SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1934 KNEE IS INJURED WHEN HORSE STUMBLES While riding for wild horses at Summit Lake last Sunday, Bill McCluskey had the misfortune of having his horse that he was riding, fall with him. McCluskey landed in a pile of rocks, striking his knee on one, causing a painful laceration. He was brought to Cedarville, where Dr. Kennedy attended to the injury. McCluskey is an employee of Harry Wilson. VISITING FROM Bieber N. Iverson of Bieber spent several days here this week visiting with his old time friends, Mr. and Mrs. James F. Poore. He also visited his son, Floyd, who is working in the Forest Service in the Warner Range, now located at the summit on Lake City Pass. Mr. Iverson, in company with Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Watson, contemplates a 3-month’s visit to the Hawaiian Islands, leaving about the first of January. MRS. Thomas WYLIE ASPHYXIATED FROM CARBON MONOXIDE Last Sunday afternoon Mrs. Thomas J. Wylie nearly lost her life from asphyxiation. She went into the garage, started the car then got out to open the garage door, when she became asphyxiated from the monoxide fumes of the running car. Her husband who was standing out on the street talking, noted the engine of the car running and went to investigate and there by the door of the garage he found his wife lying on the floor. Dr. Kennedy was immediately summoned and in about thirty minutes, Mrs. Wylie was revived. It so happens that the garage is connected with an entrance from the wash room, and Mrs. Wylie went through that door instead of opening the rear door of the garage, she started the car first thus the accident happened. She was able to return to her teaching yesterday morning. Kennedy BUYS PARDNERS INTEREST IN GARAGE Last week Milo L. Kennedy purchased the interest of his partner, John H. Hawkins, in the Hawkin’s Garage and is now sole proprietor. Since the transfer of ownership, a complete line of accessories has been ordered, some of which are now in stock. A complete line of tires and tubes are now on hand. the best line of greases and oils kept in stock and the mechanical work is guaranteed. Give him a try when you need car repairing, auto accessories, gas and oil, you will be satisfied. CARS COLLIDE SATURDAY NIGHT Lossie Hays and Gordon Bennett had the misfortune of coming together in an automobile collision near the ’49 schoolhouse last Saturday night. The accident occurred while passing, Bennett was going north toward Bidwell, while Hays was coming south from Lake City. No one is blamed for the wreck. The Bennett Sedan has a broken left front wheel, mashed fender and a bent axle, while the Hays car has an axle bent, a broken front wheel and fender and running board jammed and other minor parts broken and damaged. The occupants of both cars escaped without injury. INK FROM OTHER PRESSES Juanita Van Horn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Van Horn of Alturas won eighth place at the State Fair spelling contest recently. Clinton Fulcher of Lookout was elected Assemblyman of the fifth district at the recent primary election. Fall River Mills residents are busily preparing for the rebuilding of the business section of that burg, which was recently destroyed by fire. Every child born in the United States is saddled with a public debt of over $300, says a professor. No wonder babies cry. CEDARVILLE BRIEFS Mrs. Bess Hays and daughter, Annabelle arrived here from Los Angeles last weekend to spend a short vacation with relatives and friends in the Valley. Mrs. Florence Mullins is reported confined to her bed by illness at her home in Alturas this week. Autumn weather is at hand as is noticed by early risers these mornings. No frost yet but quite chilly – soon the frost will be on the pumpkin, etc. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Fisher of Stockton spent the weekend in Cedarville visiting with Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Wheeler and their little son, Bobby. They returned to their home in Stockton Sunday; Bobby remained with is grandparents. McGill Arnett, (Indian) was sentenced to the Preston Reformatory last Tuesday by Judge Jamison. Arnett was found guilty of stealing a quantity of gas from the county tractor in the fifth district. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hill, Miss Margaret and Master Robert left last weekend for Sacramento, where they will attend the State Fair. While in that section, they plan to spend a short time with their son, Dan, who is attending U. C. at Davis. Born in Stockton, California, September 3, 1934, to Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Hill, of Cedarville, a five-pound son. ALTURAS BRIEFS A. E. Jordan of Susanville is visiting with his daughter, Mrs. George Pearce (Pierce). Mrs. Lloyd Laver has been quite ill the past week suffering with hemorrhages of the nose. A. M. Traugh of Adin was taken to Berkeley last Thursday to be under the care of a heart specialist. Dr. G. N. Wilson left Friday for the bay region. He was accompanied by his two children, Keith and Eleanor. Arthur Ash had the misfortune of getting his left hand badly smashed, when a tire rack fell on him. Vernon Bonner and Miss Edith Magnuson were married in Reno Saturday. They returned to Alturas Monday, where they expect to make their home. NEWSY NOTES FROM NEW PINE CREEK Mr. Fred Sherrard was taken to Woodland, Cal., last week. He was taken in an ambulance accompanied by his doctor and nurse. Mike Wallace is rapidly recovering from his recent operations. He and his wife expect to take charge of the Canby kitchen this coming week. Foster Vernon returned last weekend from the Sacramento State Fair. He reports having a splendid time. He also took the Forester’s examination while in that city. H. M. Fleming, accompanied by his brother Albert left for a few week’s visit with relatives and friends in southern part of California last Saturday. Harold Mitchell and family and Mrs. E. Keller arrived here from Medford Saturday night for a few days’ stay, while Mr. Mitchell will do some auto painting in Lakeview. BARNUM HURTS ANKLE IN FIRE Ranger Oscar L. Barnum received a painful injury to an ankle last Monday night while out on a fire in the Hambone region. Barnum lost his balance when he jumped over a log and twisted one foot. It was thought at first that the ankle was broken and he was rushed to the McCloud Hospital by Bert Orbell. X-ray pictures disclosed a severe sprain but no fractured bones, and Barnum returned to his home. FORT BIDWELL HIGHLIGHTS Mrs. W. Burch of Lakeview was visiting her mother, Mrs. Carrie Roubidoux Sunday. Paul Baker of Alturas has been visiting his grandmother, Mrs. Annie Phillips, the past week. Clarence Decious leaving this week for Washington where he will attend school and take up a Forestry course. Mr. and Mrs. J. Nelson of Los Angeles, are here visiting friends and relatives this week. Mrs. Nelson was formerly Myrtle Hanks. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Braton of Paisley made a flying trip to Fort Bidwell last Monday evening, to take their son, Paul Edward, who has been spending the summer with Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Peterson, back with them. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bucher of San Francisco made a short visit last week to Mr. Bucher’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bucher, of this place. Carl and wife were returning from Chicago, where they spent a month. Miss Audrey Munroe of Lakeview surprised her parents last Thursday evening by flying over to Bidwell from Lakeview with Harry Ayers of San Francisco. She remained Thursday night, taking the place back to Lakeview Friday morning. Mesdames V. and Harriet Scammon were hostesses last Saturday afternoon in a shower given in honor of Mrs. William Bartram, formerly Miss Bertha Schadler. The bride received many beautiful and useful gifts. Those present were: Mrs. Fay Mathews and daughter, Norma, Mrs. Ira Peterson and daughter, Esther, Mrs. Edna McManus and daughters, Grace, Ellen and Dorothey, Margie Hickerson, Marjorie Hickerson, Adel Santiago and Mrs. N. Woods of Susanville. W. H. Hussa is in Kansas City this week attending the funeral of his father at that place. ~~~~~~ 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.