Thursday, February 16, 2006 Looking back is a regular feature of the Modoc County Record, a weekly newspaper published in Alturas, California. The following is transcribed from the February 9, 2006 issue. Looking Back 75 Years Ago 1931 ALTURAS FIREMEN get $2 for every fire they answer. Of course they dont really get the money. It goes back into a special fire fund to buy equipment for the Alturas Fire Department. The only time fire boys ask for public support during the year is at their annual Ball that will be held here February 20. They have raised $100 for prizes for the best costumed maskers . Times have been bad for everybody. But the President had promised an upturn in the economy before the end of the year, especially for hard pressed Modocers . The first 4-H senior Club will be formed and those eligible will be boys and girls between the 15 and 21. Mrs. Ella Miller and Frank Spurrier are arranging the formation. Jack Hays is heading the program . Social SP Bargain Days have been announced, J.H. Mahan, district passenger agent said. For example, the train trip to and from San Francisco is $22, but will be reduced to $9.50 between February 20 and 27. 50 Years Ago 1956 THE SNOW pack in the Warner Mountains is at record levels. It averages 16.3 inches and the water content is 21.3 on Cedar Pass. Snow is 49 inches deep at Blue Lake . The Modoc A team this year under Wally Griswold includes Melvin Allman, Jerry Gloster, Gary Lybarger, Gordon Marsters and Bob Cron . The U.S. Navy reports that a newly christened Patrol Boat will be named the USS Alturas. Hope to see you all again when the mail brings me the paper. For some reason I get the paper for the week that comes after the next paper. In other words, I received the Feb.2, paper before I received the Feb. 9th paper. I gues that I should be pleased that they get here at all. Ron Morgan