am retired and working my fingers to the bone on this stupid computer!! Blessings to you, Monica Lawson ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ronald S. Morgan" <edron00@sbcglobal.net> To: <camodoc@rootsweb.com> Cc: "Ernest Oswald" <oscuts@aol.com> Sent: Thursday, November 02, 2006 3:38 PM Subject: [CAMODOC] Looking Back > Thursday, November 02, 2006 > > Looking Back is a regular feature of the Modoc County record, published > weekly in Alturas, California. The following is transcribed from the > October 26, 2006 issue > Looking Back > > 116 Years Ago – 1890 > GEORGE TURNER bought George Flournoy’s cattle – 250 head, paying $15 a > head with 80 calves thrown in. This is the best bargain for the buyer we > have heard of in the county…. George Reynolds went as our reporter to the > Susanville Fair. But he got so busy taking in all the sights that he didn’t > have time to report anything. He says only that it was a first class fair. > > 92 Years Ago – 1914 > A TRAIN OF CATTLE CARS WAS wrecked near the southern end of Goose Lake > Valley Sunday. Three cars went off the track and 95 head were crippled, 13 > killed. Another wreck occurred near the XL Bridge Monday, delaying > passenger cars to Lakeview most of the day…. O.C. McManus took a carload > of Goose Lake apples to Los Angeles to show what can be produced in Modoc > County…. More and more farmers are posting land to keep hunters off their > property. Many animals have been killed or maimed this year, and though we > can’t b lame the property owners, it will soon be there is no place for > hunters who mind the rules to hunt. > > 72 Years Ago – 1934 > THE BUCK kill is way up in California this year and Modoc County is > leading the state. Tag returns show 1,398 bucks killed compared with 955 > in 1933…. Modoc has beaten Lassen in football only once, and that was in > 1927. Modoc will have to wait anther year to beat the powerful Susanville > team, as they were crushed 39-6 Saturday for their first loss of the > season…. Earl Lee Kelly has informed the Modoc Chamber that the state > plans to spend $450,000 in Modoc on roads and relief in the next two > years. It was also learned that the state plans to completely finish the > Alturas to Redding highway next year. > > 52 Years Ago – 1954 > A NEW record was set for deaths on Modoc highways this past week with > still two months left in the old year. Four persons were killed in four > separate accidents bringing the total for the year to 16. The old record > was 13 set in 1951…. Marjorie Hickerson has an unofficial lead of 174 > votes over Herb Osborne for Modoc Assessor, the only locally contested > race in the November election…. The Modoc Braves will be looking for their > 39th successive win over Lakeview in their traditional Armistice Day game, > November 11. > > 32 Years Ago – 1974 > AN EXPLOSION apparently caused by a propane leak, totally demolished the > Edna M Beauty Shop early Monday morning. A car hit the propane tank at > Edna M’s approximately 45 minutes prior to the explosion. It took four > fire trucks a van and approximately 30 men to contain the fire…. An Oregon > resident was booked and arraigned with bail set at $1,070 for killing > three does…. Modoc County will go ahead with plans for a new county jail > without the assistance of the City of Alturas…. California has gone back > to celebrating the traditional Veterans Day on November 11, so that day > will be observed rather than the previously scheduled October 28. > > Not much to comment upon this week. I hope to see you all again next week. > We have had a small amount of rain today in the Valley. > > Ron Morgan > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > CAMODOC-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to CAMODOC-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi Ron, Haven't replied lately . . . how are you doing? The Schminck Museum will close for December and January. Open again in Feb. 2007. Thanks for the news you put together for us. Appreciated. Oh by the way, we've talked about "old folks" in the past. I shared about my mother playing the piano at the Schminck Museum, and that she died last December. Well, old I am also. My husband and I just celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary. Now that's old! And here I am retired and working my fingers to the bone on this stupid computer!! Blessings to you, Monica Lawson ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ronald S. Morgan" <edron00@sbcglobal.net> To: <camodoc@rootsweb.com> Cc: "Ernest Oswald" <oscuts@aol.com> Sent: Thursday, November 02, 2006 3:38 PM Subject: [CAMODOC] Looking Back > Thursday, November 02, 2006 > > Looking Back is a regular feature of the Modoc County record, published > weekly in Alturas, California. The following is transcribed from the > October 26, 2006 issue > Looking Back > > 116 Years Ago – 1890 > GEORGE TURNER bought George Flournoy’s cattle – 250 head, paying $15 a > head with 80 calves thrown in. This is the best bargain for the buyer we > have heard of in the county…. George Reynolds went as our reporter to the > Susanville Fair. But he got so busy taking in all the sights that he didn’t > have time to report anything. He says only that it was a first class fair. > > 92 Years Ago – 1914 > A TRAIN OF CATTLE CARS WAS wrecked near the southern end of Goose Lake > Valley Sunday. Three cars went off the track and 95 head were crippled, 13 > killed. Another wreck occurred near the XL Bridge Monday, delaying > passenger cars to Lakeview most of the day…. O.C. McManus took a carload > of Goose Lake apples to Los Angeles to show what can be produced in Modoc > County…. More and more farmers are posting land to keep hunters off their > property. Many animals have been killed or maimed this year, and though we > can’t b lame the property owners, it will soon be there is no place for > hunters who mind the rules to hunt. > > 72 Years Ago – 1934 > THE BUCK kill is way up in California this year and Modoc County is > leading the state. Tag returns show 1,398 bucks killed compared with 955 > in 1933…. Modoc has beaten Lassen in football only once, and that was in > 1927. Modoc will have to wait anther year to beat the powerful Susanville > team, as they were crushed 39-6 Saturday for their first loss of the > season…. Earl Lee Kelly has informed the Modoc Chamber that the state > plans to spend $450,000 in Modoc on roads and relief in the next two > years. It was also learned that the state plans to completely finish the > Alturas to Redding highway next year. > > 52 Years Ago – 1954 > A NEW record was set for deaths on Modoc highways this past week with > still two months left in the old year. Four persons were killed in four > separate accidents bringing the total for the year to 16. The old record > was 13 set in 1951…. Marjorie Hickerson has an unofficial lead of 174 > votes over Herb Osborne for Modoc Assessor, the only locally contested > race in the November election…. The Modoc Braves will be looking for their > 39th successive win over Lakeview in their traditional Armistice Day game, > November 11. > > 32 Years Ago – 1974 > AN EXPLOSION apparently caused by a propane leak, totally demolished the > Edna M Beauty Shop early Monday morning. A car hit the propane tank at > Edna M’s approximately 45 minutes prior to the explosion. It took four > fire trucks a van and approximately 30 men to contain the fire…. An Oregon > resident was booked and arraigned with bail set at $1,070 for killing > three does…. Modoc County will go ahead with plans for a new county jail > without the assistance of the City of Alturas…. California has gone back > to celebrating the traditional Veterans Day on November 11, so that day > will be observed rather than the previously scheduled October 28. > > Not much to comment upon this week. I hope to see you all again next week. > We have had a small amount of rain today in the Valley. > > Ron Morgan > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > CAMODOC-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >

Thursday, November 02, 2006 Looking Back is a regular feature of the Modoc County record, published weekly in Alturas, California. The following is transcribed from the October 26, 2006 issue Looking Back 116 Years Ago – 1890 GEORGE TURNER bought George Flournoy’s cattle – 250 head, paying $15 a head with 80 calves thrown in. This is the best bargain for the buyer we have heard of in the county…. George Reynolds went as our reporter to the Susanville Fair. But he got so busy taking in all the sights that he didn’t have time to report anything. He says only that it was a first class fair. 92 Years Ago – 1914 A TRAIN OF CATTLE CARS WAS wrecked near the southern end of Goose Lake Valley Sunday. Three cars went off the track and 95 head were crippled, 13 killed. Another wreck occurred near the XL Bridge Monday, delaying passenger cars to Lakeview most of the day…. O.C. McManus took a carload of Goose Lake apples to Los Angeles to show what can be produced in Modoc County…. More and more farmers are posting land to keep hunters off their property. Many animals have been killed or maimed this year, and though we can’t b lame the property owners, it will soon be there is no place for hunters who mind the rules to hunt. 72 Years Ago – 1934 THE BUCK kill is way up in California this year and Modoc County is leading the state. Tag returns show 1,398 bucks killed compared with 955 in 1933…. Modoc has beaten Lassen in football only once, and that was in 1927. Modoc will have to wait anther year to beat the powerful Susanville team, as they were crushed 39-6 Saturday for their first loss of the season…. Earl Lee Kelly has informed the Modoc Chamber that the state plans to spend $450,000 in Modoc on roads and relief in the next two years. It was also learned that the state plans to completely finish the Alturas to Redding highway next year. 52 Years Ago – 1954 A NEW record was set for deaths on Modoc highways this past week with still two months left in the old year. Four persons were killed in four separate accidents bringing the total for the year to 16. The old record was 13 set in 1951…. Marjorie Hickerson has an unofficial lead of 174 votes over Herb Osborne for Modoc Assessor, the only locally contested race in the November election…. The Modoc Braves will be looking for their 39th successive win over Lakeview in their traditional Armistice Day game, November 11. 32 Years Ago – 1974 AN EXPLOSION apparently caused by a propane leak, totally demolished the Edna M Beauty Shop early Monday morning. A car hit the propane tank at Edna M’s approximately 45 minutes prior to the explosion. It took four fire trucks a van and approximately 30 men to contain the fire…. An Oregon resident was booked and arraigned with bail set at $1,070 for killing three does…. Modoc County will go ahead with plans for a new county jail without the assistance of the City of Alturas…. California has gone back to celebrating the traditional Veterans Day on November 11, so that day will be observed rather than the previously scheduled October 28. Not much to comment upon this week. I hope to see you all again next week. We have had a small amount of rain today in the Valley. Ron Morgan

Redding Record-Searchlight – November 2, 2006 Dorotha Babcock NUBIEBER -- A celebration of life for former Shasta County resident Dorotha Jane Babcock, 81, of Nubieber will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Grace Bible Church behind Hillside Cemetery in Nubieber. Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery. The Rev. Kent House of the church will officiate. Mrs. Babcock died Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006, at Shasta Healthcare in Redding. She was born Nov. 5, 1924, in Pittville and moved to Lassen County in the late 1940s from Redding. She was a homemaker and a member of a garden club, the 50 Plus Club and the senior citizens center, all in Bieber. Survivors include son Mike of Bieber; daughters Peggy Wust of Redding and Patty Givens of Susanville; brothers Bill Cessna and Sonny Cessna, both of McArthur; half brother Bud Cupp of Pittville; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Arrangements are being handled by Lawncrest Chapel in Redding. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Modoc County Record – November 2, 2006 Irene Ivers Services for Irene Ivers of Alturas, will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 3 graveside at the Alturas Cemetery. Pastor Lake will conduct the service. Mrs. Ivers, 68, passed away October 29, 2006, in Klamath Falls, OR. Born Daisy Irene Webb on October 13, 1938, she spent most of her life in Modoc County and graduated from Modoc High School, Alturas. She worked as a bookkeeper for lumber mills and retired from the Modoc County Auditor's office. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed hunting for arrowheads and shopping for antiques. She and David Paul Ivers were married in January 1963 in Reno, NV and have shared 43 years of marriage. Mrs. Ivers is survived by her loving husband Dave of Alturas; sons Gary Royall, Alturas and Bart Wheeler, Alturas, daughter-in-law Sheryl Wheeler, Alturas; sister Carol Weber and husband Len Weber, Alturas; brother Bob Webb and wife Donna Webb, Alturas; sister-in-law Betty Webb, Riddle, OR; grandchildren Michelle Lloyd, Cameron Wheeler, David Wheeler, all of Alturas; great-grandchildren, James Lloyd and Hayley Lloyd, Alturas; niece and nephews: James Webb Partridge, Grass Valley, Darren Egle, Darlene Estes, Danny Egle, Alturas; Debbie McCord, Sutherland, OR; Deven Egle, Oroville, CA; Robbie Webb, Donnie Webb, Dale Webb, Christy Webb, all of Oregon. She was preceded in death by her mother Mildred Webb, father Adelie Webb, daughter Brenda Ivers and brother Dale Webb. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 1765 Challenge Way, Suite 115, Sacramento, CA 95815-5000. Kerr Mortuary is handling arrangements. Paul (Pete) Edwards Paul "Pete" Daniel Edwards passed away at Mercy Medical in Redding, CA on October 26, 2006. Paul was born April 8, 1943, to Onan Carter and Mary Taffie Edwards in Alturas, CA. He attended Davis Creek Elementary and Modoc High School. Paul married Alice H. Carter at the Baptist Church in New Pine Creek, OR on July 3, 1965. To this union a daughter Rose and son Paul were born. Later the marriage ended in divorce. Paul lived most of his life in Davis Creek working on ranches or logging throughout Modoc County. Paul loved to hunt and fish when his health would allow. He also liked country music and watching old western movies. Paul was preceded in death by his father, three brothers and two nephews. Survivors include his mother Mary Edwards, Alturas; daughter Rose and husband Bob Whitaker of Springville, AZ; son Paul Daniel Jr. and wife Lindsey of Missoula, MT; grandsons: Paul Daniel III of Missoula, MT, Bobby Ellison of Burns, OR, and Russell Woodbridge with the 7th Cavalry Scouts in Savannah, GA; granddaughter Kayla Edwards of Missoula, MT; brother Walter Edwards of Malin, OR and sisters Ruby Edwards of Hillsboro, OR. Marie Armstrong and husband Frank of Brandon, FL; Mayfrea DeWitt and husband Bob of Alturas; 16 nieces and nephews, 19 grand nieces and nephews, and three great-grand nieces and nephews. Paul and his wonderful sense of humor will be missed by his family and friends. Viewing will be 6:00 p.m. November 2, at Kerr Mortuary, Alturas. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 3, weather permitting at the Davis Creek Cemetery. Otherwise service will be at the Davis Creek Church. There will be a gathering at the Davis Creek Red Schoolhouse following the services. Memorial contributions may be made to heart, liver, kidney foundations. Dorotha Babcock Dorotha Babcock, 81, of Nubieber, died Saturday, October 28, 2006, at Shasta Regional Medical Center in Redding. Arrangements are pending at Lawncrest Chapel in Redding. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Redding Record-Searchlight – November 1, 2006 BABCOCK -- Dorotha Babcock, 81, of Nubieber died Saturday at Shasta Regional Medical Center in Redding. Arrangements are pending at Lawncrest Chapel in Redding. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Modoc County Record – October 26, 2006 Beth Aldean Maidens Ash Former Surprise Valley resident Beth Aldean Maidens Ash passed away October 19, 2006, at the Empire Convalescent Hospital in Grass Valley, CA. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 28 at 1 p.m. at Hooper and Weaver Mortuary, 459 Hollow Way, Nevada City, CA 95959. A graveside service will follow at the adjoining Sierra Memorial Lawn, Nevada City. Beth was born June 26, 1926, to Andrew and Shirley Maidens of Hastings, Ontario, Canada. The family moved to Warkworth Ontario, Canada in 1927, which is now known as Maidens Mill. Beth worked for Orkawa General Motors during the latter part of World War II, then moved to the United States in January 1945, to live with her brother Alvin Maidens. Beth married Walter R. Lowell, September 6, 1946, and began a career in nursing. The couple resided in Fort Bidwell, CA. After losing her first husband in a plane accident, Beth married Charles W. Ash on July 9, 1966. Beth worked for Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital in Grass Valley from 1960 to 1982. She was a past member of the Order of Eastern Star and a charter member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary at Cedarville, CA. Beth was preceded in death by Walter R. Lowell in 1966 and Charles W. Ash in 1995, brother Alvin Maidens in 1988 and sister-in-law Nona Maidens in 1986. Beth is survived by son Dennis Lowell, Grass Valley; daughter Stacy A. (Ash) Zachary, Grass Valley; son-in-law Michael Zachary, grandson Brandon Lowell, Grass Valley; granddaughter Tammy Maine, Susanville, Tom Maine; granddaughters Brianna and Brooke Zachary, Grass Valley; three great-grandchildren Mathew, Thomas and Eric Maine, Susanville; nephew Kim Maidens and nieces Susie Rares and Gail Finkle. Memorial donations may be directed to the Juvenile Diabetes Association. Russell Lyle Huff Russell Lyle Huff, 83, died at the Lake District Hospital, Lakeview, OR on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006, from natural causes. Russell was born to Leo and Dora (Miller) Huff in Dunsmuir, Calif. on May 29, 1923. He grew up in Alturas and graduated from Modoc High School in 1942 where he was a four year letterman in football and track. He was drafted into the Army in 1942 and was honorably discharged at the end of World War II. He married Betty Risley in Seattle on Feb.11, 1949. He had worked for the Forest Service as a log scaler before starting his long career working in saw mills, which started in a mill in Alturas. He then worked for U.S. Plywood in Anderson, Calif. before moving to Lakeview in 1966 where he worked for Lakeview Lumber Products and Fremont Sawmill, where he retired in 1986. He moved to Medford in 1996 and back to Lakeview in 1999. He enjoyed making model airplanes, tobogganing, woodworking, bird hunting and fishing. He is survived by: Daughters, Deborah Kay McCreith and Shawna Lee Huff of Lakeview; son, Cameron Lyle Huff of Santa Rosa, Calif.; brother, Leslie Clinton Huff; grandchildren , John Forga, Leah Huff and Travis Sipp and three great-grandchildren. Contributions in the memory of Mr. Huff may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. At his request no public services will be held. Desert Rose Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Lillian Gossage Lillian N. Gossage, 89 of Alturas, CA passed away Friday, October 20, 2006 at her and her daughter's home in Redding, CA, after a brave fight with cancer. There will be a viewing at Kerr Mortuary, Alturas between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm on Friday, October 27, 2006. Services will be held at the Federated Church in Alturas at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 28, 2006. Lillian was born July 13, 1917, in Girard, Kansas. She moved to Idaho Falls, Idaho as a child. It was in Idaho that she met and married Robert W. Mize in 1936. Of this union she had four children. In later years of their marriage the Mize's ranched in Fort Bidwell, CA and spent a number of years in Cottonwood, CA. Lillian returned to Alturas in the late sixties to make her home there. Lillian was preceded in death by her daughter Carolyn J. Vernon, late husbands Robert W. Mize, Don Gibson and Al Gossage. Survivors include sons, Robert A. Mize of Crescent City, CA, James Mize (Linda) of Cottonwood, CA and daughter Pamela Mize of Redding, CA; grandsons Shawn Mize (Laura) of Spring, TX and Robert Vernon of Grants Pass, OR. Grandaughters Patricia Cullins (Sid) of Alturas, CA, Judy Witherspoon of Grants Pass, OR, Sandi Bright (John) of Big Pine, CA, Tracy Jay (Brad), Sherri Hasting and Candie Hasting all of Meridian, ID, Tarfi Pratt (Steve) of Chico, CA and Shannon (Rich) Baldry of Cottonwood, CA; daughter-in-laws Janice Mize and Aggie Keeler; son-in-law Larry Birge. step-children Ken Gloster (Pat) and Kessler Gossage of Alturas, CA and Drusilla (John) Van Ripper of Oregon. She also has 16 great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. Many very special friends and family too numerous to mention by name. The last year and months of her life were spent surrounded constantly by those who loved and cared for her at her homes in Alturas and Redding. Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice, 1544 Market St., Redding, CA 96001 or an organization or charity of your choice. Guyila Agness Hess Guyila passed away peacefully at the home of her son in Alturas, California on October 22, 2006. She was 88 years old. Guyila was born in Hobart, OK. On December 23, 1917, and moved to Bakersfield in 1937. Guyila married Herbert Hess in 1938 and they were married for 54 years. He preceded her in death in 1992. She is survived by her 4 sons and their families, George & Maxine Hess, of Atlanta, Jim Hess of Bakersfield, Eugene & Ann Hess of Alturas, Steve & Ann Hess of Taft; she has 14 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren. Guyila loved all her family and many holidays and family events were held at her home. When the boys were young, she was busy with Cub Scouts and PTA. Guyila was a faithful servant to Trinity United Methodist Church in Bakersfield, serving many capacities for over 50 years. Guyila was loved by all her family and her many friends. She will be missed by all who knew her. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 4, at 11 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 724 Niles, Bakersfield, CA. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Trinity Untied Methodist Church. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

Marilyn, Please contact Ralph directly. Billie ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus. ----- Original Message ----- From: Ralph Corbett To: Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 9:53 AM Subject: Marilyn Davi Hi Bllie, Do you have Marilyn Davi's current postal and email address? Ralph

Tuesday, October 24, 2006 Looking Back is a regular feature of the Modoc County record, published weekly in Alturas, California. The following is transcribed from the October 12, 2006 issue. Looking Back 116 Years Ago – 1890 UNCLE JIMMY Roberts is soliciting orders for his trees. He was also showing some cabbages that weighed over 3.0 pounds per head…. Doc Berry claims that 30,000 bushels of grain will be harvested in the Davis Creek area this year…. An exchange says a new pill has been patented that will keep a man alive a whole week without eating. All we country editors need now is a liver syrup that will make one’s suit of clothes last 75 years…. The signs show that this will be a real stinkereroo of a wet winter and all had better get their wood in before the roads are too wet to travel. … C.C. Mathews was the boss fisherman on Pit River above town this week when after an afternoon’s angling he returned with 87 speckled beauties. 92 Years Ago – 1914 PROFESSOR TOM Godfrey, the famed acrobat, is closing out his season here with a performance at Likely Sunday with his daughter, Trilma. They plan to book in the city fro the winter season…. Reports that our newspaper was purchased this week and we are no longer the owners is only partly true. It is true that we are no longer the owners. It is true that several people purchased our paper this week after putting up two cents…. A crew of 13 men is currently working the Hess stamp mill at the mines. Mr. R. Woodward, the superintendent, says the mill will soon be producing bullion on a paying basis. 72 Years Ago – 1934 MR. AND Mrs. Ivan Banister have won a trip to Miami and the American Legion Convention…. New Jersey grand jury has indicted Bruno Hauptman on a charge of murdering the kidnapped Lindbergh baby…. Four thousand and (sic) Modoc sheep will either be destroyed or sold under government purchase of $2 per head…. The vacant lot behind the Niles Hotel will be converted into a city ice skating rink…. Deer are becoming a real hazard to drivers. The other night a motorist plowed into a whole herd right at Canby and killed several of the animals. 52 Years Ago – 1954 MODOC HIGH hasn’t been beaten in football in 12 starts. Game number 13 this weekend is against the powerful Yreka 49’ers….Modoc has 4,584 registered voters for the November election…. Ninety Modoc teachers will tour the Lava Beds as a finale to teachers institute…. The arrival of fall storms has brought an end the fire season…. Thirty five Modoc footballers are now playing for the Shasta K nights and include: Nurlie Jamain, John Derner, Howard Wells and Ernie Hess. 32 Years Ago – 1974 TOTAL TAGS returned to Sacramento as of Tuesday of this week from Modoc wwere 235. That’s only five deer off the total report for Modoc during the same period of hunting last year – 235 to 240 last year. Deer kill declines are much more apparent in the neighboring counties. A decade or so ago, the county had an annual kill of 2,000 bucks or more. Last year the total was a n all-time low of 560. Earlier today, I transcribed the October 19, 2006 Looking Back column. At noon today I received the October 12, 2006 issue. As I said, the delivery of my Modoc County Record is intermittent and screwy. See you all again when the next issue arrives. Ron Morgan

Tuesday, October 24, 2006 Looking Back is a regular feature of the Modoc County record, published weekly in Alturas, California. The following is transcribed from the October 19, 2006 issue. Looking Back 116 Years Ago – 1890 THE STAGE robber, who robbed the Susanville stage below Milford a short time ago, repeated the experience in Santa Barbara County. He was captured and when he serves his term he’ll find the Lassen Sheriff waiting for him…. A robber broke into Capt. Jenks’ home in north Alturas and stole everything including the carpets off the floor. What is the town coming to?.... J.D. Batemew, the horse doctor, walked here from Plumas County the other day. J.D. walked west when he was 15 years old and says there is no sense beating a poor horse to death just to get someplace. 92 Years Ago – 1914 THE FIRST rain in five months fell on Modoc this week and it’s greatly appreciated by all, even if it did come in very small amounts…. Duck hunting is in full blast in Surprise Valley and guns are in great demand…. The Socialist movement to create eight-hour day and put employees on a wage per hour basis could disrupt the entire county. This will mean that employers will only pay workers what they are worth for an eight-hour day, which will be a good deal less than they received for a 10,12 and 14 hour day that most of us are used to. And it could be a very thin Christmas for many working families if Amendment 3 passes. 72 Years Ago – 1934 THE 20-30 Club lost to Rotary Club for the first time in the deer kill contest and the penalty is a venison dinner. The Rotarians did some lucky shooting, 20-30 president Bob Dorris said. The 20-30 Club also announced plans to build a ski hill up on Cedar Pass and the first work party is planned Sunday…. Alturas Grammar school has started basketball practice with a real corps of athletes that include Earl Laver, Sheldon Harden, Don Rachford, Robert Ehrman, Nolan Greiner, John Weber, Lloyd Royce, Keith and Melvin Smith, Doug Bailey Ernest O’Neil, Albert Cummins, Jim Coon, Glenn Plato and Frank Knemeyer. Coach Want had to order 12 new uniforms…. The first fall rains arrived and the Forest Service has been able to call off the fire season. 52 Years Ago – 1954 GAME NO. 13 proved unlucky for the Modoc Braves when they played Yreka and lost 14 to13 – the first loss in 13 starts for the Braves…. Stores will close in Alturas for the Lakeview football game Saturday…. The Alturas community concert season will open October 27 and will feature violinist James de la Fuente and pianist Herbert Stessin…. Twelve persons have died on Modoc highways so far this year…. The long dry spell is continuing in Modoc and temperatures continue into the 80’s these days…. Yell leaders at Modoc High this year are Sue Williams, Georgie Mitchell and Marilyn Nelson. 32 Years Ago – 1974 ANTIFREEZE, A desperately needed product during the frigid Modoc winters, has doubled and tripled in price over the past year and supplies to local dealers are in precariously low amounts. The antifreeze is selling at $6 a gallon, but that’s cheap. Prices range upwards to $8.50 for a product that cost between $1.69 and $3.50 a gallon last year. I have talked previously about the Alturas Grammar School’s tremendous athletic ability between 1934 and 1937. I iterate that Hal Want was a room and boarder at my Grandma’s place. You could take the same names listed for that Grammar School and extend those names on into high school up to 1939-40. A few names would be missing because the Plato’s moved to lake view, Bob Ehrman moved to Sacramento. I might add that Frank Knemeyer was one great tennis player in a town with but one tennis court in town. Mrs. Fox, wife of barber Andy Fox, would hold court and instruct any youngster that desired to learn. She was a great lady. See you all again in about a week. This all depends upon when my paper is delivered to me which is quite inconsistent. Ron Morgan

Looking for descendants of Isaac Edward Ritchie....and Pauline Stevens. Migration from Arkansas to Oklahoma, to California. Information as follows. If you have any information to share, exchange, please contact S. Ritchie (Email: _trackersea@comcast.net_ (mailto:trackersea@comcast.net) ) , or myself....... (_RNDebSoCal@aol.com_ (mailto:RNDebSoCal@aol.com) or _CondleySearch@aol.com_ (mailto:CondleySearch@aol.com) ) . Thank you all very much for your time, we look forward to exchanging information. Debbie, CA, and Sharron..... Ritchie Family ********************************************** Genealogy Report- from the beginning---------- to present, excluding living indivuduals. Descendants of Isaac Edward Ritchie Generation No. 1 1. ISAAC EDWARD2 RITCHIE (RITCHIE1) was born Jan 1863 in Arkansas. He married PAULINE STEVENS Abt. 1887. She was born Abt. 1863 in Arkansas, and died Bef. 1900. More About ISAAC EDWARD RITCHIE: Census 1900, Kentucky Twp., Madison Co., AR, (Farmer) Comment 1: 1900, Census shows marital status as Widower Children of ISAAC RITCHIE and PAULINE STEVENS are: 2. i. ELLEN R. RITCHIE, b. 11 Aug 1888, Oklahoma; d. Aug 1972, Lake Arthur, Jefferson Davis, Louisiana 70549. ii. ALLEN RITCHIE, b. Feb 1891, Arkansas; d. Bet. 1909 - 1911. More About ALLEN RITCHIE: Census: 1900, Kentucky Twp., Madison Co., AR 3. iii. CHARLES E. RITCHIE, b. 11 Mar 1892, Oklahoma; d. 04 Jul 1972, Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, CA 90041. 4. iv. GARY E. RITCHIE, b. Dec 1892, Oklahoma; d. 18 May 1970, Yucaipa, San Bernadino, CA 92399. 5. v. ALONZO EDWARD RITCHIE, b. 21 Jan 1895, Redland, Sequoyah Co., OK; d. 27 Jun 1974, Yreka, Siskiyou Co., CA. vi. ROBERT RITCHIE, b. Apr 1897, Arkansas. More About ROBERT RITCHIE: Census: 1900, Kentucky Twp., Madison Co., AR Generation No. 2 2. ELLEN R.3 RITCHIE (ISAAC EDWARD2, RITCHIE1) was born 11 Aug 1888 in Oklahoma, and died Aug 1972 in Lake Arthur, Jefferson Davis, Louisiana 70549. She married ARTHUR H. RITCHIE Abt. 1909 in Probably Arkansas, son of GEORGE RITCHIE and SARAH BYAR. He was born Jan 1890 in Arkansas or Texas. Ellen Ritchie and Arthur Ritchie had the same last name, spelled the same, coincidentally. More About ELLEN R. RITCHIE: Date born 2: 11 Aug 1888, Arkansas Census 1: 1900, Kentucky Twp., Madison Co., AR Census 2: 1910, Short Mountain Twp., Logan Co., AR Census 3: 1920, Ft. Smith Twp., Ward 3, Sebastian Co., AR Census 4: 1930, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Social Security Number: 436-08-0140 More About ARTHUR H. RITCHIE: Census 1: 1900, Short Mountain Twp., Logan Co., AR Census 2: 1910, Short Mountain Twp., Logan Co., AR (Laborer, Bottle Works Co) Census 3: 1920, Ft. Smith Twp., Ward 3, Sebastian Co., AR (salesman) Census 4: 1930, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (Grocery Salesman) Children of ELLEN RITCHIE and ARTHUR RITCHIE are: i. ARTHUR H.4 RITCHIE, JR., b. Abt. 1914, Arkansas. More About ARTHUR H. RITCHIE, JR.: Census 1: 1920, Ft. Smith Twp., Ward 3, Sebastian Co., AR Census 2: 1930, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma ii. DOROTHY RITCHIE, b. Abt. 1917. iii. GLADYS L. RITCHIE, b. Abt. 1919, Arkansas. More About GLADYS L. RITCHIE: Census: 1930, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma iv. MARTHA V. RITCHIE, b. Abt. 1921, Arkansas. More About MARTHA V. RITCHIE: Census 1: 1920, Ft. Smith Twp., Ward 3, Sebastian Co., AR Census 2: 1930, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 3. CHARLES E.3 RITCHIE (ISAAC EDWARD2, RITCHIE1) was born 11 Mar 1892 in Oklahoma, and died 04 Jul 1972 in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, CA 90041. He married ADELAIDE BONBERG 1922 in Probably California. She was born 04 Mar 1896 in Missouri, and died 19 Jul 1978 in Glendale, Los Angeles, CA. More About CHARLES E. RITCHIE: Name 2: Charlie Ritchie Date born 2: Feb 1894, Arkansas Census 1: 1900, Kentucky Twp., Madison Co., AR Census 2: 1910, Short Mountain Twp., Logan Co., AR Occupation: Bet. 1944 - 1966, Police Officer, LAPD Residence: Eagle Rock, Los Angeles Co., CA Social Security Number: 556-28-6563 Child of CHARLES RITCHIE and ADELAIDE BONBERG is: i. GLADIS4 RITCHIE, b. Abt. 1925, California. 4. GARY E.3 RITCHIE (ISAAC EDWARD2, RITCHIE1) was born Dec 1892 in Oklahoma, and died 18 May 1970 in Yucaipa, San Bernadino, CA 92399. He married ALWILDA TINDLE 09 Sep 1912 in Probably Oklahoma. She was born 05 Mar 1893 in Oklahoma, and died 19 Aug 1978 in Huntington Beach, Orange Co., CA 92647. More About GARY E. RITCHIE: Name 2: Garry E. Ritchie Date born 2: Dec 1892, Arkansas Census 1: 1900, Kentucky Twp., Madison Co., AR Census 2: 1910, Wallace Twp., Franklin Co., AR (hired hand) More About ALWILDA TINDLE: Name 2: Allie Tindle Children of GARY RITCHIE and ALWILDA TINDLE are: 6. i. GEORGE4 RITCHIE, b. Abt. 1915. 7. ii. LAURIE RUTHIE RITCHIE, b. 07 Jan 1916, Oklahoma; d. 29 Sep 1988, Inglewood, Los Angeles City, Los Angeles Co., CA. 8. iii. BONNIE M. RITCHIE, b. 01 Jun 1924, Oklahoma. 9. iv. ELLEN L. RITCHIE, b. 18 May 1930, Oklahoma; d. Dec 1983, Inglewood, Los Angeles, CA 90304. 5. ALONZO EDWARD3 RITCHIE (ISAAC EDWARD2, RITCHIE1) was born 21 Jan 1895 in Redland, Sequoyah Co., OK, and died 27 Jun 1974 in Yreka, Siskiyou Co., CA. He married NETTIE ELIZABETH HOLLOWAY 14 Apr 1917 in Stigler, Haskell Co., OK, daughter of WALTER HOLLOWAY and CHARITY DEAL. She was born 04 Dec 1902 in Stigler, Haskell Co., OK, and died in Dorris, Siskiyou Co., CA. More About ALONZO EDWARD RITCHIE: Burial: Picard Cemetery, Dorris, Siskyou Co., CA Census 1: 1900, Kentucky Twp., Madison Co., AR Census 2: 1910, unknown Census 3: 1920, Stigler, Haskell Co., OK Census 4: 1930, unknown Occupation 1: Aft. 1943, carpenter, Columbia Pictures Occupation 2: Bef. 1943, worked in Coal Mines, Cotton Gin Residence: 1943, Moved to California Social Security Number: 447-07-1766 More About NETTIE ELIZABETH HOLLOWAY: AKA (Facts Pg): Lizzie Burial: 04 Mar 2001, Picard Cemetery, Dorris, Siskiyou Co., CA Census 1: 1910, Diamond Twp., Haskell Co., OK Census 2: 1920, Stigler, Haskell Co., OK Census 3: 1930, unknown Children of ALONZO RITCHIE and NETTIE HOLLOWAY are: i. JOHN ALLEN4 RITCHIE, b. 27 Aug 1917, Stigler, Haskell Co., OK; d. 18 Apr 1972, California; m. MARTHA L. BRIDGES, Abt. 1939, Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, CA; b. 1919, Oklahoma, or Texas; d. *. More About JOHN ALLEN RITCHIE: Burial: Picard Cemetery, Dorris, Siskyou Co., CA Census: 1920, Stigler, Haskell Co., OK Military service: California PVT ARMY AIR FORCES WW II More About MARTHA L. BRIDGES: Census 1: 1920, Stigler Twp., Haskell Co., OK Census 2: 1930, Center Twp., Haskell County., OK ii. ROY RUSSELL RITCHIE, b. 07 Feb 1919, Stigler, Haskell Co., OK; d. 04 Dec 2000, Hemet, CA. More About ROY RUSSELL RITCHIE: Burial: w/mother @ Picard Cemetery, Dorris, Siskyou Co., CA Cremation: California Obituary: 07 Dec 2000, Hemet News, Hemet, CA 10. iii. EARL ROBERT RITCHIE, b. 19 Jul 1921, Stigler, Haskell Co., OK. 11. iv. RAYMOND EUGENE RITCHIE, b. 10 May 1922, Oklahoma; d. Laguna Hills, CA. v. MAUDINE RITCHIE, b. Jan 1925, Stigler, Haskell Co., OK; d. 22 Aug 1926, Stigler, Haskell Co., OK. vi. NORMA ANNA BETH RITCHIE, b. 21 May 1927, Stigler, Haskell Co., OK; d. 02 Aug 1989. vii. PAUL EDWARD RITCHIE, b. 06 Apr 1930, Stigler, Haskell Co., OK; d. 27 Feb 1973. More About PAUL EDWARD RITCHIE: Burial: Picard Cemetery, Dorris, Siskyou Co., CA Military service: California A3C US AIR FORCE KOREA viii. TREVA NELL RITCHIE, b. 11 Apr 1932, Stigler, Haskell Co., OK; d. 26 Nov 1995, Davis Creek, Modoc Co., CA; m. WILLIAM R. BRUNNEMER, Abt. 1952; b. 09 Oct 1932; d. 08 Sep 1999, Davis Creek, Modoc Co., CA. More About TREVA NELL RITCHIE: Burial: Davis Creek Cemetery, Modoc Co., CA 12. ix. Living RITCHIE, b. Stigler, Haskell Co., OK. x. MARTHA LOU RITCHIE, b. 29 Sep 1935, Stigler, Haskell Co., OK; d. 23 Sep 1973, Pendleton, Umatilla Co., OR; m. RICKARD. xi. ALMA LEE RITCHIE, b. 16 Sep 1938, Stigler, Haskell Co., OK; d. 04 Mar 1940. xii. Living RITCHIE, b. 18 Sep 1944, California. 11. RAYMOND EUGENE4 RITCHIE (ALONZO EDWARD3, ISAAC EDWARD2, RITCHIE1) was born 10 May 1922 in Oklahoma, and died in Laguna Hills, CA. More About RAYMOND EUGENE RITCHIE: Cause of Death: cancer Cremation: California Occupation: Abt. 1960, Mayor, Torrance, Los Angeles Co., CA

Tehama County Biographies Source: Memorial & Biographical History of Northern California, The Lewis Publishing Co., 1891 SAMUEL ALVORD Samuel Alvord was born near Black Rock, Erie County, New York, August 25, 1818. His father, Elihu Alvord, is a native of Connecticut, his ancestors having come to this country from England. He married Miss Alice Townsend, who also was a native of Connecticut. To them were born twelve children. Seven grew to maturity and five still survive. In 1837 the family removed to Iowa, and there Mr. Alvord took up a quarter section of land. The subject of this sketch engaged in farming in Iowa, and finally became the possessor of 500 acres, which he improved and on which he lived for a number of years. In 1857 he sold his farm, removed to Davenport and lived there three years. He then, in 1860, came to Tehama County, California, and bought a quarter section of land located two miles from Red Bluff. He afterward sold it and bought the Star ranch, 150 acres, which he farmed for ten years, raising vegetables, fruit, barley and wheat. This he sold and retired from business. He bought property in Red Bluff and built five or six dwelling houses, which he rents. He also has a store in the city, which he rents. Mr. Alvord was united in marriage, in Iowa, in April, 1845, to Miss Christina Brown, a native of Canada and of Scotch ancestry. Their union has been blessed with two children. Augusta was born in Scott County, Iowa, and is now the wife of William T. Cresler. They reside at Cedarville, Modoc County, California. Charles T. was born at the same place. He is married and resides at Seattle, Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Alvord are charter members of the Christian Church of Red Bluff, and they aided in building their house of worship. Mr. Alvord is a deacon in the church. Before the organization of the Republican Party he was a Whig, but since that time has given his influence and vote to the Republicans. Pages 636-637 Transcribed by: Bonnie Phelan ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

The Westwood Cemetery of Westwood, Lassen County, California is now online at http://www.citlink.net/~lahontan/archivelinks/Wwoodcemetery.htm This also contains a history of the cemetery when it was first established in 1913.

The Lassen Cemetery of Susanville, California is now online at http://www.citlink.net/%7Elahontan/archivelinks/Lassencemetery.htm It is the second largest cemetery in Lassen County and was established in 1919. There are more than 2,200 internments there.

Wednesday, October 18, 2006 Looking Back is a regular feature of the Modoc County record, published weekly in Alturas, California. The following is transcribed from the October 5, 2006 issue. Looking Back 116 Years Ago – 1890 LAFE BILLUPS was over from Bidwell to inform us he sold 140 head of two-three year old steers. We made a guess at the price of $26 per head and Lafe says we aren’t far off…. Quite a number of Goose Lake folk wagoned to Alturas Friday to attend entertainment advertised by the Alturas Dramatic Club. The play had been cancelled but in order to allay the disappointment, a jolly crowd of young people congregated in the hall and tripped it right merrily until the wee hour of 12:30….Last Sunday evening as we were taking a walk in the lower end of town we spied two young ladies out for a ramble. They were laughing and chatting in great shape when suddenly, seeing a cow coming toward them, they started to run for a fence. We watched in silent anticipation. But what was our amazement when the young ladies, above referred to, placed their hands on the top board of the fence and jumped clean over. 92 Years Ago – 1914 A PLAN is in the making to link all of the county seats of northern California with a lateral, connecting highway…. Quite a furor is about these days over where the NCO should locate it depot. At least five separate locations are being vigorously supported…. The lowest temperature in Alturas during September was 27 and the highest was 91…. More than 60 cars daily are being traveled along the line from Reno to Lakeview. It can be said that the railroad has caused the area between Madeline and Lakeview to be among the most prosperous in the United States. 70 Years Ago – 1936 CALIFORNIA WILL have the shortest open duck season of any state in the nation with 22 days of shooting on weekends only through October 22 to December 30. The limit is cut to 12 with 24 in possession…. The Arizona wranglers famed radio entertainers, will perform at the Alhambra Theater…. Nine hundred and fifteen deer have been killed in the first two weeks of the season and the sensation to date is a black deer taken near the Crom Mill. Arthadus Rachford will mount the entire animal free of charge for Donald Pellasco of San Pablo…. Five Modoc boys left for the CCC camp at Burney AND INCLUDE Otis Sweeney, Fort Bidwell; John Smith, Canby; Walter Smith, Likely Roaine Methvin and George Morley; Alturas. 52 Years Ago – 1954 THE D.F.G. reports 605 tags returned for the first 12 days of the 1954 season in Modoc…. Construction of a summer youth camp at Blue Lake was assured this week with the lease of 4.5 acres of land at the south end of the lake by the Modoc Larger Parish…. The winding section of road between Ravendale and Secret Valley will be made into a straight-away, super highway. 32 Years AG0 – 1974 THE FRONT page OF THE Modoc Record read with eight stories of out of the area hunters who were involved in fires, injuries and deaths during the opening week of hunting season in Modoc…. Two or three deer hunters were involved in the intentional and senseless killing of Ken McGarva’s’ prize Hereford bulls on rangeland at Cold Springs. Arthadus (Arthadius) Rachford mounted the full body of that black deer and exhibited it in his butcher shop in the old Basket Grocery, now the location of Walt’s Market, for quite some time. Fitzhugh Creek, east of the old Clark Ranch on the Likely highway, became quite famous for having many black mulies. They were not coal black but grayish black which are most unlike the color of deer nationwide. These deer were called Melanesia deer for their coloration. Hope to see you all next week. Ron Morgan

Loretta Ingram was a year ahead of us. She was in the class with Betty Sloss and others. And Loretta was a stately redhead. Very nice, quiet person. Nice complement that I have aged well. Mind hasnt kept up with my bod tho its failing too. LOL How about sending me Kens email add. would like to just say hello "Ronald S. Morgan" <edron00@sbcglobal.net> wrote: Good to hear from you and thanks to setting me straight on Loretta, rather than Margaret. For some reason I have no memory of her going to school with us. Am I wrong on this point? I remember her as a great looking and extremely nice red head. I guess the old memory just "ain't what it used to be." At some point in time I mentioned to Ken Laver, that I had a picture of you on your 79th birthday. Last week he asked me if I could send him a copy of that picture so he could see how Lavera has held up over the years. I sent him a copy and told him that I thought you had held up pretty damned good. A couple of weeks ago I was stunned to have an old WWII buddy come and visit me for the day. He lives in Tulsa Oklahoma. We were in the Cavalry at Fort Riley at the same time but not in the same company although we knew each other. We were sent to Fort Ord together and when we reached the Philippine Islands we were both assigned to the 34 member Recon Platoon, 11th Airborne Division as certified parachutists. We took our jump training in New Guinea. We went through the Philippine campaign, then on to Okinawa and then Japan. When I became 1st Sgt, I made Crussel my Sgt. in charge of the motor pool. We had a glorious get together. Neither of us recognized the other when we met at the airport. It is a great wonder how 60 years makes a difference in how one looks. Peculiarly, I have kept in touch with 4 close friends from that experience and only one other has visited me. The other two are now deceased. I went to visit one fellow and he died just the week before we arrived. I g! uess that it had been at least 63 years since you and I have visited face to face. Thank God for the Internet. Ron ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to CAMODOC-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message