> WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4TH, 1930 > > One month and four days have elapsed since Ruth > Baker, daughter of Mr. and > Mrs. Roy Baker, of Alturas sustained severe injuries > which for a time were > thought to be fatal but at this time we are glad to > be able to say that she > shows continued improvement. While her side is still > paralyzed, she is able > by signs to show that she understands what is said > to her. > > SHORT ITEMS OF INTEREST TO THE PEOPLE OF MODOC > COUNTY. > > Latest advises from the hospital staff at the > McKinney Hospital informs us > that Ruth Baker is now completely conscious. She is > able to amuse herself by > playing solitaire and by he playing it is evident > that she knows all of the > cards. They predict for her a full return to normal > physical and mental To those interested in the recovery of Ruth: she did return to her previous mental state but she was a cripple for the rest of her life. Ruth was into her teens when this horrible accident happened. Ruth and her family had been visiting Pine Creek reservoir, and Ruth decided to investigate the rock escarpment which one had to climb before getting to the reservoir. Somehow she slipped and plunged down that extremeley steep and rocky place. She remained partially paralyzed on on one side of her body and could only navigate with a crutch. She lived with her Mom and Dad just two doors away from our home on W.A Street in Alturas. She was a delight to visit, and I enjoyed her company very much. She died sometime after WWII. Her brother, Paul, was the District Attorney of Modoc County for several terms upon returning from his service with the Navy during WWII. Ron Morgan