SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11TH, 1934 HERE AND THERE IN SURPRISE VALLEY BY? DO YOU KNOW: - That ranch breakfasts consisting of steak, gravy, hot biscuits, jam, fried potatoes and mugs of coffee will stay with you until noon? Orange juice and toast are food and drink for the snacker. That choosing between Hallie Tierney and Bud Tyeryar for Superintend of Schools is no simple matter of voting without previous deliberation? That only five people really know who writes this column? (Well, maybe!) That the tick fever serum should be taken by everyone this year? There seems to be no particular area to which the pests confine themselves as they have in previous years. And scientists are reporting that the fever germ may be carried by any variety of tick, which rather disproves the old theory of the spotted specie being the only spreader. That when they speak of a woman being well informed, it means she’s on a party line. Where Walter Cambridge and his wife are? We never see them. That there are no Japanese, Chinese, nor colored families in Surprise Valley. That Jim Hill’s hobby must be nightmarish automobiles? Casey henry’s – girls; Keith Heryford’s – renovating old clocks and mowing machines; Mrs. Ed Hill’s – giving enjoyable dinners of great savor? That the very last thing Jesse Strotts did before he hopped into his automobile to go on his trip South was to prune a small tree? Cedarville grammar School trimmed Lake City neatly in a game of baseball last Friday? That Charlie Cummins never would raise his voice against a lady’s? That anyone who puts anything over on Prof. Smith has to get up yesterday? That the biggest faux pas during the week was made when we called someone’s grandfather an old hypocrite and didn’t realize we were talking with the grandson until some good friend doubled up in a fit of coughing? Then – a hasty departure! How little men understand women? They have to. Dr. Liberty H. Bailey, for so many years dean of the college of agriculture at Cornell University, is reported to have said in an address to freshmen, "When you go home at Christmas time, you will discover that father and mother dress, talk and act queerly. They will be the same good parents they were before you came to college, but it is you who will have changed. In spite of your effort to keep them away they’ll want to come to the campus Commencement Week; and when they arrive at the train you will be still more embarrassed than you were at Christmas time because of their appearance, language and habits. "Of course, they’ll want to see the whole campus, and you will try to find excuses to avoid taking them. If you feel that way bring them to the dean. He’ll count it a great honor and privilege to show the Cornell Campus to the wonderful parents of such a son." There are few people, if any, who have seen all of the beauties and curiosities in Surprise Valley and we can’t imagine a more enjoyable way to spend a warm Sunday than to tour about and see the country. There’s Hayes Canyon, Big Valley, Vya, Cowhead, Nut Lakes and a score of other places of interest that would be well worth your time. A couple of scientific magazines have explained the queer rock formation to be found at Nut Mountain by saying they are petrified mud balls – worn smooth and round by time and the elements, all of which is very disappointing to curio collectors – or just simply "the nuts." DEAN WILSON IS MINUS END OF FINGER AS GUN GOES OFF Dean Wilson, Eagleville’s prominent poultry man, rancher and fur farmer, is minus the end of his second on the right hand. seeing a bluejay in his chicken yard, Dean goes in the house and picks up his 22-rifle by the end of the barrel and in some way the gun was discharged while taking it off the rack and caused the injury to his hand. He immediately came to Cedarville and Dr. Kennedy dressed the injured digit. Jesse STROTTS AND WIFE DEPART Probably one of the most colorful persons in Cedarville, no other than Jesse Strotts, is being greatly missed by many locals this week. "Dog gone it", has been taken with him to Escondido, where he and Mrs. Strotts will reside during the coming year, basking in the sunshine of Southern Skies. They left for their home at that place and the best wishes of a host of friends follow them to their new home. EAGLEVILLE NOTES O. D. VAN NORMAN – is reported to have attached his flivver to a fence post with some violence a week or so ago ORVAL FINLEY – and his humorous account of Gerlach gun play of a year ago DEAN WILSON – hammering out minstrel music – and having difficulty with shot perforated index finger BALD MOUNTAIN – alive with shorn ewes and wildly bouncing lambs NEAR PANIC – at third inoculation clinic. The youngsters are becoming gun-shy GRANT WARREN – is understood to be dangerously ill Joe SCOGLIO – bronzed Italian well known to many in the valley, writes that New York State is not in very good shape from a working man’s standpoint ALVIA Adams – star visitor at the Bare Ranch. Spring! BUTCH POWERS AND ALVIN NOREN – deep in politics and range rights WHEN – a man fishes that isn’t news but – when a man comes looking for a man that is news. E. B. Grove picked a speckled trout off his front lawn the other day. Alive and kicking SORROW – for the passing of Grant Warren is tempered somewhat by the fact that he lived his life as a man should. How many of us will be so sincerely missed? (1:2) A SUCCESSFUL COLUMNIST – we are told take pains to notice everyone and tread on no one’s toes. WHO’S NEXT – for School Superintendent? SMALL POX – vaccination clinic next Monday morning DR. Kennedy – will inoculate those who have a third shot for diphtheria serum coming, at his office in Cedarville. GRANT WARRENS OF EAGLEVILLE EXPIRES WITH HEART TROUBLE Grant Warrens, Surprise Valley pioneer rancher of the Eagleville section, succumbed to a heart attack at his home near that place yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon at 3 o’clock. Mr. Warrens was aged about sixty-four years, and has spent practically all his lifetime in this valley. Known for his generosity and many noble traits of character. Mr. Warrens had a host of warm friends, always giving and sharing and helping his neighbors and friends in every possible way in the community in which he lived for so many years. He leaves to mourn his passing his widow, Mrs. Dora Warrens, five sisters, Mrs. Frankie Johnson and Laura Van Fossen, of Fresno; Bertie Bryant of Tulare County, Mrs. Dolly Dowden, of Princeton, and Mrs. Lottie May Slinkard, of Eagleville; three brothers, John of Butte City, Judd and Charles, of Visalia; four children, Gloria, Marjorie, Harold and Willis Warrens, of Eagleville. Funeral services will be held at Eagleville tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon at two o’clock, Rev. Virgil A. Vinyard, officiating. (1:3) MISS ONA BIGELOW REVEALS MARRIAGE TO Westwood MAN Miss Ona Bigelow made known her marriage to Ellsworth W. Scammon on August 4th, 1933 at Carson City, Nevada. They were accompanied by Mrs. Oliver Vetter, sister of the bride. Mrs. Scammon is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Bigelow of Susanville and is a graduate of the local grammar and high schools. Ellsworth Scammon is the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Scammon of Westwood, and attended junior college here. He is now studying law at the University of California from which he will graduate next year. The young couple are well known in Lassen County and most popular of the younger set. – Lassen Advocate BIRTHDAY PARTY Miss Maxine Hill entertained a number of her young friends last Saturday afternoon, the occasion being her 14th birthday. All had a most enjoyable time. ALTURAS NEWS JOTS Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Niles returned to their home last week after spending the winter in Arizona and other places of interest. Their many friends are glad to see them back home once more. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin S. Pickard of Adin were Sunday visitors in Alturas. Mr. Pickard is the editor and publisher of the Adin Argus. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ash of Bidwell spent Saturday visiting with their daughters, Mrs. Lucille Briles and Miss Roma Ash. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cantral of Loyalton were houseguests of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Morgan last week. They returned to their home Monday. SIX GOOD RULES When we work let us keep our interest in it and make it pleasurable. When we play, let us enter into it for all it is worth without regard for anything else. When we rest and sleep let us turn the mind and body loose and let them do what they will. Learn to rest the mind by leaving the mind alone. When we think, let us make a decision and carry it out. If we decide incorrectly, it can be reconsidered later. When we are very tired, let us not permit a temporary or extreme emotional reaction to drive us into an act that will have permanent results. We must keep our attention on one thing at a time. In the end, skill counts more than hurry in saving energy. DO YOU KNOW – That there are no female lightening bugs. The female is a glowworm. That the male mosquitoes do not bite; only females do. That the railway beetles flashes a red light on its tail and a green light on each side of its body? That the bee travels an average distance of 43,776 miles to gather one pound of honey? That the favorite of skunks is bumblebees and yellow jackets? That all white cats bred from white stock are deaf. That the body of no wild elephant dying a natural death has ever been found. That there is a new species of animal, the tigon, bred from a lion and a tiger? That the first mule in America was bred by George Washington? That monkeys have been trained to read simple words of three letters? That the only known animal that does not drink water is the gemsbok, a South African antelope? That the Alaskan Indians insert a wick in the throat of the candlefish and thus illuminate their huts? That a jungle-born lion or tiger is easier to train than one born in captivity? That all animals except man and monkeys are natural swimmers? PET DOG AND FATHER SAVE BABY Susanville – Due to the quick thinking and presence of mind of his father, Mark Anderson, Devon Anderson, 2, is alive today. In company with his brother, Theran, 3, Devon wandered away from his home yesterday afternoon in the direction of Susan River. When his father and mother missed home they started in search. Near the river they were greeted with the information that Devon had "fell in the river." After a short search the frantic father found Devon floating unconscious in the water with his pet dog, Cubby, attempting to bring the body to shore. Deciding that medical attention could not be found in time, Anderson applied artificial respiration, and after working ten minutes succeeded in restoring him to consciousness. Dr. C. I. Burnett, who was later called, paid tribute to the father for his quick action and declared that had he first attempted to seek medical aid, he would have probably have been to late. The youth is fast recovering from the shock and the accident. Mrs. Jesse Strotts informed us that her nephew, Grant McMillan, died recently of pneumonia at his home at Escondido. He attended school at this place and will be remembered by many. He was aged about thirty years and leaves his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. H. McMillan and brother Johnny. (3:2) NEWS NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK Mildred Buhl, whole playing at the Kelly Creek School had the misfortune of breaking her collarbone. Mrs. Pearl Steward was very ill recently, Dr. Everett was called, who had her taken to Lakeview, where she remained for a few days and we hear that she is better at this writing. Tom Kennedy, Leithead Sweeney, Trilma McCulley and Audrey Doss spent Sunday viewing the Ice Caves in the Modoc Lava Beds. Mr. and Mrs. Somer Beeson, of Davis Creek, spent Sunday in Cedarville visiting with relatives and friends. LOCAL JOTS Pol Delmas and "Doc" Sweeney left Monday morning for Standish, where they will erect a bungalow for Mr. and Mrs. Claude Heard, who have recently purchased and taken charge of a grocery store at that place. NEWSY NOTES FROM LAKE CITY Warren Baty is quite ill with flu at this writing Little Raymond Coughan is ill with pneumonia at his home north of Lake City. Mr. and Mrs. Al Hotchkiss and sons, Cedric and Justine of Fallon, Nevada are visiting with friends and relatives in this community. Bide Steward, Myron Quirk, Luther and Kenneth Vernon, Albert Vernon and Wes Polander are shearing sheep in the Eagleville vicinity. Miss Marian Carter returned home from the General Hospital, Alturas, Sunday. Marian is feeling extra well and hopes to be ready for school next Monday. "Backward, turn backward, oh Time on your way" make us the giddy girls of our yesterday, so sang Mesdames Everett Hill, henry Miller, and Arthur Ward when they met together the first time in twenty-two years at the beautiful home, "Cozy Cottage Inn" of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Ward, Sunday, April 8. The meeting was a complete surprise to Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Hill as they were not expecting either to be present, Mrs. Hill did not even know her friend of long ago was in Surprise Valley. Neither could find any change in the other. Their hearty laughter and good natured banter took each back as girls again and they forgot for the day, the problems of mother and womanhood. Other guests present were Mr. and Mrs. John Leonard, Mr. Everett Hill and son, Lyle, Miss Jessie May Miller and Vivian Steward. Mrs. Miller is the daughter of Mr. John Leonard and has been spending the winter visiting at his home. FORT Bidwell HIGH LIGHTS Sam Baty of Adel, Oregon, was a business visitor in Fort Bidwell Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Starkey, formerly of this place, are now located in Susanville conducting a grocery store. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Modoc County, California "The Last Frontier" www.rh2o.com/modoc --- Our outgoing mail is checked by avast! AntiVirus. Avast! Is Free To Home Users.