SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD – CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1928 Elmer Rhine is at the Hotel Surprise recuperating after a severe attack of the flu; he is employed as mechanic at the Gloster Garage at Alturas. Mr. and Mrs. I. W. Kistler and daughter, Jacqueline spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. Davie Grove at Fernley, Nevada. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Cramton left for San Francisco first of the week. Mrs. Cramton, who has been in poor health, will receive medical treatment. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hager are taking care of their ranch during their absence. A SERIOUS ACCIDENT Last Sunday evening while working on Glenn Hill’s wood saw at Oscar Barnum’s residence, Harry Zeitz had the misfortune of getting his left hand caught in the saw, cutting off the first joints of the thumb and index finger and the other three fingers partly severed, but possibly with careful attention the fingers may be saved, although they were only hanging on by the skin. The serious accident happened when they were sawing the last stick of wood; they had been sawing pitchy wood and changed over to green cherry: it was tough and a piece of pitch had stuck to the saw and caught on the piece of cherry and sprung the stick and throwing his hand into the saw. PETITION DENIED The petition of the Sate of California to gain the custody of Gregory Mazzoni, minor ward of the State, from Mr. and Mrs. Willie Royce of Cedarville with whom the child has been living for some years was dismissed in the Superior Court. It is understood that a petition of adoption of the boy in a legal manner will be filed by the Foster parents. Born – Near Cedarville, Cal., December 2, 1928, to Mr. and Mrs. Kesner Perry, a daughter. Kent Wilbur, who has been visiting his son, Ralph Wilber, of the Hotel Surprise, returned to his home at Grants Pass last Friday. George White, who has been cooking at the Hotel Surprise, left with his wife for Portland yesterday, where they expect to make their future home. Santa Cruz – November 22, - Enoch Crews, 63, poultry expert, known over the entire Pacific Coast, died suddenly at his home here today after a heart attack. (Enoch Crews has been selling baby chix to Modoc farmers for years and his many old time customers will regret to hear of his passing, as he was strictly honest in his dealings). (8:1) WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1928 EAGLEVILLE NOTES Mr. and Mrs. Robert Minto and baby arrived home today from Millville. Bob says when he came over the Burney Mountain there was about two feet of wet snow that had just fallen. Dr. Coates reports several cases of scarlet fever at Bidwell this week and both the schools have been closed. Among those afflicted with the disease are the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bock and the little daughter of Mrs. Marguerite Peterson, both cases are reported serious. Born – At Reno, Nevada, November 29, 1928, to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence J. Fee, of Fort Bidwell, a daughter. Harold Parman purchased a new Victory Six Dodge Sedan from the Western Garage last week. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Norton expect to leave for San Francisco this week where they will remain for several months. Roy Hobbs sold his ranch, six miles above Lake City, to Bide Steward last week, who took possession of the property today. Everett Hill was stricken suddenly with acute appendicitis last Thursday evening and was rushed to the hospital at Lakeview, where he underwent an operation: Late reports state that he is doing well. Last Monday noon while coming from the ranch, Mrs. W. H. Hussa had the misfortune of turning over their serene truck, in front of the Baty place, where the grader had turned up some gravel and loose. (the sentence was not finished) WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1928 Mr. and Mrs. James G. Dyke arrived here from Paso Robles last evening. Born – At Lakeview, Oregon, Dec. 14, 1928, to Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hays, a daughter. Born – At Eagleville, Cal., Dec. 14, 1928, to Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Stevens, a daughter, weight 7-pounds. Gilbert Palmberg, who had blood poison in his right hand and was reported to have died, is now recovering from the infection, at the Wilson Hospital at Alturas. Miss Doris Robinson, who is teaching in San Jose, arrived here Monday to spend the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Robinson. Supervisor Harry Ward and Rufus Ward of Lake City, left for Bloomington, Indiana, this week to be at the bedside of their mother, who is critically ill. Miss Leonore Warrens arrived home Monday from Sacramento, where she is attending the Junior High School; she will spend the holiday vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George M. Warrens. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1928 LOCAL NEWS Mrs. Janes, of Oakdale, is here this week visiting her daughter, Miss Josephine Janes. Mr. and Mrs. Simon Bennett have moved to Cedarville and are occupying an apartment in Mrs. Mary Perry’s residence. Howard Westervelt and son spent Christmas Vacation with his parents, Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Westervelt, of this place. Forest Adams, manager for the Shell Oil Company, at this place, left for Yerington, Nevada last week, to spend his vacation with Mr. and Mrs. Lauren Adams. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Baty left for San Francisco Sunday, where they will spend a short vacation visiting with their son, Loyal. Billie Patterson drove their car down for them. Chris Hansen, Sr., is back from Lakeview, where he has been for sometime, receiving medical treatment for his hand, which he had mashed in a pulley sometime ago; he is getting along as well as can be expected. Alturas no longer will be known as "town." An Ordinance to the effect that the official, name shall in the future be "City of Alturas" has been passed by the city dads. At a meeting of the council Monday night, steps were taken to have the seal changed to conform to the new official title of the city. Mrs. Inez Hatch is here from Susanville on a short vacation. Born – At Lake City, Cal., Dec. 24, 1928, to Mr. and Mrs. Chester Fransway, a son The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Slinkard passed away dec. 25, 1928, at Eagleville. (8:1) Mrs. Dorothy Smith, of San Francisco, is spending her holiday vacation here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Denehy and her little son, Allen Smith. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.