CORRECTION Elsewhere in this issue is an announcement of the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Tandy. The already printed item stated that the birth took place in Cedarville, which is erroneous, as the babe was born at Alturas. BEEBE IMPROVES DIVING BELL Los Angeles, December 7 – Dr. William Beebe tonight predicted his famous batospheres would dive to the ocean’s deepest point, 35,500 feet, off the Island of Guam. Only further perfection’s are needed, said the famous deep sea diver, for deeper dives, which the odd steel balls, in which he already has descended 3000 feet off Bermuda. Beebe, here to lecture on the light-carrying fish found at great depths, said that at 3000 feet he saw a 6-inch fish swallow another fish three times its size. Born – in Cedarville, California, December 8, 1935, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Wheeler, to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Wood, a daughter. Joe Simms of this place is reported quite ill and unable to be around. Simms is 83 years old and is one of the early pioneers of this valley. Born – in Cedarville, California, December 9, 1935, to Mr. and Mrs. Kesner Perry, a daughter. ITEMS FROM LAKE CITY V. H. Childs took Mrs. Nadine Daniels and Mrs. Roy Hobbs to Ashland last Thursday night, they having received a telegram that Noel Heard was seriously ill at that place. Heard had been taken to San Francisco before they arrived however, so they returned home at once. Heard is a son-in-law of Mrs. Daniels and is well known here. Another old landmark is a thing of the past here, that being the old saloon building formerly owned by William Winner. William Hays bought the building from Mrs. Jeddy Brown and moved it to his ranch where he will make it into an up-to-date chicken house. Pat Campbell has been taken to an Alturas hospital, where he will be treated for after effects of a severe case of flu. Mrs. Minnie T. Heard and Mrs. Carrie Poore attend a meeting of the County Board of Education Saturday. NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK A very serious accident came very near happening to five New Pine Creek people last Saturday night. All five had an experience that they will not forget as long as they live. Bob Moore, driver of the car, Echo Haines, Joy Lewis, Henry Tuxhorn and Vernon Barceloux were returning from the box factory. Everything went well until they came to the turn in the road this side of the Fleming ranch, when their car left the road, plunged through the fence and scattered people right and left. Bob was the only one left in the car when it turned upside down. Barceloux was the only one that seemed to be badly injured and it is feared that he has either badly wrenched or broken back, being seemingly paralyzed from the hips down. Another automobile wreck took place last week. Al Cummings was towing a model T Ford from Lakeview, with Casey Stanley at the wheel of the "Lizzie." It seems Cummings signaled for a stop, which Casey failed to heed. The Ford smashed into the rear of Al’s machine and in his haste to get clear, Al roared ahead causing the "Lizzie" to roll over a few times. Though somewhat disgruntled and shaken, Casey was uninjured. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Carlson of Susanville came up recently with Miss Dorris Dick, who was operated on sometime ago for goiter. Miss Dick is getting along nicely but has to go back tot he hospital another time before she is discharged. DECEMBER 18, 1935 John Benner, Gerlach resident, who underwent an operation at a local hospital, was reported yesterday as showing marked improvement. – Nevada State Journal, December 15th. Mrs. Charles Carter of Lake City was taken to the County hospital for medical treatment. Earl Daniels motored her over. Jerry Howard, a resident of Modoc sometime ago and an employee for Frank W. Caldwell, for a time, is wanted by Seattle police, according to information received by the sheriff’s office this week. In last week’s issue of the record, there appeared the announcement of Kenneth Moore’s marriage to Georgia Harper. At this time we were under the impression that the new Mrs. Moore was a Chico girl, but since found out that she is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Harper of Adin. Mrs. Josephine Ballard, of Alturas, who has been in the Southland for medical treatment returned to her home last Saturday. Albert Tandy was in Alturas Sunday, visiting with his wife and new daughter, Ellen Alberta at the county hospital. NEWS NOTES FROM ALTURAS Born in Alturas, California, December the 15th, 1935 to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Simson, a son, (John Richard). Mrs. Simson before her marriage was the Miss Iva Ballard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Ballard of this place. George Pierce, manager of the Smith Auto Company is in Sacramento this week, at the bedside of his brother, who is critically ill at that place. Hilyard Powers was operated on in San Francisco, last Wednesday for appendicitis. He is reported as getting along nicely. Born in Alturas, December 17, 1935 to Mr. and Mrs. S. Austin a 10-pound son. Both mother and babe are getting along nicely. ALTURAS DOCTOR WILL ENTER PLEA Dr. E. B. Smith, 83-year old former Alturas physician was scheduled to be arraigned Friday in Federal Court, before Judge Harold Louderback on charges of sending narcotics through the mail. Dr. Smith, who for the last year has lived in the Veterans Home at Yountville, was an army surgeon in the Spanish-American War. Five years ago when he retired from active practice he was a physician on an Indian Reservation near Alturas. Assistant United States Attorney G. B. Hjelm indicated he would recommend probation for Dr. Smith. The indictment charges the doctor sent narcotics through the mail on June 20, 1934, July 5th and July 6th, 1934, from Alturas to John Briscoe of Seattle. ITEMS FROM LAKE CITY Mrs. Charles Carter was taken to the General Hospital in Alturas, Monday, where she could be under the constant care of a physician. Earl Daniels took her over in his machine. Mrs. Oliver Carter has gone back to childish things and is enjoying a case of measles. Last Wednesday evening, Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Childs and Miss Barbara Hobbs went to Lakeview to the Marius Theatre. Coming home, they were unable to make it over Fandango Pass. They first tried Cedar Pass without chains, then back to Alturas for chains and then tried the mountain, but became stuck. They had to spend the night on the road, arriving at Cedarville about 9:30 Thursday morning. Fortunately Mr. Childs had installed a heater in the car and none suffered any ill effects of the trip. It is an experience they do not wish to go through again. NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK Vernon Barceloux, who was badly hurt in an auto wreck near the Fleming Ranch recently, was taken to the Lakeview Hospital, where everything possible is being done for him and it is hoped that he will soon be on the road to recovery. Two of his brothers were up to see him for a few days from Woodland. Casey Stanley, who was knocked senseless by an old "Tin Lizzie" rolling over him a few times recently, was laid up for several days with a badly sprained ankle. We are glad to note that he is up and able to work at his trade again. Stanley is a painter and decorator. THURSDAY DECEMBER 26, 1935 J. P. FARLEY, WELL KNOWN HERE, PASSES IN ILLINOIS TUESDAY J. P. Farley, a former freight and passenger agent of the Western Pacific working out of Reno, passed away last Tuesday, December the 17th at Gallesburg, Illinois. He with his brother, E. E. Farley of Portola were enroute to Dubuque, Iowa, to attend the funeral of their mother at that place, when death overtook him. Farley was well known in Surprise Valley and during the past few years maintained a concession at the annual Surprise Valley, Modoc County Fair and at Reno. Farley was a resident of Beckwith. (1:1) Floyd Iverson, 25, son of Neils Iverson of Bieber and Miss Margaret McKown, 26, both of Alturas were quietly married in Reno, Nevada, last Saturday. Born in Cedarville, California to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Cockrell, a son. (NO DATE WAS GIVEN) Mrs. Herb Woods is quite ill this week. MODOC JURY FREES LIKELY STOCKMAN The trial of John Nelson held in Superior Court last Wednesday for the rustling of a seven-month old calf, belonging to P. S. Dorris of Alturas, resulted in acquittal for the plaintiff in the action. The jury deliberated for two hours and a half and casting six votes before the acquittal was made. The first vote showed that nine were for acquittal and three for conviction. Following votes resulted in 11 to – for acquittal, after which a later vote was unanimous for the freeing of Nelson of this charge. Oscar Gibbons and Jake Sharp represented Nelson, while District Attorney Wylie represented the state. Most of the jurymen, were men who in the past and at this time been engaged in the stock business or connected with it in some manner. Ed Hill, who some months ago had the misfortune of having his horse fall with him and sustaining a broken leg, is again able to be about on crutches. The injured member is healing nicely, although Ed says that it is pretty hard to run a race on crutches. MRS. EVERSON SUCCUMBS AFTER LONG ILLNESS Mrs. Luella Virginia Everson, aged 83-years, died at the General hospital in Alturas, December 15, 1935. Mrs. Everson fell and broke her hip several months ago and has since endured much suffering and been confined to the hospital. Mrs. Everson was the widow of the late Charles Everson, druggist of Alturas and a sister of the late Dr. A. Gibson. Since her husbands’ death, she has made her home with the Gibsons. She had lived in Alturas for 35 years. She was a good woman, kind neighbor and friend and had the good will of all who knew her. Private funeral services were held from the Kerr Chapel, December 17th at 10 o’clock, after which the body was taken to Reno, Nevada, for burial on December 18th. (1:4) DOUBLE WEDDING IS SOLEMNIZED In Reno, Nevada, on Saturday, December the 21st, Miss Marie Espil, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Espil, was married to Mr. Ray Henderson of Alturas. At this same time, Estle Argabright and Miss Genevieve Meyers, both of Alturas took the marriage vows. Miss Espil is a graduate of the Surprise Valley Union High School and of the Armstrong Business College in Berkeley and has proved a capable stenographer in the Modoc County Farm Advisor’s office during the past two years. Henderson is employed as an automobile salesman in an Alturas agency. Aragbright is the popular proprietor of the S. and A. Service Station in Alturas and his bride is a popular Alturan. The record extends congratulations and wishes the best of luck and success tot he newlyweds, over the rough and rugged seas of matrimony. PROMINENT JUDGE PASSES Judge Duncan of Klamath County passed away at Klamath Falls last Saturday. His remains were shipped to Russelville, Kentucky, where interment will be made in the family plot. (6:2) JUDGE JAMISON CONGRATULATED ON 80TH BIRTHDAY Judge F. M. Jamison was receiving congratulations on December 10th, the occasion being his 80th birthday. Judge Jamison is in splendid health and Modocans are very proud of him and his splendid record not only in Modoc, but throughout the state. He is reckoned one of the state’s leading judges. THURSDAY DECEMBER 26, 1935 (PAGE FOUR WAS THE ONLY PART OF THIS NEWSPAPER) ITEMS FROM LAKE CITY Aunt Nannie Daniels has been quite ill the past few days. Mrs. Minnie T. Heard held her Christmas tree and entertainment last Friday night. A number from here went down and all report enjoying it very much. A doe was caught in the wire at the Mickle Place and had to be killed. The meat was distributed to various families by Judge Franklin. A Petition is being circulated for the appointment of Lester Vernon as constable for the Lake City Township. ANTIQUE CLOCK The D. S. Denehy Company has on display at this time, probably one of the oldest time-keepers in the valley. This clock was given Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chambers as a wedding present in 1876. The pendulum is of a small round ball attached to a string, which regulates the speed of the antique. It has many other features that will attract the eye of the connoisseur of antiques. If you are interested call and see it at Denehys. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.