SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD, CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1936 Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Turner and son, Albert, motored to Winters, where they spent the Thanksgiving holiday with Mrs. Sallie Turner and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Conard and family of that place and report a good trip. Thomas J. Wylie is now employed by Frederickson & Westbrook at Vacaville. Jerry Johnson of Sacramento, was a Cedarville visitor the first of the week, visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Johnson. EDWARD SHARP DIES IN HOSPITAL Edward J. Sharp, of Vya, Nevada, passed away at the general hospital in Alturas Monday. The cause of death was double pneumonia. He was taken to the hospital last week in a serious condition. Mr. Sharp was Justice of the Peace of Vya and was known as the law of that section of Nevada, being the only officer in that district. Funeral services were conducted today at the Methodist Church here. Reverend Vinyard officiated. Mr. Sharp was 69 years, 9 months and 5 days of age. He was a resident of Long Valley since 1912. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Mrs. E. J. Sharp of Vya, K. G. Sharp of Tucson, Arizona, Mrs. Arthur Ellenburg of Oakland, Mrs. Fred Stanley, Lake City, Mrs. Kenneth Surrbyne, Oakland and John Sharp of Vya, Nevada and a sister, Mrs. Marie Mortensen of San Francisco. (1:3) INDIAN GETS FIVE MONTHS SENTENCE Albert Hess this week was sentenced to five months in the county jail for severely beating Henry Weigert of Alturas. Hess entered the house occupied by Weigert and was ordered out. He then became angry and knocked Weigert down. As he fell he hit the kitchen stove and was slightly burned. Then the Indian pounced upon him and beat him. Officials said that Weigert’s face was almost unrecognizable. He has suffered considerable from the effects of the affray. CEDARVILLE MAN DIES AT OAKLAND Loren Munroe Maybrier died in Oakland, November 24. Mr. Maybrier lived in Surprise valley for many years and later moved to Oakland where he passed away. He was born in Iowa on November 25, 1856 and died one day before his 80th birthday. Mrs. Maybrier proceeded him in death several years, also a son, Jefferson. Those surviving him are a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Jeff Maybrier, a half brother, Henry Hughes and three grandchildren, Edith, Alfred and Orin Maybrier and two great-grandchildren. Only by knowing him could his many splendid traits of character by truly appreciated. His benevolence to neighbors and friends and many kindnesses’ will indeed by his true memorial. (1:7) PIONEER TAILOR DIES IN ALTURAS John Wistos, Sr., 76, pioneer tailor of Alturas died at his home of pneumonia Monday night. Mr. Wistos had lived in Modoc County for 30 years and was a tailor of the old school. He was known from one end of the county to the other for his ability in hand tailoring. He was born in Hungary and was 75 years of age at the time of his passing. He was recognized as a fine citizen and loyal American. Funeral services were held today at Kerr Mortuary in Alturas. He is survived by five sons, Martin, Charles, Joseph, Stephen and John and one daughter. Is wife proceeded him in death several years. (1:7) NEW PINE CREEK ITEMS Everett Lawson, who has been receiving treatment at the Woodland Clinic returned home one day last week for a few days stay, but will leave for Woodland again for further treatments. He says he is feeling fine. George Hammersley, who is at Woodland Clinic receiving treatment under a specialist is reported much improved in health and is planning on returning to his home here soon. Edna Dick underwent an operation at Lakeview hospital on Saturday and we are glad to hear that she is on the road to recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Nallie Green left for Woodland one day last week, where Nallie has been receiving treatments for a kidney ailment. Mr. and Mrs. Green expected to go to Medford to spend thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Jennings. Mrs. Belle Moffitt left Thanksgiving morning by stage for Woodland where she went to visit her father and mother. Her father has not been well. Mrs. Viva B. Forrester left the first of the week for Ceres, California to be with her mother, who has been ill for sometime. Raymond Fisher and family and Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Oliver left here by auto on November 22 for San Francisco to see the bridge. When they crossed the bridge, the fog was so thick that they could not see the water below. On returning home, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver stayed over at the Woodland Clinic. Both will consult a specialist. We hope that our good citizens will soon return home improved in health. OBITUARY OF W. G. DURBIN William G. Durbin, a former resident of Alturas, passed away at Sutter hospital, Sacramento on October 31, after an operation. The immediate cause of his death was cerebral hemorrhage, which occurred at a time when he was thought to be recovering. For 30 years, Mr. Durbin had been connected with the national forest service in northern California, where he had hosts of friends in all walks of life with whom he associated in the performance of his duties as a forest official and in his contacts with them as a citizens. He was a native of West Virginia where he was born December 3, 1870 and the backwoods experiences of his early life, coupled with his practical knowledge, fitted him for the work he chose. He began at the foot of the ladder in the national forest service at Washington in 1903, shortly after the then President Roosevelt, began the development of his national forest conservation program under the direction of Gifford Pinchot. Mr. Durbin came to California in 1905 with M. B. Pratt, now state forester and his advancement from ranger and office assistant to the position of forest supervisor of two of the largest national forests of the state was rapid. At the time of the establishment of the national forests, it was necessary to educate the public as to the needs of conservation and particularly to overcome the prejudices which residents within the forests had against national conservation of the resources of the public domain. In those trying times when the groundwork of the national forestry administration was being laid, Mr. Durbin’s ability to meet people of all kinds and to "talk to them in their language" helped to convert them from hostility to the acceptance of the conservation program. Going to Quincy in 1907, he served in field and office work at the headquarters of the Plumas national Forest under Forest Supervisor L. A. Barrett and D. N. Rogers until 1914, when he was appointed forest supervisor of the Modoc national Forest, with headquarters at Alturas, Modoc County. In 1923, Mr. Durbin was transferred to Susanville, Lassen County, where he administered the affairs of the Lassen National Forest, one of the most important forests of the National domain in this state. In this office he served with outstanding credit until 1933, when he was retired from the service under the pension retirement law. He bought a home in Chico, where with his wife (known as "Mother" to the forest boys), the two had planned to spend their days. But with development of unemployment relief work in the establishment of the Civilian Conservation camps in the national forests and the need of prompt action in opening the camps, Mr. Durbin was drafted to assist the government in supervisory and advisory capacities in conjunction with the military and civil authorities in control of the numerous camps. His experience and ability admirably fitted him for this emergency work. In this work covering the mountainous sections of northern California, he traveled thousands of miles each month, visiting the camps, advising as to their activities and control. It was in this work performed by men such as he that the CCC operations were one of the most successful of the attempts of the New Deal to overcome unemployment and at the same time accomplish improvements of lasting benefit in the national forests. Among the projects of the forest service in this state is the Ponderosa highway, by the completion of which the forests along the Sierra Nevadas in the northern part of the state will be linked, to be used for their control and protection and to afford another scenic artery through California’s playgrounds. He was one of the originators of this highway and worked unceasingly for its establishment. All in all, Mr. Durbin’s name is indelibly marked on the record of national conservation in California as one of its worthy pioneers.(6:5) LAKE CITY ITEMS Marriage license have been issued to Miss Roberta Heard and a Mr. Dameron. Miss Heard is the eldest daughter of Mrs. Mary Hughes of this place. She has but recently taken over the management of the Garrett Grocery. She is also very popular with the younger set. Miss Heard was a graduate of the S.V.U.H.S., being salutatorian of her class. Congratulations and best wishes go with her in her new life’s adventure. IN ALTURAS Davie Grove of Eagleville was in Alturas Friday. He brought back the body of Loren Maybrier. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1936 PROMINENT BANKER DIES IN LAKEVIEW DAN BRENNAN, EMPLOYEE OF BANK OF LAKEVIEW IS WELL KNOWN HERE Dan Brennan, prominent banker of Lakeview passed away in that city Wednesday of pneumonia. Mr. Brennan was fifty years of age and had been in the employ of the Bank of Lakeview for many years. He was widely known throughout southern Oregon and northern California. Mr. Brennan was in the employ of the forest service before becoming associated with the bank. As a banker he was known and respected by every man, woman and child in Lake county. His advice had been freely given and without cost to those who sought it. Mr. Brennan’s first wife died several years ago and he was later married to Miss Nora Barry of Lakeview. Besides his wife, he leaves to mourn his passing a son, Daniel and daughter, Mrs. Paul Chandler of Lakeview. Funeral services were held Wednesday. (1:1) FORMER SURPRISE VALLEY WOMAN DIES IN LASSEN Mrs. Booth Elledge, formerly of Eagleville, died in Susanville the first of the week as the result of injuries received in an automobile accident near Johnstonville. Both of her legs were broken and her skull fractured. Mrs. Elledge was born in Eagleville in 1878. With her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fredman Lanigar, she moved to Honey Lake Valley and was later married to Booth Elledge of Standish. She is survived by her husband and two sons. (1:1) MRS. JOE LAVER DIES OF FEVER Mrs. Joe Laver, 17, of Alturas, passed away Monday of scarlet fever. She had been sick for several days but her condition was not serious until a short time before death. Mrs. Laver is the daughter of Mrs. Carol Mulkey of Davis Creek. Besides her husband the young wife leaves to mourn her passing a son, 17-months old, her mother and two half sisters. Funeral services were held in Alturas Wednesday. (1:1) Frank Allen, proprietor of the Allen’s Grocery, cut his finger badly Sunday evening while cleaning quail. The finger was nearly severed from his hand. ANNOUNCEMENT OF BETROTHAL IS MADE AT DINNER PARTY Announcement of the engagement of Miss Eldred Helen Bates of Oroville to James Haldane Davis of Cedarville was made at a holiday dinner party Thursday in the home of Miss Bates’ brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Lauren R. Groves on Miller Way in Oroville. Those present were Dr. and Mrs. Howell C. Jones, Miss Beverly Jones of San Francisco; Mr. and Mrs. James C. Knight, Oakland; Mr. and Mrs. Ulysses S. Bates, Miss Eldred Bates, Miss Emma Lux, Oroville; Mr. and Mrs. R. E. McCulley and James Davis of Cedarville. STINER WRONG SAYS STINER! What might have been a more serious accident occurred on Main Street in Cedarville Sunday, when Stiner met Stiner. A pick-up driven by Jess Stiner and coming west from the Creamery collided with a car driven by George Stiner, of Lake City, at the corner of Main and Townsend Streets. The cars were slightly wrecked but none of the occupants were injured. Mr. and Mrs. Stiner were on their from Lake City to Standish to visit their daughter, Mrs. Claude heard, when the wreck occurred and were delayed sometime before the car could be repaired. The Modoc County Board of Supervisors and grand Jury have requested that Stop Signs be placed at this intersection, but as yet they have not been able to obtain the signs from the state highway department. WILLIAM HEARD HURT BY FALL William Heard of Lake City, was injured the first of the week by falling from his horse. Mr. Heard left his home near Lake City at eight o’clock in the morning on horseback. He was found lying by the side of the road by Marion Steward. Mr. Steward took the injured man to his home and he did not regain consciousness until three hours after he had been picked up. When he regained consciousness he could not give any details of the accident, but it is presumed that the horse had fallen. Outside of a few bruises he is none the worse for his experience. PAT HARKINS DIES MONDAY Pat Harkins, well known Modoc County farmer, passed away at the general hospital in Alturas Monday. Mr. Harkins had an infected finger, which was amputated several days ago. Later it was found necessary to remove one arm. He rallied somewhat from the operation and was about for a few days in a wheelchair, but his system could not stand the shock of the two operations and he collapsed. At the time of his death, he was 65 years of age. The only known relatives are two sisters residing in Massachusetts. He was a native of County Cork, Ireland. (1:4) CARS COLLIDE ON HIGHWAY Two cars, one driven by Mrs. A. K. Wylie and the other by Francis Dragomanovich, rural school supervisor of Modoc County, crashed into a truck belonging to Edgar Harris a short distance west of Cedarville Sunday. The truck had skidded from the road and forced its driver to return to Cedarville for another truck to pull it back on the highway. Soon after the truck was abandoned the cars, unable to stop because of the slippery condition of the road, skidded and crashed into it. Both cars were slightly wrecked and Mrs. Wylie received cuts and bruises. MRS. SABRA POWERS GIVEN SURPRISE PARTY IN EAGLEVILLE Mrs. Sabra Powers of Eagleville celebrated her 90th birthday at a party at the Community hall in that place on December 3rd. EAGLEVILLE WOMAN HURT IN ACCIDENT MRS. LENA SCOTT INJURED WHILE RETURNING TO EUGENE, OREGON Mrs. Lena Harkey Scott, wife of the W. U. Scott of Eagleville, was seriously injured and her companion, C. A. Morrison, was instantly killed near Eugene, Oregon Friday evening. The couple had spent sometime in Eagleville during the past week on business for Mrs. Scott, who owns considerable property there. It was necessary for them to return at night and when only twenty miles this side of Eugene, their car missed a bridge and capsized. The accident happened at approximately 12:30 Saturday morning and they were not picked up until 8 o’clock. According to word received by A. H. Grove from a daughter of the injured woman she is still in a weakened condition and does not know that her companion and life long friend was killed. (1:6) The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Donnally has been very sick at Susanville the past week. Mrs. Simon Bennett and Mrs. W. H. Hussa were taken out to see him Sunday by James Hill. They returned Tuesday evening and report a little improvement in his condition. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.